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Build your own firmware with Linux (using wine)

Go here for full instructions

http://nerochiaro.net/code/neuros/build_on_linux.htm

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Ex-Navy

You might want to post a message here (link below)for old versions of any Neuros Firmware. Some of the developers have kept to compare.


http://neuros-firmware.sourceforge.net/cgi-bin/view/Main/WebHome

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Ex-Navy

You can get a used HD on Ebay.
Ebay user (id) etailsurplus has had 20GB Neuros for sale as early as last week.

Ex-Navy

Impressive!
You sent an electronic device in for warranty repair and get it back in less then a month.
In terms of repair and delivery back to the customer, this is impressive turn around. I have been in the electronic business for more then 20 years. This story tells me that Neuros is not having alot of warranty repairs based on units sold.

Good job Neuros!

Ex-Navy

3 things can be possible with any electronic unit that has a battery, and an associated adapter.

Battery failure (battery does not charge properly)
AC adaptor circuitry failure (control and sensing circuitry does not sense and/or charge battery)
Cold solder joints in the AC adaptor or battery housing terminals (usually evident by tapping or moving the electronic unit)

Solving the first two, is by process of elimination. Exchange/replace the battery or adaptor (one at a time). If the unit still does the same thing, the most likely problem is the third (cold solder joints)

Ex-Navy

Be careful using the neuros/microdrive with a helmet cam.
We corrupted our microdrive.
Go with a 2GB CF.
By the way, a cheap 5 volt regulator and a 7.2 volt RC battery works like a charm. We made our own system.
5 volt regulator here: http://www.eaelec.com/12to6.htm#5volt
Weatherproof cam/audio that runs 3 hours on a 9 volt battery.
We used our neuros at -17C in the snow with an all weather headcam (snowboarding).
Works great!


Ex-Navy

Great idea!! The Sony Exview works like a charm.
Working on hacking the 442 to put a rugged aluminum housing, BNC connectors for the camera, DC Input, a mount.
Anyone want to learn how DIY with the 442? I can post pics, instructions, etc

I did more investigating about this issue and discovered some interesting facts:
Windows Operating Systems format the clusters (byte grouping of data) in different ways depending on the detected volume size. Do not allow Windows 98/ME/2K/XP to format using FAT 32 or NTFS.  I know Windows XP using FAT 16 (or FAT 12) will select a cluster size from 2KB to 64KB.
I wonder what cluster size the embedded software of the Neuros MPEG 4 formats at?
I use my CF cards for my recorder and my digital cam. I found this nifty site that fixes the problem with the CF card problem as you described.


http://www.datarescue.com/photorescue/ [8D]

Ex-Navy

Alot of Compact Flash storage, whether small or large capacity can be used in one electronic device but not another.
I have a 1GB Sandisk that I use in the recorder but my Nikon digital cam does not recognize the same CF.
My PC will.

I found a software program that corrected the problem. Its called
Storage Tools from www.softwinter.com

It has worked for me.[]

Ex-Navy