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Convers+ firmware modifications: new functions

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Hi there!

I'm a software developer and I'm making modifications to the firmware for Convers+ IPC.

I have a few add-ons for new Convers, from 2011 till now (firmware 1412)

following modes are avail:

1. Displaying Parking assistance added

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here is review


2. Displaying PTC Heater added

review



3. Light view corrected (Front light and marker lights are separated now)

review



4. Extended color scheme menu added => count has no limit =) have a working version of 6 items

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5. Patch for TPMS system, for the partially installed system: you need to install only TPMS sensors,

antennas and PCM modules are not required to install/upgrade

8e97cc4s-480.jpg


if anyone wants this mode, you can update it via ELM327, ELS27, UCDS adaptors,

for details go to private messenger

now I'm working on these updates for before restyle version of a Convers 2007-2011.

and have ideas for some new updates:

- digital engine temp

- digital voltage

on the main interface

Alex
 
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#2 ·
That looks amazing. Please get some functions working for the earlier versions. Particularly like the ptc display
 
#4 ·
Great stuff, I love it.

Well done.
 
#11 · (Edited by Moderator)
How can one get it installed?

I really like PDC (Displaying Parking Assist) visual display....
 
#13 ·
How can one get it installed?
I really like PDC (Displaying Parking Assist) visual display....
you need an adaptor to update firmware firtsly,
next step to PM please
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#15 ·
Would be cool to get the Talkford logo appearing on the LCD at startup, instead of the standard Ford logo. :-]
 
#18 ·
What would be ultra cool IMHO, is to have the album art from MP3s displayed on the NX touchcsreen and also the instument cluster instead of the USB flash drive logo.

Would this be even possible?
 
#19 ·
How can one get it installed?

I really like PDC (Displaying Parking Assist) visual display....
Would this also work for those with rear-view camera setup.
 
#21 ·
Great work, I'm certainly interested in the pre-facelift version when up and running. (love the parking sensor display and already have an elm module to hand)

How about a digital speedo displaying current speed in km or mph ? (possibly along with other trip computer info). the dash speedo is very small for km

Is it possible to show the seatbelt warning graphically based on the 5 seats?

Same with open door warning?

Text msg integration would be the ultimate but I guess this is down to the bluetooth module capabilities (mine is pre USB port :( in any case)

If the graphics need altering in cad or image software, I could lend a hand btw

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#22 ·
Nice one, please keep going and Thank you!

I doubt the conves+ will know about it, but would be useful to throw up an icon when DPF regeneration is in-progress. Diesel cars are few and far between in Russia, so doubt you're so interested!
Thanks,

I have a diesel engine also, and many people have in Moscow,

so i'll try to find DPF regeneration in future,

i'm concentrated now to move my work on pre-facelift Convers+
 
#23 · (Edited by Moderator)
Great work, I'm certainly interested in the pre-facelift version when up and running. (love the parking sensor display and already have an elm module to hand)

How about a digital speedo displaying current speed in km or mph ? (possibly along with other trip computer info). the dash speedo is very small for km
It's simple to integrate, but the main goal - to make it pretty,
mean to put in the right place on the interface,
and i afraid a standart text size is too small for this.

Is it possible to show the seatbelt warning graphically based on the 5 seats?
nope, it's limited by sensors info

Same with open door warning?
I have removed door alert messages => only a graphics on car image is displayed now.
It's annoyed me when all my family get in/out of а car and i decided to remove it.

If the graphics need altering in cad or image software, I could lend a hand btw
ok, thanks, keep it in mind.
 
#24 ·
Hi there!

I'm software developer and i'm making modifications of a firmware for Convers+ IPC.

I have a few add-ons for new Convers, from 2011 till now (firmware 1412)

following modes are avail:

1. Displaying Parking assist added

b762b64s-480.jpg


here is review


2. Displaying PTC Heater added

review



3. Light view corrected (Front light and marker lights are separated now)

review



4. Extented color scheme menu added => count has no limit =) have working version of 6 items

3048a24s-480.jpg


b048a24s-480.jpg


5. Patch for TPMS system, for partially installed system: you need to install only TPMS sensors,

antennas and PCM modules are not required to install/upgrade

8e97cc4s-480.jpg


if anyone wants this modes, you can update it via ELM327, ELS27, UCDS adaptors,

for details go to private messenger

now i'm working on this updates for before restyle version of a Convers 2007-2011.

and have ideas for some new updates:

- digital engine temp

- digital voltage

on main interface

Alex
Congratulations Alex, what a GREAT GREAT work

If you manage to test it in a pre-faceliffted unit, please let me know.

I've one of these (11/2008) with a travelpilot NX from 2011.

How do you upload the firmware ? Via ELM237 ?

Can we use a ELM237 bluetooth, or it has to be USB ?

I'm looking forward to test it.

Are you willing to make it public ? I'll be willing to take a look at the code and help where possible :)

Keep the good work.
 
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