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Topic author: tundrwd
Subject: Plenio VXA 3000 GPS - Unlocked - OCN8 Installation
Posted on: 14 Sep 2008 19:52:47
Message:

POSTED 20081214 - sun4tzu has posted a step by step guide to install a purchased version of OCN8 (OEM version of iGo 8) on the Plenio -> >> details <<

I've just completed a 2500 mile round-trip using my Plenio VXA3000 7" GPS with GPS software other than what it was installed with.

First, use the C310Auto.zip file link found on this forum.

Second, get a spare SD card, and place the following directories on it:
~\cities
~\MobileNavigator

Copy the executable from the C310Auto.zip file into the ~\MobileNavigator directory, rename it MobileNavigator.exe.

Copy the .c31 file into the ~\MobileNavigator directory, and rename it MobileNavigagor.c31.

Place whatever other software you wish on the unit into appropriate directories on the SD card. One note, the SD card is named "SD MEMORY", not the usual "SDMMC". Edit the .c31 file appropriately, to call whatever programs you wish (cedesktop.exe, etc.).

I have not altered the unit in any other way, changed the registry, etc. It still comes up with the default menu, and touching the "Navigation" button on the screen executes the C310Auto.exe file (if you've followed the above directions correctly). The only side-effect is that once the C310Auto.exe file exits, you wind up with an on-screen error that the navigation program failed. It must expect some other error code returned other than what the c310auto.exe program ends with.

I have no idea if the unit can be connected to ActiveSync (haven't tried it yet), or altered in other ways for other purposes. I simply wanted software other than what the unit came with (the Smart2Go software is - yech!).

Anyway, just wanted to let others know it can be done - easily. Don't ask for other details - install your own legally obtained software. But it can be done.

I also have Delorme SA 2009, which I will attempt to install via ActiveSync, if ActiveSync will work. This software has been problematic on another GPS (the Holux GPSMile52+), as necessary DLLs, etc., aren't there, and I haven't stumbled on the right combination of other replacement DLLs to make it work. I've successfully used this software on an IPaq 3800 with WM2003, so it seems to be a case of just finding the right DLL combination(s).

Replies:

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 02 Oct 2008 19:51:06
Message:

tundrwd,

Hi. I tryed but it gave me error #2. Which is I think file not found.

Can you, please, clarify the script file.

Let's say I have a program installed in the INST folder in the root of the SD card. My line in the sript is:

call \SD MEMORY\INST\program.exe

Is it correct? Because it does not appear to work.

The original .c31 file has also few registry modifications. I assumed these are not required and commented them out. Is it correct too?

Thanks

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 02 Oct 2008 20:09:51
Message:

I made no registry modifications at all.

Just renamed c310auto.exe, and the corresponding script.

Script calls program as you have described. I'll look at my script tonite and post a copy of it. Just the one line to call the correct program.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 03 Oct 2008 04:38:50
Message:

Here's the basic layout of the SD card image:

+-cities
+-<yoursoftwaredirhere>
+-MobileNavigator
+ MobileNavigator.exe (renamed c310auto.exe)
+ MobileNavigator.c31 (renamed c310auto.c31)

Contents of MobileNavigator.c31:
============= start of file ============
call "\SD MEMORY\<yoursoftwaredirhere>\<yourprogramnamehere.exe>"

exit
============= end of file ============
That's it...

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 03 Oct 2008 04:59:35
Message:

It gives me different error now (193). So I guess I am on the right way. I did not have quotes in the script originally. Thanks

Reply author: llconner
Replied on: 04 Oct 2008 01:12:09
Message:

I plan to try the C31 software soon. I was wondering if anyone had noticed the rubber plug on the botton right side. It covers a 18 pin connector that looks like the type of connector used on some smartphones and old pcmcia ethernet cards for the dongle connection. Sure would like to know what it's use. I took the 4 screws out of the case and removed the back. The screew side has 2 ribbon cables to the main pc board. I didn't take the main pc board out to look at the componets yet.
I did view some of my pictures on the Plenio and it seems like it doesn't handle pictures in formats other than the screen default Res very well.
I'd sure like better maps as my first trip around my town left out streets that had been their for many years.
Seems like their aren't any hardware hacks for this unit.
Larry

Reply author: prayread
Replied on: 04 Oct 2008 02:34:29
Message:

I also had #193 error with c310auto.31 (renamed to MobileNavigator.c31 of course).
I gave up and downloaded ceDesktop.exe and rename it to MobileNavigator.exe

Now I have a taskbar when I click "Navigation", but all my GPS and other WinCE programs that run perfectly on Mio C310 and Navman icn520 can not run and always shows "xxx" is not a valid Windows CE application. I thought MioC310 is also Win CE.NET 4.2?

I wonder maybe firmware 1.62 has some kind of protection? Any thoughts? TIA.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 04 Oct 2008 05:40:08
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by prayread

I also had #193 error with c310auto.31 (renamed to MobileNavigator.c31 of course).
I gave up and downloaded ceDesktop.exe and rename it to MobileNavigator.exe

Now I have a taskbar when I click "Navigation", but all my GPS and other WinCE programs that run perfectly on Mio C310 and Navman icn520 can not run and always shows "xxx" is not a valid Windows CE application. I thought MioC310 is also Win CE.NET 4.2?

I wonder maybe firmware 1.62 has some kind of protection? Any thoughts? TIA.

I have no idea. Mine works perfectly with firmware 1.62. The C310Auto I'm using is dated Jan 19, 2007 1:37pm, 15360 bytes. Might want to check on that.

Reply author: prayread
Replied on: 04 Oct 2008 16:12:00
Message:

Thanks tundrwd.

I'm using the same version of C310auto, and the 139 error seems to be the same as "not a valid application" for Win CE.NET 4.2.

Out of curiosity, what other GPS software did you test? TIA.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 04 Oct 2008 17:14:21
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by prayread

Thanks tundrwd.

I'm using the same version of C310auto, and the 139 error seems to be the same as "not a valid application" for Win CE.NET 4.2.

Out of curiosity, what other GPS software did you test? TIA.

Are you getting the error from c310auto? Or will c310auto run cedesktop?

Reply author: prayread
Replied on: 04 Oct 2008 19:08:41
Message:

c310auto can run ceDesktop because ceDesktop works.

Almost all my WinCE programs (for example total commander cecmd) would get error #139 from c310auto script, or "not a valid windows ce application" from ceDesktop.

The only GPS software that passes the error code is igo dated May 30, 2006

UPDATE:
Finally another GPS software that works is OCN8.0.0.44902 (Jul 2 2008)!

Reply author: shpitz461
Replied on: 07 Oct 2008 19:01:26
Message:

OCN 44902 worked for me out-of-the-box, not a single dll nor GAPI was required.

Reply author: brhodes
Replied on: 10 Oct 2008 22:14:12
Message:

I am also getting the #193 error, any clues.

Will this hack allow the running of the navigation while the media player runs in the background. I want to use this on my Honda Valkyrie which like the Goldwing allows for an aux audio input

Reply author: heart2bfree
Replied on: 13 Oct 2008 17:14:50
Message:

Question(s):

1. Is there a way to get the AAC/AC3 audio codec back into the VXA-3000 so there is audio for the MPEG 4? It seems like the .264 MPEG 4 is not recognized.

2. What is the best/smallest video/audio format that has worked for you folks out there on this unit? What do you use to convert to video/audio?

3.What is the larges SD Card that this sucker while be able to use fully?

Thank you.

HTBF

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 14 Oct 2008 16:08:58
Message:

Error 193 most likely is caused by missing DLLs. One can google for "DLL pack" to find collections of DLLs to make applications work under stripped down CE OS. I did not try it yet, so it is just my guess.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 14 Oct 2008 16:26:35
Message:

Not sure either, but a 193 might also refer to an incompatible binary. The Plenio VXA3000 is an ARM device (most of these are, but not all), so something compiled for MIPS, for instance, won't be compatible for an ARM.

Need to know the origin of the software being run, and if it is binary compatible with an ARM9 processor.

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 15 Oct 2008 16:24:13
Message:

prayread,

Could you post a link where cedesktop can be downloaded from, please? It seems that http://www.nstsoftware.com/ is down.

Thanks

Reply author: prayread
Replied on: 15 Oct 2008 16:41:17
Message:

actually you can link to \windows\explorer.exe
It seems to me it's the same as ceDesktop.exe

Reply author: dvdbuddy
Replied on: 15 Oct 2008 17:13:24
Message:

hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/137113847/ceDesktop.rar.html

change the x to t above.

try iguidance 4 ok and tomtom 7 ok with the vxa-3000.

the only problem i'm having is editing the registry to point to the sd card. can't find a good regedit with a keyboard. anyone has a suggestion?

Reply author: gilee
Replied on: 15 Oct 2008 23:20:59
Message:

Hi, I just purchased the VXA-3000 and I am planning to put iGuidance 4 on it.
Dvdbuddy, what registry do you have to edit inorder to get iGuidance 4 to work?
More detail please. Thanks.

Reply author: dvdbuddy
Replied on: 16 Oct 2008 15:13:10
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by gilee

Hi, I just purchased the VXA-3000 and I am planning to put iGuidance 4 on it.
Dvdbuddy, what registry do you have to edit inorder to get iGuidance 4 to work?
More detail please. Thanks.

i use the 4 gig sd card that i normally use on my mio c320 and iguidance works. i added the MobileNavigator and cities directories onto the card and use cedesktop to access the files. i dont remember how i set up iguidance on the sd card, but if you follow the instructions provided on the mio forum for the c320, you will get it working. do a search on the mio forum for iguidance and you will find all the info you need.

as for tomtom 7, the problem i'm having is i can't edit the registry to point to the map on my sd card. i know it works because i can move the map of guam into the "my document" directory and tomtom runs fine. i just need to tell the program to look for the maps on my sd card. i've try miotool and regedit that came with the c310auto.zip and it said it's not a wince application. i found a regedit that works, but i can't find a keyboard to edit the parameters.

one other note is once you power the unit down, all settings you edited are erased. that's the only thing i don't like about this unit.

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 16 Oct 2008 20:33:29
Message:

prayread,

Could you, please, post sys.txt?

Thanks

Reply author: prayread
Replied on: 17 Oct 2008 01:24:34
Message:

[folders]
app="%SDCARD%/OCN8"

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="480_234"
maxzoom2d=6000000
show_exit=1
vga=0

[rawdisplay]
screen_x=480
screen_y=234
class="landscape"

[map]
3d_max_tiltlevel=9000

[poi]
enable_pois_before_080217=1

[debug]
skip_eula=1
smart_2d=1
enable_roadshadow=1

[msnd]
msnd.start=0

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 18 Oct 2008 04:27:40
Message:

Thanks. All is working now.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 18 Oct 2008 15:57:50
Message:

which alternative GPS program do you prefer for this unit and why? I'm in the US if that makes a difference... i'm trying to get iGuidance 4 and TomTom 7 as we speak. Any others? Thanks in advance!

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 18 Oct 2008 18:14:56
Message:

The original software that comes with Plenio (Smart2Go) is terrible with route calculation. For the fast route it will still guide you through small streets ignoring highways. THis makes any software better than the original.

So far it seems that OCN8 is the only one that works on this unit.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 19 Oct 2008 13:19:01
Message:

OCN8 looks really nice, how did you get it to work? on their website it says "Does not work with iPhone, Palm OS, BlackBerry OS, Symbian OS, ALL Personal Navigation Devices running WinCE.NET"

doesn't the Plenio run WinCE?

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 19 Oct 2008 16:31:28
Message:

OCN8 PNA version just works. At least 44902 build. Just use sys.txt file few posts above. As the matter of fact iGO8 does not work - gives "is nod valid WinCE application" error. It just might need some DLLs (difference between butchered WinCE and WM). I can not imagine it was built for anything else besides ARM CPU-wise.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 19 Oct 2008 17:00:42
Message:

Finean GPS V3 and V4 have both been reported to work.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 21 Oct 2008 02:00:44
Message:

I looked into OCN8 and am currently "acquiring" it as we speak. from the reviews, it seems to be a memory hog, requiring at least 128mb. can anyone share their experiences with OCN8 and how it performs on the plenio?

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 21 Oct 2008 12:29:41
Message:

Actually it performs quite well. Given it is not overloaded with POIs. It gets stuck on loading POI Manager when all USA POIs are in the folder. However it can handle one or few state POIs OK. Just make sure that "save" folder is deleted otherwise it will not recover.

One more thing to remember. Plenio is somewhat picky about SD card. I tried one (cheap/slow, Centon branded) and had all kind of issues. Once switched to 60x Patriot it worked fine.

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 22 Oct 2008 20:46:10
Message:

Can someone point me to a frontend (besides explorer.exe) that fits following requirements:

1. No registry mods.
2. Customizable Icons with customizable links to the applications;

My intention is to invoke this front end by clicking GPS icon on Plenio. This way I could add other applications to run from the menu (GPS sub-menu).

I read few threads about customizing different devices and they all appear to have registry changed with intention of replacing the original frontend.

Thanks.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 22 Oct 2008 22:32:03
Message:

i just got mine in the mail today.. no time to play with it until the weekend but can anyone tell me if the startup image can be altered?

Reply author: speedyink
Replied on: 01 Nov 2008 04:52:46
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by prayread
[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="480_234"
maxzoom2d=6000000
show_exit=1
vga=0

Hey, where did you get the 480x234 resolution skin? I have yet to find a version of this program(well, the data.zip folder) that supports 480x234, the closest I can find is 400x240. Thanks

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 03 Nov 2008 22:56:06
Message:

OCN8 has 480x234 resolution as part of its data.zip file

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 06 Nov 2008 14:42:26
Message:

Hi again, I tried doing this by:

1) formatting a new Kingston 2GB SD card and naming it PLENIO
2) creating a cities and MobileNavigator folder in root directory
3) moving C310auto files and renaming them accordingly (MobileNavigator)
4) placing OCN8 folder in root directory
5) editing MobileNavigator.c31 to say

call "\PLENIO\<OCN8>\<OCN8.exe>"

exit

6) editing the sys.txt file to say

[folders]
app="%PLENIO%/OCN8"

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="480_234"
maxzoom2d=6000000
show_exit=1
vga=0

[rawdisplay]
screen_x=480
screen_y=234
class="landscape"

[map]
3d_max_tiltlevel=9000

[poi]
enable_pois_before_080217=1

[debug]
skip_eula=1
smart_2d=1
enable_roadshadow=1

[msnd]
msnd.start=0

it still does not work... any ideas?

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 07 Nov 2008 02:10:46
Message:

1. You did not have to format an SD card. Mine worked right out of the box.
2. Since you formatted it anyway - it should NOT have any label assigned to it. Assigning "Plenio" label might cause the problem. I would reformat it again and get rid of the label.
3. In the sys.txt file and in the script word Plenio MUST be replaced with word SD MEMORY. SD MEMORY is where the SD card is mounted to the WinCE system.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 07 Nov 2008 22:44:08
Message:

ok.. sorry if I'm a little dense on this lol. So, do I just format the card and leave the naming of it blank? Then in the sys.txt and MobileNavigator.c31 change whatever I had "PLENIO" to "SD MEMORY"? Thanks again

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 08 Nov 2008 13:53:14
Message:

Yep.

If you still have issues I will later upload somewhere basic SD card file structure image (without OCN8) somewhere.

Just hang in there. It took me awhile too.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 08 Nov 2008 15:08:38
Message:

If nobody else wants it, having the file structure without OCN8 would certainly lower my blood pressure. I've been messing with this for days and can't get it to work.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 08 Nov 2008 23:48:35
Message:

Well, I think I'm closer. Now it's apparently trying to start OCN8 but I'm getting "Program application database cannot be found". If anyone knows the cause, I really, really need this to work.

I've used the Plenio nav software on three short trips and while it does know where I'm at, it just can't seem to direct me from point A to point B using anything resembling a reasonable path. (Being told to exit a major highway onto a side road only to be directed to turn back onto the major highway a mile later is not reasonable.)

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 02:17:26
Message:

Here is the SD card structure (replace xx with tt):

hxxp://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=007d6e49d2327e8dd2db6fb9a8902bda

The .txt files in the OCN8 folder are for reference only to show what files are there. The sys.txt file is the real one.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 02:57:07
Message:

jason12, thats awesome man, thank you! will try this ASAP (i was also getting the database not found error..)

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 03:17:24
Message:

Thank you very much jason12. Unfortunately that appears to be exactly what I have for structure and the files that you did include but I still get the "Program application database cannot be found" error. Perhaps I'll just eBay it and go with something else.

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 03:21:51
Message:

One more thing:

Buildings (.3dc and .3dl files) go into:
\OCN8\content\building

Empty folder:
\OCN8\content\dem

All different language ZIP files go here:
\OCN8\content\lang

All map files (.fbl) go here (including Basemap.fbl):
\OCN8\content\map

All POIs (I would recommend to add just one for your state) go here:
\OCN8\content\poi

Empty folder:
\OCN8\content\scheme

Empty folder:
\OCN8\content\speedcam

Voices (ZIP files) go here
\OCN8\content\voice

DO NOT UNZIP any zip file! They should stay zipped.

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 03:34:13
Message:

sun4tzu,

Does it display "Program application database cannot be found" message on the OCN background or it looks like Windows message?

In first case I wold guess you got some files from iGO rather than from OCN. BTW it appears that only 44902 build of the OCN8 will work. iGO executable will not work. If you connect the SD card to the PC in the file manager you should see OCN8.exe file with "OnCource" icon. iGO.exe file will have iGO icon even if it was renamed into OCN8.exe.

Correct OCN8.exe file is 1.85MB large.
Correct data.zip file is 12MB large.
Correct branding.zip file is 1.08MB large.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 13:00:19
Message:

hey jason12, I haven't had a chance to plug it in and try it but my data.zip file is only 4.58 mb and branding.zip is only 305kb. do I have the wrong version?

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 14:19:45
Message:

Liquid30,

Not necessarily. However your data.zip most likely does not have correct resolution of 480x234. Open it and check if it has a folder "ui_igo8\480_234". If it does not iGO8 data.zip file will be needed. Basically OCN8 is the lighter version of iGO8. You will probably need branding.zip too for the similar reason. Keep all remaining files the same.

The sys.txt file tells the application what the resolution is. Application can not find the correct folder in data.zip and exits with error.

Just to check the sys.txt file can be modified with 480 replaced with 320 and 234 replaced with 240. It should load. However not the whole screen will be occupied.

Make sure that original lines commented out with ; .

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 16:27:53
Message:

Wow man you know your stuff. you are right -- i don't have the correct resolution. i got an error saying it wouldn't run at the resolution as well. is this something I can download from their website and it will work? Or do I need to find another version altogether?

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 16:49:24
Message:

All I can say google "igo8 data.zip 480x234".

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 17:25:15
Message:

jason12 and others, I can't thank you enough. I got mine to work. I resolved my "Program application database cannot be found" error by completely removing the following from the sys.txt file:

[folders]
app="%SD MEMORY%/OCN8"

I'm in the process now of removing unneeded files such as POIs from states I'm not traveling in and I'll add and delete those state POI files as needed in the future since the system locks up if there are too many. I currently have three "voices" installed along with all of the U.S. and Canada map files and a single POI file for my state. I know that there are some additional files that I can remove. I am in the process of removing files one by one and testing to see just how far I can strip this down without affecting functionality. I'm currently at only 886 MB and everything works great. Once I've completed my testing I plan on giving back by putting together a PDF file with complete instructions including file structure, screen images, etc. and I'll make it available to all so no one else has to go through the hours of frustration that I did.

So far my only "issue" is when exiting out of navigation I receive an error dialog but simply clicking on the "ok" button to close the dialog and then clicking on one of the other functions gets me back to the main system page. So, it's not a real functional problem, just a very minor hiccup.

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 18:02:17
Message:

I am glad it worked for you.

One more thing to do. If it does hang due to excess of POIs it will never come up again unless "save" directory is cleaned out.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 09 Nov 2008 21:21:32
Message:

Good tip, thank you. I've backed up the most basic version that worked for me including my "save" directory so if I do find the POI limit and lock it up at least I won't have to reconfigure all my settings, my home address as a favorite, etc.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 10 Nov 2008 01:04:17
Message:

thank you to everyone, especially jason12. i finally got it running! got the .zip files I needed from iGO8 and put them in, edited the sys.txt file accordingly and it was good to go. you guys rock!

cheers!

Reply author: speedyink
Replied on: 11 Nov 2008 00:20:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by jason12

OCN8 has 480x234 resolution as part of its data.zip file

Weird...there wasn't one in mine. Anyone have a data.zip file with the 480x234 folder?

I tried googling what you said, and I couldn't find a data.zip folder with that resolution. Do you have a link or something?

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 11 Nov 2008 03:46:32
Message:

Speedylink - I've personally only found the 480x234 resolution in IGO8 downloads. I haven't used this link myself and am therefore unable to confirm that it includes the correct resolution but rumor has it that this link (replace xx with tt) hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/135022071/data.zip contains that which you seek.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 12 Nov 2008 22:39:55
Message:

Is it just me, or is OCN8 a little less intuitive to use than Mio, Garmin, or TomTom software? Maybe I just need to get used to it... but it seems more difficult to use?

Reply author: mysticg
Replied on: 13 Nov 2008 05:22:07
Message:

I all im new here. I have been reading over this topic, and can't wait till I get my Plenio. I order from buy.com, still says processing.. For like the last 3 days... I just wanted to ask when I put the OCN8 on here, will it have the 3D graphics, that Ive seen pn the OCN8 website?

Reply author: jason12
Replied on: 13 Nov 2008 16:15:16
Message:

Yep. Granted there are buildings in the building database for the area where you are driving. Usually downtowns.

quote:
Originally posted by mysticg

I all im new here. I have been reading over this topic, and can't wait till I get my Plenio. I order from buy.com, still says processing.. For like the last 3 days... I just wanted to ask when I put the OCN8 on here, will it have the 3D graphics, that Ive seen pn the OCN8 website?

Reply author: speedyink
Replied on: 30 Nov 2008 05:32:52
Message:

Ok, got it working perfect now!

Hey, anyone know of a good place to get windows ce programs? They seem to be impossible to find nowadays. I remember having a bunch for my old windows ce 3.0 pda, sure wish I could find sonme to put on this thing.

Reply author: hitmantony
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 01:06:34
Message:

[quote=sun4tzu]Once I've completed my testing I plan on giving back by putting together a PDF file with complete instructions including file structure, screen images, etc. and I'll make it available to all so no one else has to go through the hours of frustration that I did.[/quote]

It would be much appreciated, please let us know when you do.

Just wanted something clarified can I put iGO8 on this or OCN8. It was posted that OCN8 is the lite version of iGO8 and works, I believe earlier someone posted that iGO8 won't work, so just wanted that cleared up.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 01:07:51
Message:

Just got mine.. had them in a woot.com wootoff for $130 shipped i think it was.
Coulda got it off ebay a few bucks cheaper using MS cashback though. I remember playing wiht my old mio in winCE so i'll probably replace the nav software on this one too. So far I like it a lot :)

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 18:37:15
Message:

quote:
It would be much appreciated, please let us know when you do.

Coincidentally I just finished it last night and was trying to decide where to post it anonymously so that I can update the file with any changes. Suggestions would be appreciated. If you'd like to review the file before I post it PM me and I'll see what I can do about getting it to you. You must indicate a willingness to actually go through the document and test the results of my instructions on your Plenio system. After 12/13/08 please don't PM me as I plan to make a vetted copy of the PDF available shortly after that for all to see.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 18:50:59
Message:

I would volunteer but i just did everything and did the easy way,
installed OCN8 then used the sd.zip being careful not to over write
anything but the sys.txt file.

Hmm my east coast SC to NY installation is only 241 MB, leaving 1.66 GB free.
hope it works. I wish i had a indoor plug. it's cold outside lol.. i'm not ready to go out to test it lol

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 18:55:51
Message:

OK. FAIL. looking for an UI_igo dir and bmp file or something
and i'm using ONC8 as a dir..

I'm willing to do it your way now :) lol got a link or something?
you can email me at gpspassion@mtnt.endjunk.com :)

Reply author: hopper64
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 19:34:11
Message:

Thanks to all of your help I finally got this to work... once. The second time (and thrid fourth, etc.) I tried to start it i was held at the "POI Manager INIT" screen. It stopped here with the entire US POI installed and with none of them. Any suggestion on what it could be?

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 20:25:19
Message:

I got mine working too. I had to download the data file with the proper resolution in it

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 21:13:47
Message:

hopper64 - Did you delete the "saved" folder after your POI Init failure? I had exactly the same problem when I tried too many POIs until I deleted the saved folder. Once I did that, and removed all but my nearby state POI files, it started up just fine.

Reply author: SiliconJunkie
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 22:04:41
Message:

Has anyone been able to get TTS working on the OCN8 hack? If so, I'd be grateful for step by step instructions and any file details I might need.

Thanks.

Reply author: hopper64
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 22:27:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by sun4tzu

hopper64 - Did you delete the "saved" folder after your POI Init failure? I had exactly the same problem when I tried too many POIs until I deleted the saved folder. Once I did that, and removed all but my nearby state POI files, it started up just fine.

Thank you that was it. All is well now. Just a question does everyone get that error when trying to exit about the program failing to start?

Reply author: SiliconJunkie
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 22:33:29
Message:

I get the error message. It is an annoyance for sure, but I think the better GPS software features outweigh it. BTW, it creates a crash.txt file on your SD card in the OCN8 folder. It grows about 4KB each time you exit the navigation app. Just something to keep an eye on.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 06 Dec 2008 23:16:24
Message:

quote:
Thank you that was it. All is well now. Just a question does everyone get that error when trying to exit about the program failing to start?

I think everyone gets the error on exit. I simply click on one of the other icons (only partials show on my screen because of the error) and then it works fine. SiliconJunkie is right, once in a while you might want to see how much space the crash.txt file is taking up and simply delete it.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 07 Dec 2008 01:35:27
Message:

I've gotten into windows desktop.

I'm now investigating on seeing if I can getmio pocket to
run on it.

If I can, i'll create a user friendly install file..
unzip it to your sd card, plug it into your plexio,
start it up and bam there it is.

Reply author: mysticg
Replied on: 08 Dec 2008 07:20:31
Message:

Does using this same format work on the Plenio 4300???

Reply author: mysticg
Replied on: 08 Dec 2008 08:03:18
Message:

Never mind it does, got it working :)

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 08 Dec 2008 08:08:35
Message:

As far as my quest goes, i've had some success, but not with miopocket. I would upload it right now but my sd card reader is acting up.

[URL=http://imageshack.us][/URL]

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 09 Dec 2008 03:20:57
Message:

good work infin8007, any progress on the mio pocket? would be nice to get a list of some other programs we can get hacked onto here as well.

also, i was wondering if u all know if we can install a program such as pdanet to hook up to our cell phones to run programs that require a data feed such as google maps? just a thought (another thought would be to flash the ROM somehow to run a more workable OS)

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 09 Dec 2008 14:26:10
Message:

I feel the same way. That would be pretty good to have a traffic service and a newer version of wince. I was able to get miopocket to install and run once..
i'm going to try it again. It's difficult because it's not built the same way as a mio.. no battery and no flash drive that i can see.

Reply author: hopper64
Replied on: 09 Dec 2008 18:21:02
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by infin8007

As far as my quest goes, i've had some success, but not with miopocket. I would upload it right now but my sd card reader is acting up.

[URL=http://imageshack.us][/URL]

Wow that's nice. Could you please upload that to somewhere? I would really like to have that setup. Good work!

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 10 Dec 2008 06:04:49
Message:

Well I've gotten some success using mortscript. I've also looked
a little bit into altering the NK.BIN file.

I will be posting shorty a zip file containing an auto unlock
for our device. Right now i'm trying to figure out how to get an
on screen virtual keyboard device working.

Currently I have it so you click on the NAV icon, and it boots
into windows with the error msg removed for you. I have a few
programs on the desktop.. but this keyboard app is driving me crazy
as it needs to have registry entries and dll's loaded, which may
not be an option for us with no battery.

I guess i need to research some more about
1> warm booting our device. If it can warm boot, then we
can have the keyboard app running.

*edit* I've added HPC media player, which is based on
tcpmp (which wouldn't work btw), and I load it at startup and
unload it, that way it registeres media file extensions
so you can just click on media files to launch the app.
(I havne't yet looked into 1. how to turn off the
repeat loop, and turn on autoplay)

I started a new thread to make it easy for future people
looking to unlock their device instead of having to wade through
6 pages in this thread.

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=120538

[NOTE BY MOD - No need for a new thread, just post here and a link will be added to the first message of the topic for quick reference]

Reply author: mysticg
Replied on: 10 Dec 2008 22:27:34
Message:

I have a 16 GB card I tried for my 3000. Is there a limit, this unit can use? Also, I put a video on the 2gb, dosent show it.. My MP3 all show up fine. Is there a certain format I need to format the card for use? I use ocn8 right now, and like it. Is there any one to get the program used on the Navigons' to work? Just wanted to try some other softwares.

Reply author: toadworks
Replied on: 11 Dec 2008 17:47:23
Message:

Help! I have been trying to update my plenio 3000 for a while and nothing is going good.
I have there newest cd ver# 4.0 and it is just as bad as the old one. The map software looks like it was made with a crayon and nothing is as bad as going 150 miles to go across town. I am trying to load to the oncourse but not getting any thing right.
Can some one that is a guru post a how to for the 3000 please.
I am also looking for what software to down load and wondering if anyone has fixed the error issue with the gps
Thanks

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 11 Dec 2008 19:50:59
Message:

I'll post a file later tonight that will get your device unlocked,
and then you can load an aftermarket gps software on there without problems.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 11 Dec 2008 20:31:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by infin8007

I'll post a file later tonight that will get your device unlocked,
and then you can load an aftermarket gps software on there without problems.

When I loaded other software, I had no problem loading other PDA apps, as long as they weren't dependent on hardware the VXA3000 doesn't have, or DLL's that you couldn't find a reasonable substitute for.

What does the "unlock" file(s) do?

Reply author: toadworks
Replied on: 11 Dec 2008 21:03:54
Message:

Oncourse is what I am looking to load on to the plenio 3000. will it work correct with oncourse?
I have sent the mfg like 20 email over the last few weeks and even a video sitting in a hospital parking lot and there maps showing 30 miles to destination. It has to be shipped with the crappiest maps ever.
With the current software installed it is like driving with a dyslexic with a blindfold on. This software stock sucks like no other out there.
Do you guys think you can help me get it working? I will help others by keeping some down load links active and get the stuff out there if you need or would like to with no risk to your self!
Just a note here. I got a nvm-4050 at fry's for 59.00 and it works circles around the stock software plenio carped up. I have to keep it in the car just to check the 3000 out on routes. The 3000 is only 25% right...lol Help me save a plenio!
If I lived in twain I would kidnap the ceo of plenio and drive him to a undisclosed spot blindfolded and give him a plenio and let him go. I would have a 75% chance he would never be seen again!!!!!

Reply author: toadworks
Replied on: 11 Dec 2008 21:09:18
Message:

EDITED BY ADMIN : Discussion of software obtained illegally is against the forum rules. Thanks. � Account suspended

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 10:01:33
Message:

THe unlock file just sets up windows and other software
to run without a glitch and exit out of the default software.
plus some other apps are in there, a lot of what you see
in miopocket. like tcpmp/hpc. I'm about to work on upping it now.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 11:51:09
Message:

first post just wanted to say I have just received my plenio today and have read this 6 page discussion along with a couple other discussions on changing this OS crap that the company chose to stick us with, and must say it's pretty impressive what most have done to contribute to figuring this thing out. Some of this stuff is confusing and complex from a beginners point but for the most part understandable. I just wanted to say I might be able to contribute to the cause by changing backgrounds/themes on this thing. I do it with my ps3 and every other portable device I have so I will check this thing out in the morning and see what I can come up with. Once this thing is done it should become a sticky so that all owners have the ability to do what it is they want with this thing. The sticky should include this program you guys keep mentioning is on the furumn too. As for the unlocking of files to see windows is probably the biggest step to changing anything on this right? I mean windows based programs are real easy to obtain and change so this should be pretty cake. Ohh I have one question that hasn't been asked and that is about an external hard drive addition through the usb plug? Is it possible? The card reader should be limited but WindowsCE is not as far as I know.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 11:53:33
Message:

Ohh I am also looking to get an external antenna for this thing. Does anyone have one, and what should I look for when purchasing one?

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 20:30:33
Message:

Well my son pressed the power button on my UPS backup system nad when my computer booted back up my disk reader drive isnt' showing up. :( so i have to look into that before i can upload the file, as i'd be backing up my current setup to a file to upload. :( .

PO8pimp This antenna works so good you wont' need an external antenna. It's the best gps i've ever had as far as reception. Also the version of winCE is stripped down.

As of right now i can't get activesync to run or any other file transfer program.
I've tried binmod.exe on the nk.bin file and it gives me an error. This one is
a lot harder to work on than the old mio's. :( but it still can accomplish a lot. Wince can run, some cool and powerful software can run, and it is skinnable.

Has anyone gotten any kind of input program to work? like a keyboard app? hell i'd even take a block letter recognizer.

Reply author: gpspassion
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 20:42:30
Message:

For keyboards you could try jotkbd or miotools.exe that put a convenient icon top left in case you can't display the task bar in the bottom.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 21:05:44
Message:

yea this antenna is remarkable however with my project installation the antenna will have no reception unless I cut a huge hole in my dash < lol not gonna happen, so I think I read somewhere about using a MCX connector type antenna and to look for the most DB gain for the antenna? is this a correct statement?

As far as this being skinnable that's awesome. I wonder if you can use Winamp with WinCE? I like that media player. Also I have a couple programs for custom icons that I can work with to produce icons specific for this app. I have alot planned today but 2weeks vacation coming up starting monday and this is on the top of my list of mods to do.

You know infin8007 you could probably even go as far as to buying a 5 card reader with usb pluggin for this upload and return after use, lol. Far stretch but worth the try right?

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 21:11:26
Message:

actually i think the antenna is so good it
still might work!

or look on the top of the anttena that's there
now, or maybe ti's under the rubber
grommet ont he bottom of it.

I believe it does have an externa antenna port somewhere.

I got my card reader working. nOw i have to figure
out how to upload it to gps passion.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 12 Dec 2008 22:50:44
Message:

you might have to use putfile.com to upload it to and provide a link. I highly doubt it will work without an external antenna however it does have an antenna port at the top of the antenna that uses MCX connector. I am not sure what antenna is compatible though and I have tried calling the company to find out and no one wants to answer the phone so I will just keep trying.

Reply author: mysticg
Replied on: 13 Dec 2008 00:43:51
Message:

Hey infin8007 looking foward that file! Glad someone is getting the ball rolling some more with this system.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 13 Dec 2008 06:26:57
Message:

[NOTE BY ADMIN � PLEASE READ EMAIL SENT VIA THE FORUMS � DELETE NOTE AFTER READING, THANKS]

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 13 Dec 2008 08:05:17
Message:

so I copied all files to the hard drive and then copied them to my PNY 4GB SD card after a format of course and it didn't work. Is there something I am not doing correctly? or is there a specific 4GB card that I should buy? From what I have been reading some people have found out what 4GB card to use but haven't shared, and also most of the programs are bigger than 4GB like ONC9 I believe it's a little over 2GB. Can someone explain to me what I might be missing?

Reply author: techno500
Replied on: 13 Dec 2008 09:17:21
Message:

<<From what I have been reading some people have found out what 4GB card to use but haven't shared>>

Transcend 4gb sd card (133x Good to go!

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 13 Dec 2008 23:13:14
Message:

Circuit city sells a LEXMAR 4gb 133x sd card I will buy and try that. The Transcend I will have to buy online because there are no local shops that carry them, and I really don't want to have it shipped to hawaii.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 14 Dec 2008 01:07:22
Message:

so I went and bought this Lexar only to find out that there is no way this or the Transcend would be able to work. The manual lists the recommended sd cards and states that the speed must be 120 or less. this is too fast for the cpu to see. I am going back because I saw another 4gb card that was 110x I believe. will try that one and see if it works.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 14 Dec 2008 05:00:02
Message:

allright so I bought the slowest 4gb card I could find which was 15mb/s 100x. Still did not work. I purchase 2 SanDisk 2gb cards and they worked with no problem. So card buying and trying conclusion is 4gb is too big for the "Stock System" to recognize. This being said doesn't mean other OS won't recognize the cards. I know that the drive sees the cards because the SD symbol lights up but the Navigation portion doesn't allow selection.

Also bought a Garmin GA25MCX GPS external antenna and tested it. Does not work at all. As a matter of fact it made me loose signal when I used it. when I covered the built in antenna and used just the garmin antenna there where 0 sats. unplugged and uncoverd hand and 7 sats instantly. I will write DVS and ask about an external antenna.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 14 Dec 2008 07:39:04
Message:

So I figured I had some time to mess with things so I did and followed everystep on here except it didn't work. I created two folders Cities and MobileNavigator and put the two files from the zip folder in the MobileNavigator folder and renamed them to MobileNavigator.exe and MobileNavigator.c31 and then I took and put my OCN8 files into a folder I called OCN8. deleted all the pois and maps i didn't need and edited the sys.txt file in OCN8 directory just like described. Saved the file and tried to load card. Navigation let's me push it, but gives an "error#2 Create SD Memory/MobileNavigator/MobileNavigator.exe.c31" did I do something wrong. I guess that's a dumb question if it's giving me this error and I am the only one to get it so far.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 14 Dec 2008 07:50:54
Message:

what is it you would like to know? btw i'm uploading to megaupload as we speak .. sometime later tonight "vxa3000 unlocker 0.14 should bring up the file in a search. From there you can review my script. I decided to use
mortscript instead of that other unlocker software. SO I recommend you
download mortscript.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 14 Dec 2008 09:57:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by jason12
All I can say google "igo8 data.zip 480x234".

http://www.igo8mods.com/dimka_download.htm there are some real cool things on that site for OCN8/IGO8.

I finally got it to work but couldn't figure out how you got the windows screen to work. I still think there is something with the MobileNavigator.c31 file I am not doing right. the link I put above is for the correct resolution we need for this screen. I am adding that to my setup now. will let you know how it goes.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 14 Dec 2008 11:56:42
Message:

allright worked on this for a while moved some files around and messed somestuff up in the process so the above link download is not as easy as it may seem. I will work on it more this coming week but for now unless you have the patience and time I wouldn't mess withit. I did however get some backgrounds and the loading.bmp changed for the original OCN8. Lunapics is awesome online tool to help in resizing the pics for you.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 14 Dec 2008 23:56:31
Message:

9-Step OCN8 installation instructions in PDF format. Ok all, with some help from the admin I think I've got a file that will help those that don't want to have to go through this entire thread trying to piece together how to get OCN8 to work on the Plenio unit.

You can access the file here: http://www.gpspassion.com/upload2/plenio%20instructions.pdf

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 15 Dec 2008 01:10:53
Message:

ohh also if you want to add pictures to the background or change your loadup screen pic you need to follow these steps. Open up web browser IE/FireFox and log onto www.lunapic.com, upload a picture from either your cpu or the web. At the top select "EDIT>ScaleImage", once pic comes up change width to 480 and height to 234. Once done click the "Scale Image" button. Then at the top select "File>SaveImage". Page will load, select "Save as BMP". If you want this to be your loading page, then save it as loading. Put file where you can find it. Then open up OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>480_234. In that folder"480_234" you will see the file loading.bmp. Take your loading.bmp and drag and drop it in this folder. It will replace the other file. This will be the loading page. Follow all the same steps as above and place your background images in OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>480_234>Backgrounds. These pictures will be selectable from the settings>backgrounds menu.

Reply author: techno500
Replied on: 15 Dec 2008 01:56:47
Message:

So far ICN8 and IGuidance 4 works.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 15 Dec 2008 05:14:04
Message:

so I was searching around and found this post on the IGO/OCN8 forumns. This is what I was looking to do yesterday but failed horribly at and will try again tonight when I get home.

Hi,
Not sure how many OCN8 users have checked out the available skins for iGO but this site http://www.i-go8.com/ (hope it's ok to post) has many to choose from and the skins make the user interface so much more appealing. You not only gain much more screen real estate but you also have on screen shortcuts which switch to transparent. I've used about 6 skins that work great.
Couple of things to pay attention too, only D/L the skins designed for iGO 8, not 8.3. Most often the only thing you have to do to use the skin is to make a skins folder in the contents folder on the SD card and copy the skin zip file to it. Then select the skin from the settings\menu\skin. One other thing, most of the skins have 320x240 and 240x320 (and others) resolutions for landscape and portrait modes. If the skin only contains a landscape resolution and your device is set for portrait, the skin will not show up unless the device is set to landscape before you start OCN8.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 15 Dec 2008 06:46:35
Message:

Our resolution is 480x234 though.. The smaller ones work on your device? Oh you mean start with them then scale them in a graphics program?

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 15 Dec 2008 18:24:22
Message:

Anyone by chance have a POI data base for US postal mail boxes? it'd be convienient :)

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 16 Dec 2008 03:52:47
Message:

http://www.poiplaza.com/index.php?p=sdb&d=617&lstpg=ds&lsts=_LSTS_ this site is awesome for poi's. Now can you teach me how you got wince to work on your plenio? I have OCN8 running without any problems and loving it. Took me a bit to get exactly right but worth my time. Ohh for those of you who are wanting an external gps antenna for your plenio, go on the website and send in a form to purchase one. They are specific to the model and cost $39 plus $7 shipping. The cord is 10ft in length and unfortunatly it is not waterproof so it needs to be mounted inside. will get a pic of one before I purchase mine so I can post it for you guys to see. Also looked for the vxa3000 unlocker 0.14 on Megauploader and came back with nothing. wondering if there was a resolution on this. I would really like to get rid of this annoying error when exiting OCN8.

Reply author: liquid30
Replied on: 16 Dec 2008 14:35:16
Message:

wow, 2 weeks away from the thread and so much has been accomplished! amazing work guys!

for my installation, i dismantled the bezel and custom fabricated it into the dash. I also removed the antenna by splicing up some wires and extending it since it was being blocked under my dash. I haven't put it all back together but I plan on mounting the GPS receiver somewhere near the sunroof (interior) to get a direct line of sight. The audio out will go the AUX in of my headunit and the video in will accept my iPod video. Kind of a weird way of doing things but since I already had all the equipment I thought I would do it. Now I have GPS, audio, video, etc. all in one w/o purchasing an expensive unit and no hassle of building a car PC. I hope to change up the boot screen soon to my vehicle name to make it look like a factory install :)

If there is a way to add more programs/functionality please keep this thread alive! great stuff!!

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 16 Dec 2008 21:36:26
Message:

post some pics of the install when you are done. This will give others an idea of what they can do to make their system work. My goal for completion of my project is friday so I will have pics up hopefully before the weekend. Would really like a program that can allow me to run multiple apps not just the gps. That's why the cedesktop sounded awesome. If someone has found a way to incorperate the two please post a DIY guide. I really think we have probably one of the best bang for your buck devices. Shoot maybe the best on the market. I am going to write the company and see if they will add a wall plugin and maybe a batterypack device to allow for easy application instead of only in car work. been just a hastle running in and out of the house to fix the bugs in this thing.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 16 Dec 2008 21:49:01
Message:

quote:
I am going to write the company and see if they will add a wall plugin and maybe a batterypack device to allow for easy application instead of only in car work.

Just in case the company doesn't respond to your request in a timely fashion, I just ordered a wall adapter for $10 so I can work with the unit from the relative warmth of my home. I should have it by Friday. http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/p16_GPS-Accessories_199195_Business_Supplies_10051_true_SEARCH

Reply author: techno500
Replied on: 16 Dec 2008 23:53:26
Message:

Anyone try to get active sync to work yet? there might be a bit difference between the unit with tts and the one without. imo

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 17 Dec 2008 04:01:18
Message:

if your'e going to write the company, request that they make an NK.bin file
that has the complete windows CE on it. Or atleast include activesync and ce install program for cab files. You guys shoudl take pictures DURING the install as well, so we can see how you did things.

btw you can usally find plugs in the thrift store for about $2 or hell some device that has the plug for $2 :)

Reply author: freddieb7
Replied on: 17 Dec 2008 21:50:59
Message:

Does anyone know if this hack will also work with the Plenio 2100? From waht I can tell, teh 2100 and 3000 are about the same model, but the 3000 has the integrated antenna?

Reply author: dodoyjj
Replied on: 18 Dec 2008 01:18:36
Message:

po8pimp,

Buy.com has VXA-2100 for $99. According to DVS, VXA-2100 is same as VXA-3000 except the external GPS receiver. Following is email from their support:

"There is no functionality difference between VXA-3000 and VXA-2100. Only
difference is exterior design. VXA-2100 is equipped with external GPS module
and VXA-3000 is equipped with internal GPS module.
VXA-2100 will be suitable for large vehicle with deep dash where external
GPS module will allow more versatile installation. As for VXA-3000, with
internal module, reduces extra cable entangling your dash."

http://www.buy.com/prod/plenio-vxa-2100-7-inch-lcd-portable-gps-with-turn-by-turn-voice/q/loc/111/210490110.html

Reply author: hitmantony
Replied on: 18 Dec 2008 08:35:28
Message:

Wow, I used to look at this thread a while back and it was always 4 pages and now I was away for about 2-3 wks and it has grown a lot. Just want to thank everyone for getting this started and putting the effort into getting it working.

Like to thank sun4tzu for the write-up too.

I have yet to try the hack, don't have the Plenio anymore. Will definitely buy another one since the prices have dropped a lot. So I guess until then I will just check in and see the progress.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 18 Dec 2008 13:14:47
Message:

Here is a link to my install and how I did it. I put this in a 2004 Nissan Maxima. Ohh and I didn't even have to buy an external antenna because it works right through the dash. Full bars. http://forums.maxima.org/6th-generation-maxima-2004-2008/578639-my-new-gps-custom-install-diy-4-200-a.html

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 18 Dec 2008 14:59:23
Message:

Looks good and I told you so about the antenna :)

It's got me thinking into trying to make a custom bracket
that hangs my unit some what in front of my radio and off
the dashboard.. and a plug fused into the cig lighter.

Reply author: freddieb7
Replied on: 18 Dec 2008 15:52:53
Message:

Took me a little time, but to answer my own question, yes, these directions do work on the VXA-2100 also! Have it inside at my desk right now, so I don't have access to the satellite data/location, but I will try it tonight. OCN8 loaded just fine, only issue was the error on exit, no big deal.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 18 Dec 2008 16:16:23
Message:

hey po8pimp could you post a zip file of your already sized images
and how to load them.. for those of us who are lazy : )

?

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 18 Dec 2008 19:29:06
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by sun4tzu

Speedylink - I've personally only found the 480x234 resolution in IGO8 downloads. I haven't used this link myself and am therefore unable to confirm that it includes the correct resolution but rumor has it that this link (replace xx with tt) hxxp://rapidshare.com/files/135022071/data.zip contains that which you seek.

try this. as far as loading screens I can make them if you want. It's real easy. take any pic and change the size at www.lunapic.com to 480x234 and save as BMP to your CPU. For loading call it loading and place in the OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>480x234 file. Backgrounds in the OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>480x234>Backgrounds file. If you don't have a backgrounds folder make one. Then select it in the settings.

Reply author: gm_w
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 00:12:24
Message:

infin8007, where can i find your unlock script?

Did anyone get TTS working?

Also, is there a way to play music and navigate at same time?

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 03:42:49
Message:

yea you have to use your navscreen for navigation and your headunit for music.

Reply author: gm_w
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 04:56:21
Message:

i mean, is there a way to use OCN8 at the same time with the music player throught FM transmistter?

Reply author: evh5150
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 05:41:45
Message:

I have OCN8 running with good signal. I have 2 problems right off. I have no maps. If I zoom all the way out,I can see my state outline, but nothing else.

Secondly (may have something to do with the first) is that if I search for a POI, I can't type in an address, city or state.

Any ideas where I may have screwed up or forgotten?

Thanks for your help.

EVH

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 09:47:13
Message:

evh5150, Maps are located in the OCN8>Contents>Maps directory check and make sure you have em if not then there is your problem. The second problem is one of three locations. OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>common>ui>address.ui or OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>480_234>address_480_234.ui or OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>480_234>keyboards_480_234.ui. If I had to guess I would say the third one has something wrong in the code. I recommend copying these three files from the "400_240" or the "480_272" folder. I would use the "400_240" copies due to height difference, at least with this one you will see all the keys. After that all should be working. Might as well replace the OCN8>data.zip>ui_igo8>480_234>poi_480_234.ui from the "400_240" folder while you are at it. I would only do that one if you copied over the other three files and they didn't fix the problem.

Reply author: evh5150
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 14:15:23
Message:

pimp-

Thanks for the keyboard, address info. I'll look into those. Concerning the maps, I do have maps in the "map" not "maps" folder. They're all .fbl files and are named "USA_statename.fbl" and one named "Basemap.fbl". Is this how they're supposed to be named? Since they came from a different "source" than the program, could there be version issues?

Thanks again,

EVH

Reply author: evh5150
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 16:28:30
Message:

Never mind. Got the maps working. Good call on the keyboard issue. Everything works like a charm now!

Thanks for your help.

EVH

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 18:27:07
Message:

no problem

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 18:58:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by gm_w

i mean, is there a way to use OCN8 at the same time with the music player throught FM transmistter?

Nope - that's pretty much shut out with the Plenio system. You use one or the other.

I read somewhere that the default software would allow the use of background navigation with playing music/movies - but I couldn't see any way of making that work with the standard software.

Reply author: llconner
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 22:24:38
Message:

My Plenio 3000 touch screen just stopped working! I was going to reinstall the NK.bin update but I can't select the OS update on the screen. Catch-22....
Any undocumented way to do this with the remote. It still works. Or a way to setup for a auto-load to restall the update. I thinking it's not more serious than firmware. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Larry

Reply author: eli0001
Replied on: 19 Dec 2008 23:52:55
Message:

H,
New to the forum, but I have read this entire post and several others. I have a new VXA-300 w/ firmware 1.64 and went through the steps in the pdf file. I am getting Error # 2 file not found, and I think Plenio may have changed "/SD CARD/" to something else. Any guesses?

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 20 Dec 2008 05:24:46
Message:

call "\SD MEMORY\OCN8\OCN8.exe" this should be all you see in MobileNavigator.c31, and in OCN8>sys, you can remove [folders]
app="%SDCARD%/OCN8" from the top. should work then.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 20 Dec 2008 06:30:49
Message:

plenio uses \SD MEMORY\ instead of \SD CARD.

I can listen to music and navigate through the unit because I've got it unlocked to
the windows CE desktop and have a version of tcpmp running and OCN8.

I have version 1.64 and the unlocker works on it. For some reason it's not working
on 1.62 (YET).

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 20 Dec 2008 11:18:48
Message:

yea I got it to work now.

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 20 Dec 2008 17:30:34
Message:

Does this hack work with OCN8 ver. 8.0.0.54000?

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 21 Dec 2008 00:22:48
Message:

it should.

Reply author: gm_w
Replied on: 21 Dec 2008 01:05:38
Message:

Did anyone get lane info working? How is it supposed to work?

Reply author: plw1972
Replied on: 22 Dec 2008 04:31:03
Message:

Can anybody help me on how to download CEDesktop.exe? I have found various links to files hosted on rapidshare, but they all seem to have reached the DL limit.
Thank you!

Reply author: ppang1968
Replied on: 22 Dec 2008 14:05:13
Message:

Hello All, I picked up a vxa-3000 from buy.com for $99 w/ free shipping. Came with OS ver 1.64; Map Version 4.1.1.2765.

Went to product support site and got the OS and installed it...found out after the install that it is older than what was already in the unit. Emailed support...they said not much has changed from 1.62 vs 1.64 and that v1.62 is as stable.

Oh well. Google search brought me here. I have read and re-read these 10 pages and would like ask any and all people who have this working with OCN8 whether or not it was worth it because as I understand it, Text-to-speech does not work. I haven't had a chance to use smart2go much expect around my neighborhood and seemed ok...so is smart2go really that bad that people are willing to pay $75 for a legal copy of OCN8 and yet loose the verbal turn-by-turn instructions? I did not misunderstand what TTS is...right? If I understand correctly, that means you all are ok with a silent navigator? Please enlighten me...thanks for your time.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 22 Dec 2008 15:06:57
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by ppang1968

Hello All, I picked up a vxa-3000 from buy.com for $99 w/ free shipping. Came with OS ver 1.64; Map Version 4.1.1.2765.

Went to product support site and got the OS and installed it...found out after the install that it is older than what was already in the unit. Emailed support...they said not much has changed from 1.62 vs 1.64 and that v1.62 is as stable.

Oh well. Google search brought me here. I have read and re-read these 10 pages and would like ask any and all people who have this working with OCN8 whether or not it was worth it because as I understand it, Text-to-speech does not work. I haven't had a chance to use smart2go much expect around my neighborhood and seemed ok...so is smart2go really that bad that people are willing to pay $75 for a legal copy of OCN8 and yet loose the verbal turn-by-turn instructions? I did not misunderstand what TTS is...right? If I understand correctly, that means you all are ok with a silent navigator? Please enlighten me...thanks for your time.

Something I think you need to decide. Use the supplied software, if it meets your needs - continue using it. All I can say, is that after a trip with the family, we quickly dubbed the unit the "Nagigator", as the routing algorithm was so poor. Basically had to shut it off, since it's concept of "re-routing" is to get you back on the course it scheduled you for originally. I don't know at what time it will change, but several times I had to kill the route, wait several miles, then start the route again - in the hopes it would figure out what it was supposed to do, and where it was supposed to go. Smart2Go ain't too smart.

One question for the general audience - has anyone purchased the most recent OCN8, and used it on the Plenio (or similar WinCE.NET 4.2) - WITH the new card (after mods, of course)? I'm about ready to buy OCN8, and place it on my Plenio.

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 22 Dec 2008 16:29:09
Message:

Text-to-speech usually refers to the ability for the navigation unit to give directions using street names, such as "In 30 feet turn left onto Main St."- Without t-t-s, the directions from the unit would not include the street name, i.e. "In 30 feet, turn left"

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 22 Dec 2008 18:07:37
Message:

Hi All,

I got OCN8 working on Plenio, but can't find 480-234 folder. Ones i found doesnt work with it. Currently it is 416-234.
Can someone upload already configured OCN8 folder from SD here pls?

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 22 Dec 2008 21:07:40
Message:

I also can not find the 480-234 folder in my data.zip file. Nothing even similar. I do have some files in the sub-directy of \ui_igo8 such as 240_240, 400_240 etc.

Reply author: freddieb7
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 01:21:46
Message:

Somewhere back in this thread someone has a link to their data.zip. That's where I got mine from, and that solved my problems.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 01:30:49
Message:

I have this installed in my car with OCN8. Works great. No problems and has the ability to be customized and everything. I absolutely love the thing. I have tried WinCE 4.2 on this and it's allright just not what I was expecting. I am playing with it a bit to see if there is a way to make it more user friendly and even see what's available for this machine to handle. Thinking about getting a traffic update antenna added.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 06:26:03
Message:

Is it possible to get a traffic update antenna?

Reply author: plw1972
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 06:56:35
Message:

Can anybody enlighten me on how to get into WinCE on this unit? I am guessing that you need something similar to windows explorer, and that is what CEDesktop.exe is for, correct? If so, can anybody tell me how to find this utility?
Thanks a lot, and Happy Holidays to all!

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 12:45:56
Message:

You have 2 options that i know of. One is the c31 option,
and the other which I use is Mortscript. Google mortscript
download it.

rename your mobilenavigator.exe to mobilenavigator.bak
then rename the autorun.exe mortscript program to
mobilenavigator.exe then create a mobilenavigator.mscr
file that contains the command
run("\windows\explorer.exe)

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 12:48:08
Message:

hey ppang68, to update your unit what file did you use, nk.bin?

if so i may be able to copy my version 1.64 for you.

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 17:55:38
Message:

Po8pimp,

How did you upgrade OS. dvssales has only one .bin image?
Were you able to connect device to PC?

Reply author: 0002ynad
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 22:09:27
Message:

I have tried to instal OCN8 44902 on my Plenio 2100 unit following instructions on the first post, but when it starts I get "FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected] " and stops loading. Any1 knows how to fix it? I'm pretty sure I've done everything to a T, still I'm clueless. Any ideas? TIA !!

Reply author: techno500
Replied on: 23 Dec 2008 23:26:30
Message:

The company will update their website with Version 1.64 soon. dunno when though

Reply author: adunckel
Replied on: 24 Dec 2008 01:27:39
Message:

Ok I have read this forumn multiple times and finally gotten this to work my using the 380_240 resolution but everytime I change to the 480_234 resolution I get a message saying that the folder can not be found even though my data.zip folder has a folder by that name. I found a skin zip in the content folder that also has the ui_igo8 folder in it. Do I need a compatable skin for this to work and if so where can I find one?

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 24 Dec 2008 02:45:31
Message:

I deleted my data.zip file and downloaded a replacement data.zip file and put it in it's place. One that had the 480x234 stuff inside. I can't remember where/how though. sorry.

Reply author: adunckel
Replied on: 24 Dec 2008 04:07:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by infin8007

I deleted my data.zip file and downloaded a replacement data.zip file and put it in it's place. One that had the 480x234 stuff inside. I can't remember where/how though. sorry.

Yeah I did that as well but even though the new data.zip has the correct resolution I still get an error saying that it can not find the folder.

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 24 Dec 2008 17:09:53
Message:

Anyone have directions for installing Iguidance v4? I've tried the directions suggested on page 1 by tundrwd and that did not work, I keep getting path errors.

Reply author: ppang1968
Replied on: 25 Dec 2008 01:03:02
Message:

infin8007, thx for the offer...as techno500 wrote, I was also told by the support staff that v1.64 will be posted soon.
I'll wait for it. All is fine with my unit right now...have OCN8 working. Man, it is night and day compared to smart2go.

But to answer your question, I did update my unit with the nk.bin that I downloaded from dvssales support site.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 25 Dec 2008 01:51:21
Message:

frecupido - Did you just try the instructions within the post or did you also download the PDF instructions and had problems with those?

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 25 Dec 2008 03:51:42
Message:

Sun4tzu - (OCN8)I had some success with installing the ocn8 but it locks up most of the time, usually when entering a street address. For that I plan on getting a new sd card and trying again.
(Iguidance 4) I followed the posting on the page, the only pdf directions I found are for installing OCN8, I really like the routing of iguidance better. I modified the mobilenavigator.c31 to point to the file iguidance.exe, that ends up erroring "can not find iguidanceqvga.exe. I even tried pointing the mobilenavigator.c31 to iguidanceqvga.exe, still no success.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 25 Dec 2008 06:53:29
Message:

Hmmm... I have IGuidance on my phone but rarely use it. Maybe I'll give it a try on the Plenio when I get a chance. Are you locking up with no message or crash.txt file being created that could indicate what the issue is?

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 25 Dec 2008 07:48:41
Message:

------------------ Crash Log Begin -------------------

Current System time: "2005-01-06 20:00:10"
Build: 8.0.0.44902 Built @ Jul 2 2008 - 15:35:07

Memory Stats:

FreeMemory: 29 MB, 244 KB, 0 B
TotalUseableMemory: 33 MB, 860 KB, 0 B
MaxMemory: 68 MB, 0 KB, 0 B
ReservedMemory: 4 MB, 0 KB, 0 B
ActualCacheSize: 0 MB, 206 KB, 400 B
GarbageSize: 0 MB, 206 KB, 400 B
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Process Name PID BaseAddr ParentPID PrioBase
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
OCN8.exe 0x0fd043b2 0x10000000 0x00000000 0x00000003
--------------------------------------------------
WinCE CallStack snapshot (function names unknown - map file \SD MEMORY\OCN8\OCN8.map not found):

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 25 Dec 2008 19:14:20
Message:

I'm pretty sure this can't be the problem but are you sure that within your MobileNavigator.c31 file you calling the program like this:

call "\SD MEMORY\OCN8\OCN8.exe"

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 25 Dec 2008 21:22:27
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by sun4tzu

I'm pretty sure this can't be the problem but are you sure that within your MobileNavigator.c31 file you calling the program like this:

call "\SD MEMORY\OCN8\OCN8.exe"

Yes, exactly, and I checked that the card is named correctly. Anyway, I'll try redoing everything on a new sd card

Reply author: plw1972
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 04:25:28
Message:

Hi Guys,

I need a lil' help here. I recently got OCN8 on a microSD card. After making sure I had the correct resolution in my data.zip and editing the sys.txt, I still cannot start the navigation program. It gives me the "Program database cannot be found" error (on the default plenio background, before the navigation app even starts)
I have tried with and without the lines

[folders]
app="%SD MEMORY%/OCN8"

but have the exact same result in both cases.
Anybody would have any idea?
Thanks a lot!

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 16:35:24
Message:

Are you running it directly from the card you got in an adapter or are you taking the files you need from the card and putting them on another card and then trying to run from that one?

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 17:16:58
Message:

Ok. I got it working now. Only thing is :when I exit OCN it comes up with "can't load map". Any ideas why?

Reply author: plw1972
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 18:45:05
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by sun4tzu

Are you running it directly from the card you got in an adapter or are you taking the files you need from the card and putting them on another card and then trying to run from that one?

I copied everything onto a new 2Gb SD card, removed maps and POI that were not for my area (CA)

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 19:17:55
Message:

Do the turn by turn directions still work with the voice on the plenio even though the text to speech doesn't when OC 8 is installed? Thanks.

Reply author: ppang1968
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 20:17:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by frecupido

Text-to-speech usually refers to the ability for the navigation unit to give directions using street names, such as "In 30 feet turn left onto Main St."- Without t-t-s, the directions from the unit would not include the street name, i.e. "In 30 feet, turn left"

So, brj311, yes the turn by turn directions still work. TTS does not work...this means directions are given not by street names but by distance...as described by frecipido previous post.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 20:21:58
Message:

idiom - Error on exit is a known issue discussed in previous posts.

plw1972 - Is it safe to assume that you followed the PDF instructions in your installation on the alternate SD card?

brj311 - See frecupido's 12/22 post.

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 26 Dec 2008 20:32:55
Message:

Thanks! I'm going to try my install tonight.

Reply author: 0002ynad
Replied on: 27 Dec 2008 02:36:16
Message:

Can anybody please post data and branding files that are working with OCN8 at 480_234? The ones that I find have the correct folders but still get error (parsing) when loading main screen and quits.. TIA

Reply author: plw1972
Replied on: 27 Dec 2008 06:07:58
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by sun4tzu

plw1972 - Is it safe to assume that you followed the PDF instructions in your installation on the alternate SD card?

Yes I did. I understand you write this? Very good job!
So yeah, I did follow these instructions. And as mentionned before, I get the "cannot find database" error with or without the floder declaration directive in the sys.txt file.

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 28 Dec 2008 00:51:39
Message:

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 28 Dec 2008 02:29:50
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by 0002ynad

I have tried to instal OCN8 44902 on my Plenio 2100 unit following instructions on the first post, but when it starts I get "FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected] " and stops loading. Any1 knows how to fix it? I'm pretty sure I've done everything to a T, still I'm clueless. Any ideas? TIA !!

same here

Reply author: n1russell
Replied on: 28 Dec 2008 04:01:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by brj311

quote:
Originally posted by 0002ynad

I have tried to instal OCN8 44902 on my Plenio 2100 unit following instructions on the first post, but when it starts I get "FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected] " and stops loading. Any1 knows how to fix it? I'm pretty sure I've done everything to a T, still I'm clueless. Any ideas? TIA !!

same here

I purchased a Plenio VXA-3000 from Woot.com and finally got around to setting it up. I realized the NAV software was substandard and obsolete, so I headed down the path you seem to be traveling. In any event I tried a number of hacks and did not have much luck with any specific set of instructions. I ended up putting several pieces together and seem to have a working OCN8 NAV application running on my VXA-3000.

I took the UNLOCKER advise from a ************* blog and downloaded the following:

http://rapidshare.com/files/173441697/iNav_iGuidance4.rar.html

This seemed to have a full working solution, with minumum maps (I think it had South Carolina, Virginia, DC and a few other states).

I loaded this on my 2GB SDRAM card and it worked, except I'm in Georgia and needed the maps for my area. I searched a few more blogs and found a link to get maps, points of interest, etc (essentially all that you'd find in the OCN8\Content subdirectory. I found this on p******z blog with the links to download maps, points of interest etc for the entire USA and Canada. They are dated March 2008, but seem quite current for most everything in my local area. The links provided are as follows (14 files)...

Part 1: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JV0NFYLQ
Part 2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WMT94HV0
Part 3: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SIS4T5GQ
Part 4: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QJCWUJS0
Part 5: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WVSGL2IV
Part 6: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R7R5HDSY
Part 7: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7O0UHRTD
Part 8: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0ZLBK7R0
Part 9: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CF0009CE
Part 10: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=49J1KAYK
Part 11: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4Z7ILHKL
Part 12: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R68XCBO5
Part 13: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K8WXJ0R7
Part 14: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GNE76UY3

Downloaded from megaupload is very limited, so I paid the $10.00 for premium services and then downloaded, un-rar'd then put them in the respective folders under OCN8 and WHA-LA, it works quite well, more importantly, it all fit on the 2GB card.

When the system boots, you still see the standard Plenio startup screens and main menu. At this point you can still use the media, video, etc. However, when you select Navigation, Windows CE launches and a toolbar called the Wolf Toolbar loads. This provides you with additional media tools as well as a link to launch OCN8. The application runs well, I have all maps and points of interest for all of North America. Once you exit the OCN8 Navigation app it takes you back to the Windows CE interface with the Wolf Toolbar. You can relaunch any of the toolbar apps at this point, however, you can't get back to the Plenio main menu once you are in the Windows CE interface (I don't see any need to do so anyway). All in all, I'm happy with the workaround.

I'd be happy to copy my full setup to a 2GB card along with $2.00 dollars to help offset my original cost of $10.00 for the download service.

Neal.

Reply author: 0002ynad
Replied on: 28 Dec 2008 14:06:55
Message:

Thanks for the post Neal, but rapidshare link gives you a file error..

Reply author: n1russell
Replied on: 28 Dec 2008 16:36:26
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by 0002ynad

Thanks for the post Neal, but rapidshare link gives you a file error..

Yeah, I ran into some intermitted issues with RapidShare and other links folks had sent. I've zipped the entire setup and I'm in the process of uploading it to MegaUpload, it will be about a 2GB zipfile, so you'll probably need to spend the $10.00 to download it. I'll send the link once the upload is complete.

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 28 Dec 2008 20:55:19
Message:

Neal, I had tried to get iguidance to work and was not successful. Could you please tell me (or email me)the directory structure and the text in sys.txt and mobilenavigator files. TIA

Reply author: n1russell
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 03:02:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by frecupido

Neal, I had tried to get iguidance to work and was not successful. Could you please tell me (or email me)the directory structure and the text in sys.txt and mobilenavigator files. TIA

The sys.txt file is as follows:

;[folders]
;app="%SDCARD%/OCN8"

;[interface]
;maxzoom2d=6000000
;show_exit=1

[folders]
app="%SDCARD%/OCN8"

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="480_234"
;resolution_dir="320_240"
maxzoom2d=6000000
show_exit=1
vga=0

[rawdisplay]
screen_x=480
screen_y=234
;screen_x=320
;screen_y=240
class="landscape"

[map]
3d_max_tiltlevel=6000000

[poi]
enable_pois_before_080217=1

[debug]
skip_eula=1
smart_2d=1
enable_roadshadow=1

[msnd]
msnd.start=0

[warning]
speedwarn_alt_builtup_based=1
pedestrian_warning=0
speedcam_visualtype=1
speedcam_soundtype=1
speedcam_warning=1
speedlimit_warning_visual=1
speedwarn_tolerance=110
speedlimit_warning=1
approach_beep_distances=300
warn_distances=100
section_beep_distance=300

The directory structure is as follows:

Folder PATH listing for volume SD MEMORY
Volume serial number is 0006EFC4 FC30:3DA9
I:.
#9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;Games
#9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;media
#9474; #9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;MP3
#9474; #9474; #9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;NEW
#9474; #9474; #9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;R&B-Singles
#9474; #9474; #9474; #9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;_Remakes
#9474; #9474; #9474; #9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;_OLDIES
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#9474; #9474; #9492;#9472;#9472;#9472;sean paul
#9474; #9492;#9472;#9472;#9472;VIDEOS
#9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;MobileNavigator
#9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;OCN8
#9474; #9500;#9472;#9472;#9472;save
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#9474; #9492;#9472;#9472;#9472;TOOLS
#9492;#9472;#9472;#9472;gpslog

Directory Structure with filenames as follows:

Folder PATH listing for volume SD MEMORY
Volume serial number is 0006EFC4 FC30:3DA9
I:.
� MEDIA.lnk
� dir_str.txt
�
+---Games
� Rubik.exe
�
+---media
� +---MP3
� � +---NEW
� � � Amy Winehouse-Rehab.mp3
� � � Gym Class Heroes - Good Vibrations.mp3
� � � gym_class_heroes-6th_period-viva_la_white_girl.mp3
� � �
� � +---R&B-Singles
� � � � After7 - I'm For Real.mp3
� � � � Blackstreet - We'll Meet Again.mp3
� � � � desktop.ini
� � � � Devin - I Want To Kiss You.mp3
� � � � Donnell Jones (I don't wanna bore you).mp3
� � � � Field Mob feat. Ciara - So What.mp3
� � � � Folder.jpg
� � � � Jimmy Cozier - She's All I Got.mp3
� � � � Lucy Pearl - Dance Tonight.mp3
� � � � Mary J. Blige ftr. Lil Kim - I Can Love You.mp3
� � � � Next_Rated Next_03_Butta Love.mp3
� � � � SWV - Weak (accapella).mp3
� � � � tony toni tone - the blues.mp3
� � � � Usher_-_Slow_Jam.mp3
� � � � Vonzell Solomon - Best Of My Love.wmv
� � � �
� � � +---_Remakes
� � � � AlbumArtSmall.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{188EFE03-71BC-4D17-94C1-31E3FDB78012}_Large.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{188EFE03-71BC-4D17-94C1-31E3FDB78012}_Small.jpg
� � � � Allure & 112 (All Cried Out).mp3
� � � � Another Bad Creation - Jealous Girl.mp3
� � � � desktop.ini
� � � � Female - Natural Woman.mp3
� � � � Folder.jpg
� � � � Joe - Express Yourself.mp3
� � � � K-Ci Haily - If U Think You're Lonely Now .mp3
� � � � Shanice (feat female) - If I Were Your Woman.mp3
� � � �
� � � +---_OLDIES
� � � � � (al_green)-let's_stay_together.mp3
� � � � � AlbumArtSmall.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{07166C53-E50B-4ED4-8507-411C23DA26B9}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{07166C53-E50B-4ED4-8507-411C23DA26B9}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{0D0FD927-36AD-4D9E-9176-89EF91A26156}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{0D0FD927-36AD-4D9E-9176-89EF91A26156}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{131E9398-D7D5-4227-8694-F9E11FBBCF4B}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{131E9398-D7D5-4227-8694-F9E11FBBCF4B}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{2B55F13D-2CA0-49C0-92BD-E7D043D278B0}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{2B55F13D-2CA0-49C0-92BD-E7D043D278B0}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{70669E8F-5248-4D77-A190-1B360A50E676}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{70669E8F-5248-4D77-A190-1B360A50E676}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{7207AA5D-5F87-48F6-8969-FC65C5C92F5A}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{7207AA5D-5F87-48F6-8969-FC65C5C92F5A}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{EF5728C4-2F0A-42EF-8DB2-3A822367EFF2}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{EF5728C4-2F0A-42EF-8DB2-3A822367EFF2}_Small.jpg
� � � � � Bill Withers - Lean on Me.mp3
� � � � � Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love.mp3
� � � � � desktop.ini
� � � � � Folder.jpg
� � � � � Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman.mp3
� � � � � S_O_S__Band_-_Tell_Me_If_You_Still_Care.mp3
� � � � �
� � � � +---Enchantment
� � � � Enchantment - Sunshine.mp3
� � � � Enchantment - Where Do We Go From Here.mp3
� � � �
� � � +---Xscape
� � � � 05 - XSCAPE - WHO CAN I RUN TO.mp3
� � � � 09 - XSCAPE - DO LIKE LOVERS DO.mp3
� � � � 10 - XSCAPE - WORK ME SLOW.mp3
� � � � 11 - XSCAPE - LOVE'S A FUNNY THING.mp3
� � � � Xscape - Do You Want To.mp3
� � � �
� � � +---TOTAL
� � � � total - kissin you (remix).mp3
� � � � Total feat Puff Daddy-I Want To Kiss You.mp3
� � � �
� � � +---tony, toni, tone` singles uploads
� � � � � 02 Tony! Toni! Ton�! - Boys and Girls [Remix].mp3
� � � � � AlbumArtSmall.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{2B8183E0-85D8-4810-8BD3-A6612D8ED341}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{2B8183E0-85D8-4810-8BD3-A6612D8ED341}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{37F7AA5D-CD0B-489C-A8F8-D9DD4216C167}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{37F7AA5D-CD0B-489C-A8F8-D9DD4216C167}_Small.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{530B8CA9-52E4-4D35-A481-39E83F65883C}_Large.jpg
� � � � � AlbumArt_{530B8CA9-52E4-4D35-A481-39E83F65883C}_Small.jpg
� � � � � desktop.ini
� � � � � Folder.jpg
� � � � � Lovin' You.mp3
� � � � � lucy pearl & tony toni tone- i wanna dance tonight.mp3
� � � � � R&B - Tony Toni Tone - My Ex-Girlfriend.mp3
� � � � � Toni Tone Tony - Rafael Sadiq - All I Ask of You.mp3
� � � � � tony toni tone - don't fall in love.mp3
� � � � � Tony Toni Tone - If I Had No Loot.mp3
� � � � � Tony Toni Tone - Me and You.mp3
� � � � � Tony Toni Tone - Tell Me Mama.mp3
� � � � � Tony Toni Tone - Whatever You Want.mp3
� � � � � Tony! Toni! Tone! - Born Not To Know.mp3
� � � � � Tony! Toni! Tone`! - I Care.mp3
� � � � �
� � � � +---rapheal sadiiq
� � � � AlbumArtSmall.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{4DFE44EA-67B4-45F8-8858-240662517323}_Large.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{4DFE44EA-67B4-45F8-8858-240662517323}_Small.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{62D08C06-FA44-46A8-AC43-1FCA42B5DF9C}_Large.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{62D08C06-FA44-46A8-AC43-1FCA42B5DF9C}_Small.jpg
� � � � Folder.jpg
� � � �
� � � +---SWV
� � � � swv - right here (radio mix).mp3
� � � � swv ft. wu-tang - anything (remix).mp3
� � � �
� � � +---MAXWELL
� � � � AlbumArtSmall.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{4023978D-64E8-4454-A0A7-00825E0A7A09}_Large.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{4023978D-64E8-4454-A0A7-00825E0A7A09}_Small.jpg
� � � � desktop.ini
� � � � Folder.jpg
� � � � Maxwell-Lifetime.MP3
� � � � Maxwell-This Woman's Work.MP3
� � � �
� � � +---Intro
� � � � Ribbon In The Sky.WAV
� � � �
� � � +---Hi five
� � � � AlbumArtSmall.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{5B86C915-B1AE-41A7-A36A-12B84332EF4D}_Large.jpg
� � � � AlbumArt_{5B86C915-B1AE-41A7-A36A-12B84332EF4D}_Small.jpg
� � � � desktop.ini
� � � � Folder.jpg
� � � � Hi Five - I Can't Wait Another Minute.mp3
� � � � Hi Five - I Like The Way(The Kissing Game).mp3
� � � �
� � � +---En vogue
� � � AlbumArtSmall.jpg
� � � AlbumArt_{10EBE205-1FCF-487A-A957-E96E059C2D83}_Large.jpg
� � � AlbumArt_{10EBE205-1FCF-487A-A957-E96E059C2D83}_Small.jpg
� � � desktop.ini
� � � Folder.jpg
� � �
� � +---TWI
� � � � Twi.pdf
� � � � twi_01.mp3
� � � � twi_02.mp3
� � � � twi_03.mp3
� � � � twi_04.mp3
� � � � twi_05.mp3
� � � � twi_06.mp3
� � � � twi_07.mp3
� � � � twi_08.mp3
� � � � twi_09.mp3
� � � � twi_10.mp3
� � � �
� � � +---Pimsleur Twi Language (Ghana) 10 Lessons - Rt - {Janezslovenec} Repack
� � +---sean paul
� � Playlist 1.m3u
� � sean_paul-03-gimmie_the_light.mp3
� � sean_paul-04-like_glue.MP3
� � sean_paul-05-get_busy.MP3
� � sean_paul-06-top_of_the_game.MP3
� � sean_paul-08-ganja_breed.MP3
� � sean_paul-09-concrete.MP3
� � sean_paul-10-i'm_still_in_love_with_you_(featuring_sasha).MP3
� � sean_paul-11-International Affair (featuring Debbie Nova) .MP3
� � sean_paul-12-Can You Do The Work (featuring Ce'Cile).mp3
� � sean_paul-13. Punkie.mp3
� � sean_paul-14. My Name.mp3
� � sean_paul-15. Junkin' Punny.mp3
� � sean_paul-18. Bubble (featuring Farenheit).mp3
� � sean_paul-19. Shake That Thing.mp3
� � sean_paul-20.Esa Loca (featuring Tony Touch & R.O.B.B.).mp3
� � sean_paul-21. It's On.mp3
� � sean_paul-22. Punkie (Espanol).mp3
� � Sister Nancy - Bam Bam.mp3
� � _sean_paul_00-PLAYLIST.m3u
� �
� +---VIDEOS
� bartender.flv
� clothesoff.flv
� cupidschokehold.flv
� rehab.flv
�
+---MobileNavigator
� killproc.exe
� MobileNavigator.exe
� MortScript.exe
� mortzip.dll
� setup.dll
� MobileNavigator.mscr
�
+---OCN8
� � branding.zip
� � crash.txt
� � data1.zip
� � gpstmc.dll
� � gpstmc.pil
� � OCN8.exe
� � sys.txt
� � tahoma.ttf
� � tahomabd.ttf
� � tmceventlist.csv
� � DATA.ZIP
� �
� +---save
� � � BJUNC.PRL
� � � CITYHISTORY_V3.sav
� � � contacts.upoi
� � � favorites.dat
� � � HISTORY_V8.sav
� � � IMGR.PRL
� � � PERMANENT_V1.sav
� � � poi_visiblities.txt
� � � ROPOI.PRL
� � � route.dat
� � � SETTINGS_LOWLEVEL_V1.sav
� � � SETTINGS_V2.sav
� � � system.ini
� � � TRIPDATA_V1.sav
� � � user.upoi
� � � PIN_V4.sav
� � � queries.dat
� � �
� � +---TRACKS
� � track000.trk
� � track001.trk
� � track002.trk
� � track003.trk
� � track004.trk
� � track005.trk
� � track006.trk
� �
� +---license
� � device.nng
� � GENERIC_iGO8_WorldWide@801Product.lic
� �
� +---defaults
� � poi_visiblities.txt
� � queries.dat
� � user.poi
� � user.upoi
� �
� +---content
� � +---voice
� � � Voice_Eng-us-f1.zip
� � � Voice_Eng-us-m1.zip
� � � Voice_Eng-us-m4.zip
� � �
� � +---speedcam
� � � SpeedcamUpdates.spud
� � �
� � +---poi
� � � USA_District_Of_Columbia.poi
� � � USA_Maryland.poi
� � � USA_New_Jersey.poi
� � � USA_New_York.poi
� � � USA_North_Carolina.poi
� � � USA_Pennsylvania.poi
� � � USA_South_Carolina.poi
� � � USA_Virginia.poi
� � � USA_West_Virginia.poi
� � � Canada.poi
� � � USA_Alabama.poi
� � � USA_Alaska.poi
� � � USA_Arizona.poi
� � � USA_Arkansas.poi
� � � USA_California1.poi
� � � USA_California2.poi
� � � USA_Colorado.poi
� � � USA_Connecticut.poi
� � � USA_Delaware.poi
� � � USA_Florida.poi
� � � USA_Georgia.poi
� � � USA_Hawaii.poi
� � � USA_Idaho.poi
� � � USA_Illinois.poi
� � � USA_Indiana.poi
� � � USA_Iowa.poi
� � � USA_Kansas.poi
� � � USA_Kentucky.poi
� � � USA_Louisiana.poi
� � � USA_Maine.poi
� � � USA_Massachusetts.poi
� � � USA_Michigan.poi
� � � USA_Minnesota.poi
� � � USA_Mississippi.poi
� � � USA_Missouri.poi
� � � USA_Montana.poi
� � � USA_Nebraska.poi
� � � USA_Nevada.poi
� � � USA_New_Hampshire.poi
� � � USA_New_Mexico.poi
� � � USA_North_Dakota.poi
� � � USA_Ohio.poi
� � � USA_Oklahoma.poi
� � � USA_Oregon.poi
� � � USA_Puerto_Rico.poi
� � � USA_Rhode_Island.poi
� � � USA_South_Dakota.poi
� � � USA_Tennessee.poi
� � � USA_Texas.poi
� � � USA_Utah.poi
� � � USA_Vermont.poi
� � � USA_Washington.poi
� � � USA_Wisconsin.poi
� � � USA_Wyoming.poi
� � �
� � +---map
� � � Basemap.fbl
� � � USA_Delaware.fbl
� � � USA_District_Of_Columbia.fbl
� � � USA_Maryland.fbl
� � � USA_New_Jersey.fbl
� � � USA_New_York.fbl
� � � USA_North_Carolina.fbl
� � � USA_Pennsylvania.fbl
� � � USA_South_Carolina.fbl
� � � USA_Virginia.fbl
� � � USA_Waters.fbl
� � � USA_West_Virginia.fbl
� � � Canada.fbl
� � � USA_Alabama.fbl
� � � USA_Alaska.fbl
� � � USA_Arizona.fbl
� � � USA_Arkansas.fbl
� � � USA_California.fbl
� � � USA_Colorado.fbl
� � � USA_Connecticut.fbl
� � � USA_Florida.fbl
� � � USA_Georgia.fbl
� � � USA_Hawaii.fbl
� � � USA_Idaho.fbl
� � � USA_Illinois.fbl
� � � USA_Indiana.fbl
� � � USA_Iowa.fbl
� � � USA_Kansas.fbl
� � � USA_Kentucky.fbl
� � � USA_Louisiana.fbl
� � � USA_Maine.fbl
� � � USA_Massachusetts.fbl
� � � USA_Michigan.fbl
� � � USA_Minnesota.fbl
� � � USA_Mississippi.fbl
� � � USA_Missouri.fbl
� � � USA_Montana.fbl
� � � USA_Nebraska.fbl
� � � USA_Nevada.fbl
� � � USA_New_Hampshire.fbl
� � � USA_New_Mexico.fbl
� � � USA_North_Dakota.fbl
� � � USA_Ohio.fbl
� � � USA_Oklahoma.fbl
� � � USA_Oregon.fbl
� � � USA_Puerto_Rico.fbl
� � � USA_Rhode_Island.fbl
� � � USA_South_Dakota.fbl
� � � USA_Tennessee.fbl
� � � USA_Texas.fbl
� � � USA_Utah.fbl
� � � USA_Vermont.fbl
� � � USA_Washington.fbl
� � � USA_Wisconsin.fbl
� � � USA_Wyoming.fbl
� � �
� � +---lang
� � � Lang_Bulgarian.zip
� � � Lang_Catalan.zip
� � � Lang_Croatian.zip
� � � Lang_Czech.zip
� � � Lang_Danish.zip
� � � Lang_Dutch-be.zip
� � � Lang_Dutch-nl.zip
� � � Lang_English-aus.zip
� � � Lang_English-uk.zip
� � � Lang_English-us.zip
� � � Lang_Estonian.zip
� � � Lang_Finnish.zip
� � � Lang_French-can.zip
� � � Lang_French.zip
� � � Lang_German.zip
� � � Lang_Greek.zip
� � � Lang_Hebrew.zip
� � � Lang_Hungarian.zip
� � � Lang_Italian.zip
� � � Lang_Latvian.zip
� � � Lang_Lithuanian.zip
� � � Lang_Norwegian.zip
� � � Lang_Polish.zip
� � � Lang_Portuguese.zip
� � � Lang_Romanian.zip
� � � Lang_Russian.zip
� � � Lang_Serbian.zip
� � � Lang_Slovak.zip
� � � Lang_Slovenian.zip
� � � Lang_Spanish-mex.zip
� � � Lang_Spanish.zip
� � � Lang_Swedish.zip
� � � Lang_Turkish.zip
� � � Lang_Ukrainian.zip
� � �
� � +---building
� � � USA_District_of_Columbia.3dc
� � � USA_District_Of_Columbia.3dl
� � � USA_Maryland.3dc
� � � USA_Maryland.3dl
� � � USA_NewJersey.3dc
� � � USA_NewYork.3dc
� � � USA_North_Carolina.3dl
� � � USA_Pennsylvania.3dc
� � � USA_Pennsylvania.3dl
� � � USA_Virginia.3dc
� � � USA_Virginia.3dl
� � � Canada.3dl
� � � USA_Arizona.3dc
� � � USA_Arizona.3dl
� � � USA_California.3dc
� � � USA_California.3dl
� � � USA_Colorado.3dc
� � � USA_Colorado.3dl
� � � USA_Florida.3dc
� � � USA_Florida.3dl
� � � USA_Georgia.3dc
� � � USA_Georgia.3dl
� � � USA_Hawaii.3dc
� � � USA_Hawaii.3dl
� � � USA_Illinois.3dc
� � � USA_Illinois.3dl
� � � USA_Indiana.3dl
� � � USA_Kansas.3dl
� � � USA_Louisiana.3dc
� � � USA_Louisiana.3dl
� � � USA_Massachusetts.3dc
� � � USA_Massachusetts.3dl
� � � USA_Michigan.3dc
� � � USA_Michigan.3dl
� � � USA_Minnesota.3dc
� � � USA_Minnesota.3dl
� � � USA_Missouri.3dc
� � � USA_Missouri.3dl
� � � USA_Nebraska.3dl
� � � USA_Nevada.3dc
� � � USA_Nevada.3dl
� � � USA_New_Mexico.3dl
� � � USA_New_York.3dl
� � � USA_Ohio.3dc
� � � USA_Ohio.3dl
� � � USA_Oklahoma.3dl
� � � USA_Oregon.3dc
� � � USA_Oregon.3dl
� � � USA_Tennessee.3dc
� � � USA_Tennessee.3dl
� � � USA_Texas.3dc
� � � USA_Texas.3dl
� � � USA_Washington.3dc
� � � USA_Washington.3dl
� � � USA_Wisconsin.3dl
� � �
� � +---scheme
� � +---dem
� +---tts_loq
� +---custom
+---Programs
� � AlarmClock.exe
� � ITaskMgr.exe
� � NOTEPAD.EXE
� � psc.exe
� � Regedit.exe
� � Resinfo.exe
� � Screen.exe
� � TaskMan.exe
� �
� +---TotalCommander
� � CECMD.EXE
� � CEFOBJ.DLL
� � CESHELL.DLL
� � COMMCTRL.DLL
� � COREDLL.DLL
� � FTP.TFX
� � IECEEXT.DLL
� � IPHLPAPI.DLL
� � LAN.TFX
� � REGISTRY.TFX
� � SHCORE.DLL
� � WS2.DLL
� � JOTKBD.EXE
� �
� +---Some_untested
� � ExecutabilityCheck.exe
� � HardReset.exe
� � intel2700g.plg
� � jotkbd.exe
� � Off.exe
� � Restart.exe
� � Rotate.exe
� �
� +---Media Player
� � aac.plg
� � ac3.plg
� � amr.plg
� � ASAP.PLG
� � ATI3200.PLG
� � AVC.PLG
� � camera.plg
� � CloseTcpMp.exe
� � COMMON.DLL
� � ffmpeg.plg
� � FLAC.PLG
� � flvffmpeg.plg
� � flvsplitter.plg
� � interface.plg
� � language.tgz
� � lang_slc.txt
� � lang_sls.txt
� � matroska.plg
� � mp3.plg
� � mpc.plg
� � mpeg1.plg
� � mpeg4.plg
� � Player Readme 1.07.rtf
� � player.exe
� � Player.htm
� � setup_ce2.dll
� � smart_lyric.plg
� � SPEEX.PLG
� � splitter.plg
� � SUBTITLE.PLG
� � TCPMP.HTM
� � vorbishq.plg
� � VORBISLQ.PLG
� � WAVPACK.PLG
� � WMADMOD.DLL
� � WMSDMOD.DLL
� � WMVDMOD.DLL
� �
� +---FileManCE
� � FileManCE.exe
� � FM_Association.dll
� � FM_Customize.dll
� � FM_DirTree.dll
� � FM_FileOperations.dll
� � FM_Find.dll
� � FM_Icons256.dll
� � FM_ProcessList.dll
� � FM_Serial.dll
� � FM_WindowList.dll
� � README.TXT
� �
� +---TCPMP
� � AMR.PLG
� � CAMERA.PLG
� � CELIB.DLL
� � COMMON.DLL
� � COPYING.TXT
� � GX.DLL
� � GX_HPC.ini
� � interface.plg
� � LANGUAGE.TGZ
� � MATROSKA.PLG
� � MP3.PLG
� � MPC.PLG
� � MPEG1.PLG
� � MPEG4.PLG
� � NETWORK.PLG
� � PLAYER.EXE
� � SPLITTER.PLG
� � TCPMP.HTM
� � VORBISHQ.PLG
� �
� +---Keyboard
+---VXA Data
� imv_info.ini
� ap_info.ini
�
+---windows
� � windowsce.bmp
� � kbdus.dll
� � msim.dll
� � softkb.dll
� � setup_ce3.dll
� � aygshell.dll
� � coredll.dll
� � rra_stm.dll
� � cefobj.dll
� � wceload.exe
� �
� +---registry
� Keyboard.reg
� ceshell.dll
� COMMCTRL.DLL
� IECEExt.dll
� kbdmouse.dll
� ole32.dll
� oleaut32.dll
� shlwapi.dll
� wininet.dll
� winsock.dll
�
+---WolfNCU
� � WolfToolbar.exe
� � WolfToolbar.ini
� � MobileNavigator.mscr
� �
� +---GAMES
� � Bubble Breaker.lnk
� � GoBang.lnk
� �
� +---SYSTEMS
� � Control Panel.lnk
� � Destin@tor.lnk
� � Explorer.lnk
� � ITaskMgr.lnk
� � Regedit.lnk
� � SystemInformation.lnk
� �
� +---TOOLS
� Photo Explorer.lnk
� PSC.lnk
� StorageTools.lnk
� VPlayer.lnk
� WMPlayer.lnk
�
+---gpslog

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 03:15:20
Message:

Wow, Thanks Neal

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 18:49:35
Message:

Has anyone connected plenio to PC via USB?
If yes, how & what drivers did you use?

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 19:01:11
Message:

Does anyone know of a fix for the error below? TIA

FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected]

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 20:53:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by brj311

Does anyone know of a fix for the error below? TIA

FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected]

It looks like you've got an interface error. If you can figure out which file is causing the issue you're probably looking for an orphaned <layer> tag and the error is telling you that this tag exists but there is no closing </layer> tag.

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 21:38:31
Message:

sun4tzu,

Thanks. I'll take a look when I get home.

Reply author: gallion311
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 21:52:38
Message:

Just got a VXA 2100 for Xmas, can anyone confirm that this unit will work?

Also, in looking at the OCN site it looks like their software doesn't have a version number; so how do I know I'm getting the exact 8.0.0.44902 version? Has anyone used the latest version from their site successfully? (As of 12/29?)

Anyone in MD?

Thanks guys,

gallion311

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 29 Dec 2008 22:39:13
Message:

gallion311,

It was confirmed a couple of pages back that this works with the 2100. I'm still working to get mine to load correctly, but I think I'm close.

Not sure about the versions of OCN8. I have the version specified.

Reply author: techno500
Replied on: 30 Dec 2008 06:31:10
Message:

add Polnav v5 to the list of working nav.

Reply author: gallion311
Replied on: 30 Dec 2008 17:41:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by brj311

gallion311,

It was confirmed a couple of pages back that this works with the 2100. I'm still working to get mine to load correctly, but I think I'm close.

Not sure about the versions of OCN8. I have the version specified.

Alright, so we know it's a 2100 issue now.

I got all the files, followed all the tutorials and got the exact same FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected] error with my VXA-2100.

Looks like the units aren't as identical as we'd hoped, at least in this aspect...

Definitely keep me posted on your progress brj311, I'll be interested to see if we can fix this.

gallion311

BTW, is the 311 in your username a reference to the band, 311?

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 30 Dec 2008 18:28:36
Message:

Yes, it is a 311 reference. I was real big into them in the late 90s. I still go see them when they come to town, but don't listen to them as much.

It does appear to be an issue with the 2100. Is there anyone on the board that has been able to get it to work with the 2100? I thought I saw a post about someone that was, but after looking all the way through this topic again, I guess not.

It has been confirmed that it works on the 3000 and 4300. There has to be a fix. I'm confident someone will be able to help eventually.

Until then, it looks lik 0002ynad, you, and me are all in the same boat.

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 30 Dec 2008 18:53:24
Message:

I'm from maryland, i'm in the dc area in VA now. What part of MD are you in?

I think that's the latest version of OCN8.

Reply author: gallion311
Replied on: 30 Dec 2008 19:07:59
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by brj311

Yes, it is a 311 reference. I was real big into them in the late 90s. I still go see them when they come to town, but don't listen to them as much.

That's awesome, first time I've seen anyone with a similar 311-style username. Good stuff.

Alright I have even better news, I got it working with the 2100. It's surprising that no one else encountered the same error (perhaps only the 2100 identifies as such), but it was the data.zip file I was using.

The ultimate fix was too download the data.zip file mentioned earlier in this forum, as a rapidshare link on page 4, from sun4tzu.

Took a minute to load, then another couple minutes to detect my GPS signal, but it's good to go!

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 30 Dec 2008 19:50:56
Message:

That is awesome about the 311 username, and you're right, even better news about getting it to work! Nice job! I'm anxious to get mine working tonight.

Thanks for the tip!!

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 01 Jan 2009 22:17:11
Message:

This thing can not be hooked up to a cpu as of yet. I have tried to get the plenio to recognize my laptop running WinCE 4.0 on the plenio and WinXP on the Laptop. Laptop recognizes the usb connection however doesn't have a driver to support the plenio which I even tried using the internet to find.

Reply author: freddieb7
Replied on: 02 Jan 2009 03:39:54
Message:

I have two 2100's (one for me, one for wife) and have both running OCN8 just as described for the 3000. I'm afraid I can't tell you what I did different, though?

Reply author: Slie
Replied on: 09 Jan 2009 01:43:25
Message:

I just completed setup on my Plenio 4300 running ocn8 and i love it, My question is, Anyone know if there are any new voices for ocn8, or if voices from another NAV SYS are compatible with ocn8...I'm looking for intresting/fun voices..

Thanks for posting all the info,

Reply author: techno500
Replied on: 13 Jan 2009 03:13:05
Message:

Polnav trialversion plus free navtech maps are available to download. Perfectly compatible with plenio, much more superior than s2go.

Reply author: ixxion
Replied on: 13 Jan 2009 16:17:47
Message:

Neal...N1Russel....would love to take you up on your offer but I cannot email you via the forum...I get an error message. Can you drop me an email at ixxion97 where the yahoo lives?

Thanks.

As a general question...I picked up a Plenio 2100 when Buy.com was blowing them out before Christmas. I'm too stupid to use the Garmin software, and I'm too blind to use the Mio. At least this one I can both see and activate. I can use the map or the current location features to set my "Home" address but cannot text input the same address...the machine won't even accept my street name. What's up with that?

Thanks again.

joe

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 14 Jan 2009 02:45:36
Message:

We need to speak to an executive at plenio.. and convince them of two things...
1> Multiple owners are interested in modding the plenio
2> Giving us usb access to mod it, will make it more popular
to make sales go up.

also if they save money buy selling a hardware only clean slate with no OS, and giving us access to run any workable OS. Some would like to run wm6 or linux i'm sure. I know i'd like to run wm6.

Maybe we need one of those petition sites.. and write a letter to everyone
up the food chain over at plenio. I'm sure someone would want to
take the credit for making them more money and maybe get a promotion :)

Reply author: gallion311
Replied on: 14 Jan 2009 16:15:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by techno500

Polnav trialversion plus free navtech maps are available to download. Perfectly compatible with plenio, much more superior than s2go.

Checked out the link, and I'm downloading now; although I do have an important question. You say it's superior to s2go, which I don't doubt at all; but is it better than OCN? Anyone have an opinion on that?

Also, separate question: anyone have a link, or helpful info about adding more games to the Plenio? I found a link to a bunch of WinCE 4.2 games, many of which are supposed to work with .NET.

So is it just a matter of adding the folders, and using the desktop utility to load them?

Reply author: techno500
Replied on: 15 Jan 2009 05:06:51
Message:

Ok, maybe not to some. I forgot to add IMO. lol

Game: (not all games are compatible)

http://rapidshare.com/files/183465392/Games.rar.html

Reply author: gallion311
Replied on: 15 Jan 2009 15:26:27
Message:

sweet, thanks techno...Hey while I have you here, I've been going through the same headaches trying to get a larger capacity card; and I noticed your posts regarding the Transcend 4GB 133x card; does that 100% work? (As in your using it right now?)

Po8pimp made a pretty convincing case that only 2GB cards can work with the Plenios...

Reply author: frecupido
Replied on: 15 Jan 2009 23:16:13
Message:

I'm using a 4GB Transcend card with no problem

Reply author: brj311
Replied on: 16 Jan 2009 02:11:30
Message:

I finally got my 2100 to work. I love OCN8. I'm happy to help anyone with questions.

Reply author: andre2009
Replied on: 16 Jan 2009 08:10:46
Message:

Congratulations brj311,

I am sure you work hard on it.

I read few times the highlights of this blog. As I am interesting for additional applications.

I read that Neal...N1Russel, install the Wolf toolbar. My understand is he took a different way as well know in this blog.

Keep going guys

Cheers

Andre

Reply author: andre2009
Replied on: 16 Jan 2009 08:13:15
Message:

I am going for a long trip this weekend.

I download planet earth to watch on my plenio during the ride.

Beside, anyone can help me to install the wolf toolbar.

Thanks

Andre

Reply author: Po8pimp
Replied on: 19 Jan 2009 13:41:28
Message:

When I tested all of the SD cards, I did not have the most up to date Plenio Operating system. There is an update that is now free for the OS here http://www.dvssales.com/support/Downloads.htm . This might actually be what is allowing the others to use 4gb cards because like I said before I had the version prior to 1.64, and tried many different SD cards and none worked above 2GB. I might be able to test a 4GB card again here in a couple days after the OS upgrade. If it works then it will prove that the OS upgrade has what you need. If you want to go higher than 4GB make sure it is 133hz or slower.

Reply author: droppod
Replied on: 21 Jan 2009 07:58:16
Message:

Anyone able to get iGuidance v4 to work? I got the program to run but it seem to not see the GPS. No info display when I select GPS info in the menu.

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 26 Jan 2009 16:10:55
Message:

Infin8007,

How do you run Miopocket or whatever app to see start menu?
I've done Miopocket thing. It installs and soft reboots, but does it every time i hit Navigation key.
Do you have config files or instructions.

Thanks

Reply author: infin8007
Replied on: 26 Jan 2009 22:32:21
Message:

I dont' run miopocket.

I run mortscript to load explorer.exe to get the start menu.

and I run OCN8 from an sd card, and a media player too.

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 27 Jan 2009 15:14:30
Message:

I c. Done that. Works OK. But wanted miopocket.
We need to get usb driver...or at least some kinda compatible one.
btw I'm from Dc area too. Fairfax.

Reply author: steveyi
Replied on: 29 Jan 2009 06:55:53
Message:

Hi. Is there a way to get audio for MPEG4 files.It plays the MP4 video,no sound, but states the AAC audio decoder was removed for some reason. How can I have the MP4 video sound come out? Thanks for any ideas or solutions.

online waiting for answer, think you for help, or you can send email to me at

wjjgbb@yahoo.com

Reply author: gallion311
Replied on: 29 Jan 2009 16:55:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by steveyi

Hi. Is there a way to get audio for MPEG4 files.It plays the MP4 video,no sound, but states the AAC audio decoder was removed for some reason. How can I have the MP4 video sound come out? Thanks for any ideas or solutions.

online waiting for answer, think you for help, or you can send email to me at

wjjgbb@yahoo.com

I think the long way is too download any of the free "format-to-format" converters out there, and just do some good ol' trial and error.

I've tested a few movies here and there and never experienced that issue, so I'm sure you just have an unusual combination of encoders.

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 03 Feb 2009 05:17:05
Message:

Was anyone able to make TTS work on 3000?

Reply author: adunckel
Replied on: 28 Feb 2009 23:32:57
Message:

So anyone anyone gotten skins to work on the plenio.

Reply author: yellowstang73
Replied on: 15 Mar 2009 15:47:23
Message:

The only upgrade available on Dvssales support site for the xva3000 is V1.62.nk.bin. Does anyone have V1.64 nk.bin? If so maybe it could be posted here or a link to it posted here?
Thanks in advance, YS

Reply author: llconner
Replied on: 15 Mar 2009 20:23:31
Message:

I can't find any place on the OCN website to request the 480_234 display file before I purchase the OCN8 for my xva3000.
Could someone who has purchased this software tell me how they were able to get the required display version.
Thanks,
Larry

Reply author: yellowstang73
Replied on: 15 Mar 2009 23:27:45
Message:

Hconner, here is the data file with the 480_234 display: http://rapidshare.com/files/135022071/data.zip

Anyone that has the V1.64 NK.bin I'm still needing it. Can post it or email me: lizardsticky@gmail.com

Reply author: llconner
Replied on: 16 Mar 2009 03:08:04
Message:

Thanks Yellowstang73! I downloaded the files. So I take it all I need to do is purchase the OCN8 software and replace the display and renane the files as per earlier instructions.
It looks like the OCN8 will have to be on their 2Gig SD card.
I'm still a little unsure about the right software to order.
I took a short trip to a very small town called Wallace, IN. Starting from Lafayette, IN and the old software got us there without a problem. I was surprised it worked as well as it did,
But from everything I've read the OCN8 is much better recal when you make a wrong turn. So I'm going for the OCN8 as soon as I feel I'm ordering the correct version for the VXA3000.
Thanks again,
Larry

Reply author: Edakumi
Replied on: 28 Mar 2009 00:45:00
Message:

Hi Everyone! I hope someone can help me rather soon, I followed all of the instructions and got an error the first time I tried to use the Navigation system. However now whenever I boot up my VXA3000 with a memory card in the GPS my touchscreen will not work. If I boot it without the card everything works fine, and if I put the card in after it boots then it detects the card but the navigation button is still grayed out
I tried restoring the original files to the card and re-installing the OS to get a fresh start but it just tells me it cant find NK.bin

Please help.

Reply author: Barry Wells
Replied on: 09 Apr 2009 14:04:57
Message:

Hello everyone,
I have been able to get PolNav to work on my VXA 3000 - No problem! What I really want is igo or OCN. It has been reported here that igo8 will not work - I get Error #193 with iGO. It has also been reported that OCN will work but I have had no luck. I receive error "Program application database cannot be found." Please help - what is wrong? I installed Filemanager to the SD card and tried to execute the applications from there in order to rule out any other problems possibly associated with the Plenio.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 09 Apr 2009 15:04:09
Message:

Hi Barry, see my post on 11/09/2008. I experienced exactly the same problem and resolved it with info in that post.

Reply author: Barry Wells
Replied on: 10 Apr 2009 17:53:39
Message:

sun4tzu, thanks so much for your reply. Here is a screenshot of my directory and file structure. Based on Jason's post, my branding.zip is incorrect. Could that be my problem?

Well, I've tried several different ways and can not get image to post. sun4tzu, if you send me your email I can forward it to you for your review. Thanks again.

Reply author: Barry Wells
Replied on: 12 Apr 2009 17:43:39
Message:

Finally! OCN8 is working on my Plenio VXA 3000. You need to follow sun4tzu's post on page 4 exactly. He said he completely removed [folders]
app="%SD MEMORY%/OCN8"
That's what I did. Before I had been only commenting it out with the semi-colon " ; ". When I completely removed this from the sys.txt file it worked.

I have also found a skin that I have gotten to work. It is a version of diMKa for igo8 8.0.xx with 480 x 234 resolution. you may find it here: http://uploaded.to/?id=mgdtrl

U P D A T E - The skin seems to have issues. It will work great for a couple of times then the next time it loads it will exit out as it finishes loading. i can go in and delete the save folder and it will load. So it appears there is a memory probllem.

Reply author: phowarth
Replied on: 19 Apr 2009 04:52:42
Message:

Hi All,

I have been working on a custom ROM for the VXA-3000/2100. If anyone here is interested I have posted my progess at the following link.

http://www.hpcfactor.com/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=13923&posts=1&start=1

(not sure this link will come through, but if you go to "hpcfactor.com" and search for phowarth you will find the post.

I could use some experienced ROM cooking help.

Cheers,

Paul

Reply author: benpu
Replied on: 19 Apr 2009 07:32:52
Message:

I got it to winCE desktop with "unlock" downloaded somewhere else, and be able to run OCN8 fine except the TTS, anybody can help?

also, I like Navigon software better but have problem make it work, anyone can help, great appreciation!

Reply author: Barry Wells
Replied on: 20 Apr 2009 03:13:22
Message:

benpu,
According to www.oncoursenavigator.com, OCN 8 is shipped with TTS feature turned off. Read how to get TTS working here: http://www.oncoursenavigator.com/forum/default.aspx?f=10&m=6858

Reply author: benpu
Replied on: 22 Apr 2009 21:10:02
Message:

thanks a lot, Barry Wells.

OCN official site says that a device must have at least 128M free space on built-in memory to get the TTS working.

I check plenio website, the device has just 64M total built-in, so seems there's no way to make OCN8 TTS working on this very device.

is iGO8 the same as OCN8? Maybe Navigon TTS can work, at least it works perfectly on Omnitech, which doesn't have too much built-in memory as well. Anyone can help on this?

Reply author: Barry Wells
Replied on: 22 Apr 2009 21:43:28
Message:

benpu,
Not sure if anyone has tried Navigon on the Plenio. Do you have a copy of Navigon? If so, just substitute Navigon for OCN8 in all the instructions contained in this forum. Make sure you set up the the Mobilenavigator.c31 file to call Navigon instead of OCN8. Then see what happens when you select navigation from the Plenio main menu. Let us know how it works out. I have had PolNav working on mine but I like the OCN8 better. I do not have the version of PolNav with TTS, though I have heard that it works.

BTW - OCN8 is another version of iGO developed to run on lower memory devices - could be called iGO lite, I suppose.

Reply author: phowarth
Replied on: 01 May 2009 23:54:00
Message:

Update to my earlier posted on editing the ROM of the Plenio.

I have now figured out how to make changes to the ROM. Check the above link to get the details.

One Caveat. there is now way to access the bootloader menu, which means if you brick the device, you will have to figure out the JTAG procedure.

Cheers,

Paul

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 06 May 2009 23:19:08
Message:

Hi,

Im very new to this forum and Im very very new this GPS enthusiast world.

I tried to read all 16 pages as best as i could w/o getting too lost.

I just want someone to clarify:

1. C310auto is the new software that will be installed in my Plenio? Or is it just an unlocking software?

2. OCN8 is just the navigation program that will replace the current map that is already in my plenio?

3. Can i install C310auto then use the same map that came in my plenio?

4. I havent bought my Plenio yet, but i plan to get the VXA-2100 because of its smaller size of 8mm in width. (fitment issue in my car) So far from reading its confirmed that 2100 and 3000 are identical except for the GPS antenna correct?

Please help~

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 12 May 2009 16:53:11
Message:

okay after browsing through the forms i found the most of my own questions.

Now can someone tell me what is the difference between OCN8, PNA, and PDA???

Reply author: Cardio
Replied on: 14 May 2009 22:54:32
Message:

3 items. I have seen reference to software update 1.64 but as only 1.62 seems to be available on N's website I spoke to tech support and was informed that 1.64 is installed automatically with a freshmaps update only and will not be available seperately. Suposed to "better support for larger SD Cards" and some other fixes.

I have not been able to get OCN8 to work. error 2, cannot create file/sd memory card thing. Have tried everything and many times.
One thought, I am using Win 7RC which does not and will not display file extensions (.exe and .c31) should you use these extensions on file names or just omit them. The files show up as the proper type even if you don't add the extension, they show as .exe and .c31 if you do a "properties" on the file even if you did not type it. I have tried so many time I may have done both ways but at this point I can't be sure!

One other thing, should the zip folders be extracted or left zipped.

Wits end, almost. Perhaps it will not even run on Win 7?
Any help apperciated.

Reply author: snovvman
Replied on: 15 May 2009 16:37:47
Message:

Thanks to this forum and this thread, I have OCN8 running on my VXA-3000. The only one deal breaker is that it does not support "tack up" or travel direction display while in 2D mode. With the large screen, 2D can show a lot of information and I prefer track up rather than north up (seems to be the only option).

I researched, and it seems that OCN8 simply does not support track up. Is this true?

Also, does anyone know of another GPS application successfuly running/ported onto the VX-3000? If so, please do point the way. I want 2D/Track Up! Many thanks.

Cheers.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 15 May 2009 19:30:49
Message:

Your research is correct. Track up in OCN8 is not available in 2D mode and is only available in 3D mode. This isn't what you want but you can change the viewing angle in 3D mode quite a bit. You might try putting 3D at the maximum angle allowed to see if that is a close enough approximation for you to 2D.

Reply author: snovvman
Replied on: 15 May 2009 21:55:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by sun4tzu

Your research is correct. Track up in OCN8 is not available in 2D mode and is only available in 3D mode. This isn't what you want but you can change the viewing angle in 3D mode quite a bit. You might try putting 3D at the maximum angle allowed to see if that is a close enough approximation for you to 2D.

Thanks for your reply. I have successfully changed the zoom level/limit in 3D. The issue there is the street names disappear at higher zoom levels. As soon as I zoom out a bit, the streets labels go away.

Do you know of another navigation software that can run on the VXA-3000? I thought I read iGuidance, but have been unable to confirm.

Cheers.

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 16 May 2009 20:12:56
Message:

If anyone needs replacement parts for Plenio VXA-3000 let me know. I broke mine trying to do a custom install. Got GPS antenna, LCDs, Speaker, wires, and everything.

I also have the original 2GB sd card that came from Plenio with OCN8 fully working ready to go as well. Please check out the buy & sell section.

Reply author: snovvman
Replied on: 17 May 2009 02:12:43
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by o2sys

If anyone needs replacement parts for Plenio VXA-3000 let me know. I broke mine trying to do a custom install. Got GPS antenna, LCDs, Speaker, wires, and everything.

I'm interested in the antenna and the little cable that connects the antenna, as well as the power cable. I'm in Los Angeles.

Thanks!

Reply author: toananh
Replied on: 17 May 2009 05:39:55
Message:

is it possible to run igo8.3 on the vxa 3000? if anyone got it runnin successfully, pls post some tip..thanks

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 24 May 2009 00:48:06
Message:

Does anyone have a working soft keyboard for the Plenio? jotkbd.exe works, but doesn't "pass through" keystrokes to any apps.

miotool.exe is "invalid ce app" on the Plenio.

Reply author: uccoskun
Replied on: 01 Jun 2009 06:52:11
Message:

Hello All,

I finally did run ocn8 on 2100 v1.62.

what i did:

1.branding zip and data zip should have 480x234 folder: I downloaded data.zip and then open it with winrar. I deleted all the unneccessary folders (other resolution). The branding zip does not have the right size of resolution so I open both of them with winrar. i copy the folder from data zip to the other one and deleted all the junk from branding zip file also.

2. I erased most of the POIs, only one left.

3. I erased the "[folder] and call" line from sys.tex. I check if i add "[folder ]call sdcard/..." line as mentiond in previous posts the software works fine but "sd memory" line.

4. I need to turn on Auto-GPS detection from settings after i run the software to connec to the gps.

Now What I want to have: I would be greatfull if you share your expenses.

I want to have TTS and I try to use any sound option with TTS but it simply does not turn on It just peeps. I check the size of all the other sound files, and they are around 3 MB in \OCN8\content\voice but not TTS files. they are about 20kB. I thought maybe I'm missing an important file. there is a folder called \OCN8\tts_loq which has a size of 44MB.

Did anybody succesfull get TTS on any of the plenios machine?

Another thing I want to have is the image of buildings on my map. I drive around with my gps but it just does not show building like it is advertised on ocn8 webpage.

I hope some expert stil reads this page to provide some inputs.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 01 Jun 2009 15:34:43
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by uccoskun

Did anybody succesfull get TTS on any of the plenios machine?

Another thing I want to have is the image of buildings on my map. I drive around with my gps but it just does not show building like it is advertised on ocn8 webpage.

I have never heard of anyone successfully running TTS. I've read that it is memory intensive and the Plenio systems just don't have the memory to handle it.

As to the display of buildings, that feature is only available in a few select cities, it is not available everywhere.

Reply author: uccoskun
Replied on: 02 Jun 2009 02:26:03
Message:

sun4tzu: I really appreciate your guidance on how to hack Plenio.

I do not want to give up so easily on TTS. We know that Plenio 3000s have TTS on some of them. So it means it has ability to process extra load for smart2go.

OCN8 webpage says that they send cards without TTS feature. If your device can handle it and you can convince the representative, they can send you the extra files to turn on TTS. I think it might worth to put those extra files on my card and watch my GPS crash a couple of times. It sounds fun to me :).

A. Does anybody know if Igo8 comes with TTS enabled?
B. Does anybody have their original 3000 SD cards with TTS on them?

I plan to add TTS feature to my 2100 (even with smart2go) or try to add some file to turn on TTS on OCN8 using IGO8 files.

Reply author: uccoskun
Replied on: 02 Jun 2009 15:33:46
Message:

so far, I got an installation data from my friend. I open the folders and check that Susan TTS has the same size with OCN8 system. on the other hand, there is a folder called text-to-speech which has another Susan file in it. It has a size of 48 MB.

I unzip it to see what is inside. It has same file structure as OCN8 system. same folders, somewhat similar data. I override it with the original data. Good thing is GPS keeps working but still no TTS yet.

Tonight, I will try to save the file as is without unzipping on my sd card to see if it works that way.

PS: all the other voice files have an audio folder where all the sounds saved. Susan TTS does not have the audio file. I believe it calls a program in the root, but not sure about it.

Any kind of expertise is welcome on the subject.

thanks.

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 02 Jun 2009 21:39:43
Message:

I don't see what the big fuss is about OCN8. After having both, I feel that Smart2Go is simpler and cleaner.

I'm sure it comes down to personal preference. My main purpose of my GPS is purely cosmetic and maybe use it 1 or 2 times a month for certain trips.

OCN8 is too cluttered with way too many unnecessary options and features. Not worth it in my opinion.

Anyone care to chime in what advantages i will have over the Smart2Go?

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 02 Jun 2009 21:47:09
Message:

Try a few routes - see the difference.

Set a destination, let it route you, then get off route (especially with S2GO, since it does a poor job many times of routing) - let them both "auto-reroute" - see, and hear, the difference.

A trip 2 years ago using S2GO, the navigator was quickly renamed to the "Nagigator" by the 6 of us in the vehicle. It is so bad, you have to stop using your route (during detours, or you know a better way, or you simply want to eat, and don't set a new waypoint, etc.)

Those were the two most notable areas, including the fact that OCN8 has more current maps, etc. I bought the OCN8 SD/microSD card, I liked it that much more.

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 02 Jun 2009 21:58:17
Message:

tundrwd - where you using the latest version of Smart2Go?

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 02 Jun 2009 22:23:24
Message:

That's why I use OCN8 instead of Smart2Go, routing and rerouting was a joke with Smart2Go. It's not that OCN8 is perfect but it doesn't take me on nonsensical tours of roads I don't need to be on. The final straw for me was when Smart2Go told me to exit from a highway onto a side road, had me go through the countryside for almost 3 miles and then put me back on the same highway less than a 1/2 mile from where I'd exited. There's a reason that these units can be had now in the area of $100 and I believe it's because most buyers do their research on items such as GPS units and it doesn't take long to find lots of evidence that the general public doesn't like the Smart2Go software.

Reply author: tundrwd
Replied on: 02 Jun 2009 23:09:32
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by o2sys

tundrwd - where you using the latest version of Smart2Go?

Got the same version on both my GPSMile 52+ and the Plenio VXA3000. Might have been a "point" version or two difference, but same major version.

Honestly, routing and re-routing are a real joke on S2GO. Routes are usually not too bad, but there are other times I can't honestly figure out why it wants to route you certain ways. They are definitely slower than what OCN8 showed, and setting "fast" vs. "shortest" in S2GO made no difference.

Then trying to go the "right" way, S2GO was unbearable. Miles later, it still wants you to pull a u-turn, go around and back the way that "mommy knows best".

OCN8 tries that once or twice, then gets the picture very quickly you are headed off some other direction and recomputes, giving you the best route to your destination based on where you are now. It ain't perfect either, but it's WAY ahead of S2GO.

S2GO only knows what it originally calculated, and there are NO deviations allowed!

Reply author: Elijahthaone
Replied on: 04 Jun 2009 19:21:36
Message:

Finally got to work, I got close to ninja'ing it though

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 04 Jun 2009 22:04:10
Message:

How can i get iGo8 working instead of OCN8?

Can i use the same sys.txt and just change the names to igo8?

Can i use the same data.zip and branding zip from my OCN8 to the igo8?

Someone please helP~~

Reply author: uccoskun
Replied on: 06 Jun 2009 18:17:38
Message:

related to igo8.exe

My friend gave me his SD. There is a folder something like 5577. It has an autorun file in it. I could not find a way to run it.

I could not find igo8.exe, If i save ocn8.exe in igo8 folder and make the similar changes we did for ocn8 system. it works no problem.

I could not run igo8 because i could not find exe file. Thats all I know so far

PS: I could not turn TTS on also.

Reply author: Techbox
Replied on: 12 Jun 2009 11:08:39
Message:

Hi uccoskun,

Would you help me unlock vxa3000 like what you have done so far?
please send me an email at i3lackfire(a.t)hotmail(d.o.t)com
thanks.

Mike

quote:
Originally posted by uccoskun

related to igo8.exe

My friend gave me his SD. There is a folder something like 5577. It has an autorun file in it. I could not find a way to run it.

I could not find igo8.exe, If i save ocn8.exe in igo8 folder and make the similar changes we did for ocn8 system. it works no problem.

I could not run igo8 because i could not find exe file. Thats all I know so far

PS: I could not turn TTS on also.

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 15 Jun 2009 17:42:34
Message:

Is there anyway to control the screen brightness with OCN8?

I have to exit out, get the usual error message, go to Plenio's settings and then dim then enter GPS again...

Reply author: jozsefusa
Replied on: 24 Jun 2009 21:20:46
Message:

Your screen calibration may went south. I didn't try to calibrate with the remote but pressing the screen for about ten seconds (I can be totally off) did put me into screen calibration. Do use a pointy but not too hard object (like palm pencil) for calibration. Just press, hold and follow the "+" sign until completes all four corners.
Good luck!

quote:
Originally posted by llconner

My Plenio 3000 touch screen just stopped working! I was going to reinstall the NK.bin update but I can't select the OS update on the screen. Catch-22....
Any undocumented way to do this with the remote. It still works. Or a way to setup for a auto-load to restall the update. I thinking it's not more serious than firmware. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Larry

Reply author: idiom
Replied on: 29 Jun 2009 22:32:21
Message:

Anyone, HOW to enable TTS?
I saw some1 is using it on 300?

Reply author: rslaback
Replied on: 09 Jul 2009 05:26:04
Message:

So I ordered OCN8 for my Plenio 300 and it looks like I need to wait a bit as the supplier is waiting for 8.3 to come out. Does anyone see a reason why running that version would be a problem? The supplier stated in email that "Version 8.3 has the latest maps Q1 of 2009 and many new features/ improvements. It also has Text-To-Speech(TTS) built-in and Sign post feature."

Will my Plenio be able to handle this? I know their is an issue with too much info regarding POI's.

Reply author: rslaback
Replied on: 23 Jul 2009 02:45:23
Message:

IN case anyone else finds this in the future. As the device is equipped right now it will not run version 3 of OCN8. This version requires files to be installed in the actual Windows directory. Even when using cedesktop to get to the exe to install the file it prompts as not a valid ce application.

I am going to keep trying to get it to install on the device but as of right now it doesn't look good.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 23 Jul 2009 16:49:16
Message:

Thanks for the info rslaback. Has anyone gotten the latest maps to work? I just took a trip out east and had a couple of issues with missing highways.

Reply author: Harvey Gerst
Replied on: 01 Aug 2009 02:48:40
Message:

I also get Error 2 when I try to call the "OCN8.exe" file with my Plenio VXA 3000. I just looked at the files on the OnCourse SD disk I bought from the company - and there is no "OCN8.exe" file anywhere on the disk. I finally got and installed the OCN8.exe file, but now the Plenio says it can't find the navigation program.

Reply author: Harvey Gerst
Replied on: 08 Aug 2009 16:48:43
Message:

Help, PLEASE!!!

I have the Plenio VXA3000, a legal, paid for (purchased directly from OnCourse), OCN8 SD/Mini card, and a blank 2GB SD card. Can someone please get the OCN8 software running on my Plenio? I've followed every instruction I could find here, but the navigation program still refuses to run. I'll gladly pay whatever it costs to have my OCN8 software working on my Plenio.

Reply author: samy1010
Replied on: 19 Aug 2009 23:51:34
Message:

any chance you can give me a copy of ocn8 or tell me where i can download it

Thanks

Sam

quote:
Originally posted by uccoskun

related to igo8.exe

My friend gave me his SD. There is a folder something like 5577. It has an autorun file in it. I could not find a way to run it.

I could not find igo8.exe, If i save ocn8.exe in igo8 folder and make the similar changes we did for ocn8 system. it works no problem.

I could not run igo8 because i could not find exe file. Thats all I know so far

PS: I could not turn TTS on also.

Reply author: adunckel
Replied on: 16 Oct 2009 03:06:36
Message:

has anyone had anymore luck getting OCN8.3 running on the Plenio VXA3000? Also does anyone have any good sites to get skins for ocn8.1

Reply author: hendricks1222
Replied on: 20 Oct 2009 04:56:20
Message:

Can some post a solution to the "FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected]" problem when installing on the plenio 2100?

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 20 Oct 2009 05:22:42
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by hendricks1222

Can some post a solution to the "FFUIERROR = Parse error [</layer>expected]" problem when installing on the plenio 2100?

It looks like in parsing your code the software found that you've got an unclosed tag. Look in the code for a <layer> tag which is not properly closed (missing it's closing </layer> tag). Insert the </layer> in the proper place and that should solve your issue.

Reply author: Cornvillenut
Replied on: 22 Oct 2009 16:32:19
Message:

Where can I get a current map program for a VXA 3000, or can I get a trail version of some other brand (onc8) to see if i'm smart enough to make it work before I buy it?

Reply author: Harvey Gerst
Replied on: 22 Oct 2009 16:56:39
Message:

Mark (sun4tzu) got my ocn8 software working on my Plenio - and it's amazing; just finished a 4,000 mile trip to Connecticut and back to Texas without a single problem. The ocn8 software is absolutely fabulous on the VXA-3000.

Mark, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Reply author: cavetrollhead
Replied on: 18 Nov 2009 22:07:37
Message:

Hello I am a new. I have the Plenio VXA 2100 and and have just installed MioPocket_3.0_Release_55.

When I installed the miopocket, I tried follow the instructions for SD card installation. I think I got it right. I used section 4d for Wayteq devices. So if you want you can refer to that readme. I installed it to the root of the directory structure that was offered to me upon the installation. (it actually asked me where my flash memory was I think, and I fearfully directed it to the root folder. (represented by one backslah) I have had a few errors messeges but it works. I can even use my OCN8 software.

(I use OCN8 by using the folders from a working configuration from folders from VXA3000_unlocker_0.13, only I kept the newer files in MioPocket.)

Just wondering about a few things:
First: keyboard in mio desktop doesn't input into anything. It responds to touches though (the buttons go in, I can go to menus within the keyboard, etc.) Has anyone gotten input into programs?

I will save my other questions for later posts-

Thanks in advance. Great stuff here and I am looking forward to joining the fun.

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 01 Dec 2009 17:31:17
Message:

Is there anyway that while in OCN8 i can adjust the backlight? I can only adjust the sound, but the backlight is constant! Very annoying lol

Reply author: Harvey Gerst
Replied on: 01 Dec 2009 17:41:46
Message:

I usually adjust the lighting when I first power up the Plenio in the settings menu, although I believe you can adjust it with the remote when you first power up. Once you've gone to Navigation, it's too late for adjusting the brightness.

Reply author: o2sys
Replied on: 01 Dec 2009 18:07:11
Message:

yes once you are in the navi its too late =(

I also wish it started up right into the navi skipping the plenio's main menu screen

Reply author: fixit
Replied on: 27 Dec 2009 23:39:04
Message:

HI. I READ THE ALL TOPIC AND F#304;N#304;SHED THE INSTALLATION OCN8. BUD IM FROM TURKEY SO #304;T HASN'T TURKEY MAP. SO DOWNLOAD SOME TURKEY.FBL MAPS AND TRY BUT NOTH#304;NG HAPENED. JUST SEE THE ABD MAP. DELETE ALL ABD MAPS AND PUT INTO TURKEY.FBL. WHEN THE START#304;NG OCN8 WITOUT ABD MAP THE MESAGE ''YOUR MAP #304;S OLD WERS#304;ON CONTACT THE PROGRAM SUPLIER''. L#304;KE THIS. AND D#304;DN'T START. SO HOW CAN I USE AND FIND THE TURKEY MAP. THX.

Reply author: Cornvillenut
Replied on: 25 Jan 2010 21:04:54
Message:

I just received OCN8 for my Plenio 3000 but I get error that it cant find OCN8.exe file it is not in the OCN8 dir. I also did not get the 480_234 file and no luck finding it without paying. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 25 Jan 2010 21:37:44
Message:

Which version of OCN8 do you have?

Reply author: Cornvillenut
Replied on: 25 Jan 2010 23:03:02
Message:

How do I know? I just purchased it last week from Buy GPS Now and received in the mail today.

Reply author: Harvey Gerst
Replied on: 25 Jan 2010 23:32:12
Message:

sun4tzu,

I think my SD Card may have messed up on this last trip to California. All the "speed limits" have disappeared, at least for New Mexico and Texas. Any ideas about which folders to reinstall?

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 26 Jan 2010 02:36:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cornvillenut

How do I know? I just purchased it last week from Buy GPS Now and received in the mail today.

I presume that you're on a PC and can view the OCN8.exe file. If so, right click, go to properties and then click on the details tab. Look at the value for the product version and hope that it says 8.0.0.44902.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 26 Jan 2010 02:49:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Harvey Gerst

sun4tzu,

I think my SD Card may have messed up on this last trip to California. All the "speed limits" have disappeared, at least for New Mexico and Texas. Any ideas about which folders to reinstall?

I believe (if I'm wrong someone please correct me) that those are built into the map files. If I'm correct you should just need to update OCN8\content\map\USA_New_Mexico.fbl and OCN8\content\map\USA_Texas.fbl. I'd be curious to know if you can confirm that it does function for any other states and just not those two. If it doesn't function for any then I would instead suggest that you first confirm that you still have Settings -> Warnings -> Warn When Speeding enabled. You must have "Audible Warning" and/or "Visible Warning" checked in order for this feature to function.

Reply author: Cornvillenut
Replied on: 27 Jan 2010 00:31:15
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by sun4tzu

quote:
Originally posted by Cornvillenut

How do I know? I just purchased it last week from Buy GPS Now and received in the mail today.
I presume that you're on a PC and can view the OCN8.exe file. If so, right click, go to properties and then click on the details tab. Look at the value for the product version and hope that it says 8.0.0.44902.

I dont remember if I told you the problem is I dont have a OCN8.exe file in the OCN8 directory. I also need the ui_igo8/480_234 File.
Thanks Jerry

Reply author: uccoskun
Replied on: 30 Jan 2010 06:20:55
Message:

ABD dosyalarin silmeden dene.
belki ogle calisir

quote:
Originally posted by fixit

HI. I READ THE ALL TOPIC AND F#304;N#304;SHED THE INSTALLATION OCN8. BUD IM FROM TURKEY SO #304;T HASN'T TURKEY MAP. SO DOWNLOAD SOME TURKEY.FBL MAPS AND TRY BUT NOTH#304;NG HAPENED. JUST SEE THE ABD MAP. DELETE ALL ABD MAPS AND PUT INTO TURKEY.FBL. WHEN THE START#304;NG OCN8 WITOUT ABD MAP THE MESAGE ''YOUR MAP #304;S OLD WERS#304;ON CONTACT THE PROGRAM SUPLIER''. L#304;KE THIS. AND D#304;DN'T START. SO HOW CAN I USE AND FIND THE TURKEY MAP. THX.

Reply author: sun4tzu
Replied on: 30 Jan 2010 15:26:17
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by CornvillenutI dont remember if I told you the problem is I dont have a OCN8.exe file in the OCN8 directory. I also need the ui_igo8/480_234 File.
Thanks Jerry

If your software is missing the OCN8.exe file then I would suggest you have a conversation with Buy GPS Now. OnCourse Navigator software must include that file.

Reply author: Cornvillenut
Replied on: 30 Jan 2010 15:44:25
Message:

I went thru that with them and all they would say is that it wont work with my unit and to send it back.
Jerry

Reply author: uccoskun
Replied on: 24 May 2010 05:14:07
Message:

did any body upgrade their map to 2009.09.10 reliese?
I changed my old maps with the new ones from igo8.3.4 and it does not recocnize it? do you have any suggestions.

Reply author: razzydaz42
Replied on: 03 Jun 2010 05:51:13
Message:

I found sun4tzu's post and extremely helpful pdf file today.
Some of the links referenced are no longer present and dead end, and I had to do a bit of improvisation to get the OCN file.
I am still working on a solution for the 480 display since the full version I downloaded didn't have the 480 display resolution.
I did email the company, but no response from them as of now.

this link contains instructions of a sort, and a working link to the V-Up Pro 3000 update:
http://www.dvs.co.kr/project/english/product/plenio.php
sadly, the posted link to the OS does not work, and ends in the same dead end I found when I started this process.
I did install and extract the files in the upgrade to my computer and copied them to an upgrade folder on my SD card.
I also extracted the items in the utilities folder and copied the screen file and res info app to a new 480_234 folder I created on my computer then pasted into the ui_igo8 folder since it would not let me create a new folder within that folder. Like I said I don't know if it will all work yet, and I am downloading the data.zip file for the screen res file to pop in there too.

Reply author: seal77mania
Replied on: 07 Jun 2010 20:06:38
Message:

Hi,
My name ia Alex,and I ask You to send a dump with DiskRW of magellan maestro 4000.
Thanks in advance!

Reply author: uccoskun
Replied on: 04 Jul 2010 08:19:58
Message:

did you find zip file for 480_234
if not i'm uccoskun at yaho

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