[Project] Centralized SD Image Library (RT6/SMEG) & Automation Tools

[Flave]

Hello everyone,

As a 5008 owner who recently struggled with swapping my original NG4 unit for an RT6 from a C4 Picasso, I’ve come to a clear conclusion: resources for repairing aging PSA head units are becoming increasingly difficult to find (dead links, scattered firmware versions, etc.).

I would like to launch a community project (a dedicated website) to:

1) Centralize "clean" disk images (.img) of internal SD cards for RT6 (and other units), categorized by car brand, model, head unit type, firmware version, and so on.
2) Provide simplified tutorials for cloning and partitioning (many people get stuck when it comes to SD card partitions, creating MiraScript USB drives, etc.).

Follow-up question: I am also working on a small tool (a Python script or a simple web interface) that would automatically generate a "plug-and-play" USB drive to change the head unit's VIN. You simply enter your VIN, the tool prepares the necessary MiraScript files, and you just have to plug it into the car.

- Does this kind of platform seem useful to you today?
- Would you be willing to contribute by sending "dumps" of your working SD cards?
- Do you think automating the VIN change via a script adds real value, or is "raw" MiraScript enough in your opinion?

I look forward to reading your thoughts and advice!

 

[JvdBosch]

Very cool. It’s better to centralize all knowledge of this indeed. I’m happy to send dumps. I’ve been wanting to update mine but never did so. Still on 2015 software I think.

A script to change VIN might be very nice, but speaking for myself, raw is fine as well.

 

[Flave]

Thx JvdBosch for your return.

How many dumps do you have ? Are they fresh install ? Without any changed settings, maps, Bluetooth contact, ... ?

I succeeded to use rt6_vin.cmd from Mirascript but not sur to use it with the right way. Do I really need to change VIN int the user_data/User_profile/User_config.dat ? Do you any experience with this script ?

 

[JvdBosch]

I have no dumps, but I can make one. I’ve always wanted to update the software and tweak it a little bit (adding the screen which shows oil temperature). But as I understood you need to keep the engine running, which puts me off a little bit… I have the Peugeot OBD tool, which allows to turn off power saving feature for an hour, but I’ve never tried to update/dump the RT6 in that window.