Firstly thanks for the mod, really enjoying using it.

 

My question is about the speed limit signs - I have an EU F900BT unit with a UK map, yet the speed limit signs (and spoken voice warning triggers) are in KPH. For example a 70mph motorway limit is shown as 110. Other measurements such as current speed are displayed correctly in MPH. I've searched through the options several times and can't find a way to change this, is it fixable please?

That is strange that they are showing in different units. The system gets the unit values fron the regional measurement unit settings. The only difference between the speed limit and the current speed is that the speed limit comes from the map data and the current speed comes from the GPS. They are not hard coded as a type in my code. They pull from the system and whatever unit it set to appears. Are you using the original maps? Have you tried playing with the measurement units in regional?

I've been holding out for a long time on updating my f90, I added your mod yesterday and I'm absolutely blown away. I've got a lot to learn, you have really moved the navigation using this unit forward quite a bit.

A map switching inquiry, can maps be kept in separate folders on the SD cad and switched? Or can maps be mixed between the flash storage and sd storage(some of each Tele Atlas/Navteq)?

http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/29707-teleatlas-201006-north-america/

This thread has some sys text settings on changing map storage location, I was just wondering what/how/if it could be leveraged to keep full sets of both Tele atlas and navteq available.

That is strange that they are showing in different units. The system gets the unit values fron the regional measurement unit settings. The only difference between the speed limit and the current speed is that the speed limit comes from the map data and the current speed comes from the GPS. They are not hard coded as a type in my code. They pull from the system and whatever unit it set to appears. Are you using the original maps? Have you tried playing with the measurement units in regional?

I upgraded my unit to 3.0 using the FX3.1 image elsewhere on this forum. This only comes with American maps, so I added the UK map afterwards. When I installed your mod I selected the EU option. So I guess I have a sort of half UK/half US install unfortunately. Yes I have tried changing the measurement units but it doesn't affect the speed limit signs.

I upgraded my unit to 3.0 using the FX3.1 image elsewhere on this forum. This only comes with American maps, so I added the UK map afterwards. When I installed your mod I selected the EU option. So I guess I have a sort of half UK/half US install unfortunately. Yes I have tried changing the measurement units but it doesn't affect the speed limit signs.

One thought - I left the Basemap.fbl from the US version, as the EU maps I downloaded didn't include a Basemap file. Is it possible the speed limit units come from this file?

If i was to install this mod, would it replace my current firmware and mapping? or is it simply a software mod?

I've been holding out for a long time on updating my f90, I added your mod yesterday and I'm absolutely blown away. I've got a lot to learn, you have really moved the navigation using this unit forward quite a bit.

 

A map switching inquiry, can maps be kept in separate folders on the SD cad and switched? Or can maps be mixed between the flash storage and sd storage(some of each Tele Atlas/Navteq)?

 

http://avic411.com/index.php?/topic/29707-teleatlas-201006-north-america/

This thread has some sys text settings on changing map storage location, I was just wondering what/how/if it could be leveraged to keep full sets of both Tele atlas and navteq available.

Yes. A sys.txt is included in my mods. Since you have installed already just grab the sys.txt off your AVIC and copy it to an SD card. Then take a look at it and edit to your liking. All of the map switcher stuff is towards the bottom. You just need to alter the paths to where your maps reside.

One thought - I left the Basemap.fbl from the US version, as the EU maps I downloaded didn't include a Basemap file. Is it possible the speed limit units come from this file?

Wow, yeah you have a hybrid of things going on. Anything is possible. I would start with that though. Try to find a whole set of maps. Because each of the values you are talking about are system read values. If the one reading from the map data (speed limit) is off then that seems like it would be a good place to start.

If i was to install this mod, would it replace my current firmware and mapping? or is it simply a software mod?

This is just a software mod. I include an installer for the mods to simplify the process and make it so you dont have to do it manually. It will not alter your base image.

Wow, yeah you have a hybrid of things going on. Anything is possible. I would start with that though. Try to find a whole set of maps. Because each of the values you are talking about are system read values. If the one reading from the map data (speed limit) is off then that seems like it would be a good place to start.

I did get a full set of EU maps (I think it was 8GB or thereabouts), but it didn't have a Basemap file, so not sure what to do. I'm tempted to just delete it but a bit scared of bricking the unit.

http://rapidshare.com/files/457112227/Basemap.fbl

Andy.The above is a link to my EU basemap file.

I did get a full set of EU maps (I think it was 8GB or thereabouts), but it didn't have a Basemap file, so not sure what to do. I'm tempted to just delete it but a bit scared of bricking the unit.

http://rapidshare.com/files/457112227/Basemap.fbl

 

Andy.The above is a link to my EU basemap file.

Definitely dont delete it. Your unit wont boot. Use ovalball's basemap (thanks for that).

http://rapidshare.com/files/457112227/Basemap.fbl

 

Andy.The above is a link to my EU basemap file.

Brilliant, thanks for that. Unfortunately it didn't fix this problem but it's good to know I have the right basemap file now anyway.

One other bit of info - if I change the regional settings to km (from miles) the speed limit gets scaled again. So for example in a 30mph limit area it shows 48 when set to miles and 77 when set to km. All very odd.

Brilliant, thanks for that. Unfortunately it didn't fix this problem but it's good to know I have the right basemap file now anyway.

 

One other bit of info - if I change the regional settings to km (from miles) the speed limit gets scaled again. So for example in a 30mph limit area it shows 48 when set to miles and 77 when set to km. All very odd.

Wait does this happen when a speedcam is up? Or does this happen in one of the signs on the right side?

Diaftia,

I love the mod and it is working great, but for the first time, when I am looking to put a route in, the signing for the station I am on (which is usually Sirius), stays up covering the buttons on the bottom right side, so like when I put in a street name then want to put in the street number, the "OK" button is covered up.

Anyone else have this? I also just updated the data file as everything else had been fine up till then.

Diaftia,

 

I love the mod and it is working great, but for the first time, when I am looking to put a route in, the signing for the station I am on (which is usually Sirius), stays up covering the buttons on the bottom right side, so like when I put in a street name then want to put in the street number, the "OK" button is covered up.

 

Anyone else have this? I also just updated the data file as everything else had been fine up till then.

Sounds like the AVIcon is not turning on and off properly. Its a weird thing to get it to work correctly in the screens yet not have it show where its not supposed to. Can you tell me the exact button sequences you are taking where this happens?

Alex

From the map or by hitting the map button, I click on the folder in the upper left corner to bring up the main menu. Once that is up, click address. When putting in the city, if different than where I am, it will still show, but I have gotten lucky and had the city show at the top to click on. Once back at the address screen, I click the house number. This is where I get stuck since I cannot click the Ok or Finished button after punching in the house number.

From the map or by hitting the map button, I click on the folder in the upper left corner to bring up the main menu. Once that is up, click address. When putting in the city, if different than where I am, it will still show, but I have gotten lucky and had the city show at the top to click on. Once back at the address screen, I click the house number. This is where I get stuck since I cannot click the Ok or Finished button after punching in the house number.

Care to test for me? I cant do it. PM me and I will send you a link to a data.zip.

Alex

Wait does this happen when a speedcam is up? Or does this happen in one of the signs on the right side?

The sign on the right hand side (speed cameras don't work at all, but I'm not really bothered about that), plus when the voice says "you are over the speed limit".

The sign on the right hand side (speed cameras don't work at all, but I'm not really bothered about that), plus when the voice says "you are over the speed limit".

This is definitely due to the hybrid nature of your unit. Nobody else has mentioned anything like this at all.

How do you feel about making a backup and restoring a different one for testing purposes?

This is definitely due to the hybrid nature of your unit. Nobody else has mentioned anything like this at all.

 

How do you feel about making a backup and restoring a different one for testing purposes?

It's a possibility but my hacking skills are limited and I don't want to run any risk of bricking the unit as my wife would kill me To be honest this issue isn't a huge one - I just turn off the speed limit display and warning and everything is fine. So it would be a nice to have fix but probably not worth running the risk of a full restore for. I really appreciate the offers to help though.

Got your PM.. Testing it today...

Hi, will this mod work for a F900BT with 4.0 firmware? As i would really like a current speed indicator on the screen. Thanks

Hi, will this mod work for a F900BT with 4.0 firmware? As i would really like a current speed indicator on the screen. Thanks

4.0 firmware? Am I missing an update that came out?

What I would suggest is make a backup. If it doesnt work (I dont see why it wouldn't), then just restore your old data and sys file.

Here is a screenshot

Here is a screenshot

 

I have searched and searched (even going to look on the US, EU and AU pioneer support sites) for 4.0 firmware. I just dont see anything. Can anyone provide information on this? I thought I remember reading someplace that there was a regional specific update that was being called 4.0 and was fairly minor. But searching here has yielded nothing.