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Japanese version of CanView

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Tideland Prius, May 26, 2006.

  1. hdrygas

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    Yes is there any more "word" on this. Learn Japanese is on my life time to do list, some what after just visit Japan. This could be a start.
     
  2. ken1784

    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    Hi all,

    He now shows it on his site...
    http://khb00465.atnifty.com/
    http://khb00465.atnifty.com/ms-1.html
    (It's only in Japanese.)

    It now has his own CAN decoder instead of the expensive CAN232 device.
    We are discussing to improve visibility while driving, bigger fonts/simple display for easy to read.
    The screen resolution is the same among 2004-2005 Prius worldwide, however the current design is for Japanese model with Navi only.
    As of today, we have no information for Japanese non-Navi or for other countries.

    Kanji font to English font conversion is easy, but km/L to MPG conversion will need some work, I bekieve.

    Ken@Japan
     
  3. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    So, Ken, can you clarify. Is this product for sale? For those who can live with km/h and japanese characters is this something we in the US can purchase? If not, when will that be the case (rough estimate)?

    I know folks are quite interested.
     
  4. randreed

    randreed Same as it ever was . . .

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Jul 29 2006, 01:11 AM) [snapback]294192[/snapback]</div>
    Ken,

    Are you in touch with this guy? Does he realize how many 2006 owners want to buy this from him in the US? Could you ask him to please join this discussion thread?

    I don't care if it's in Km or Miles and in Kani, Ewnglish, or Latin for that matter - we need to know how to order it!
     
  5. ken1784

    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    Hi all again,

    Please note that it is still a prototype. There is only one unit available for his Prius.
    He is now building the second unit for Japanese Prius with Navi for a monitor tester.

    Again, "As of today, we have no information for Japanese non-Navi or for other countries", which means he can't build one unless he found or someone supplied all electric signals and connectors information for the vehicle.
    Therefore, there is no plan to supply the MS-1 for any US Prius on any model years.

    Are there any volunteers who can send the US prius 2004-2005 and/or 2006 to Japan? :)

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rand Reed @ Jul 30 2006, 09:04 PM) [snapback]294561[/snapback]</div>
    Yes, I'm meeting him and we are exchanging e-mails.
    Yes. Japanese Prius 2006 owners want to buy it too.
    As I told on other thread , he didn't want to come this site.

    Anyway, I'll update if any new thing found.

    Ken@Japan
     
  6. randreed

    randreed Same as it ever was . . .

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Jul 31 2006, 01:16 AM) [snapback]294922[/snapback]</div>
    It would be easier to arrange for him to come here. Shipping a car is expensive - plane tickets are relatively cheap. When he is closer to needing a prtotype platform for a US model, we should invite him to come over and visit for a while. :)
     
  7. Dan-Wolfe

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    Just ran across this, and it is really quite the cat's meow. :) I'd buy one in a stinkin' minute! Nice work to the gentleman who is doing the developing!

    Dan Wolfe
     
  8. mrbigh

    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Dan-Wolfe @ Aug 8 2006, 02:38 PM) [snapback]299706[/snapback]</div>
    Is no link attached to the post :rolleyes:
     
  9. Dan-Wolfe

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mrbigh @ Aug 8 2006, 05:20 PM) [snapback]299802[/snapback]</div>

    I SHOULD have said "Just ran across this THREAD, and it is really quite the cat's meow."

    I wasn't referring to anything new... Just that which had come before my post in this thread.

    Management regrets the error. :)

    Dan
     
  10. ken1784

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rand Reed @ Aug 1 2006, 12:17 PM) [snapback]295501[/snapback]</div>
    Discussed with him about your offering.
    He said he would like to come to the US if I'll do with him.
    Would you invite me also as an interpreter? :)

    Ken@Japan
     
  11. randreed

    randreed Same as it ever was . . .

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Aug 9 2006, 12:49 PM) [snapback]300250[/snapback]</div>
    I'm game (since I don't speak any Japanese) but would I be the only host? Are there others around who are interested in "importing" some expertise to get this available in the US as soon as possible?
     
  12. TheForce

    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    I would donate a few dollars. I would donate more if I could get a discount on the final product. Maybe even a cheaper "built it yourself" model where you solder the parts and install the firmware yourself.

    I would like to see 99% of the features in the canview featured on this new product. Don't really need any of the hardware side but some features would be cool like an extra video in jack. Maybe even make the firmware opensource so other people could make their own code. Just throwing some ideas out there.
     
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    TheForce Stop War! Lets Rave! Make Love!

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    I really want one! :(
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Nov 6 2006, 08:27 AM) [snapback]344429[/snapback]</div>
    It is a very NICE LOOKING screen, I wandering what "eflier" would said? ;)
     
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    Auuw,

    stop teasing us :). I would buy this product too! And I'm willing to paypal some money (maybe a down payment on the product?) to help bring it to American shores.
     
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    I gotta say its sweet, however, this tops the cell phone distraction and I have strong reservations about distracting driver attention, cause you know it's going to eventually set off someone's air bags!!
     
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    I want one for my 06!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ May 26 2006, 07:34 PM) [snapback]261554[/snapback]</div>

    Is this available as an english mod for '06 models?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Nov 6 2006, 06:27 AM) [snapback]344429[/snapback]</div>
    New breakthrough!

    "2006 Prius MFD GVIF Video Input" thread

    Maybe, maybe? Eh, eh?