For the Connected Car "CarPlay-Like" Experience
#421
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https://gromaudio.com/blog/2018/09/h...ternet-to-car/
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#422
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Yes it works in "set it and forget it" mode. It appears as an actual modem for the device. Please check the article here:
https://gromaudio.com/blog/2018/09/h...ternet-to-car/
Thank you.
https://gromaudio.com/blog/2018/09/h...ternet-to-car/
Thank you.
#423
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Yes it works in "set it and forget it" mode. It appears as an actual modem for the device. Please check the article here:
https://gromaudio.com/blog/2018/09/h...ternet-to-car/
Thank you.
https://gromaudio.com/blog/2018/09/h...ternet-to-car/
Thank you.
For anyone else, THIS DOES NOT WORK. It is just another WiFi hotspot, it DOES NOT appear as a modem to the VLine. It does work perfectly fine as a hotspot, but I was trying to get away from that.
My guess is that we could get it to work as a plain modem (it works this way on my laptop in Linux, Windows, and on a Raspberry Pi running Android), but GROM would need to give us a way to enable root mode.
@gromaudio - Is there a plan to give us the ability to get root on the device?
#424
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That's unfortunate. I could have sworn at some point in this thread they mentioned letting us have root access to the devices. There are a few times I regret not getting the VL2 whenever it was discounted but there's so much still they need to work on to make this a perfect product.
#425
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What @gromaudio has stated here is factually incorrect, as noted by this line in the link: "Note: you only can create a mobile hotspot with a USB or other portable modem to provide internet connectivity to your laptop, tablet, or VLine." This is unfortunate, and I wish that I had read a little closer before spending $100 on their word.
For anyone else, THIS DOES NOT WORK. It is just another WiFi hotspot, it DOES NOT appear as a modem to the VLine. It does work perfectly fine as a hotspot, but I was trying to get away from that.
My guess is that we could get it to work as a plain modem (it works this way on my laptop in Linux, Windows, and on a Raspberry Pi running Android), but GROM would need to give us a way to enable root mode.
@gromaudio - Is there a plan to give us the ability to get root on the device?
For anyone else, THIS DOES NOT WORK. It is just another WiFi hotspot, it DOES NOT appear as a modem to the VLine. It does work perfectly fine as a hotspot, but I was trying to get away from that.
My guess is that we could get it to work as a plain modem (it works this way on my laptop in Linux, Windows, and on a Raspberry Pi running Android), but GROM would need to give us a way to enable root mode.
@gromaudio - Is there a plan to give us the ability to get root on the device?
#426
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You certainly could supply root via an enable option and still allow OTA updates. Users would need to fully understand that there could be ways that they could kill their device, but that would be up to the individual user, and should be accompanied by a warning explaining that root is ONLY for advanced users and support would be limited to re-flashing factory firmware and starting over.
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AdamBritt (09-11-2019)
#427
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I connected the modem you recommended me a few posts up... the G-Connect (WEBLINK). When connecting into either the upper or lower USB port on the VLineVL2, it never appears as a MODEM. It instead broadcasts a WiFi access point, which you then need to use the WiFi in the VLine to connect to.
You certainly could supply root via an enable option and still allow OTA updates. Users would need to fully understand that there could be ways that they could kill their device, but that would be up to the individual user, and should be accompanied by a warning explaining that root is ONLY for advanced users and support would be limited to re-flashing factory firmware and starting over.
You certainly could supply root via an enable option and still allow OTA updates. Users would need to fully understand that there could be ways that they could kill their device, but that would be up to the individual user, and should be accompanied by a warning explaining that root is ONLY for advanced users and support would be limited to re-flashing factory firmware and starting over.
We will look into why our modem does not detect properly.
#428
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I couldn't find another post sharing this idea anywhere, hope some of you find it useful. I didn't like the idea of giving up my glove box space for the vline2 unit, so I found that it fits very nicely behind the ECU bracket (I used velcro to attach it). Even had enough room left for a Raspberry Pi in there too.
The downside is that accessing the auxiliary ports becomes challenging. I opted to run usb extension cables to the glove box, but I still have to take apart the dash if I need to change any other connections. Another option is the remove the bottom portion of the glove box dash piece - it isn't visible unless you stick you head into the footwell - this will give you access to the auxiliary ports if you orient them down.
The downside is that accessing the auxiliary ports becomes challenging. I opted to run usb extension cables to the glove box, but I still have to take apart the dash if I need to change any other connections. Another option is the remove the bottom portion of the glove box dash piece - it isn't visible unless you stick you head into the footwell - this will give you access to the auxiliary ports if you orient them down.
#429
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I couldn't find another post sharing this idea anywhere, hope some of you find it useful. I didn't like the idea of giving up my glove box space for the vline2 unit, so I found that it fits very nicely behind the ECU bracket (I used velcro to attach it). Even had enough room left for a Raspberry Pi in there too.
The downside is that accessing the auxiliary ports becomes challenging. I opted to run usb extension cables to the glove box, but I still have to take apart the dash if I need to change any other connections. Another option is the remove the bottom portion of the glove box dash piece - it isn't visible unless you stick you head into the footwell - this will give you access to the auxiliary ports if you orient them down.
The downside is that accessing the auxiliary ports becomes challenging. I opted to run usb extension cables to the glove box, but I still have to take apart the dash if I need to change any other connections. Another option is the remove the bottom portion of the glove box dash piece - it isn't visible unless you stick you head into the footwell - this will give you access to the auxiliary ports if you orient them down.
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MUnitoon (09-15-2019)
#430
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https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...m-project.html
It was time consuming and I ended up having to buy another roll because I had to re-wrap a few pieces. I did it piece by piece over a few days, couple hours a night.
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JSylvia007 (09-15-2019)
#431
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Thanks! The carbon fiber is 3M vinyl wrap. Check out post #53 in this thread:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...m-project.html
It was time consuming and I ended up having to buy another roll because I had to re-wrap a few pieces. I did it piece by piece over a few days, couple hours a night.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/body-in...m-project.html
It was time consuming and I ended up having to buy another roll because I had to re-wrap a few pieces. I did it piece by piece over a few days, couple hours a night.
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MUnitoon (09-15-2019)
#432
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I couldn't find another post sharing this idea anywhere, hope some of you find it useful. I didn't like the idea of giving up my glove box space for the vline2 unit, so I found that it fits very nicely behind the ECU bracket (I used velcro to attach it). Even had enough room left for a Raspberry Pi in there too.
We have a video for similar approach, see here:
In that video we also go over the important points not to bend the video cables.
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MUnitoon (09-15-2019)
#433
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That looks great! Thank you for sharing.
We have a video for similar approach, see here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg-IEwy69dM&t=15s
In that video we also go over the important points not to bend the video cables.
We have a video for similar approach, see here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg-IEwy69dM&t=15s
In that video we also go over the important points not to bend the video cables.
Really happy with it, by the way - makes the car feel much newer!
#434
I have been using VLINE2 for quite some time now tethering to my phone with Bluetooth. I use Tasker to autoconnect to my phone via Bluetooth and get the internet that way. I use Waze and Audible mainly, so the slower speeds over Bluetooth are okay with me. The connection is automatic, and reliable, which is what I wanted.
But, I just upgraded to iOS 13, and now my Bluetooth tether won't connect to the internet. (I should've left well enough alone) I get the blue bar across the top of the phone showing that the personal hotspot is connected, and the profile in the VLINE2 shows that it is set for Internet access, but the apps say they are offline. I'm not asking for help with this. I may continue to troubleshoot this in the future, but in the meantime I decided to just use the CarPlay plugin. Which leads me to the problem....
Waze and Audible work great with CarPlay, but if I make or receive a call, the microphone doesn't seem to work at all. I did install a microphone with the VLINE2, and it works for voice control. I turned the mic gain all the way up in the CarPlay settings, but when I make a call they can't hear me on the other end. I forget, but is this a known limitation of VLINE? Can anyone shed light on this? Who else uses CarPlay and can you make calls?
But, I just upgraded to iOS 13, and now my Bluetooth tether won't connect to the internet. (I should've left well enough alone) I get the blue bar across the top of the phone showing that the personal hotspot is connected, and the profile in the VLINE2 shows that it is set for Internet access, but the apps say they are offline. I'm not asking for help with this. I may continue to troubleshoot this in the future, but in the meantime I decided to just use the CarPlay plugin. Which leads me to the problem....
Waze and Audible work great with CarPlay, but if I make or receive a call, the microphone doesn't seem to work at all. I did install a microphone with the VLINE2, and it works for voice control. I turned the mic gain all the way up in the CarPlay settings, but when I make a call they can't hear me on the other end. I forget, but is this a known limitation of VLINE? Can anyone shed light on this? Who else uses CarPlay and can you make calls?
#435
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I have been using VLINE2 for quite some time now tethering to my phone with Bluetooth. I use Tasker to autoconnect to my phone via Bluetooth and get the internet that way. I use Waze and Audible mainly, so the slower speeds over Bluetooth are okay with me. The connection is automatic, and reliable, which is what I wanted.
But, I just upgraded to iOS 13, and now my Bluetooth tether won't connect to the internet. (I should've left well enough alone) I get the blue bar across the top of the phone showing that the personal hotspot is connected, and the profile in the VLINE2 shows that it is set for Internet access, but the apps say they are offline. I'm not asking for help with this. I may continue to troubleshoot this in the future, but in the meantime I decided to just use the CarPlay plugin. Which leads me to the problem....
Waze and Audible work great with CarPlay, but if I make or receive a call, the microphone doesn't seem to work at all. I did install a microphone with the VLINE2, and it works for voice control. I turned the mic gain all the way up in the CarPlay settings, but when I make a call they can't hear me on the other end. I forget, but is this a known limitation of VLINE? Can anyone shed light on this? Who else uses CarPlay and can you make calls?
But, I just upgraded to iOS 13, and now my Bluetooth tether won't connect to the internet. (I should've left well enough alone) I get the blue bar across the top of the phone showing that the personal hotspot is connected, and the profile in the VLINE2 shows that it is set for Internet access, but the apps say they are offline. I'm not asking for help with this. I may continue to troubleshoot this in the future, but in the meantime I decided to just use the CarPlay plugin. Which leads me to the problem....
Waze and Audible work great with CarPlay, but if I make or receive a call, the microphone doesn't seem to work at all. I did install a microphone with the VLINE2, and it works for voice control. I turned the mic gain all the way up in the CarPlay settings, but when I make a call they can't hear me on the other end. I forget, but is this a known limitation of VLINE? Can anyone shed light on this? Who else uses CarPlay and can you make calls?
Does the person on the other end just not hear you clearly, or do they not get any sound at all?
Edit: I use CarPlay to make and receive calls