[Bob]

The problem is caused by a Mac issue. Every Mac user will fail to get a card ready for a firmware upgrade. It adds hidden files which can fool the K7, or any device.

Here is what Ai revealed to me and it worked first time”

Several things can make the K7 swallow the file without actually installing it. One is specific to Macs and is my top suspect.

1. The hidden “._” file your Mac adds (most likely, if you copy from your Mac)

• When a Mac copies a file to an SD card formatted as FAT32, it secretly adds a 4 KB companion file named ._IN-K7-1.bin, plus hidden folders like .Spotlight-V100, .fseventsd and .Trashes.
• A camera bootloader that looks for IN-K7-1.bin can trip over these: it may read the tiny ._ file, reject it as invalid, and still delete the update. That matches what you’re seeing.
• To fix it, after copying run dot_clean /Volumes/YOURCARD in Terminal, or copy with cp -X IN-K7-1.bin /Volumes/YOURCARD/.
• Then check with ls -la /Volumes/YOURCARD that IN-K7-1.bin is the only file on the card, and eject properly before removing it.

2. The SD card

• It must be 8–32 GB and FAT32. A 64 GB or larger card is normally exFAT, which the update doesn’t accept.
• Format it in the INNOVV app (or the K7) first, so it’s completely empty with the update file in the root.

3. Power during the update

• The update takes well over a minute. Keep the ignition on, with the engine off or running, and don’t touch anything until it finishes. If the battery is weak, put a charger on it.
• Parking mode turns off below 12.5 V, so a tired battery could cut the update short.

[Bob]

I applaud your creativity. Based on my experience though be sure to check regularly each ride that the LED’s are normal, else you may not be recording….

[Bob]

No, you only need an iPhone and a single video clip. It will handle video clips from any device. You can bring in any video clips having GPS track points.

I am even adding now the ability to generate a video of a track log only, no video, so you can watch the movement on the map and see the G meter in action and an altitude trace. If possible I will try to use Google Maps imagery of the road. So even without a camera you get the sense of the fun of the ride.

Thanks for you comments.

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[Bob]

My understanding is that the K7 wants power all the time so it can perform parked functions when the bike is stopped. It then uses the second accessory power wire to indicate when you have actually turned on the ignition. Then it knows to perform all functions on your ride. I don’t think you want to upset that combination as you would lose parked functions completely.

[Bob]

If I understand correctly, you think an app is required to put the new firmware file on the SD card,

No app is required for the copy. Just use your PC to copy the firmware. Put the resultant SD card rd in the K7 and power it up.

The K7 knows to go into firmware update mode when it finds the file at power up.if there is no firmware file it just does a normal startup.

Does that help?

Bob

[Bob]

Did you turn off wifi or connect to home wifi?

2022 Goldwing with K7 and CarPlay

• This reply was modified 6 months, 3 weeks ago by  Bob.

[Bob]

In October 25 you said: “Nothing has changed, but worked all weekend. So I do not know what happened. Thank you for your reply and follow-up.”

Then April 5 you indicate a new problem. Your post DID work, so I think you can post as much as you need.

Also in October you noted you did not install the “remote”…. do you mean the buttons?

[Bob]

Have you played the video on another computer to check if the sound changes?

Post a clip?

And what happens when you increase the volume setting to 5?

Which sounds are muffled, your voice or traffic noises?

[Bob]

Hi, can you post a sample?

[Bob]

No. There is no real time display in the app.

The app is used when you are stopped to access the files on the SD card. Format the card using the app, not your PC. You can move the SD card to your desktop to copy off the files you wish to keep.

I ride a ‘22 Wing.

[Bob]

iPhone lets you change font size which sometimes moves stuff to a better place. Not sure about Android.

[Bob]

Can you send me a couple of files?

To: boblepp at gmail dot com

[Bob]

Go to Settings, Storage… then it is the third option under storage.

[Bob]

What is the year/make/model?

Did you ask the tech if he used an isolator for power?

[Bob]

Not sure I can help but i believe Innovv states 256mb is the max but why that would cause this is uncertain.

If there was a short in the wires to the buttons maybe it thinks the button is depressed constantly. Look for signs of distress on that cable. It may have been pulled past a sharp obstruction.

Similarly if the power cables are damaged maybe it is in a constant state of startup.

I’d go talk to the tech and confirm how he powered it.

Is your bike using a smart wiring scheme? If so, you need an isolator to get a clean voltage To connect to my Goldwing I installed a box allowing me to get a constant 12 v with no other signals on it

The strange symptoms you have may be caused by data signals on the wires

I’m tapped out!

• This reply was modified 1 year ago by  Bob.