3.1.0

V-Link v3.1.0

This version brings MAJOR performance improvements and a cool new feature which was requested by the community. The frontend is 4-5x faster so navigating between the pages is smoother and the load on the CPU was reduced by a lot.

-> New Feature: Reverse Cam

• Integration of reverse gear detection (via GPIO or CAN).
• Automatic view switch in V-Link UI when reverse is active.
• Created dedicated rearcam page/component in the frontend.
• Added UVC-compatible video grabber support.
• Plug & play: works with standard USB capture devices.
• Uses /dev/video* interfaces.

-> V-Link Backend

• Improved logger for easier debugging
• Combined steering wheel controls into it's own module
• Improved CANBus management

-> V-Link Frontend

• Massively improved performance and loading speeds
• Profile selection was moved to frontend. On first start the app will ask about your vehicle platform to load the correct settings.
• CarPlay settings are now accessible through the settings page

-> Do this to update to this version:

When coming from 3.0.2, start the Update through the App. Otherwise a fresh install is recommended. If there are any issues please report them.

3.0.2

V-Link v3.0.2

-> V-Link Backend

• Added selection for car profile on first startup
• Improved can-initialization
• Improved updater
• Minor fixes

-> Do this to update to this version:

Move the NEW Update.sh from this release to the v-link installation folder. Afterwards start the Update through the App. If there are any issues please report them. The other option is a fresh install.

3.0.1

V-Link v3.0.1

-> V-Link App

• Added settings for auto-opening RTI on startup
• Added settings for configuring shutdown behaviour
• Data keeps recording when navigating away from charts
• All values are stored in the recorded json opposed to only the ones visible in the charts
• Fixed the updater. One last manual update required :)

3.0.0

V-Link v3.0.0

-> V-Link App

• Fully updated and modernized User Interface
• Steering Wheel Controls via CAN and LIN
• Reworked CAN-Bus logic
• Improved Ignition Logic
• Integrated update functionality
• New modal window to overlay system information
• Improved Carplay pairing & connection logic
• Improved rendering of graphs
• Implementing data recording function

-> Boosted Moose Website

• www.boostedmoose.com
• Official launch of the V-Link HAT
• Online JSON tool to evaluate recorded data

-> Boosted Moose Wiki

• https://github.com/BoostedMoose/v-link/wiki
• New dedicated Wiki for V-Link

-> Cleanup

• Some minor bugs fixed
• Cleaning up code
• Improving stability
• Updating dependencies

Follow the instructions in the V-Link Wiki to use this app.

2.2.0

V-Link 2.2.0

-> V-Link App

• Full implementation of V-Link HAT (Plug & Play)
• Updated UI
• LIN and RTI settings file added
• Steering Wheel commands bindable in app

-> Installer.sh

• Automatic detection of RPi Model and Environment

-> Uninstall.sh

• Added with 2.2.0 to simplfy cleanups before updating the app

-> Cleanup

• Cleaning up code
• Improving stability
• Updating dependencies

Follow the instructions in the readme to use this app.

2.1.0

V-Link 2.1.0

To use it follow the instructions in the readme.

-> V-Link HAT

• Custom Hardware solution for easier installation and maintenance

-> Update to node-carplay 4.3.0

-> Improved Backend

• Settings files are more flexible
• ADC Settings file added

-> Updated Frontend

• New "Racedash"
• Improved Chart Dashboard
• Faster response
• Fully responsive interface

-> More compatibility

• Raspberry 5 tested

-> Cleanup

• Cleaning up code
• Improving stability

2.0.0

Volvo-RTVI 2.0

To use it follow the instructions in the readme.

-> Update to node-carplay 4.0

• Full implementation of Android Auto
• Butter smooth - up to 60FPS
• Improved audio quality

-> Change backend to python

• More IO capabilites
• Reduced package size
• Faster response

-> Updated Frontend

• Responsive UI (fits any screen)
• All graphics are SVG
• Custom gauges & charts for full control
• Data can be individually assigned

-> More compatibility

• Linux, MacOS, Raspian Buster & Bullseye
• 32 & 64Bit

-> BIG Cleanup

• Full js and css refactoring
• Removed outdated and unnecessary dependencies
• All packages are up to date

-> Exposed settings files

• canbus- and app-settings are exposed in .config folder
• canbus messages can be easily changed or extended and are automatically imported by the app

(Rereleased to reflect the correct source code)

1.2.4

New Features:

• Added a new page to the dashboard to display data over time in charts.
• Can be accessed by tapping on the right side of the screen.
• To navigate back to the gauges, tap on the left side.
• Displayed data will be selectable in the next update probably.

Fixes:

• CAN communication was completely reworked and is now faster and more reliable

Bugs:

• No bugs atm. If you find any please let me know!

1.2.3

New Features:

• Added a new page for future CAN-features.
• Updated to latest node-carplay
• 64bit Buster is now supported.

Fixes:

• Fixed the issue where the App sometimes get stuck on a black screen after launching it
• Fixed the wifi list, connecting is possible again
• Small Visual Enhancements
• Small code improvements

Bugs:
No bugs atm. If you find any please let me know!

1.2.2

New Features:

• 'Dashbar'
  Displays CAN-data and connection status while using CarPlay.
  (Can also be turned off from the settings page.)

Fixes:

• Replaced outdated and unsupported packages
• Visual Enhancements
• Small code fixes

Bugs:

• WiFi connection via settings page is broken rn. Will be fixed in the next release.