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Semprini 04-04-2016 01:26 PM

OFT Firmware Changelog?
 
Is there a changelog of the firmware updates for the OFT (tablet updates, not updates to the tunes)? Once and a while, @Shiv@Openflash will announce a specific firmware release but I was wondering if there's a place to see what's new in all the other smaller releases.

jvincent 04-04-2016 01:28 PM

A changelog is included in the zip file download of the OTS tunes.

Semprini 04-04-2016 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvincent (Post 2609636)
A changelog is included in the zip file download of the OTS tunes.

This isn't for the tunes - it's for the OFT updates (tablet firmware). Things like when Shiv added the datalogging for steering angle, individual wheel speed, etc.

jvincent 04-04-2016 04:12 PM

Ah, my brain parsed "firmware" as the tuning file.

Semprini 04-04-2016 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jvincent (Post 2609907)
Ah, my brain parsed "firmware" as the tuning file.

I can see the confusion since they are both kinds of firmware - I updated the OP to be more specific. Thanks for catching the ambiguity.

FRSBRZGT86FAN 04-04-2016 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Semprini (Post 2609934)
I can see the confusion since they are both kinds of firmware - I updated the OP to be more specific. Thanks for catching the ambiguity.

I believe the firmware is the template file correct? It used to have a changelog when it had to be manually updated, but now that it is done through open-flash manager automatically it just does it without question

wparsons 04-04-2016 06:12 PM

^^ Nope, the firmware is the actual firmware the tablet runs. The template is loaded after a firmware update sometimes to enable changes.

FRSBRZGT86FAN 04-04-2016 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wparsons (Post 2610085)
^^ Nope, the firmware is the actual firmware the tablet runs. The template is loaded after a firmware update sometimes to enable changes.

Then I believe the firmware is pushed by the tablet manufacturers not sure where to find the changelog if there is any. Regardless OFM pushes the new firmware if it exists as well.

wparsons 04-05-2016 10:45 AM

OpenFlashManager updates the firmware on the tablet, not sure where to find the changelog though.

Semprini 04-05-2016 11:44 AM

Yup, I know how it changes - I'm very curious though as to what the changes are. @Shiv@Openflash usually announces when there are major features like the tuning alerts and the ability to log data from the stability control sensors, but I am also curious about all those minor updates that the OFT is getting. Also, TuneBot, where are you???? *chuckle*

steve99 04-05-2016 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Semprini (Post 2610755)
Yup, I know how it changes - I'm very curious though as to what the changes are. @Shiv@Openflash usually announces when there are major features like the tuning alerts and the ability to log data from the stability control sensors, but I am also curious about all those minor updates that the OFT is getting. Also, TuneBot, where are you???? *chuckle*

AFAIK

OFT is actually a Alientech powergate 3 device (hardware)
http://www.powergate-alientech.com/en/

The OFT is a customised version.
The OFT guys have added the logging/tune alerts/driving monitoring etc either themselves

The standard powergate devices just flash tunes no logging or other fancy features.

So some updates for tablet come directly from alientech likely pushed out to all alientech powergate 3 devices.
Other updates are specific to OFT, these may be uploaded to alientech servers by oft guys not sure

Apparently the Template file is now auto updating and no manual update needed anymore

You need to use the specific Openflash manager for your vehicle type is BRZ/86, if you load up say the mazda version your oft will convert to a mazda oft :-)

Tunebot is likely some feature not used no info on it on alientech site either, if you keen email the alientech guys.

I am unaware of any alientech or oft changelog for the device updates.

FR-Slide 05-01-2016 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve99 (Post 2611515)
AFAIK

OFT is actually a Alientech powergate 3 device (hardware)
http://www.powergate-alientech.com/en/

The OFT is a customised version.
The OFT guys have added the logging/tune alerts/driving monitoring etc either themselves

The standard powergate devices just flash tunes no logging or other fancy features.

So some updates for tablet come directly from alientech likely pushed out to all alientech powergate 3 devices.
Other updates are specific to OFT, these may be uploaded to alientech servers by oft guys not sure

Apparently the Template file is now auto updating and no manual update needed anymore

You need to use the specific Openflash manager for your vehicle type is BRZ/86, if you load up say the mazda version your oft will convert to a mazda oft :-)

Tunebot is likely some feature not used no info on it on alientech site either, if you keen email the alientech guys.

I am unaware of any alientech or oft changelog for the device updates.

If the template file is auto-updating now, can you (or anyone) explain why my OFT displays "Please update template file" when I try to use the datalogging feature on the OFT? Or explain how to correct?

steve99 05-01-2016 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-Slide (Post 2639447)
If the template file is auto-updating now, can you (or anyone) explain why my OFT displays "Please update template file" when I try to use the datalogging feature on the OFT? Or explain how to correct?

No idea mate, best ring the oft guys


but here is a latest template I have


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...79&postcount=2

Captainstabalot 05-31-2016 11:52 PM

I cant find the new template either. i just watched a video and the loading screen was an frs on the street. from the current video i just saw my oft looks way outdated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWjd...k#action=share


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