March 2015 - OvmsDev - Open Vehicles

OVMS logo
by Mark Webb-Johnson 06 Jun '17

06 Jun '17

We need to change the OVMS logo, to better reflect the vehicle independence. The existing logo is too much Tesla. Felix has kindly prepared a couple of options for us, attached below. My preference is for the one with the car outline (even though it retains a hint of Tesla), as it emphasizes the vehicle comms aspect. This is quite urgent, as the Teslive people are pushing for artwork. What do you guys/gals think? Regards, Mark

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OVMS v3
by Mastro Gippo 19 May '17

19 May '17

Hi all, I'd like to resurrect an old conversation. As we know, the current PIC is quickly running out of resources and maybe it's time to switch to a better platform. Two CAN buses are now desirable too. A microSD slot and direct USB connectivity wouldn't hurt either. I will probably have to design a similar hardware for myself, so I'd like to contribute to the OVMS by sharing the HW platform if you want; no strings attached of course, if you decide that there's no need for the upgrade, I'll keep on working on my project by myself! :) That said, I'd like to throw a few ideas to the table. - MCU: I'd like to use an STM32 micro. They seem to be emerging as the standard choice for diy ARM projects, and this offers a few interesting opportunities: -Programming it in c/c++ with the manufacturer CMSIS standard libraries (boring) -Programming it with the mbed.org SDK. Unfortunately no dev boards are available with dual CAN bus, but it will be easy to move to the correct micro of the same series once most of the software is ironed out on a dev board like the https://mbed.org/platforms/ST-Nucleo-F302R8/ -Programming it with an RTOS. NuttX would be my choice, as it's the one used in the Ardupilot Pixhawk platform, and I'd like to learn it. This would mean a steeper starting curve, but a lot of flexibility later as a lot of stuff is handled on the OS level (network stacks, SD card & filesystems, multitasking...). FreeRTOS is a nice option too. I'd like to use the STM32F405RG as it's the most similar to the one found on the Pixhawk, but of course I'm biased because of that, and that micro is quite overkill for the task. We can of course use a lower specced part and lose some RTOS fuctionality as long as it has 2 CAN buses. - MODEM: I have no experience in this field; is the SIM908 still a good choice or does anyone think that we should try new platforms? I like this, but I don't know if the price puts it out of budget: http://www.telit.com/telit/Pulsar/en_US.Store.display.1001./ge864-gps On the bright side, it can be programmed in python, so we can offload some of the work to the modem. This *could* allow us to free some space on the PIC, and keep that platform without changing MCU.. - Enclosure: I think that, even with the new MCU, we can still fit the old enclosure. Is that ok, or should we think about a more automotive-friendly one? Maybe waterproof for the twizy? And that's it. I think that the core SW developers should voice their opinion, as there is a lot of work to be done on that front. A huge problem will be keeping backwards compatibility to add features for the v2 users, so we should discuss about this too. Regards MG

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Building with free C18 compiler
by Matt Beard 19 Nov '15

19 Nov '15

Have I missed a decision to no longer support the free C18 compiler - or has it been like that for ages? I am trying to fix an issue in the iMiev code, but can no longer build 2.6.5 due to needing the full compiler and no way am I paying £300 for it. Matt Beard

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C2DM is deprecated, no new sign-ups
by Lee Howard 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

I've got my own OVMS server going. However, I wasn't seeing notifications on my phone (Android) since moving away from tmc.openvehicles.com. Looking at the ovms_server.pl code it appears that ovms_server.conf requires this section: [c2dm] email=<email> password=<password> accounttype=<unknown> [This "c2dm" section, along with the "server", "master", and "log" sections are undocumented in the docs/HOWTO.server.txt file.] Okay, so it would seem that I need to set-up a C2DM account with Google and put that info into the conf file. But, Google has deprecated C2DM in favour of Google Cloud Messaging (GCM), and Google is not granting any new C2DM accounts... http://developer.android.com/google/gcm/c2dm.html Is the C2DM account used by tmc.openvehicles.com a generic account that can be used by other OVMS servers? I suspect that it is a private account. If so, then push notifications for Android users on independent servers will necessarily require a transition to GCM. Thanks, Lee. -- *Lee Howard* *Mainpine, Inc. Chief Technology Officer* Tel: +1 866 363 6680 | Fax: +1 360 462 8160 lee.howard(a)mainpine.com | www.mainpine.com

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Android beta 3.9.0
by Michael Balzer 02 Apr '15

02 Apr '15

Hi everyone, this is a beta test release mainly for Twizy users, there's just an updated charger plug image (created by jilleberends) for other cars. dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.9.0.apk <http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.9.0.apk> New function is the graphical battery monitor using the Twizy specific history records. Access by the options icon on the battery tab. It concentrates on the data display for now, suggestions for later analysis functions are welcome. Data download takes up to 20 seconds depending on the data amount and phone capabilities, I'll add a sub progress bar for this. The chart engine was not suitable for this kind of chart, so I switched to github.com/PhilJay/MPAndroidChart <https://github.com/PhilJay/MPAndroidChart> for this. Please test & report. Regards, Michael -- Michael Balzer * Paradestr. 8 * D-42107 Wuppertal Fon 0202 / 272 2201 * Handy 0176 / 206 989 26

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Fwd: RATING CERTIFICATE :: Open Vehicle Mo :: 1b603c96-a44d-49ae-bdbb-8b88b0162a41
by Mark Webb-Johnson 23 Mar '15

23 Mar '15

We are officially kid friendly. Regards, Mark. P.S. Google Play is now demanding this for Apps in the store. > From: noreply(a)globalratings.com > Date: 23 March, 2015 2:25:48 pm HKT > Subject: RATING CERTIFICATE :: Open Vehicle Mo :: 1b603c96-a44d-49ae-bdbb-8b88b0162a41 > > Rating Certificate > > {{BEGIN OPTION IES}} {{END OPTION IES}} > This rating may only be used on storefronts participating in IARC. It may not be used on physical products. > > App Title: Open Vehicle Monitoring System > Storefront: Google Play > Date Issued: Monday, March 23, 2015 > Certificate ID: 1b603c96-a44d-49ae-bdbb-8b88b0162a41 > > Rating System Rating Category Descriptors > ACB > ClassInd > ESRB > PEGI > USK > Generic > > Interactive Elements: > > A permanent record of this certificate may be accessed here <https://iarcweb.azurewebsites.net/Dashboard/Certificate/1b603c96-a44d-49ae-…>. > > For more information about the rating systems above, please click here <https://www.globalratings.com/about.aspx> > If any of the ratings listed above appear to be incorrect, a rating check request can be made here <https://iarcweb.azurewebsites.net/Dashboard/Request/1b603c96-a44d-49ae-bdbb…>. Prior to soliciting this service, please ensure that the questionnaire submitted for this certificate was filled out correctly. Note that this process may take 1-3 business days to initiate and will likely require additional materials to be submitted to reach a final decision. > > Thank you

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Re: [Ovmsdev] Firmware 2.7.1 / Android 3.8.1
by Michael Gerber 23 Mar '15

23 Mar '15

Hi Michael, first of all, great Work ... Android App 3.8.1: ODO displays Miles, but Param #2 is set to K, TR2.5, FW2.6.5 Where are the social group settings for the map located? Best Regards Michael Am 23. März 2015 20:36:34 schrieb Michael Balzer <dexter(a)expeedo.de>: > Android bugfix release 3.8.3 (fixes database creation for new installs / > erased App data): > > |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.8.3.apk| > > > > Am 22.03.2015 um 20:44 schrieb Michael Balzer: > > As Testflight have cancelled their Android support yesterday (great > > timing...), here's the next update removing all Testflight dependencies: > > > > Version 3.8.2: > > > > - Fixed trip & odometer processing > > - Added odometer display on car fragment > > - Layout improvements > > > > - Testflight removed (Android support cancelled yesterday) > > - Fixed database bug on charge plug config > > > > > > APK: > > |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.8.2.apk| > > > > Firmware 2.7.2 download: > > |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/OVMS-Twizy-3.5.1.zip| > > > > > > Note: you'll need the framework update on other cars as well to get > > correct odometer display if using km units. > > > > And of course you need the framework update to be able to send SMS > > commands via App. > > > > > > Regards, > > Michael > > > > > > Am 21.03.2015 um 16:47 schrieb Michael Balzer: > >> Framework version 2.7.1: > >> - New MSG command 7 = SMS command wrapper > >> - Renamed doors3bits "CoolingPump" to "CarAwake" (as in > >> documentation) > >> - Fixed potential null pointer dereference on charge alert > >> - Framework: ETR vars & STAT msg extended by separate range/SOC > >> estimates + max ideal range > >> - Consistency fix: new STAT ranges converted to user units > >> - Documentation: added typical problems to german FAQ > >> - Documentation: Modem / network state machine diagram > >> > >> Twizy version 3.5.1: > >> - Clearing watchdog on initial SEVCON login retries > >> - Fixed logs command return code > >> - Support for doors3.CarAwake (ignition) > >> - Trip start references taken from first valid data after switch-on > >> > >> Note: Twizy build now needs diag module to be excluded (ROM space). > >> > >> Firmware download: > >> |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/OVMS-Twizy-3.5.1.zip| > >> > >> > >> Android App version 3.8.1: > >> - Fixed reset logs dialog title > >> - Fixed parameter loading not ending if last param empty > >> - Added control button in car list > >> - Migrated notifications from file storage to SQLite > >> - Introduced notification types (displayed as icons in list) > >> - Switched notifications list to chat style (last @ bottom) > >> - Added sending SMS/MMI commands from notification list > >> (Note: SMS commands need module firmware >= 2.7.1) > >> - STAT data model extended by new fields for firmware 2.7.1 > >> - Charge ETR display generalized using new STAT fields > >> > >> > >> APK download: > >> |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.8.1.apk| > >> > >> > >> Please test & report :-) > >> > >> Regards, > >> Michael > >> > >> -- > >> Michael Balzer * Paradestr. 8 * D-42107 Wuppertal > >> Fon 0202 / 272 2201 * Handy 0176 / 206 989 26 > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> OvmsDev mailing list > >> OvmsDev(a)lists.teslaclub.hk > >> http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev > > > > -- > > Michael Balzer * Paradestr. 8 * D-42107 Wuppertal > > Fon 0202 / 272 2201 * Handy 0176 / 206 989 26 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > OvmsDev mailing list > > OvmsDev(a)lists.teslaclub.hk > > http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev > > -- > Michael Balzer * Paradestr. 8 * D-42107 Wuppertal > Fon 0202 / 272 2201 * Handy 0176 / 206 989 26 > > > > > ---------- > _______________________________________________ > OvmsDev mailing list > OvmsDev(a)lists.teslaclub.hk > http://lists.teslaclub.hk/mailman/listinfo/ovmsdev >

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Firmware 2.7.1 / Android 3.8.1
by Michael Balzer 23 Mar '15

23 Mar '15

Framework version 2.7.1: - New MSG command 7 = SMS command wrapper - Renamed doors3bits "CoolingPump" to "CarAwake" (as in documentation) - Fixed potential null pointer dereference on charge alert - Framework: ETR vars & STAT msg extended by separate range/SOC estimates + max ideal range - Consistency fix: new STAT ranges converted to user units - Documentation: added typical problems to german FAQ - Documentation: Modem / network state machine diagram Twizy version 3.5.1: - Clearing watchdog on initial SEVCON login retries - Fixed logs command return code - Support for doors3.CarAwake (ignition) - Trip start references taken from first valid data after switch-on Note: Twizy build now needs diag module to be excluded (ROM space). Firmware download: |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/OVMS-Twizy-3.5.1.zip| Android App version 3.8.1: - Fixed reset logs dialog title - Fixed parameter loading not ending if last param empty - Added control button in car list - Migrated notifications from file storage to SQLite - Introduced notification types (displayed as icons in list) - Switched notifications list to chat style (last @ bottom) - Added sending SMS/MMI commands from notification list (Note: SMS commands need module firmware >= 2.7.1) - STAT data model extended by new fields for firmware 2.7.1 - Charge ETR display generalized using new STAT fields APK download: |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.8.1.apk| Please test & report :-) Regards, Michael -- Michael Balzer * Paradestr. 8 * D-42107 Wuppertal Fon 0202 / 272 2201 * Handy 0176 / 206 989 26

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Android update 3.7.1
by Michael Balzer 15 Mar '15

15 Mar '15

Version 3.6.3: - Added common progress overlay in BaseFragment class - Using progress overlay for cellular stats, features & parameters - Fixed features & parameters rotation reload race condition - MMI/USSD response displayed as dialog and added to notifications - Using ProgressOverlay for Twizy charge alerts dialog - Fixed clearing system notification on page sweep - Limited notification storage to 200 messages - Fixed duplicate error dialog on lost connection Version 3.7.1: - Twizy: user interface for SEVCON diagnostic logs - ProgressLayer extended by cancel option - Minor code cleanups APK: |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.7.1.apk | Please test & report. Regards, Michael -- Michael Balzer * Paradestr. 8 * D-42107 Wuppertal Fon 0202 / 272 2201 * Handy 0176 / 206 989 26

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Android update 3.6.2
by Michael Balzer 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

Version 3.6.2: - Readable command results on car & info view - Twizy: hide charge start/stop, display charge state info - Twizy: change homelink icon to profile icon - Twizy: change lock & valet dialogs to reflect special functionality - Twizy: disable wakeup call - Twizy: use ambient box for 12V battery state - Added ambient box label - Minor layout improvements - Fix premature progress abort on charge alert dialog - Don't switch to notification view automatically on new messages (can disturb user activity) - Clear system notification on opening notification view APK: |http://dexters-web.de/f/tw/oVMS-release-3.6.2.apk| -- Michael Balzer * Paradestr. 8 * D-42107 Wuppertal Fon 0202 / 272 2201 * Handy 0176 / 206 989 26

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