[MyFastM3]

If you recall, I had a desperate call for help (thread Coding Help), when I changed something and my HUD would not display any graphics from the NBT.

I was given some great advise on how to code the ECU directly to reset defaults from @HFW003.

My personality however didn't allow me to go through this and I spent the whole day and majority of the night coding and re coding figuring out what the hell I did wrong.

Finally I found out unfortunately my machine ran out of juice for me to take screen shots but I will update this thread later.

Basically the HUD works on two principles or "areas" and as a specific type

BMW makes two HUD's the first I am assuming is the old type:
1. HUD with its own controller and logic
2. HUD controlled by KOMBI computer - F30 has this one

Area 1: Is a feed from the KOMBI and it works on a resolution of 217 x 100 or 189x XXX (Something when my machine is charged I will update), this is controlled by KOMBI_AUTOXXX (XXX= spelling I will update), this allows you to specify the resolution of the first area which is where all KOMBI messages are displayed. Right now I am running it at 217 x 100 and that works well

Area 2: Is the feed from the NBT flag NBT_AUTOXXX, now this works ok on 217 x100 until you do some navigation then all the arrow view navigation types don't fit on that part of the HUD. The arrow is cut off and all other directions are also cut off. So minimizing it down to 189 x 1xx worked like factory.

The other interesting part was the flag that turned off coms to AREA two (I will get the name and post here when updating above).

Then came some other interesting parts, there are flags for the type of BITMAP displayed on the HUD (for intersections etc) and the resolution as well.

It seems like BMW can show anything from the NBT and the Kombi on these HUD's. The question now is WHEN. It would require a ECU update from BMW to show more info on these HUD's the architecture is certainly there.

Will update the thread.

[STX535]

It would be sweet to add the Time/Clock on the HUD. Great find.

[RSnic]

Or to add the info that shows up on the dash when you tap the end of the turn signal stalk

[troyleescong]

Hi MyFastM3, any coding or programming need for HUD retrofit? I have the extended kombi and CIC idrive, are they enough? Thanks in advanced!

[MyFastM3]

Originally Posted by troyleescong

Hi MyFastM3, any coding or programming need for HUD retrofit? I have the extended kombi and CIC idrive, are they enough? Thanks in advanced!

I dont think you can have a HUD with CIC it requires NBT in addition you have to replace the entire dash to get HUD as its built in. You might as well buy a new car!

[shawnsheridan]

HUD with CIC is no problem. There are Exx cars and early Fxx cars with this configuration.

[mougwai]

i retrofited HUD in my car:

You need :
6WA Kombi with HSD output
HUD
harness for HSD
Power supply of HUD is get from Kombi

You do not need to change Dashboard, it can be modified by cutting : it is a hard job because, you need to remove dashboard from the car and change air duct...

[Fenster]

Supposedly the windshield also has a special coating so technically you would have to replace that as well. Can't believe it makes much difference though.

[MyFastM3]

Originally Posted by mougwai

i retrofited HUD in my car:

You need :
6WA Kombi with HSD output
HUD
harness for HSD
Power supply of HUD is get from Kombi

You do not need to change Dashboard, it can be modified by cutting : it is a hard job because, you need to remove dashboard from the car and change air duct...

Wow ok ... that's awesome!

If only you did then ACC retrofit I'm trying to get that done

[mougwai]

Originally Posted by Fenster

Supposedly the windshield also has a special coating so technically you would have to replace that as well. Can't believe it makes much difference though.

Yes, We replaced WIndshiled by HUD version with Kafas camera (retrofited).

Originally Posted by MyFastM3

Wow ok ... that's awesome!

If only you did then ACC retrofit I'm trying to get that done

ACC retrofited it is a really hard job, you need to replace ABS, sensor for ABS and much more... and need a FSC code

[MyFastM3]

Originally Posted by mougwai

Yes, We replaced WIndshiled by HUD version with Kafas camera (retrofited).



ACC retrofited it is a really hard job, you need to replace ABS, sensor for ABS and much more... and need a FSC code

Yeah I thought so

Just like the - LCW, Collision warning and Pedestrian warning apparently they all use the same cameras and ecu as Speed Limit Info and High Beam assist, however one requires a FSC code to enable them.

Apparently (maybe you can confirm) this is on FSC code BMW will not release?

[mougwai]

FSC for Speed limit info can be ordered with your VIN:
part number is 65 50 2 184 753


Pedestrian and Collision warning need FSC code that cannot be delivred by BMW dealer : there is no part number for them...

LCW does not need FSC, i retrofited with Kafas camera and work great: need steering with vibrator and control panel (need to cut dashboard):

[MyFastM3]

Originally Posted by mougwai

FSC for Speed limit info can be ordered with your VIN:
part number is 65 50 2 184 753


Pedestrian and Collision warning need FSC code that cannot be delivred by BMW dealer : there is no part number for them...

LCW does not need FSC, i retrofited with Kafas camera and work great: need steering with vibrator and control panel (need to cut dashboard):

You done a lot of retrofits

LCW I tried (I have High Beam assist with Speed Limit Info (Factory)) - The interesting part in trying to get it going it would keep throwing Collision and Pedestrian Warning Errors, which I had to get the dealer to remove as I could not get them reset .....

So there is basically no way to get the Front Collision Warning and Pedestrian Warning System FSC's unless you get them from BMW Germany... which is close to impossible.

[mougwai]

Some people can get them, but for a lof of money..

[pijar]

Originally Posted by mougwai

FSC for Speed limit info can be ordered with your VIN:
part number is 65 50 2 184 753


Pedestrian and Collision warning need FSC code that cannot be delivred by BMW dealer : there is no part number for them...

LCW does not need FSC, i retrofited with Kafas camera and work great: need steering with vibrator and control panel (need to cut dashboard):

How much is it to het the FSC code for the speed limit you are talimg about here? I have all the hardware necessary, LDW, FCW etc SLI not owrking would love to have it...

[Zulbat]

SLI also needs GPS any version should work.

I think shawn mentioned a while back a price of about 400$ for the code but its not yet available for U.S. I think it is only availaible in (most) European contries and a few other countries.

[cedchung]

Originally Posted by mougwai

i retrofited HUD in my car:

You need :
6WA Kombi with HSD output
HUD
harness for HSD
Power supply of HUD is get from Kombi

You do not need to change Dashboard, it can be modified by cutting : it is a hard job because, you need to remove dashboard from the car and change air duct...

What do I have to look for to know if my 6WA kombi has HSD support?
Did you have to change the dashboard carrier (attached picture)?
Thanks

[deneyer]

Originally Posted by mougwai

i retrofited HUD in my car:

You need :
6WA Kombi with HSD output
HUD
harness for HSD
Power supply of HUD is get from Kombi

You do not need to change Dashboard, it can be modified by cutting : it is a hard job because, you need to remove dashboard from the car and change air duct...

What did you do with the airvent? First picture is without HUD and second with HUD. This is the airvent on top of the dash, so did you change this to? Otherwise you cant cut a hole

[psyki]

Originally Posted by mougwai

ACC retrofited it is a really hard job, you need to replace ABS, sensor for ABS and much more... and need a FSC code

As this thread was resurrected, you do not need an FSC code to retrofit ACC, I've done it. Maybe you do if you don't already have any prerequisite driver assistance features but there isn't an FSC just for ACC.

[Funkier]

Originally Posted by MyFastM3

If you recall, I had a desperate call for help (thread Coding Help), when I changed something and my HUD would not display any graphics from the NBT.

I was given some great advise on how to code the ECU directly to reset defaults from @HFW003.

My personality however didn't allow me to go through this and I spent the whole day and majority of the night coding and re coding figuring out what the hell I did wrong.

Finally I found out unfortunately my machine ran out of juice for me to take screen shots but I will update this thread later.

Basically the HUD works on two principles or "areas" and as a specific type

BMW makes two HUD's the first I am assuming is the old type:
1. HUD with its own controller and logic
2. HUD controlled by KOMBI computer - F30 has this one

Area 1: Is a feed from the KOMBI and it works on a resolution of 217 x 100 or 189x XXX (Something when my machine is charged I will update), this is controlled by KOMBI_AUTOXXX (XXX= spelling I will update), this allows you to specify the resolution of the first area which is where all KOMBI messages are displayed. Right now I am running it at 217 x 100 and that works well

Area 2: Is the feed from the NBT flag NBT_AUTOXXX, now this works ok on 217 x100 until you do some navigation then all the arrow view navigation types don't fit on that part of the HUD. The arrow is cut off and all other directions are also cut off. So minimizing it down to 189 x 1xx worked like factory.

The other interesting part was the flag that turned off coms to AREA two (I will get the name and post here when updating above).

Then came some other interesting parts, there are flags for the type of BITMAP displayed on the HUD (for intersections etc) and the resolution as well.

It seems like BMW can show anything from the NBT and the Kombi on these HUD's. The question now is WHEN. It would require a ECU update from BMW to show more info on these HUD's the architecture is certainly there.

Will update the thread.

Outstanding work! Do you think we can fashion out our own additional displays with Arduino's for example?

[deneyer]

Anyone that did a HUD retrofit without changing windshield found a sollution for the window? I changed the light/rain/solar sensor to hud and its much clearer now, but still have the blurry cause of the windshield.

Is there a folie or something you can use and one that can cover the whole window so its not noticable, cause i dont want a stupid hud screen that you put against the windshield cause its cheap and looks fugly.

[chrbmw]

Originally Posted by deneyer

What did you do with the airvent? First picture is without HUD and second with HUD. This is the airvent on top of the dash, so did you change this to? Otherwise you cant cut a hole

I'm also VERY interested in hearing some updates on dash cutting procedure!!
has anyone tried this with success? I don't want a leaking air duct.