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Advent Ogm-1 New Firmware Released

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Does this unit fit the "LT / SLE" dash style, or only the "SLT / LTZ" dash? Pictures on the site only show the LTZ/SLT dash. I'm not sure if the two styles have identical opening and mounts?

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The dash openings are identical - one radio fits all trucks!

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Does this unit fit the "LT / SLE" dash style, or only the "SLT / LTZ" dash? Pictures on the site only show the LTZ/SLT dash. I'm not sure if the two styles have identical opening and mounts?

 

 

You can see photos of this unit in both style dashes in our Installation Photo Database

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barnyard Enthusiast

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This method should work with the new firmware version: I've been told that the reverse trigger input (Green/White REVERSE + lead in Advent harness) will still be live and will turn on the camera input whenever it sees 12v. I've not yet tested this, but we should be able to get the camera on while driving feature now by simply toggling 12v to that reverse signal lead on the deck. So, standard operation will be that the camera will trigger as normal in reverse (triggered via the LAN), but when you want to see your camera while driving, wire the camera to ACC 12v, then toggle ACC 12v to the reverse input (for almost all NBS trucks, you can get this from pin 8 at X14 on left I/P Junction Block) and you should have camera view. If anyone tries this, please post your experience to see if it works as outlined.

 

 

Hey Walt,

I got mine yesterday, and I'm a little confused about powering/triggering the camera based on what you said above. You say pin 8 at X14 is the reverse trigger, but on the diagram it says pin 8 on X10. I just want to make sure I'm on the right pin. Also, just to clarify, I just need to run a wire from that pin through a switch to the green/white wire on the deck to trigger the camera whenever I want, right?

Also, I want to echo what everyone else has said about you. Top notch customer service, great job!

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Scott,

 

The method I outlined above to trigger the camera while driving WILL NOT WORK with the new firmware (10/28/11). They have put that feature on hold and since this firmware revision removed the ability to trigger the camera input simply by supplying a video signal on that wire, we really have no way of activating it while driving now.

 

The reverse wire I called out was where we used to have to get the reverse trigger for the deck to turn on the camera input. Now you don't have to make any connections to trigger the camera - it gets the trigger via data through the LAN, so all you have to do is plug it in and tell the deck you have a camera ("Menu" - "Settings" - Rear Camera "on").

 

As far as hooking the camera to accessory power, use this diagram and use PIN 8 on port X14 for camera accessory power (red wire on camera), and use PIN 1 for camera ground (black wire) - you DO NOT need to use the reverse wire - I just added it for reference.

 

PLEASE NOTE: THE DIAGRAM REFERENCED IN THE (November 1, 2011 7:42 AM) POST ABOVE WAS IN ERROR & WAS REMOVED FROM OUR SERVER - THIS IS THE CORRECT DIAGRAM FOR ALL POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS AT X14 & X10:

 

junction_block_left_IP_ACC_IGN_REV_GRND.jpg

 

Here's the factory diagram:

 

junction_block_left_IP_X14.gif

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Is there any news if there will be anymore firmware updates anytime soon?

 

 

Talked to engineers yesterday and the rep today, but there's no firm timetable yet. So far they've released them every 2-3 months (updates so far: April-May-July-October), but as the bugs get squashed and features start to get filled in, my guess is they'll come a little slower. Having said that, we have a few feature requests in the queue that I hope we'll see sooner than later.

 

I'll see if I can get anything more definitive and post what I know...

 

Hey Walt,

Is there somewhere we can post feature requests so that Advent can see exactly what users are looking for? I'm liking it so far, but there are some things that would make it excellent.

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Is there any news if there will be anymore firmware updates anytime soon?
Talked to engineers yesterday and the rep today, but there's no firm timetable yet. So far they've released them every 2-3 months (updates so far: April-May-July-October), but as the bugs get squashed and features start to get filled in, my guess is they'll come a little slower. Having said that, we have a few feature requests in the queue that I hope we'll see sooner than later. I'll see if I can get anything more definitive and post what I know... Hey Walt, Is there somewhere we can post feature requests so that Advent can see exactly what users are looking for? I'm liking it so far, but there are some things that would make it excellent.

 

Already done - Just got off the phone with my contact at Advent and I'll be starting a new thread asking for feedback and feature requests...

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Walt can you put a bigger clock in navigation system or change it side?

 

 

It's already in the list, Serge! We'll see what the options are after our meeting in Vegas...

jdubub Senior Enthusiast

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i'm amazed at how well Advent is listening to their users on ways to make these units better and better!

 

 

Its definitely impressive! In 2 weeks I am ordering the unit myself and a NEW camera

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It really is impressive. I spent far more installing a Pioneer unit in my HHR and there was only one firmware update after I bought it before they quit developing it. Good luck ever getting Pioneer or anyone else for that matter to listen to the wishes of the consumers. Its nice to know that you can still buy a piece of technology this day in age that isn't a "dead" technology a few months after you buy it. It's a great unit already and can't wait to see how much better it gets!

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It really is impressive. I spent far more installing a Pioneer unit in my HHR and there was only one firmware update after I bought it before they quit developing it. Good luck ever getting Pioneer or anyone else for that matter to listen to the wishes of the consumers. Its nice to know that you can still buy a piece of technology this day in age that isn't a "dead" technology a few months after you buy it. It's a great unit already and can't wait to see how much better it gets!

 

 

Check out the video I shot of the new iGo Primo interface on the OGM-1 at the CES Show yesterday...

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