Mini0801 custom firmwares

[Tobi@s]

We were able to address the issue: A faulty "fake" SD-Card
Now everything is working.

 

[Haywood]

Tobi@s, I would like to customize my 0801 with a custom logo and MPH instead of KPH. I'd be happy to make a PayPal "donation." My email is ed@dash-flash.com. Thanks!

 

[Tobi@s]

Hi,
MPH is possible by switching to another firmware - which custom logo do you want?

If you want to donate you can do this via PaPal by following this page: http://dc.p-mc.eu/donate
You don't have to donate if you don't really want to!

 

[MrSir]

I am having issues.

When my SD Card is full camera won't auto boot and start recording. Only red light turns on. Have to manually turn on and start recording.

After a format it automaticly turns on and starts recording.

I am using a Lexar 8GB Class 6 SD Card. 1 minute loop.

Latest firmware with KPH and MPH, default German changed to English.

Any suggestions?

 

[knoxco]

Will let you know when it fills up if there are any issues (takes me a few days).

I'm happy to report no overwrite issues when full; It's working without issue. I will note that recording at the higher bit-rate means my 32G card stores only about 3 hours of video (176 minutes on last tally). Previous fw recorded closer to the 240 minute range.

 

[Tobi@s]

I am having issues.

When my SD Card is full camera won't auto boot and start recording. Only red light turns on. Have to manually turn on and start recording.

After a format it automaticly turns on and starts recording.

I am using a Lexar 8GB Class 6 SD Card. 1 minute loop.

Latest firmware with KPH and MPH, default German changed to English.

Any suggestions?

Try a different (earlier) firmware. Some users reported those problems with this version.

I'm happy to report no overwrite issues when full; It's working without issue. I will note that recording at the higher bit-rate means my 32G card stores only about 3 hours of video (176 minutes on last tally). Previous fw recorded closer to the 240 minute range.

Thats the downside of having a higher bitrate

 

[MrSir]

I'm happy to report no overwrite issues when full; It's working without issue.

Hi Knoxco, @Tobi@s suggested I try an earlier firmware to fix my issue, what version are you using?

 

[knoxco]

Yes, I expected the smaller recording time, no complaints.

MrSir, the firmware of this is an adjusted 20140308 (to have a higher bitrate stream & a Ford logo). Before the update, it was at 20140116 from the factory which also worked well. I use a pair of Samsung 32G Class 6 cards for recording.

 

[MrSir]

UPDATE: Still having same no boot issue on full SD card. Running Custom 20140308

Will try an earlier firmware: 20130924 and report back.

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DEVELOPMENT: I installed a custom 20130924 with no problems, the issue still exists. So I reinstalled custom 20140308.

BUT! It seems to only be happening at night time (when the car is cold, around 9 degrees celcius) does anyone know if this is a real issue?

The camera will not automatically turn on with the car when it is cold, I have to pull it out of mount, start normally, then when I put it back on the mount it starts recording normally and turns off automatically when I turn off the car. If I try again straight away the camera will turn back on, I think maybe because the camera and car have warmed up?

@Tobi@s @knoxco

 

[idemirci]

Hi Tobi@s, can you prepare a custom firmware with VW logo and startup / shutdown sound removed for my Mini 0801 Givoe with GPS, no internal memory ?
I'm using it on English language and Kph. The working firmware is 20131202.

WV logo I found is here, but you can use another logo if this is not suitable.
http://logodatabases.com/volkswagen-logo.html/volkswagen-logo-das-auto

Thank you very much.

 

[MrSir]

Hi @idemirci I have made the firmware for you, you can download it here: http://www.speedyshare.com/fK6TN/firmware-NO1-SPIF-TB15.bin

- Select 'slow download'
- Copy the file to your SD card, turn off the device, turn it back on and it should ask you if you want to update!
- Remember if it won't ask to update, try changing the filename to: firmware-NO1-SPI-TB15

Enjoy!

 

[idemirci]

Hi @idemirci I have made the firmware for you, you can download it here: http://www.speedyshare.com/fK6TN/firmware-NO1-SPIF-TB15.bin

- Select 'slow download'
- Copy the file to your SD card, turn off the device, turn it back on and it should ask you if you want to update!
- Remember if it won't ask to update, try changing the filename to: firmware-NO1-SPI-TB15

Enjoy!

You're really incredible fast MrSir, I'm thankful for you.

 

[Jackson]

Has anyone tried changing the boot logo for 20140906 (non GPS, 1 Card)? Attempted to do this last night and bricked my 0801 but managed to unbrick it. Ideally wanting one with a Volkswagen Logo

http://logodatabases.com/volkswagen-logo.html/volkswagen-logo-2012

Anyone here up for helping me out ?

 

[mullinsjohn150]

What's the best way to edit .pcm boot sound files?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[Tobi@s]

@MadJawa once said that he was able to edit them with an application called Audacity

 

[mullinsjohn150]

I have imported .pcm files to Audacity but they are speeded up and sound distorded.
Maybe you could write me the export parameters, so file could be read by the dashcam?

 

[Tobi@s]

Hi, I dont know them but if I remember correctly @Nigel can say sth about it

 

[Tobi@s]

I don't think a silent FCWS alarm would be much use!

I have worked out how to play/modify the pcm files, I think maybe those are the only ones used.

Install Audacity - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Go to File > Import > Raw Data…
Choose the PCM file you want to open.
Select Encoding: Signed 16 bit PCM
Select Byte Order: No endianess
Select 1 channel (mono)
Select Start Offset: 0
Select Sample Rate: 12000 Hz (for the *_12k.pcm files)
Select amount to import: 100%

You can now play it or save it as a .wav file.

Haven't tried exporting a modified one yet but it looks straight forward.

If you want to try exporting I highly recommend to start with modifying shutdown sounds only.
Why?
If the camera does not like your modified file it might crash. Imagine what happens with a corrupted startup sound.

 

[mullinsjohn150]

I thank you for the advice.
When I succeed, I will describe how I did it.