RS-RV8 Android Rovergauge
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Hello
I wrote an Android Rovergauge back in July 2015 that was never released.
However, today I'm happy to say that I have released RS-RV8 under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.
It is free and on the PlayStore now:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....
I haven't tested in a while so if it has a few teething problems please bear with me.
For anyone that already has Rovergauge running on your laptop and wanted to use the android version you would just need an OTG cable.
Front Page:
Fuel Map:
Fault Codes:
Gps Speedometer:
Alternative Dial Configuration:
Kind regards
Aide
I wrote an Android Rovergauge back in July 2015 that was never released.
However, today I'm happy to say that I have released RS-RV8 under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.
It is free and on the PlayStore now:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....
I haven't tested in a while so if it has a few teething problems please bear with me.
For anyone that already has Rovergauge running on your laptop and wanted to use the android version you would just need an OTG cable.
Front Page:
Fuel Map:
Fault Codes:
Gps Speedometer:
Alternative Dial Configuration:
Kind regards
Aide
Edited by aide on Friday 14th July 09:55
bobfather said:
Help please for the dinosaurs among us. The link above is for windows. I can't find this on my Android device in GooglePlay (PlayStore). Any chance of an Android link?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com....
davep said:
Haven't used it live yet but I really like the scrolled command Menu system and the ability to display specific read outs - nice.
Just a suggestion: I found use of the RS-RV8 Android Rovergauge command system is intuitive, but a Help file may be useful for new users.
For Android devices using USB-C, the following OTG interconnect to USB-3 female may be useful:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019W93I0S/ref=pe_3187...
Hi Dave, Just a suggestion: I found use of the RS-RV8 Android Rovergauge command system is intuitive, but a Help file may be useful for new users.
For Android devices using USB-C, the following OTG interconnect to USB-3 female may be useful:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019W93I0S/ref=pe_3187...
Perhaps a wiki page would help?
Aide
Good morning
The screen layout was designed on a Samsung Galaxy S7 with a FHD 1920x1080 screen resolution.
All the dials are free form, if you tap and hold on a dial you can move, resize or delete it.
You can design a layout that suites your Android device fairly easily and then save it. I ususlly use my bluetooth mouse to do layouts as it's easier to place the dials.
When you save a layout it is stored in a directory called rs-rv8 with a timestamped name:
YYYY-MM-DD-hh-mm-ss.rs-rv8
Eg: 2017-07-13 20-28-14.rs-rv8
You can share layouts either via email. Alternatively you can upload it to dropbox or something similar and add a download link to it on the wiki.
I'll add this note to the wiki or if someone else wants to please feel free!
HTH
aide
The screen layout was designed on a Samsung Galaxy S7 with a FHD 1920x1080 screen resolution.
All the dials are free form, if you tap and hold on a dial you can move, resize or delete it.
You can design a layout that suites your Android device fairly easily and then save it. I ususlly use my bluetooth mouse to do layouts as it's easier to place the dials.
When you save a layout it is stored in a directory called rs-rv8 with a timestamped name:
YYYY-MM-DD-hh-mm-ss.rs-rv8
Eg: 2017-07-13 20-28-14.rs-rv8
You can share layouts either via email. Alternatively you can upload it to dropbox or something similar and add a download link to it on the wiki.
I'll add this note to the wiki or if someone else wants to please feel free!
HTH
aide
Colin RedGriff said:
Hi
Thanks for doing this I'm really looking forward to getting this connected to my Griff.
I'm struggling a bit with customising the display. In particular removing and resizing the elements. I can get the red and green buttons to show up but I think I must have fat fingers because I am struggling to either successfully remove a display or change it's size. Is there anything that can be done to make the handles easier to acquire?
Hi ColinThanks for doing this I'm really looking forward to getting this connected to my Griff.
I'm struggling a bit with customising the display. In particular removing and resizing the elements. I can get the red and green buttons to show up but I think I must have fat fingers because I am struggling to either successfully remove a display or change it's size. Is there anything that can be done to make the handles easier to acquire?
I usually use my bluetooth mouse to do layouts as it's easier to place the dials.
However, since you have to get an On The Go cable to connect your Android device to the ecu, the nice thing is the cable can also be used to connect a standard usb mouse
Aide
Morning Colin,
The menus are organised fairly well, there are options to place either Dial, Digital or Fault/Status items on a page.
The items on the Dial and Digital menu are the same and the Fault Code and Status items are self explanatory and easy to remember.
The best thing to do is keep just the pages that have GPS and Fault/Status codes. Then create custom pages with dials that you need to monitor.
When you get connected and more familiar, and can see the dials moving in real-time with engine speed, you'll get better at reading the dials at a glance.
HTH!
Aide
ETA: another way to perhaps understand all the dials etc would be to print all the screen shots. All the dials are represented. The thumbsnap images I posted have a hi-res version if you look.
The menus are organised fairly well, there are options to place either Dial, Digital or Fault/Status items on a page.
The items on the Dial and Digital menu are the same and the Fault Code and Status items are self explanatory and easy to remember.
The best thing to do is keep just the pages that have GPS and Fault/Status codes. Then create custom pages with dials that you need to monitor.
When you get connected and more familiar, and can see the dials moving in real-time with engine speed, you'll get better at reading the dials at a glance.
HTH!
Aide
ETA: another way to perhaps understand all the dials etc would be to print all the screen shots. All the dials are represented. The thumbsnap images I posted have a hi-res version if you look.
Edited by aide on Sunday 16th July 08:06
Another feature worth mentioning.
Each Dial has two triangular markers, one red and one green, they simply mark the maximum and minimum values the Dial has seen.
Which is great when tying to keep an eye on the temperature gauge.
When stuck in bumper to bumper, uphill traffic in the height of summer you can just drive and the app will remember the max temp for you.
The Min/Max markers are remembered even if you turn the app off and can be reset on the options menu.
There are no markers on the Speedometer.
HTH
Aide
Each Dial has two triangular markers, one red and one green, they simply mark the maximum and minimum values the Dial has seen.
Which is great when tying to keep an eye on the temperature gauge.
When stuck in bumper to bumper, uphill traffic in the height of summer you can just drive and the app will remember the max temp for you.
The Min/Max markers are remembered even if you turn the app off and can be reset on the options menu.
There are no markers on the Speedometer.
HTH
Aide
cobuser said:
Hello aide,
I have a short question regarding this app. When I use the link to Google-Play there comes a message which tells me that this app is not compatibel with my device. Is this because of the small display on my Galaxy S5-Mini or is the operation system on the phone outdated? Which version of Android should I use? What phone/tablet works for you?
Thank you for this great app anyway,
Thomas
Hi ThomasI have a short question regarding this app. When I use the link to Google-Play there comes a message which tells me that this app is not compatibel with my device. Is this because of the small display on my Galaxy S5-Mini or is the operation system on the phone outdated? Which version of Android should I use? What phone/tablet works for you?
Thank you for this great app anyway,
Thomas
The easiest way to check that your Android device is compatible with the app is to use the PlayStore app on your android device to search for RS-RV8.
Your phone needs to be at least USB Host enabled for an OTG cable to work.
HTH
Aide
davep said:
I've run RS-RV8 now and it works a treat. I really like the min and max markers, these are especially useful when monitoring water temp for example.
One question when displaying the active fuel map I'm not seeing the active cell highlight, so I assume it's not implemented, is that correct?
A great bit of kit, an essential and easy to use diagnostic tool for all 14CUX users.
Thanks Dave - the first one to run the app One question when displaying the active fuel map I'm not seeing the active cell highlight, so I assume it's not implemented, is that correct?
A great bit of kit, an essential and easy to use diagnostic tool for all 14CUX users.
Active Cell highlighting is not implemented.
Is it really necessary?
Aide
cobuser said:
aide said:
cobuser said:
Hello aide,
I have a short question regarding this app. When I use the link to Google-Play there comes a message which tells me that this app is not compatibel with my device. Is this because of the small display on my Galaxy S5-Mini or is the operation system on the phone outdated? Which version of Android should I use? What phone/tablet works for you?
Thank you for this great app anyway,
Thomas
Hi ThomasI have a short question regarding this app. When I use the link to Google-Play there comes a message which tells me that this app is not compatibel with my device. Is this because of the small display on my Galaxy S5-Mini or is the operation system on the phone outdated? Which version of Android should I use? What phone/tablet works for you?
Thank you for this great app anyway,
Thomas
The easiest way to check that your Android device is compatible with the app is to use the PlayStore app on your android device to search for RS-RV8.
Your phone needs to be at least USB Host enabled for an OTG cable to work.
HTH
Aide
after some research I think I know where the problem is. There is no USB-OTG support on the S5-Mini. I need a new phone!
Thank you for your help and for the really useful app!
Thomas
Frol said:
Hello and thank you for nice soft.
I made small testdrive 5 hours ))) On samsung A5.
What i would like to change:
1. Add an option to block suspend mode and display off.
2. Add an alarm limits for paramiters.
3. Add possibility to use Bluetooth device for connection to ECU.
Thank you FrolI made small testdrive 5 hours ))) On samsung A5.
What i would like to change:
1. Add an option to block suspend mode and display off.
2. Add an alarm limits for paramiters.
3. Add possibility to use Bluetooth device for connection to ECU.
The best I can do right now is this:
1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.a...
HTH!
Aide
Hi
You just need a USB C OTG cable to connect your phone to the 14 CUX diagnostic cable.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Adapter-Converts-Te...
HTH
aide
You just need a USB C OTG cable to connect your phone to the 14 CUX diagnostic cable.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Adapter-Converts-Te...
HTH
aide
Strudul said:
Plugged it in and seems to work, but is very laggy. Menus and moving items round is fine, but signal response takes a couple seconds to update (only tested with throttle pos so far though) - guessing that's the weak processor in the headunit though?
Headunit has normal USB A ports, so no need for an OTG cable if anyone was wondering.
Wow!Headunit has normal USB A ports, so no need for an OTG cable if anyone was wondering.
Nice.
I had a Samsung S5 when I wrote RS-RV8.
I built an engine simulator around a Lucas 14CUX ECU that a mate posted to me from New York.
I never tested it on an ECU running in a car.
So the lag, performance, behaviour etc I can't comment on.
I wonder if that head unit would fit in a Cerbera?
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