When switching to 3-spot measurement, on my non-wifi camera I get a box with center spot and one cold and one hot spot. On the wifi model I get no box with three spots side by side. Is there a setting that I'm missing?
Also, is the box size changeable?
Can't wait to see what comes out with the Advanced pack! Thanks again Bud!
Copy the 3-spot preset .rsc file from the first camera to the second one, that should do it. But you can have only one of them, unless you sacrifice one of other presets and use its filename for your second 3-spot tool.
Box size may be changeable in the preset file, check there if it has box dimensions specified.
BTW check out the programmable button, there is a setting for it in the Settings screen. Again, on the liberated E4 it is the Back button.
Copied preset_threeSpots.rsc to /FlashBFS/system/ui.d/presets.d/ and it's working great!
Thanks again!
Thanks Bud for the description.
For me the updated failed. For other users it would be nice if you could add the description of how to setup the camera in RNDIS mode. I found a description for older firmware using FlirInstallNet.exe and some fif files, but using that description it seems it changes some wrong things in the new firmware version, as in device information nothing is shown about the resolution of the camera anymore and the build in normal camera does not work anymore.
FYI, the right way to set the camera in RNDIS mode is by going into the camera information menu and holding the right menu key for more than 10 seconds. Then you get a diagnostics menu where you can sat USB mode etcetera.
If anybody has a tip on how to get back normal camera functionality let me know.
I used fif files from 2.11.0 Hack files and it worked both ways to RNDIS and back to MSD/VDC mode.
Would I be rude to ask if you could post these files?
I'm a newby at this and can find files about hack 2.3.0 (
http://fubar.gr/hacking-the-flir-e4/) but not the 2.11.0 and I'm not sure they're the same..
Thank you very much for the E4 hack!
I am stuck on step 7 when I type python cfccfg_v2.py XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [which I have replaced with my SUID] conf.cfg conf.cfc .
The Python command line says syntax error about the file in line 1, but I think that I downloaded the v2 file ok. I know you don't like to spoonfeed people, Bud, but help would be appreciated!
I tried restarting my computer so that Python was installed correctly, and I remembered to extract the V2 file. I installed the 2.7 version of Python, but I will look for another version to see if that fixes it.
I am sorry if there are the two things in life that i am clueless about , they are python and linux. If you can post a screensot of the error someone may be able to recognize it and help.
Also make sure you are using python v2.7. I tried several versions from 3.0 i believe and higher and none worked. I had to uninstall them and use v2.7.
In fact, i was going to ask people who knows python to help rewrite the script to work inder newer python versions. If someone can do that it would be a good refresh for the tool.
Thanks for trying, Bud!
This is the first time I am even using a command line, so I can only guess.
Judging by the syntax error, here are some possibilities:
I am typing it in a way that Python does not understand;
Python cannot find the file because I've put it in the wrong place;
Something went wrong with my installation of Python.
I was being dumb, but at least I've learnt about the command line now.
The CFC has been created, now that I put C:\ and all that jazz before the file name. Of course the computer didn't know where to find the file because I didn't put its location. That is programming 101, I know, but I haven't taken that class!
I bet you PC-Einsteins are laughing at the screenshot I posted!
Thanks again, Bud; your instructions were so clear that even a noob like me hacked it!
Thanks and glad it worked for you. Take care of your backup archive.
Would I be rude to ask if you could post these files?
I'm a newby at this and can find files about hack 2.3.0 (http://fubar.gr/hacking-the-flir-e4/) but not the 2.11.0 and I'm not sure they're the same..
pull the RNDIS fif files from this zip archive
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/flir-e4-thermal-imaging-camera-teardown/msg531346/#msg531346I recommend only using the Temporary one. You will be in better control over the camera USB interface. The Temporary fif only enables RNDIS until reboot, after which the camera returns to UVC mode. You will perhaps need to run it 2-3 times during the procedure as you reboot but it makes sure the camera will not get stuck in RNDIS using some weirdo IP settings which may give you headache and inability to connect to it. Ask me how I know this.
I added recovery procedure to my original post on Page 8. I use it countless times and it worked well for me every single time. In fact, I found it is very difficult to brick the camera, Flir did a good job on putting this "side door" in place that gives access to the filesystem without booting the device. The real danger is when you begin mixing firmware and hardware versions, this may cause unpredictable results and kill all entry points. So do not do that.
Thanks Bud!
As wel as for the RNDIS mode advice!.. I don't think I dare to ask you why u know..
I'm getting the E4 (no wifi, could not buy that in my region) tomorrow.
Also, thank you for sharing your magic!!!
Copied preset_threeSpots.rsc to /FlashBFS/system/ui.d/presets.d/ and it's working great!
Thanks again!
Can u upload that preset ?
Tnx
Bud, that's a great job. Works on my E4, 2.0L model that arrived for some reason with FW 2.3.0 here, but the hack didn't work. Resolution did enhance, but menus not and crosshair was gone. Didn't work with 2.11.0 either. So I'm lucky you made this one. Reverted the hacks and updated the camera to 3.9.0, applied the modifications according to your readme file, and tadaa - it works.
There's one thing I'd like to ask (just for clarity): does your basic packacke include some changes or additions to the palettes or menus? Apparently nothing changed here for my camera, so if there should be more, I'd have to investigate again, otherwise I'm just fine for now.
BTW the hidden menu is still there (10 sec keypress ...), but doesn't change the USB mode. I've set mine to RNDIS using this menu while the older firmware was running, and don't bother reverting it until all patches are done. I also had various problems, most of the time just not working, using the .fif to change the mode. Not yet tried with the 3.9.0 FW.
try this. unzip it first.
There's one thing I'd like to ask (just for clarity): does your basic packacke include some changes or additions to the palettes or menus? Apparently nothing changed here for my camera, so if there should be more, I'd have to investigate again, otherwise I'm just fine for now.
It has more palettes and measurement tools, but you appeared to have them enabled by the previous hacks. I did not maintain a list of what i enabled, if i saw something i just enabled it. Check if you got the programmable button in the settings menu, and use the Back button after you assign a function to it.
BTW the hidden menu is still there (10 sec keypress)
Should not be 10 in my package, i changed it to 3 or 4 sec.
Hi everybody.
Is there any difference in haking Flir e4 fw 3.9.0 with Wi-Fi and Flir e5 fw 3.9.0 without Wi-Fi? Besides "You will have to use USB and RNDIS mode though to apply the update."
This is side by side screenshots of menu and settings screens before and after.
This is side by side screenshots of menu and settings screens before and after.
Thanks, that makes things clear for me: The menus didn't work, resolution does. I've got the "before" menus on my E4. So I'll go back and try to find the reason, maybe I've put a file in the wrong place - would be the first thing to check.