Give it a go! Download PiDash by AB Updater here! Here’s a video on how to update from 1.5.3 to 1.5.3.1 which includes an overview of the Updater and its features.
My hardware rundown/configuration:
How to update from 1.5.3 to 1.5.3.1 and a highlevel overview of PiDash by AB Updater.
How to enable GPS Time with the Updater
How to enable Mausberry with the Updater
More progress. 90% complete with the app! Showing the backup feature.
Getting closer and closer to releasing this software. Just need to finish coding the “Check for PiDash Updates” button and “Backup PiDash”. Behind the scenes, I need to make an archive that is self-extracting and runs a script which installs the PiDash by AB Updater. Here’s a demo if it working below. I am going to send it out to a user to beta in the next two days and then general availability in one week unless there is a major issue found.
Here’s a video I put together on upgrading 1.5.3 to 1.5.3.1. Also the PiDash Updater is very close to completion. Just need to add code to enable Mausberry support and some small stuff.
Ok. I’ve done some work on the Updater. I’m developing/compiling it on a Windows box and testing on my Pi4. This is the screenshot off my PiDash setup. There are some features disabled because that’ll be working after this release.
My goals are to have GPS Time, Mausberry, Network, Updates and Backup working. These and all features on the screen will replace all of the desktop shortcuts. Everything will be controlled on this screen.
Currently tested and working is the Network section. I have GPS Time coded but need to test so I’m writing out my 1.5.3 image to a new microSD card, upgrading to 1.5.3.1 then will test GPS. Once that works, then disabling it is the easy part. Mausberry is even easier. I’ll test GPS Time enable tonight.
Well here ya go! Here is another update that will be coming up for PiDash by AB!
Apologies. I’ve been working in the IT world quite a bit. From IT security to software development. There was a break in the clouds so I knocked this out real quick.
Another bit of news, I am integrating various options for PiDash by AB in an all-in-one piece of software I’m writing. It’ll make it easier for the End User to accomplish various tasks in a neat package. Screenshot of “PiDash by AB Updater”. Its actually an old pic. I’ve added more buttons for features it will be doing. The display will show other information also. So take this more of a proof of concept since it will look different.
Update to the site: I’ve removed instructions on how to speed up PiDash. Seems as though some people want to use my work and sell it. They can figure it out on their own.
It was time to go with an LS with forged internals so we can start shooting for big HP numbers! H-Squared Racing in Houston built this for me. Based on a 5.3 LS block, K1 crank, Eagle Rods, Wiseco pistons, custom ground cam, Johnson lifters, Ferrea valves. All the good stuff inside.
Pics of the longblock are before painting.
H-Squared Racing Engines in Houston Texas is building my forged LS which will run on E85. Looking to make over 1000hp. Will switch up my intake, bigger injectors and then this 88mm Turbo from a local shop called Smeding Diesel in Boerne!
My current 6.0 LS runs fine, it just has stock internals. I had this one built to test out my Camaro and to shake out any bugs before the Billy Badass engine goes in.
The new LS should be done next month. K1 Crank, Eagle 4340 Rods, Wiseco pistons, custom grind cam, Johnson lifters, billet timing chain, stainless steel valves etc.
6.0 LS
Stock rebuild with TU2 Cam
s475 turbo
12# boost
93 pump gas
315/60/15 ET Street Radial Pros
Foot brake at about 2300-2400 rpm
Spins from 1st to 2nd in both vids. 2nd vid, I stay in it and smell some smoking rubber. LOL
Looking to hook up my line lock, trans brake, boost controller and then going up to 20# boost and E85!
