NEW DRIVE SMART DATABASE FORMAT RELEASED!

[GJF]

Hi Snoopydog,

On Saturday, I installed the new pgpsw database CSV files (Instead of the new DS files on their site) but used the loaders as required by Drivesmart here, as you can see from my post above, it didn't pick up a single camera.

This morning i have installed it differently as proposed by Wayne's version here, I will go out later and see if there is a difference.
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TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver

[WLMOATE]

GJF

Your mistake is as follows ( I think ) You used the private loader program.

This does 3 things

Uploads the CSV file to the DS, and generates 2 HEX files the 2nd one been named _crypt

You then took the HEX file and loaded this using the standard loader program in to the DS. There was no need for this step as the CSV file was already loaded into the unit .

One of the HEX files that is generated does not work!?!

When loading the PGPS database you have 2 options .

These are to operate with or without the DS database in place which determines which program you would use. The first guide I have done is when you wish to use the PGPS database along side the DS one.

I am going to make a 2nd gide that is for only running the PGPS database.

If I could offer more time I would generate the HEX file each month and this would remove ALL issues.


Wayne
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Wayne

MY-SOS, Benefon TWIG, DriveSmart, Wayfinder

[WLMOATE]

See my guide under 'Adding the PGPS database to the Drive Smart
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Wayne

MY-SOS, Benefon TWIG, DriveSmart, Wayfinder

[GJF]

Hi WLMOATE,

[WLMOATE]

Hi

OK, try the 2nd guide I have created but just before pressing the Write button press the Erase button.

Then all will be fine.
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Wayne

MY-SOS, Benefon TWIG, DriveSmart, Wayfinder

[GJF]

MaFt, hope you read this -

I have now used the new database for two days, although I haven't gone long distance, i have Gatso's, Safety van's and Truvelo's all being called Gatso's, is this correct?

I understand the database is still in its early days but not sure where it was left. The database wasn't working when i was travelling at the weekend, but am i right in thinking that spec's are also called Gatso's?

Also red light camera's and blackspots can these be extracted from the Drivesmart database if not already available?

Last of all i'm confused as to why my Nuvi which has the same pgpsw database, has a lot more warnings on temp cameras, I thought the DS database had the same (adapted) camera positions on.

I am using the temp's option on both database's.
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TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver

[MaFt]

[WLMOATE]

Hi

MaFt the DS database is built wrong here are a few examples which is why it alerts as Gatso for all locations.

-1,12273;53,69866;40;10;2;312 IS meant to be a red light camera it should read like this though
-1,12273;53,69866;0;;10;312

After the speed limit you should have an identifier for MPH or KMPH but you have put 10 which is gatso. Also looking at red light cameras for the DS they should not have a speed limit set.

Here is another example

-1,32971;53,70623;40;9;1; this is meant to be a 40mph mobile site but alerts as gatso

It should read -1,32971;53,70623;40;1;9;

Hope this helps

Wayne
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Wayne

MY-SOS, Benefon TWIG, DriveSmart, Wayfinder

[MaFt]

[Cambrian_Coast]

Hello MaFt et al,

I recently put some questions of my own to the DS team and I thought it might add a little to the discussions if I were to post their reply here:
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Hi,

I thought it would be easy to work it out?

The HEX file can only be generated if you upload the CSV file into the Drivesmart, as the DS does all the encryption with our algorithm.

It does generate 2 hex files and you can use either.

To generate a master database, i.e a main Hex file, you need to use the DS loader program (Private version) we released, as it's a special version, specifically for doing the database encryption work.

Also, from what I know, the Pocket gps database will cause massive issues, since it's non directional for camera alerts. This means you will get alerts, etc, for cameras/Alerts on the other side of the road.

Also, if the angles are not entered correctly for SPECS, it will also give wrong and incorrect alerts and switch on/off for cameras that are on the other side of the road, for example.

A start and stop point must be entered for SPECS locations. You can use, for example, a SPECS camera that is in line, for a stop point; and also use it as a start point as well; so it keeps alerting in the SPECS area if, for example, its over 1km.

Also the CSV file must run in order and any incorrect inputs will not allow you to upload or make a master database .hex file.

I think that covers just about everything.

Regards,

DriveSmart Team.
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CC

[GJF]

I have installed the latest database as as 4pm today and on the way home all the safety van positions still came up as Gatso's. 8O
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TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver

[MaFt]

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[GJF]

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