[Ovmsdev] i-Miev/C-Zero/iOn

[Matt Beard]

I'm using a Global SIM.

I may try the diag port if I can find something that reads RS-232 in this
day and age! I must try and get a USB adapter.

Matt


On Tuesday, 24 September 2013, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield wrote:

> Great. In addition, you might want to try and attach something to the
> diagnostics port. You should be able to read through the port any AT
> commands, to make sure it's working correctly.
>
> I believe there's a list somewhere of the messages you'll get from the
> diagnostic port for that chip.. 901 is it?  (I can't remember, but it's
> what we used to diagnose the SIM card was at fault.)
>
> Nikki.
>
> P.S. What SIM are you using? Global? O2?
>
>
> On 24 Sep 2013, at 09:16, Matt Beard <matt at beard.tv <javascript:_e({},
> 'cvml', 'matt at beard.tv');>> wrote:
>
> Actually, running it with stock firmware as OBDII in our ICE is next on my
> list of checks.
>
> Matt
>
>
> On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield wrote:
>
> The other suggestion I would have is to plug the ODBII module into another
> car -- or power it from a bench supply using the method detailed in the
> development guide?
>
> Nikki.
>
> On 24 Sep 2013, at 08:08, Mark Webb-Johnson <mark at webb-johnson.net> wrote:
>
> Matt,
>
> I have modules with me for replacement, if necessary.
>
> I am concerned about your comments regarding soldering. All the v2 modules
> are supposed to be machine soldered, and we have had almost zero returns of
> broken modules.I would be grateful if you could let me know the serial
> number of your module, the approximate date you received it, and if
> possible a picture of the soldering issues.
>
> I too am perplexed why the module would work SMS but not GPRS. Perhaps you
> can try setting the vehicle type to 'XX', which would eliminate any can
> bus/message issues, and see if the problem still occurs.
>
> Please eMail me, off list, as mark (at) openvehicles (dot) com, and I'll
> work through this with you.
>
> Regards, Mark.
>
> On 24 Sep, 2013, at 5:13 AM, Matt Beard OVMS <smvo at mxf.org.uk> wrote:
>
> Thanks Thomas,
>
> That has confirmed for me that my hardware has died.
>
> Looking at the circuit board the soldering on the GSM modem is shocking,
> but I don't understand how it can work for SMS, but crash with GPRS. Looks
> like I will be spending most of my effort in the coming days trying to get
> the hardware replaced!
>
> I have confirmed that the unit functions perfectly (though is pretty
> useless) with the GPRS switch set to disabled. If it is booted with the
> switch enabled it dies as soon as I set the GPRS parameters, then enters an
> endless reboot loop.
>
> Matt
>
>
>
>
>
> On 23 September 2013 21:18, Thomas Bergo <thomas.bergo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Attached is the hex file, this is the exact same that is running om my
> module now.
>
> Regards, Thomas
>
>
> 2013/9/23 Matt Beard <matt at beard.tv>
>
> Thomas,
>
> That would be really useful. I am worried that the module may have failed.
>
> I did not keep a copy of the last working hex file (lesson learned!) but
> did save the sources. Rebuilt from previous sources and loaded. It still
> fails.
>
> Matt
>
>
>
> On Monday, September 23, 2013, Thomas Bergo wrote:
>
>  Matt:
>
> I can send you the hex file i'm running in my OVMS module, so you can try
> if that woking in your module?
>
> Regards, Thomas
>
>
> 2013/9/23 Thomas Bergo <thomas.bergo at gmail.com>
>
> I did a rebuild from clean to ensure that i running the exact same code.
> My OVMS module is booting as expected, and only the green led is blinking
> OK (one blink]
>
> Which version of the OVMS FW are you running? I have only tested with the
> 2.5.2 FW.
> Are there any significant changes from 2.5.2 that can impact the code to
> constantly reboot?
>
>
>
>
> Regards, Thomas
>
>
> 2013/9/23 Matt Beard OVMS <smvo at mxf.org.uk>
>
> OK - either this code is broken, or my OVMS is.
>
> I flashed the code and set the unit up - no go, kept rebooting and the
> GPRS does not work.
>
> Rebuild from clean. Reflashed, reloaded settings and still constant
> rebooting and GPRS does not work.
>
> Matt
>
>
>
> On 23 September 2013 10:24, Thomas Bergo <thomas.bergo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
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