Need help wiring Starcom1 into igntion please :)

[rotary900s]

Need some help folks to wire a Starcom1 into switched ignition power feed.

I don't have a Haynes manual, so not sure which wires i can take a feed from. I don't particularly want to have to start stripping fairings off to do this, so the simplest option would be preferable.

I simply want the unit to power up each time i switch the ignition on, and obv. shut down when the ignition is off.

Any guide on wire colours/location would be really gratefully appreciated

Cheers

Ian

[ContourMac]

As the Starcom unit only switches on when you connect your helmet to the system it can be connected direct to the battery with the fused power lead supplied. This will also help stop electrical interference from the alternator.

If you are not happy and really want to use a switched feed it is usual to pick up from the power to the back light as this is easily accessible.

[rotary900s]

Great! Thanks for that, easy answer.

Thanks so much!

[teffort]

I have a Starcom system on my Divvy900 and fully agree with what Mac says - wiring direct to the battery is very easy and it can be placed under the seat and there is no drain on the battery when the helmet connection is unplugged.
A problem I do have with the Starcom though is when I plug in my radio (an A80). When I first used it there was horrible static interference on transmissions. I traced this to the PTT cable which I had run under the tank tied alongside the other main loom cables to the frame bar. Presumeably the interference was coming from the cable's proximity to the HT leads. I currently have the cable taped in place on the side of the tank (underneath a Baglux cover) and it has significantly reduced the static interference but not removed it entirely. As running the PTT cable over the tank is not ideal, can anyone suggest an alternative? Is there any easy way of shielding the PTT cable?
Paul

[sadoldgit]

teffort said:

I have a Starcom system on my Divvy900 and fully agree with what Mac says - wiring direct to the battery is very easy and it can be placed under the seat and there is no drain on the battery when the helmet connection is unplugged.
A problem I do have with the Starcom though is when I plug in my radio (an A80). When I first used it there was horrible static interference on transmissions. I traced this to the PTT cable which I had run under the tank tied alongside the other main loom cables to the frame bar. Presumeably the interference was coming from the cable's proximity to the HT leads. I currently have the cable taped in place on the side of the tank (underneath a Baglux cover) and it has significantly reduced the static interference but not removed it entirely. As running the PTT cable over the tank is not ideal, can anyone suggest an alternative? Is there any easy way of shielding the PTT cable?
Paul

Had the same problem.
try this..............
starcom1.com/PowerFilter.htm

[teffort]

Thanks SoG
I had previously seen that on the Starcom site but that seems to only shield interference from the power supply. I don't see how that would stop interference affecting the PTT cable when transmitting on radio?
My Starcom is fine when connected to MP3 and when used as rider to pillion intercom - no interference at all. It's only when the PTT is activated that I seem to get it. Would the power filter stop that?

[sadoldgit]

teffort said:

Thanks SoG
I had previously seen that on the Starcom site but that seems to only shield interference from the power supply. I don't see how that would stop interference affecting the PTT cable when transmitting on radio?
My Starcom is fine when connected to MP3 and when used as rider to pillion intercom - no interference at all. It's only when the PTT is activated that I seem to get it. Would the power filter stop that?

It cut it right down on mine but I also wrapped the cable in tin foil as well.
Try and keep it as far away from the electrical components of the bike as you can.
3 or 4 covers of tin foil, then wrap in plastic tape (electrical tape is good enough) that will cut it down to about 5% of what your getting now (from 80% noise to 5% noise)
Hope that helps you out Paul.

[teffort]

Thanks mate
I'll give it a try - just realised who you are

[teejayexc]

just realised who you are


Seconded Hello DD

Trev

[sadoldgit]

teejayexc said:

just realised who you are


Seconded Hello DD

Trev

David Dimbleby ;D

[rotary900s]

Ok thanks for the advice, all wired in nicely now! Bluetooth module also fully operational!

This was a used unit from Ebay, sadly it seems as if the headset is faulty somewhere, as i am getting a one legged output (right side only).

Wires appear fine on the little speaker, so i guess its a wiring issue.

I checked the internals on the Starcom1 unit, and nothing appears broken - no dry solder joints etc.

New headset jit from Starcom1 i think!

Thanks again folks

Ian

[ContourMac]

Get some clip on ferrite rings from Maplins and put them on the PTT lead. This has helped cure the problem on the FJR.

[sadoldgit]

contourmac said:

Get some clip on ferrite rings from Maplins and put them on the PTT lead. This has helped cure the problem on the FJR.

Mac

As you have a Nice Sparkly New FJR they managed to fit an in-line suppression kit to FJR's from 2004 hence the reason why Ferrite rings worked for you.
All you got was the overflow (so to speak) the older versions of the FJR don't have it fitted (Yamaha will sell it to you as an option at £580 + VAT Though)
The static on my FJR is that bad even the Ipod ( Internal Battery Power) picks it up.
The In-Line kit for the Starcom has cut the static by 90% now and shrouding the cables also helped a great deal.
It also worked out a lot cheaper than getting the kit from Yamaha.

[ContourMac]

Colin
It may be sparkly new but even with the Yamaha suppression I still have had to fit the Starcom Power filter and ferrite on all leads. Also direct feed from battery rather than lights. Radio had to be fitted under topbox to get it as far away from alternator as possible. The more things change the more they stay the same.

[sadoldgit]

Just goes to prove that the £580 +VAT would be ANOTHER Yamaha Rip-Off Then
Sounds about right

[Fiasco]

Teff

When we next go on one of our jaunts, why don't you try my spare Intaride PTT button, this way you can tell if it's just the Starcom one or all PTTS you are going to have a problem with.

Welcome back Colin BTW

Dave ;D

[teffort]

Thanks Dave - will do.
Haven't fully tested it yet with the cable running over the tank so perhaps we can do that next weekend.
Paul