Hey, I'm back from a 3000 km round trip to Vancouver Island and had the pleasure of using Primo the entire trip with no crashes or other unforeseen issues! Primo looked absolutely stunning driving through the mountains with the premium DEM file. Anyways, here is the link: http://hotfile.com/dl/127874074/6a73966/AVICmod.rar.html.

 

Unzip, copy to SD card and when it boots into testmode copy My Flash Disk from the SD card to the unit. Back up your unit first, and use at your own risk.

 

A few things to note, changing the Day Skin Theme and Night Skin Theme from the display menu crashes Primo (you can however change the Day and Night Map colors from the Map Settings Menu), and DO NOT Reset to Defaults or you will lose many menu options as well as several hacks in this version which give you extra information on the overview screen (overview mode, bottom info bar, ect).

 

To launch Primo turn on the GPS as you normally would, go to the Map screen, tap the globe on Chuck88's Mod 3.3 (bottom left), tap the bottom right icon (Applications Menu 1), tap Apps set 2 (second from the bottom on the right), and then tap the middle rightmost icon (Primo). It will kill eazyrider and show you windows explorer and a few seconds later Primo will launch. The sys file is set up to share your Maps, POIs, DEM and Building files with your iGo folder. Samantha was the only TTS voice I could get working, unfortunately and she only speaks through the units speaker. When you exit Primo it will reboot the unit, and if you minimize it will leave you in windows explorer. When the ignition is shut off or the power button is tapped it will send the unit to standby and it will resume to Primo when the car is turned on or the power button tapped.

 

Please leave any feedback you may have. I have no idea how to map the hard buttons to Primo (Map, Menu, scroll wheel, ect), if anyone does or can point me in the right direction please do so! Chuck, being the Avic wizard that you are perhaps you would have an idea or two on how to better integrate this into our units? Thanks for you patience in answering users questions on this site, much of the information you shared allowed me to get a better understanding of our Avic units and helped me get Primo working.

Hi There:

Is it possible to get step by step of files to install this in another mod? I have built mine over the last two years using a combo of bunch of different mods. I really would like to see how this looks.

Thanks

Jimbo

Hi There:

 

Is it possible to get step by step of files to install this in another mod? I have built mine over the last two years using a combo of bunch of different mods. I really would like to see how this looks.

Thanks

Jimbo

Sure, one way is to copy the Primo folder from the previously provided file to My Flash Disk/APL2/Primo. Verify that a path exists which is "\My Flash Disk\APL2\Primo\Primo.exe". After the files are copied, use this Testmode on an SD card (it will auto-launch Primo when inserted in unit at startup):

http://hotfile.com/dl/128938576/9b50faf/Testmode.rar.html

Unfortunately I have found that launching using this method hinders performance in Primo. The map updates slower, the unit will not show backup cam and it will not go into standby properly. Note when you turn off the ignition it will not keep Primo in standby using this method; the unit will reboot when the ignition is turned on. It does however allow anyone to try out Primo with any custom mod. Simply remove the SD card and your unit will boot normally.

It is possible to use Primo installed on a SD card but the performance is much worse IMHO.

Sure, one way is to copy the Primo folder from the previously provided file to My Flash Disk/APL2/Primo. Verify that a path exists which is "\My Flash Disk\APL2\Primo\Primo.exe". After the files are copied, use this Testmode on an SD card (it will auto-launch Primo when inserted in unit at startup):

http://hotfile.com/dl/128938576/9b50faf/Testmode.rar.html

 

Unfortunately I have found that launching using this method hinders performance in Primo. The map updates slower, the unit will not show backup cam and it will not go into standby properly. Note when you turn off the ignition it will not keep Primo in standby using this method; the unit will reboot when the ignition is turned on. It does however allow anyone to try out Primo with any custom mod. Simply remove the SD card and your unit will boot normally.

 

It is possible to use Primo installed on a SD card but the performance is much worse IMHO.

I did instal Chuck's mod and then added the Primo from your download. I really like it. So how can I make it work on my mod without using the SD card?

Jimbo

I did instal Chuck's mod and then added the Primo from your download. I really like it. So how can I make it work on my mod without using the SD card?

Jimbo

I'm not really sure, it took me a lot of time just getting it working with Chuck's mod. You would have to use the CopyTool and CopyTool.mscr from the extension folder in the original Primo link provided, and possibly MortScript from Chuck's Mod in the Extension folder. If you were to put these 3 files in a folder somewhere you would need to launch Copytool (this file kills easyrider and launches Primo), either by exiting to windows explorer and starting it or creating a link to the file somewhere in your mod. The files for this link (icon) in Chuck's mod were in the ui_pioneer folder from the Primo link provided.

Maybe eventually we can get a long press of the map button to launch Primo? (wishful thinking) I have no idea where to even start to do that however, hopefully someone in the forum with knowledge on the subject can lend a hand. In the meanwhile you are stuck with booting off SD or running Chuck's mod.

Hi ryar,

It is indeed very interesting what you managed to find, and sure it will breath new life on our aging AVICs.

However I would recommend you to start a new thread as the Primo's executio, by first killing iGo , will supersede the original intent of this thread. Of course you can post a link here to your new thread for this interesting finding, and I will follow that myself.

BTW, your idea to use another button to bring up Primo would good but the MAP LONGPRESS is currently used by Pioneer to set the LCD brightness, so have to find another mean ...

Best,

Chuck.

Hi Chuck,

Haha, I didn't even know a long press of map brought up LCD brightness. I will start a new thread this weekend when I have some time. Sorry bud, I didn't mean to hijack you thread.

No problem at all, only that a new thread would be a logical choice.

I tried out Primo today and it is much more smoother. I can also see that the underlying architecture of the UI programming remains the same, so if one wishes, he can modding Primo just as iGo8.

For the time being, I don't like the color of the map, too dimmed; and the fact that when the destination is reached, you have to cancel the countdown timer or else, the program will exit automatically.

BTW, with my X710BT (or F7xx or F9xx or X9xx I guess), I have the sound from the car speakers when no route. When I have a route, there is no announcer voice. I don't know why ...

The map colour can be changed through map settings, I found a few more day and night map options (16 total) which I will post shortly. The program auto-exit upon reaching the destination can be shut off in GJA Settings, then arrival settings I believe. Also somewhere in the GJA settings is an option for night filter, which may be set out of whack. Weird about the sound from the speakers, I think there may be a few lines missing in the sys.txt file or perhaps it can share the voice with the original Igo as well. I'm looking forward to tinkering some more when I get a chance.

What is GJA stands for?

Do you know what Primo version that you posted? Latest?

So no more sky in 3D!!! Abb1 will not be happy with this one .

ryar, I have no more sound in Primo, not even the key click sound!

Not sure if I have to "Reset to Default" or delete the SAVE folder ... any hint?

Hello Chuck and Ryar,

If you want more information about "Primo" look at this link:

http://www.htcmania....ad.php?t=115670

I have in a SD version Igo Primo "SILVERandGOD_h_V6_0_800x480" and works with the voices in Spanish and English UK, also said speed cameras in those languages

To make it work I do in the same way that LeetLauncher

Sorry for my bad English

Thank you PACAJO. No problem with your english.

ryar, I have no more sound in Primo, not even the key click sound!

 

Not sure if I have to "Reset to Default" or delete the SAVE folder ... any hint?

Maybe you clicked the mute in the menu? (top right on the overview). Note if you restore to defaults or delete the save folder you will lose the extra information on the overview screen and get the blah regular version. If you delete and replace the save from the download your sound should work if it comes to that.

This version is 1.1 I believe, I tried using 1.2 but it lacked much of the information on the overview screen that I like. You can try any version which is 800x480, just use the sys,txt file from the one I uploaded and it should work. The version provided is my favorite!

I have no idea what the GJA means in GJA settings, probably the guy who modded it or something.

Hello Chuck and Ryar,

If you want more information about "Primo" look at this link:

http://www.htcmania....ad.php?t=115670

I have in a SD version Igo Primo "SILVERandGOD_h_V6_0_800x480" and works with the voices in Spanish and English UK, also said speed cameras in those languages

To make it work I do in the same way that LeetLauncher

Sorry for my bad English

Thanks, i'll give it a try. Overview looks a little empty, though. Does the backlight control and hardware buttons work?

 

Maybe you clicked the mute in the menu? (top right on the overview). Note if you restore to defaults or delete the save folder you will lose the extra information on the overview screen and get the blah regular version. If you delete and replace the save from the download your sound should work if it comes to that.

 

This version is 1.1 I believe, I tried using 1.2 but it lacked much of the information on the overview screen that I like. You can try any version which is 800x480, just use the sys,txt file from the one I uploaded and it should work. The version provided is my favorite!

 

I have no idea what the GJA means in GJA settings, probably the guy who modded it or something.

Thanks ryar. I looked at the "About" screen and Primo's version is 8.5.11.161797. And yes, looks like GJA is the modder's initial. v1.2 should be his mod too.

Maybe if you use the v1.2 and your saved folder, all your options should be also available?

Another page with information

http://igomania.com/

Hi,

i own a F700BT with testmode and an earlier 3.0 mod. I have read that there is a 4.0 since summer (which can be downloaded from the pioneer website). Now i am a bit confused. Are there new software features in 4.0 (or are there even new mods already) and is it worth going for it or should i just update to anything like chuck88 or chrome mod?

Primo looks perfect.

But I'm also no sound.

P. S. I found the tuning functions at run directly from the steering wheel ....

Hi,

 

i own a F700BT with testmode and an earlier 3.0 mod. I have read that there is a 4.0 since summer (which can be downloaded from the pioneer website). Now i am a bit confused. Are there new software features in 4.0 (or are there even new mods already) and is it worth going for it or should i just update to anything like chuck88 or chrome mod?

Please don't get confused with Pioneer AVIC firmware (FW) v3.0 or v4.0 and my iGo8 mod v3.0 and the latest v3.3.

You don't need FW v4.0 to running my iGo8 mods. It seems that there is very little change between FW 3.0 and 4.0. I have FW 4.0 and frankly, I can't really tell the difference. So just read the first post and install the latest mod 3.3.

Primo looks perfect.

But I'm also no sound.

 

P. S. I found the tuning functions at run directly from the steering wheel ....

X710BT, sound is back. I muted it earlier I think.

Primo is good but the only drawback is that it is not integrated into the AVIC (i.e. MAP and MENU buttons no longer work, you have to shutdown Primo to gain back control).

ryar, in the meantime before you can start a new thread, I made an icon for your Primo link from my mod v3.3. You can use this code instead of your in chuck88.ui:

<script sc_run_primo>
run sc_run_base_mortscript
100 run 'START_APPLICATION "Extension\CwGoPrimo.mscr" ""'
</script>

Then change the name of the icon link (2 places) in chuck88_800_480.ui to the one attached herein. Don't forget to rename your CopyTool.mscr to CwGoPrimo.mscr under the Extension folder.

You can safely delete CopyTool.exe.

CW_icon_igo_primo.bmp

 

Please don't get confused with Pioneer AVIC firmware (FW) v3.0 or v4.0 and my iGo8 mod v3.0 and the latest v3.3.

 

You don't need FW v4.0 to running my iGo8 mods. It seems that there is very little change between FW 3.0 and 4.0. I have FW 4.0 and frankly, I can't really tell the difference. So just read the first post and install the latest mod 3.3.

So FW 4.0 is just an update for the firmware to improve BT and so on? So can i update the FW to 4.0 and then use your mod? Great

 

So FW 4.0 is just an update for the firmware to improve BT and so on? So can i update the FW to 4.0 and then use your mod? Great

That's right! Enjoy.

ryar, did you ever tried to copy/move all map, poi, dem and building files to your Primo folder structure, then rename APL2\iGo to something else (APL2\iGo8), then rename folder APL2\Primo to APL2\iGo, and rename Primo.exe to EzRider.exe?

I suspect this will bring up Primo by default after startup. You can then see if the integration is successful with the hard buttons like MAP and MENU, and even the AUDIO bar of the A/V program.

Please post results.

ryar, did you ever tried to copy/move all map, poi, dem and building files to your Primo folder structure, then rename APL2\iGo to something else (APL2\iGo8), then rename folder APL2\Primo to APL2\iGo, and rename Primo.exe to EzRider.exe?

 

I suspect this will bring up Primo by default after startup. You can then see if the integration is successful with the hard buttons like MAP and MENU, and even the AUDIO bar of the A/V program.

 

Please post results.

Hey Chuck, yeah I tried it a while back. When the system starts up it launches Primo but the "system startup, please wait" message which blocks the bottom part of the screen does not go away. I wonder if there is a way to block this message from coming up at startup?