Using Audio capabilities of Quest

[waqxville]

Apologies for the convoluted thread title.
I have got my quest nicely rigged up with a ram mount, cradle and Qpac (brilliant set-up) on the clip ons of my bike. Even though I can use the display, I would rather listen to the voice prompts.

So, is there a tried and tested effective way of doing this? Personally, I would like to attach the quest to my lid via a short lead (so it's not dangling everywhere when off the bike). Also, rather than have an earpiece I was thinkin that having some kind of speaker phones in the lining of the lid would be better (so I can keep my ear plugs in). So, any ideas of where I can pick up these kind of helmet earpatch thingies? Or do you have any other recommendations.

If there's been a similar thread before, apologies, just point me to the right link!lol

thanks kindly

 

[blobbs]

I feel the same and have just bought an autocom system. Have to try it out yet, tho

 

[tod]

Autocom is the best way to go

 

[Henski]

The only problem with listening to the Audio is when you are with some else with an Autocom you want to speak to. Sometimes if the the GPS (if you use one) decides you are off route and then tells you then it blocks out the person you are talking too, Good if you are needing the directions but if it's just off route it will piss you off. sometimes it's better just to read the GPS. Just some info for you

 

[guitarman]

Buying an Autocom just to hear the Quest is plain daft.

You've probably got an old pair of headphones from a Walkman lying about (something like this) . Just take one of the earpieces off and attach a line socket on a short piece of wire (soldering is best here). Mount the headphone inside the helmet with the wire routed behind the padding if possible. This is probably the most complicated part as all helmets are different and you'll need to experiment to get the most comfortable fit. You might want to put some padding over the headphone if it's not already padded. I've just used thin foam from some packaging.

Then you just choose the length of wire you need to go from the Quest to the helmet and buy an appropriate length lead. The whole thing (even if you have to buy all the bits) won't cost more than £20 - a little cheaper than an Autocom

Cheers

Dick

 

[ynotbiker]

spot on

what a cracking idea just done it,only need longer lead now will not need to listen to daughters music through autocom now on hols its morrissey out the smiths all day, to depressing for me,thanks s dick

 

[Engineer]

Buying an Autocom just to hear the Quest is plain daft.

You've probably got an old pair of headphones from a Walkman lying about (something like this) . Just take one of the earpieces off and attach a line socket on a short piece of wire (soldering is best here). Mount the headphone inside the helmet with the wire routed behind the padding if possible. This is probably the most complicated part as all helmets are different and you'll need to experiment to get the most comfortable fit. You might want to put some padding over the headphone if it's not already padded. I've just used thin foam from some packaging.

Then you just choose the length of wire you need to go from the Quest to the helmet and buy an appropriate length lead. The whole thing (even if you have to buy all the bits) won't cost more than £20 - a little cheaper than an Autocom

Cheers

Dick

Must you use the whole QPAC thing with the external supply?
Does the QPAC thing have a small amplifier built in to power the speaker?
Can a speaker (ear bud) be driven directly by the Quest using its internal battery only?

My preference is - if possible - to have no external supply at all, hopefully just a lead from the rear of the Quest 2 to an earpiece or speaker.

Anyone done this?

 

[guitarman]

Must you use the whole QPAC thing with the external supply?
Does the QPAC thing have a small amplifier built in to power the speaker?
Can a speaker (ear bud) be driven directly by the Quest using its internal battery only?

My preference is - if possible - to have no external supply at all, hopefully just a lead from the rear of the Quest 2 to an earpiece or speaker.

Anyone done this?

You can't run a lead direct from the Quest afaik. You need a QPAC mounting for the necessary connections although once set up like this the Quest will power a small helmet mounted speaker/earpiece from the internal battery with no need to connect to an external supply. This is fine for town work but once running at speed with earplugs it's not so clever.

A Boosteroo is one option (about £20 or so?) or Slimbo posted something on the main forum which cost much less than a Boosteroo but did the same job.

Cheers

Dick

 

[fcasado]

You don't actually need a QPAC to get audio from the Quest, you can use one of these which is a lot cheaper than the QPAC if you'll just run the Quest on batteries.

 

[guitarman]

You don't actually need a QPAC to get audio from the Quest, you can use one of these which is a lot cheaper than the QPAC if you'll just run the Quest on batteries.

Good point, I'd forgotten about them

 

[Engineer]

Thanks everyone for the information - I'll look into all the options.

Will