InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Vuzix Forumshttp://forums.vuzix.com/forums@vuzix.us.comThu, 02 Sep 2010 15:47:25 GMT20http://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxwell dude, no worries.<br><br>your recommendation was like extra safety check. i had to try it sooner or later anyway. i guess i will try to call vuzix TS on monday. i can provide them with RDS to machine that i used for update with connected goggles, if they would like to. firmware is a familiarly dirty word for me too...<br><br>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:25:30 GMTmelanor9http://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxI'm really Sorry :( It worked for me, even unbricking my previously bricked VR920.Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:46:20 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxI have received my VR920 on 2nd Feb, and it came with 1.0 firmware. <br>I patiently waited for 1.109.103.13 to be released and when I've seen Carl's feedback I dared to try it. Reading through Firmware Upgrade guide, I followed instructions of installer up to 3rd disconnect and then at about 30% it produced a error.<br> Now my computer still recognize the device, (Vuzix VR, sub sound, stereo control et cetera), but the goggles screens are dead. Updater reports that my goggles have 1.109.000.-1 version (which is apparently sign of trouble) and "Your Vr920 canot be updated. Please contact Vuzix Tecnical support". I tried to connect those goggles to couple different computers (one win xp 32) and one vmwared version of win xp64, but to no avail. <br>Any suggestions what should i try before sending the brick back home to NY ?<br><br>P.S. calibrator shows version 1.109.000:255Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:13:32 GMTmelanor9http://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxOk it's good now. I've removed and re-instal the driver.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:48:14 GMTFundreamhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxmy sound is good , make sure the headphones r pluged in properly , also goto : start, run, type in dxdiag and click the sound tab and try different settings in the slider bar "sometimes full acceleration isnt the best for your setup" . for games like lomac i have to set the slider to standed acceleration or my sound in game is distorted and crackly .Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:15:14 GMTfroggerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxThe sound is very bad now, what's the problem?Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:05:01 GMTFundreamhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxHi all,</P><P>I was a bit slow on returning my Gogs and it turned out a good move as the new firm ware has unbricked my unit! Only fair to thank all you guys at Vuzix....Todd is a top man! I had a couple of moments where I thought it wont work but it all came good in the end! I have it working in 3D on FSX but will need to sort out the tracking as it still seems to be an issue, well thats a post for another thread!</P><P>Great work guys, thanks for the support your customers wont forget!Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:18:15 GMTpondo22http://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxThat's great news! Well done!Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:37:14 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxok after alot of error messages and unpluging and pluging back in the usb cable over and over i got it working . </P><P>i had to use a different pc that has a dual boot with linux after i tryed to install it on linux i went back to xp and the updated found it :S , problem was it installed half the firmware and then i got a pop up window saying error and to retry , i retryed over and over and it wouldnt work after reinstalling all software from the start i figured out wat was causing this error </P><P>when i clicked update i would hear a feedback in the iwear headphones this feedback was from the built in microphone being activated and automaticly set as the default sound input , with the audio config window open i clicked update and sure enough the default sound input would change to the iwear's mic , so i simply change it back while the updater is running and it worked , hope this can help </P><P>thanks for everyones help </P><P>a quick question : when was the vr920 first put on the market ? was it 2007 or were they around earlierSun, 10 Feb 2008 14:28:20 GMTfroggerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxyeah i have the 1.1 drivers i set it so its not a display anything else is not posible as the vr920 isnt there to allow those functions it is an unknown usb device and nothing more basicly its like if u were to cut the usb cable and then try plug it in except it finds a deviceSun, 10 Feb 2008 05:11:25 GMTfroggerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxInstalled the firmware yesterday. Had a few hiccups on the way, but nothing major. The changes in the new firmware are very nice, thanks for the great work Vuzix team!<br>Just a couple of comments for the frustrated guys:<br>1) When installing the firmware update the Hardware Wizard didn't find anything automatically for me either. Then I just went with the second option and chose the location of the driver manually. For me it was in: "C:\Program Files\Icuiti Corporation\iWear VR920\driver".<br>2) When installing the update (the long 10-minute part of it), i had something like 10 errored tries. In the end I turned off my antivirus and firewall software, after which the installation finished successfully in one go. Also keep an eye on the progress bar while retrying, if after several tries it manages to progress further than where it previously errored, I suspect it is a good thing and it is slowly getting where it should. Don't give up :) the firmware is worth it.Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:10:25 GMTvmvhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxWhen you are updating it on other computers, you do put the 1.1 drivers on those computers first, right?</P><P>Don't forget to make sure that the VR920 is not being used while you are updating the firmware. Don't make it part of your desktop, don't play sounds through it, don't use the microphone, don't use the tracker, don't have iWearMonitor running in the system tray, etc.Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:28:14 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxVadersApp's problem is a known issue, but that is the first time I have heard of it happening on the RIGHT screen. Normally it happens on the left screen. It fixes itself after about 5 minutes. It should only happen when you plug it in, then the signal manages to sync itself and it works until you unplug it. You can't send it back unless it takes 15 minutes or more to sync itself. They recommend solving the problem by just leaving it plugged in.Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:20:46 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxdamn ive still got nothing ive tryed multiple computers and different usb ports , safe mode , i try sweet talking it and yelling at it the only thing left is to sing to it but i dont want to risk that.</P><P>well i guess ill pack it ready for shipping for now since its the weekend and im in a different timezone :(</P><P>maybe i can just hang my 26" tv on my head and use freetrack :w00t:Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:46:56 GMTfroggerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxHaaaaa I'm so pissed off!! My VR920 was working fine until I tried to update it! I keep having an error during the firmware update >_<<br><br>"The update process encoutered an error. Please unplug your VR920, then plug it back in and try again".<br><br>I'm gonna try to uninstall everything and try again...<br><br>Edit:<br><br>Well well, I uninstall everything, ran CCleaner to make sure everything was removed. Installed everything again, and it still didn't work.<br><br>BUT, I reboot the computer and ran windows in safe mode... it updated perfectly :w00t:<br><br>So I'm guessing one of my software was in conflict with the update installer ... ?!<br><br>Anyway it's working well now!<br>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:41:17 GMTLynkkhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa stupid computers !!!!!</P><P>i have now tryed it on 4 different computers and a laptop </P><P>everyone of them detect a new device a ballon pops up with unknown , then the new hardware wizard opens and i select no for the first part then i click auto install and it searches for a second and then says cannot complete wizard and i click finish </P><P>my vr920 is no longer computer compatible how am i ment to unbrick it with the update if it doesnt communicate with my pc :S </P><P>this is realy annoying , im suprized i havnt smashed this thing into little peices yet , i guess they will work well as sun glasses as the only thing they do is block light from your eyes :hehe:Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:40:09 GMTfroggerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxi have the same problem with mine being bricked , the updated just asks me to plug in my vr920 and windows only finds a unknown device , i just read about how this update unbricks so i will keep trying.Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:41:39 GMTfroggerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxI tried the firmware update on my second device, it ran through and updated everything, but now only the left display works the right one is only white. If i restart the update, the software says its upto date.<P>The first one remains a brick, its still unknown by windows. Tried it on different usb-ports and different computers. cant update.<P>Edit: Strange, after some minutes the displays show different patterns and flickering and then they work fine.Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:03:41 GMTVadersApphttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxIs there an extra message for incompatible Vr920?<br>It just say, "Your Vr920 canot be updated. Pleas contact Vuzix Tecnical support".Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:52:37 GMTcirk2http://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspx[quote][b]cirk2 (2/9/2008)[/b][hr]Hi,<br>I have go one of the "‘very small’ number of early production VR920’s that are not compatible with this firmware update." and now awaitig an answer to my support email^^<br><br>I keep finger crossed, that it will update properbly.<br><br>[/quote]<br>cirk2,<br>Did the updater actually display a message saying your unit was incompatible? If it did not, then its something else. If it is confirmed to be one of those few, it will be replaced.Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:09:53 GMTProduct Managerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxHi,<br>I have go one of the "‘very small’ number of early production VR920’s that are not compatible with this firmware update." and now awaitig an answer to my support email^^<br><br>I keep finger crossed, that it will update properbly.<br><br>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:28:13 GMTcirk2http://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxHey guys, I was able to get it unbricked and updated by plugging it into a different computer. Thanks for your help! Never been happier to see a blue screen! LOL<br><br>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:32:15 GMTSlybrihttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxAny answer to the "How do we make native stereo apps???" question?<P>The old stereo API function calls are having no effect for me. They don't even put it into stereo mode anymore (the old firmware went into stereo mode when the API calls were used).</P><P>So I'm guessing I have to use the new functions that were added to the stereo DLL in the new version. I had a quick look at the new functions with a PE file viewer, but I'm not sure how to use them.</P><P>Even without calling any stereo functions though, I can get it to show a different image on each screen, but can't make it consistent which screen is which (the user has to put it in stereo mode through the VR920 menu).<P>EDIT: I did some more guessing (and some decompiling) and I found the new function IWRSTEREO_SetStereo. It allows me to turn on the stereo mode. But I still can't stop it from showing the wrong eye sometimes. Having the SDK would be very useful.Sat, 09 Feb 2008 05:04:55 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxSlybri, this update seems pretty good at unbricking things. So don't panic yet.</P><P>Did you install the 1.1.0 software?</P><P>What operating system are you using? Do you have problems with it finding other drivers that you know are there?Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:47:59 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxhey slybri,<br><br>try plugging it into a different usb port because if windows sees a device that has already attempted to be installed on the same port it wont even bother and vuzix firmware updater wont recognise it.<br>if that works and it gets stuck again it could be that the exe is corrupt, try redownloading it from vuzix's site (this is a common cause of problems especialy for dialup users because there connection sometimes get interupted and u get an incomplete download.<br>also, when it want u to unplug and replug the vr920 in unplug it then wait 3 seconds the press ok then when it says plug back in plug it in wait 5 seconds and then press ok, this gives windows time to recognise that it has been pulled out and then pluged back in.<br>please let us know how it turns out for you.<br><br>and finaly i love u vuzix u turned my expensive brick into an expensive vr920 again as if by magic :)<br>and the stereo is absolutely stunning with little to no framerate impact.<br>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:49:13 GMTpatchrules2000http://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxThe new firmware just bricked my new VR920. At the part where the "new hardware wizard" was supposed to download some firmware update driver, i selected "no not at this time" and "Install the software automatically" like the instructions said. The hardware wizard said there were no drivers available. I assumed this meant that the drivers were already installed or something, because the instructions from Vuzix didnt say anything about that. There was no option to cancel and I didnt know what else to do so I just clicked "Update"<br><br> The updater did nothing for 10 minutes, it just sat frozen with not bar progressing, so I closed it. <br><br>Now my vr920 is dead and the update program will not recognize it at all. "please plug in your vr920" is all it says as I plug the thing in repeatedly. The computer recognizes a usb device when i plug it in, but thats it. <br><br>I guess I need to ask for a replacement. <br><br> <br>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:16:01 GMTSlybrihttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxHello i'm new and i'm french. I have update the firmware without any problem. FSX work good with my ATI card now! But i've a V-synch problem, the screen "jump". All the rest is very good.Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:27:05 GMTFundreamhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxAfter celebrating and savouring the moment for a bit (and procrastinating), I crossed my fingers, and pressed the update button again. It took 10 minutes, as it said it would, and it worked perfectly. Now I have version 1.109.103.13!</P><P>This firmware update was very smooth, straightforward, and easy.</P><P>As others have stated before me, the screen is now a beautiful blue colour when it is powered but inactive. I'm not entirely convinced that is a good idea, because it will no doubt cause (temporary) burn in. But it looks a lot prettier, and it lets the user know it is working (just not selected in control panel).</P><P>Now I'm going to test what other cool things it can do now!Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:57:34 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxThe link should be fixed shortly.<br><br>When you're unbricking a unit, it's very important that you watch the message when the update in completed ([i]see instructions[/i]). If you don't get the right message, say you're good to go, you need to run the update a second time.<br><br>RonFri, 08 Feb 2008 14:41:54 GMTDaddohttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxThe URL is wrong. Here is the correct URL:<P><A href="http://www.vuzix.com/site/_support/VR920_Update_1.109.103.13.zip">http://www.vuzix.com/site/_support/VR920_Update_1.109.103.13.zip</A></P><P>Note the added "_support/" part. Another victory for the ancient art of URL guessing.</P><P>Good luck!<P>Edit: I just tested this on my Icuiti Brick920 (that I haven't got around to sending back yet, sorry), and now it is working perfectly again! Well done Ron, and Todd and everyone! You guys are geniuses.<P>Actually I haven't done the whole process yet. If you run the update program on a brick, it runs through once to debrick it, updating it to version 1.109.101.1. Then you are supposed to run through it again to update the other parts. But I am too busy enjoying the moment. Because it is working again now, yay!Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:40:01 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxHow do we get the Developer Support Program and free software development kit (SDK) that is available to assist us?<BR>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:25:32 GMTCarlKennerhttp://forums.vuzix.com/Topic1505-19-1.aspxDear iWear VR920 users,<br><br>[b]The official iWear VR920 Firmware Update version 1.109.103.13 has been released and posted for download on our website.[/b]<br><br>To download this update, go to our Support / Downloads and Drivers web page ([url]http://www.vuzix.com/support/downloads_drivers.html[/url]) and click on the VR920’s Firmware Update “download” link. Instructions for applying the update are provided as a separate download file as well as included in the update file set. [b]Be sure to read these instructions thoroughly before attempting to apply the firmware update.[/b]<br><br>[b]Vuzix 3D Drivers[/b]: This firmware update release (v1.1.0) enables the VR920 to utilize Vuzix 3D Drivers when used in conjunction with iWear software version 1.1.0 or greater. The Vuzix 3D Drivers enable the iWear VR920 to display supported titles in 3D stereoscopy using virtually any brand of graphics cards operating in Windows XP or Vista.<br><br>[b]Update Compatibility[/b]: There is a ‘very small’ number of early production VR920’s that are not compatible with this firmware update. The update software recognizes these units and advises the user to contact Customer Support for assistance, without affecting the operating ability of the unit. Customer Support will determine if message was due to incompatibility or another cause and address the matter accordingly.<br><br>[b]Bricked Units[/b]: Some VR920s failed after an update attempt using the earlier pre-release candidate of the firmware updater. This new update will recover ‘bricked’ VR920s, returning them to full operation. The update may have to be applied more than once to recover bricked units. ([i]see the update instructions[/i])<br><br>[b]Developer SDK[/b]: Vuzix iWear VR920 can be used with a wide range of applications; some enabled through the iWearMonitor and its iWear Extensions. For the best possible 3D stereoscopic video quality and the smoothest tracking, native iWear support in applications is the way to go. [b]We strongly recommend you contact the publishers of your favorite titles and ask them to add native support for the Vuzix iWear VR920.[/b] A Developer Support Program and free software development kit (SDK) is available to assist them.<br><br>Ron Haidenger<br>Product Manager, Consumer Division[b][/b]<br><br>[i]Edit: Also see post "Vuzix 3D Stereoscopy - 32 bit only"[/i]Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:06:21 GMTDaddo