C7 Navigation System
Racer
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The question becomes do you like CUE? If the answer is yes then you'll like the Mylink in the Vette; its EXACTLY the same system without the haptic feedback that the Caddy has. GM's new infotainment architecture utilizes an HMI module to run everything in all the vehicles the only thing they change is the skin and options being turned on or off. I had my XTS looking like a Chevy for a day which really confused people
This is not a sales pitch in any way but my company already offers unlocking services for the 13+ GM HMI modules (And all other Global A radios) I can do anything I want while driving.
The API is cool but the apps all have to be approved/signed to run on a production unit no having fun making our own toys without GM approving them
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Didn't realize there was that much interest in it I guess I should have done it LOL (I do this for the much more complicated radios)
The question becomes do you like CUE? If the answer is yes then you'll like the Mylink the Vette; its EXACTLY the same system without the haptic feedback that the Caddy has. GM's new infotainment architecture utilizes an HMI module to run everything in all the vehicles the only thing they change is the skin and options being turned on or off. I had my XTS looking like a Chevy for a day which really confused people
This is not a sales pitch in any way but my company already offers unlocking services for the 13+ GM HMI modules (And all other Global A radios) I can do anything I want while driving.
The API is cool but the apps all have to be approved/signed to run on a production unit no having fun making our own toys without GM approving them
The question becomes do you like CUE? If the answer is yes then you'll like the Mylink the Vette; its EXACTLY the same system without the haptic feedback that the Caddy has. GM's new infotainment architecture utilizes an HMI module to run everything in all the vehicles the only thing they change is the skin and options being turned on or off. I had my XTS looking like a Chevy for a day which really confused people
This is not a sales pitch in any way but my company already offers unlocking services for the 13+ GM HMI modules (And all other Global A radios) I can do anything I want while driving.
The API is cool but the apps all have to be approved/signed to run on a production unit no having fun making our own toys without GM approving them
I got corrected for saying that. You do it so much better..
Racer
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LOL! I would hope not, its true! It makes sense though a common module to rule them all. You can change screen size/features and spread the cost out over all of the vehicles that use it rather than building individual radios for each platform.
Another cool tidbit is the system CAN play a myriad of different movie file formats however many of them are turned off in the software.
Heres a Chevy Skin running on my CUE:
Another cool tidbit is the system CAN play a myriad of different movie file formats however many of them are turned off in the software.
Heres a Chevy Skin running on my CUE:
Le Mans Master
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GM released an API for the newer cars so you can write your own apps to run on the headunit.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/g...heels-on-apps/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/g...heels-on-apps/
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My GTI allows you to type while driving. Of course you first need to type the "OK" agreeing that it isn't advised. But hey, if we have to add extra typing in order to tell you that excessive typing is bad, well, so be it.
-T
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They should let you type a destination as well. Many of us use the passenger seat for something other than holding race tires. If they are really scared of the lawyers then they could use the passenger airbag sensor to determine if someone is in the seat and then allow typing. Of course then I'd just be driving with the race tires in the seat all the time in order to trick the sensor into allowing it.
My GTI allows you to type while driving. Of course you first need to type the "OK" agreeing that it isn't advised. But hey, if we have to add extra typing in order to tell you that excessive typing is bad, well, so be it.
-T
My GTI allows you to type while driving. Of course you first need to type the "OK" agreeing that it isn't advised. But hey, if we have to add extra typing in order to tell you that excessive typing is bad, well, so be it.
-T
If you cannot verbally set your destination, you are probably driving too fast to be typing it.
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Voice commands are much better as a well with the new system.
Racer
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Mine has all of the lockouts removed including the file types so you can play movies LOL I have had issues with doing verbal destinations its just too difficult sometimes even when its a simple well known POI.
Drifting
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Oddly enough, as bad as her NAV is in her Cooper S, it WILL allow you to set a destination while driving. I suspect that is because it has a little multi-directional joystick thingy between the seats instead of having to reach "over" to the screen itself.
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They should let you type a destination as well. Many of us use the passenger seat for something other than holding race tires. If they are really scared of the lawyers then they could use the passenger airbag sensor to determine if someone is in the seat and then allow typing. Of course then I'd just be driving with the race tires in the seat all the time in order to trick the sensor into allowing it.
My GTI allows you to type while driving. Of course you first need to type the "OK" agreeing that it isn't advised. But hey, if we have to add extra typing in order to tell you that excessive typing is bad, well, so be it.
-T
My GTI allows you to type while driving. Of course you first need to type the "OK" agreeing that it isn't advised. But hey, if we have to add extra typing in order to tell you that excessive typing is bad, well, so be it.
-T
But seriously, I think this should remove car makers from legal worry IF:
(1) the sensor in the passenger seat indicates a passenger is there;
(2) the passenger seat belt is fastened and enough of the length is pulled out to indicate it is around a human and not just merely buckled;
(3) and if "YES" is entered to either indicate the passenger is doing the typing or that the driver is doing the typing and understands the dangers.
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The big problem for me is getting a restaurant. Driving down the interstate you can not get my Infiniti GPS to list more then 6. It will not scroll. My Garmin will. Gas stations and restaurants while you are moving is a problem. So I use the Garmin for what the factory will not do.
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The big problem for me is getting a restaurant. Driving down the interstate you can not get my Infiniti GPS to list more then 6. It will not scroll. My Garmin will. Gas stations and restaurants while you are moving is a problem. So I use the Garmin for what the factory will not do.
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Racer
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Race tires AND seat belt buckled...
But seriously, I think this should remove car makers from legal worry IF:
(1) the sensor in the passenger seat indicates a passenger is there;
(2) the passenger seat belt is fastened and enough of the length is pulled out to indicate it is around a human and not just merely buckled;
(3) and if "YES" is entered to either indicate the passenger is doing the typing or that the driver is doing the typing and understands the dangers.
But seriously, I think this should remove car makers from legal worry IF:
(1) the sensor in the passenger seat indicates a passenger is there;
(2) the passenger seat belt is fastened and enough of the length is pulled out to indicate it is around a human and not just merely buckled;
(3) and if "YES" is entered to either indicate the passenger is doing the typing or that the driver is doing the typing and understands the dangers.
Thats basically EXACTLY how CUE handles it, the C7 will as well
My hang up is when you get alerts that say "Hey you are low on fuel here are the closest stations and prices" and you cant scroll because of speed lockouts. Thats where the value of the unlocking programming lies well that and playing movies LOL
Drifting
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Please review, and respond
http://www.coastaletech.com/AMAZING_GM_LOCKPICKS.htm
So with that being said, the C7 navagation will have openly running API's so developers can jailbreak it with more standard methods. After a few years, it will just be a running PC and you wilil be able to do what you want with it. It's your car at the end of the day
Drifting
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Thats basically EXACTLY how CUE handles it, the C7 will as well My hang up is when you get alerts that say "Hey you are low on fuel here are the closest stations and prices" and you cant scroll because of speed lockouts. Thats where the value of the unlocking programming lies well that and playing movies LOL
My hang up is when you get alerts that say "Hey you are low on fuel here are the closest stations and prices" and you cant scroll because of speed lockouts. Thats where the value of the unlocking programming lies well that and playing movies LOLOn my Z NAV, it's (slightly) irritating to have it tell me every time I start the car that I have a range of xx miles (less than 50). I can see where your example would get old--FAST !
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