Adaptive LED lighting turned on-wow

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

It is part of the VO coding for US spec cars, so it comes that way from the factory. People who do ED already have this decoded when they pick their car at the Welt.

Hahah, thanks man. That was my other question since I pickup in less than 2 weeks. Hopefully Tom @ EAS can code this back in for me when I get the car stateside.

[motex]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

That would be great!

Here it comes, I trim the video just to show the best clip I found, it is very clear how great the system works

[shadowyman]

Originally Posted by motex

Here it comes, I trim the video just to show the best clip I found, it is very clear how great the system works

I think it blinded two cars at 9 sec mark

[motex]

Originally Posted by shadowyman

I think it blinded two cars at 9 sec mark

Maybe for a sec, who cares.....lol

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by motex

Maybe for a sec, who cares.....lol

You have to understand that shadowyman is as OCD about this feature as anybody else around here: I am ready to bet that he watched your video a few times in slow motion

So let me reassure him as he waits for his car to make its way through the ocean that the reaction of the lights at the 9 seconds mark looks a bit slow to me too: the one at the 26 seconds mark is more typical.

[motex]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

You have to understand that shadowyman is as OCD about this feature as anybody else around here: I am ready to bet that he watched your video a few times in slow motion

So let me reassure him as he waits for his car to make its way through the ocean that the reaction of the lights at the 9 seconds mark looks a bit slow to me too: the one at the 26 seconds mark is more typical.

LOL

[tke743]

Finalizing my order. I've read this entire thread, and I still have one question. To enable this do we need the drivers assistance package, or just the LED's with the high beam assist?

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by tke743

Finalizing my order. I've read this entire thread, and I still have one question. To enable this do we need the drivers assistance package, or just the LED's with the high beam assist?

Just the adaptive LEDs and the high beam assist.

[tke743]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

Just the adaptive LEDs and the high beam assist.

Sweet, TY

[The1JAZ]

I agree. Adaptive lighting coding is very cool.

[dmnc02]

BMW has slightly tweaked some of the settings relating to No-Glare High Beams (NGHB) on recent-production ECE cars. I have updated the "How To" to reflect these changes.

If you enabled NGHB based on the previous version of the How To, updating your settings requires modifying the Werte values of the three functions indicated by an asterisk in the attached PDF.

I tested the new settings over the past two nights: the changes are subtle, yet IMO worthwhile (at least, if you can code the changes yourself). They basically improve on the effect of Step 3 by further reducing the darker central area in the light pattern with the full high beams on and by further smoothing the transitions between the different modes of the high beams. I also noticed that the tunnel starts a bit closer to the preceding car.

As with the previous revision, it would be interesting to hear what other people think.

Edit: See this post for an easy and error-proof way of coding this.

[MFNATIK]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

BMW has slightly tweaked some of the settings relating to No-Glare High Beams (NGHB) on recent-production ECE cars. I have updated the "How To" to reflect these changes.

If you enabled NGHB based on the previous version of the How To, updating your settings requires modifying the Werte values of the three functions indicated by an asterisk in the attached PDF.

I tested the new settings over the past two nights: the changes are subtle, yet IMO worthwhile (at least, if you can code the changes yourself). They basically improve on the effect of Step 3 by further reducing the darker central area in the light pattern with the full high beams on and by further smoothing the transitions between the different modes of the high beams. I also noticed that the tunnel starts a bit closer to the preceding car.

As with the previous revision, it would be interesting to hear what other people think.

tom @ eas You can do this coding?

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

BMW has slightly tweaked some of the settings relating to No-Glare High Beams (NGHB) on recent-production ECE cars. I have updated the "How To" to reflect these changes.

If you enabled NGHB based on the previous version of the How To, updating your settings requires modifying the Werte values of the three functions indicated by an asterisk in the attached PDF.

I tested the new settings over the past two nights: the changes are subtle, yet IMO worthwhile (at least, if you can code the changes yourself). They basically improve on the effect of Step 3 by further reducing the darker central area in the light pattern with the full high beams on and by further smoothing the transitions between the different modes of the high beams. I also noticed that the tunnel starts a bit closer to the preceding car.

As with the previous revision, it would be interesting to hear what other people think.

Thanks for the update will adjust the 3*'s tonight

[Bluex]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

When I compared OneRib's FEM_BODY CAFD to mine, there were a few obvious differences due to the different options on our cars (type of transmission, Driver Assistance package, etc.), but there were also some differences affecting the lights I could not explain. They were the following (Left is OneRib, Right is mine):

EM_FEMODE_0x81_PW_SHORTDROP_INH Left: nicht_aktiv (not active) = 00 Right: aktiv (Active) = 01
EM_FLAMODE_0x81_PW_SHORTDROP_INH Left: nicht_aktiv (not active) = 00 Right: aktiv (Active) = 01
MAPPING_PARKL_V_L_DEPENDENCY_FUNC Left: Unknown (UNKNOWN) = 04 Right: tagfahrlicht (daytime running light) = 03

When he changed them to match the values on my car, no-glare HBA started working. I think the issue is with the second of the three parameters above (although I asked him to code all three of them at the same time to avoid going back and forth).

Ok, I finally did the comparison with the above settings as well as the newly added Step 3 coding. The latter I will comment on when I do some testing.....not sure if that will be tonight or tomorrow evening.

Regarding the former, however, my settings were identical to OneRib 's settings. All were set to "nicht activ" "00". Which is odd, as my NGHBA was working fine. However, I did change them to match yours. Between the new Step 3 codings and changing my above settings to match yours, we'll see if there is any noticeable differences.

Out of all the coding one can do (that has been published in the cheat sheets anyway) this definitely has the most steps or entries one has to modify, but it really shouldn't put anyone off. It's not difficult as long as you use search and are meticulous about checking, double checking and triple checking your entries.

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by Bluex

Ok, I finally did the comparison with the above settings as well as the newly added Step 3 coding. The latter I will comment on when I do some testing.....not sure if that will be tonight or tomorrow evening.

Regarding the former, however, my settings were identical to OneRib 's settings. All were set to "nicht activ" "00". Which is odd, as my NGHBA was working fine. However, I did change them to match yours. Between the new Step 3 codings and changing my above settings to match yours, we'll see if there is any noticeable differences.

Out of all the coding one can do (that has been published in the cheat sheets anyway) this definitely has the most steps or entries one has to modify, but it really shouldn't put anyone off. It's not difficult as long as you use search and are meticulous about checking, double checking and triple checking your entries.

Thanks for checking. Based on this, it remains a bit of a mystery why OneRib was initially having trouble getting NGHB to work. As long as NGHB still works on your car, any difference you notice should be due to the new Step 3 codings: I am looking forward to your impressions.

BTW, it looks like activating NGHB is going to be even messier on the F30/F31 LCI models, as BMW has changed the LED control units. Luckily, this does not seem to affect the F80.

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Thanks for the update will adjust the 3*'s tonight

Please post your impressions if you notice any difference.

[VinnyA320]

I'll be making these changes as well tomorrow and get back with my impressions.

[DocWeatherington]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

Please post your impressions if you notice any difference.

Coded it this morning after work.



1st Impression: Keep in mind it was raining( light) , foggy(light) and the roads had no standing water. I drove on 2 lane back roads( Hills, Curves) then at highway speeds in Vermont () with light to moderate traffic.


The system appears to be a bit more active in a positive way in producing tunnels on oncoming and behind cars as you approach. I couldn't tell if the dark spot behind the car as you approach has changed. However, I also think the system was also varying light output better.. as in you could tell there where more lights being actively dimmed and projected.

However, there is a major improvement in the center fill when full high beams are on.

I am planning on driving again tomorrow night and will update.


Side note: I had my car in for service last Thursday and I noticed my system now has LCI Headlight options for the F30 variants, then a specific headlight option for the LED lights as used in the F8X and 4 series plus Xenon and Halogen.

I am curious to see if the new LCI headlights out perform the ones as used in the M3/M4 and 4 series and if the LCI headlights in the LCI 4 series will be an improvement on those.

Maybe we will have BMW LED 2.0 sans laser light, but tided into the Sat-Nav

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

BMW has slightly tweaked some of the settings relating to No-Glare High Beams (NGHB) on recent-production ECE cars. I have updated the "How To" to reflect these changes.

If you enabled NGHB based on the previous version of the How To, updating your settings requires modifying the Werte values of the three functions indicated by an asterisk in the attached PDF.

I tested the new settings over the past two nights: the changes are subtle, yet IMO worthwhile (at least, if you can code the changes yourself). They basically improve on the effect of Step 3 by further reducing the darker central area in the light pattern with the full high beams on and by further smoothing the transitions between the different modes of the high beams. I also noticed that the tunnel starts a bit closer to the preceding car.

As with the previous revision, it would be interesting to hear what other people think.

Thanks for continuing to work on refining this feature. I was driving home tonight and still love how the lights move. I'll be updating either today or tomorrow.

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Coded it this morning after work.

1st Impression: Keep in mind it was raining( light) , foggy(light) and the roads had no standing water. I drove on 2 lane back roads( Hills, Curves) then at highway speeds in Vermont () with light to moderate traffic.

The system appears to be a bit more active in a positive way in producing tunnels on oncoming and behind cars as you approach. I couldn't tell if the dark spot behind the car as you approach has changed. However, I also think the system was also varying light output better.. as in you could tell there where more lights being actively dimmed and projected.

However, there is a major improvement in the center fill when full high beams are on.

I am planning on driving again tomorrow night and will update.


Side note: I had my car in for service last Thursday and I noticed my system now has LCI Headlight options for the F30 variants, then a specific headlight option for the LED lights as used in the F8X and 4 series plus Xenon and Halogen.

I am curious to see if the new LCI headlights out perform the ones as used in the M3/M4 and 4 series and if the LCI headlights in the LCI 4 series will be an improvement on those.

Maybe we will have BMW LED 2.0 sans laser light, but tided into the Sat-Nav

I agree that the better center fill with the full high beams off is the most noticeable improvement. Since the center fill (or, more generally, a lack of uniformity in the lighting pattern) and the falses caused by traffic signs are, as far as I am concerned, the main areas were improvement would be desirable, BMW appears to be moving in the right direction.

As for the new LEDs on the LCI F30 and F31, unless we get feedback from somebody outside of North America, we will need to figure out the coding first in order to know how they perform. There are no longer LHM and TMS modules in those cars, replaced by new Frontal Light Electronics (FLE) ECUs.

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by OneRib

Thanks for continuing to work on refining this feature. I was driving home tonight and still love how the lights move. I'll be updating either today or tomorrow.

Luckily, it is BMW who is at work to refine the feature: I just have to check from time to time if the factory settings on Euro cars have changed.

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by dmnc02

Luckily, it is BMW who is at work to refine the feature: I just have to check from time to time if the factory settings on Euro cars have changed.

Still counts in my book.