You would like to deviate from the beaten track and compile software for your VU Plus (VU+) yourself? Read this article! This article is also more or less applicable for building software for any other device running OpenVuPlus but is written with the VU+ Solo2 in mind. As computer for compiling the software, a Linux-desktop has… Continue reading How to compile software for VU Plus (Vu+)
Raspberry Pi: Your cheap Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver
In this tutorial you will learn how to teach your Raspberry Pi to become a brave Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver. What is AIS? The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used on/for ships. It transmits information like identification, position, course and speed. Ingredients Raspberry Pi (2 model B) DVB-T-DAB-FM receiver Client… Continue reading Raspberry Pi: Your cheap Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver
Navigation and Audio Menu gone from MFA after upgrade of RNS-510
Recently I upgraded the firmware of the RNS-510 Navigation System in my Volkswagen Passat B7 (Type 3C) from software version: 3970 to version 5218. Everything went well: Inserted the CD with new firmware, waited 45 – 60 minutes till the upgrade was finished by resetting the device. After this upgrade however, there was something gone… Continue reading Navigation and Audio Menu gone from MFA after upgrade of RNS-510
Accessing your files at home from your office
Assume you are at work and you would like to access your files at home in a secure way. There are many ways to accomplish this, for example by remote desktop. In this article I will unveil another approach namely via SSH (Secure SHell) and mounting your remote home-directory at your computer at work. Example… Continue reading Accessing your files at home from your office