[strados]

@ gomelkiev, post #5:
is manager.exe that software, which runs when starting up the unit and shows the first startscreen, menue, radio, bluetooth screen etc ? I thought, that software run directly on the MCU and not under control of WinCE, didn't it ?

 

[gomelkiev]

@ gomelkiev, post #5:
is manager.exe that software, which runs when starting up the unit and shows the first startscreen, menue, radio, bluetooth screen etc ? I thought, that software run directly on the MCU and not under control of WinCE, didn't it ?

I think this unit consists of 2 modules: DVD player - controled by hardware
and rest of software ( controled by WinCE - navi,bluetooth,radio ).

 

[strados]

What gps software is usually used in US ? Here in Europe and special in Germany we use iGO8 and Navigon MN7 mostly. But MN7 has to adapted and is not official for WinCE. Actually I try to run Navigon Traffic Live on my RAV977 but without success since now. MN7 runs well.

 

[strados]

@ gomelkiev: in post#13 you wrote:
Solution:
(theoretical) - didn't do it yet, but probably will:
1. rename manager.exe to manager_old.exe
2. create windowsCE apps , call it manager.exe
new manager.exe will:
a. copy DLL to \windows from sdcard/usb or from \other
b. start manager_old.exe

Did you tried already? will it work ?
I must install a vcp driver (virtual com port) to connect the GNS TrafficBox FM9 via usb. This TMC receiver transfers tmc data via serial connection. A vcp driver for WinCE 6.0. and ARM cpu I found at:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Do you think it should work ?

 

[strados]

@ gomelkiev:
Hi, did you hack your WinCE to get full access to the desktop or did you only run CECMD off the sd card ?
In Europe the china-rns.com forum member petrutms, who is also a romanian dealer has developed a hack to unlock Windows desktop, see:
http://www.flydigital.ro/wince/

 

[alan.cramer]

Just brought a RAV4 and a QL-RAV977. Will be installing on the weekend and looking to spend time hacking the unit to run a different shell full-time. Also looking to replace the iGo software with TomTom Navigator

 

[enzo ita]

I would like to buy this QL-RAV977 unit if it was possible to have it running WIFI to connect to my phone that can work as a router.
Unfortunately, I can not find here in italy a usb WIFi dongle having CE drivers.
Anyone know of a supplyer that would deliver the dongle with Ce drivers in Italy?

Thanks

enzo
Edit
I have found one. It seems to have the CE drivers.
At his point I only need to find a way to get TMC and I can go fot this unit.

 

[strados]

Hi, I'm just trying the same. I was looking for a TMC solution for some other units, I had in the past, since 2 month. But all of them had different problems. So I gave them all back to the dealers.
Last week I ordered a QL-RAV977 with 3G modem included and got it yesterday. The "Internet" button is placed directly on the main menue. You can see ist on the site of autodvdgps.com, select unit QL-CRV971.
The QL-xxxxx units are the only, that are providing 2 USB on the back, which are directly connected to the CPU ! That's it ! Today the support of GNS told me, their GPS / TMC receiver 5860 comes with drivers also for WinCE6.0
When I got this unit, I only have to installing the driver into WinCE and TMC will be available.

 

[alan.cramer]

Anyone tried http://netfresco.com/MioPocket/default.aspx as yet? Might give it a go tonight on my newly installed ql-rav977.

 

[enzo ita]

Note: for everybody trying to install any additional drivers to \windows - pay attention, that after reboot ( power/off-power/on) all your DLL will be gone, but registry stays . this is done to protect HU from un-authorize installation.
Solution:
(theoretical) - didn't do it yet, but probably will:
1. rename manager.exe to manager_old.exe
2. create windowsCE apps , call it manager.exe
new manager.exe will:
a. copy DLL to \windows from sdcard/usb or from \other
b. start manager_old.exe

Hi,
I have not a unit yet so I can not make any test, but I wonder if to solve this problem, it would be possible to install the driver on the sd card.
Given that the registry stay, if it is possible to install the driver files in the sd card, the magic is done!
just my 2 cents.
enzo

 

[strados]

I don't know, if it is possible to enter a path into the registry ? WinCE in standard only looks at \Windows to load drivers during bootup. But if that works, you also can store drivers into the local memory folder "Static Store". There I found all included apps like Radio, DVDPlayer, Telephone, iPOD etc. with all dll, this apps need.

 

[enzo ita]

Well, I do not know either, but in xp and up registry the folders can be set.
However, it seems that the problem is that the dll not standard are wiped off when HR.
This meaas that there is a procedure that restores the original files every time the unit is fully powerd off.
This procedure can not wipe off the sd card for sure, while it may clean up the folder you mentioned.
Unfortunately I can not install a virtual CE machine in my w7 ultimate PC. The installations simply won't finish. If I could I would check the registry and the possibility of telling the OS to installa the driver in a different from standard position.
It may work it may bot, but if some one can try, it culd be great.
ciao
enzo

 

[strados]

Did you order your unit already ? If so, from wich dealer ? I odered from QualiR (autodvdgps.com). They are very helpfull and friendly.

 

[enzo ita]

No I havn't ordered it yet.
I am looking for a unit having TMC WIFI and steering wheel control resistive thrree wires, but nobody seems to produce it.
I got in contact with your supplier but they do not have waht I want.
That si why I am looking for a alternative for the wifi.
If I can find a real solution, I could buy one without wifi and set it up later.
ciao
enzo

 

[strados]

I ordered my unit including the offered 3G modem for wireless internet! It came ready to go. All Software and modem drivers are installed by the manufacture dirctly into windows and the start button is inserted to the main menue. Pluging in the 3G modem starts the connection via UMTS / HSDPA automatically. It's brilliant.

To add TMC to this unit I ordered a german GNS TrafficBox FM9 MD6 which has to be connected by a serial port. The MD6 version has a standard RS232 interface. Some days ago I opened the unit and found an unused COM-Port directly on the prozessor board ! So I strongly hope, the TrafficBox will function immediately when connected to this COM port and no additionally USB-adapters and software drivers are nessesary at all.
I will post this evening or tomorrow after test.

 

[enzo ita]

I suspect your TMC will work because many producers are offering their unit with tmc "built in" but as option.
This may mean that the com port you found is active.
I will be interested in knowing how it goes, because this may be my solution too.
About wifi, as I though it is just a matter of software.
However can you tell me exactly which model did you buy?
Thanks
enzo

 

[strados]

@ gomelkiev:
in Post: #13 your wrote:
Solution:
(theoretical) - didn't do it yet, but probably will:
1. rename manager.exe to manager_old.exe
2. create windowsCE apps , call it manager.exe
new manager.exe will:
a. copy DLL to \windows from sdcard/usb or from \other
b. start manager_old.exe

o.k. but the new manager.exe also has to be stored in \windows so that it can be startet automatically. When power off/on it has gone away and nothing happens, or not ?

 

[alan.cramer]

i believe the software boots from a read-only portion, meaning any changes you make whilst unit is operating will work, but once power down, it will then reset. That is why there is the Static Store, so you can store something on the unit.

 

[gomelkiev]

@ gomelkiev:
in Post: #13 your wrote:
Solution:
(theoretical) - didn't do it yet, but probably will:
1. rename manager.exe to manager_old.exe
2. create windowsCE apps , call it manager.exe
new manager.exe will:
a. copy DLL to \windows from sdcard/usb or from \other
b. start manager_old.exe

o.k. but the new manager.exe also has to be stored in \windows so that it can be startet automatically. When power off/on it has gone away and nothing happens, or not ?

I was able to store DLL for my USB wifi stick ( don't have 3g modem) in nand store\other\ and after off/on, popup dialog ask me for driver location, I specified \nand store\other\dllname.dll and now I don't need to enter it anymore. look like registry part where drivers location are specified - is kept between reboots.

 

[strados]

Great ! That's it. You are perfect.
Did you store DLL and additionally .inf file for USB wifi stick in nand store\other\ or only the DLL ?

Did you store it by total commander or something else, or by a windowsCE app renamed to manager.exe ?