Translation from the Russian original, kindly provided by
alexsoll:
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Custom firmware
is being developed and is in final stages of testing at the moment.
14 September 2013 - A new Linux kernel, based on v.2.6.35.7, was compiled for the BlackVue DR550GW
It is significantly different from the original Pittasoft version, namely:
- A slimmed down operating system: unnecessary and unused packages, file systems, dependencies, etc were dropped to allow for a faster boot time and a more streamlined operation, with reduced kernel size
- Added support for the exFAT file system, based on Samsung implementation of the protocol
- Driver for the WiFi RTL8192 card has been updated to the latest supported version: 3.4.4
- Added native support for cross-platform networking protocols CIFS (SMB), thus enabling user to mount and distribute directories under CIFS / Samba
- Kernel now supports Hisilicon Watchdog & Hisilicon RTC drivers
14 September 2013 - Following numerous tests, alterations and tinkering with the source code, a fully functioning Linux kernel for the DR550GW was finally compiled and loaded onto a test camera. It worked! This basically means that we now have a fully-fledged Linux operating system, with all the flexibility to add and adjust certain functions and options, that comes with it.
In the works:
- Implement native support for exFAT file system at the kernel level (so that any SDXC-compliant card will work)
- Audible Speedcam warning system
- Despite the fact that WDR was not available as a factory option, it will be implemented in the custom firmware, along with a number of other options, in the forthcoming firmware updates
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