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David Hale

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Jul 26, 2016, 11:17:34 AM7/26/16
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I bought a new Windows 7 laptop for car stuff. I got past the MSVCR100.dll problem, now when I try to launch ccShell, I get "Error in Java launcher. Error while launching program with JVM." I have Java Version 8 Update 101 installed; do I need to perhaps use an older version? I seem to remember, when I got ccShell working on Linux under Wine, I had to install a particular version of Java but I can't remember even how I figured that out. Thanks, Dave.

Gary Snyder

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Jul 26, 2016, 12:33:52 PM7/26/16
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Hi David,

It's been a while. Have you installed hyperterm? It's required if you're running Windows 7.

-Gary


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On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 8:17 AM, David Hale <astrono...@gmail.com> wrote:
I bought a new Windows 7 laptop for car stuff. I got past the MSVCR100.dll problem, now when I try to launch ccShell, I get "Error in Java launcher. Error while launching program with JVM." I have Java Version 8 Update 101 installed; do I need to perhaps use an older version? I seem to remember, when I got ccShell working on Linux under Wine, I had to install a particular version of Java but I can't remember even how I figured that out. Thanks, Dave.

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David Hale

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Aug 21, 2016, 4:48:14 PM8/21/16
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I did try installing HyperTerminal but still get the "error in Java launcher". I think I'm just going to buy an XP laptop from eBay, probably this one:

Do I need to be concerned with Service Pack versions?

Dave


On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 9:33 AM, Gary Snyder <ga...@gsfab.com> wrote:
Hi David,

It's been a while. Have you installed hyperterm? It's required if you're running Windows 7.

-Gary


Gary Snyder Fabrication
834 17th Avenue, Unit B
Santa Cruz, CA 95062


On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 8:17 AM, David Hale <astrono...@gmail.com> wrote:
I bought a new Windows 7 laptop for car stuff. I got past the MSVCR100.dll problem, now when I try to launch ccShell, I get "Error in Java launcher. Error while launching program with JVM." I have Java Version 8 Update 101 installed; do I need to perhaps use an older version? I seem to remember, when I got ccShell working on Linux under Wine, I had to install a particular version of Java but I can't remember even how I figured that out. Thanks, Dave.

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Randy Pollock

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Aug 21, 2016, 5:57:24 PM8/21/16
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Hi Dave

I was running it under XP with all the service packs a couple of years ago.  And my XP was running in virtual box on Ubuntu ~12.4 on an old Mac mini. 

Might not need a new computer...

Randy

On Aug 21, 2016, at 16:48, David Hale <astrono...@gmail.com> wrote:

I did try installing HyperTerminal but still get the "error in Java launcher". I think I'm just going to buy an XP laptop from eBay, probably this one:

Do I need to be concerned with Service Pack versions?

Dave

On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 9:33 AM, Gary Snyder <ga...@gsfab.com> wrote:
Hi David,

It's been a while. Have you installed hyperterm? It's required if you're running Windows 7.

-Gary


Gary Snyder Fabrication
834 17th Avenue, Unit B
Santa Cruz, CA 95062


On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 8:17 AM, David Hale <astrono...@gmail.com> wrote:
I bought a new Windows 7 laptop for car stuff. I got past the MSVCR100.dll problem, now when I try to launch ccShell, I get "Error in Java launcher. Error while launching program with JVM." I have Java Version 8 Update 101 installed; do I need to perhaps use an older version? I seem to remember, when I got ccShell working on Linux under Wine, I had to install a particular version of Java but I can't remember even how I figured that out. Thanks, Dave.

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David Hale

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Aug 21, 2016, 6:40:16 PM8/21/16
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I only need a "new" (i.e. replacement) computer because both my Windows XP and my Linux computers are dead. I also once had ccShell running under Wine on Linux, and upon reviving the 914EV this year, turned on the Linux box to find it wouldn't boot. No matter, I really needed Windows anyway since my Elithion requires .NET. The windows computer worked but Elithion's GUI wouldn't run on it. So against my better judgement I decided to turn on the networking and allow Windows to update. Unfortunately, it committed suicide. The Windows updates killed it, and it would never boot again. So that's why I'm in search of a replacement computer -- I need XP to satisfy ccShell and an updated Windows to satisfy the .NET requirements for Elithion. The laptop I'm looking at buying on eBay has XP Pro with sp3 installed; do you think ccShell will be happy with that? Dave.

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David Shields

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Aug 23, 2016, 8:05:42 PM8/23/16
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I've become very good at swapping 914 Speedometers/Odometers out. I can do it in 14 minutes.


I've gotten good by shear repetition. It's the Odometer that's driving me nuts. As you all know, when you're driving and electric car you pay a lot of attention to mileage.


I fortunately own two of them. I sent one of them to Scott's Speedometer in Pontiac Michigan twice for service. I paid $200 to get it rebuilt. The first time it worked for 125.3 miles before it quit. I reinstalled it today and the Odometer didn't work at all. My second odometer at least works most of the time.


Yes, I'm going to give Scott's Speedometer a call tomorrow but this is making me a little crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions?


Thanks.


David Shields



David Hale

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Aug 23, 2016, 8:38:08 PM8/23/16
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You could try Hollywood Spedometer, http://www.nhspeedometer.com/

I used them to rebuild my tach and was very happy with their work. I gave them my stock 914 tach. Not only did they go through it internally, but they repainted the face to have the same font and colors as the EA gauges. I didn't keep the stock 914 speedometer so I don't have experience with that specifically. I viewed the conversion to electric as a "rebirth" and bought a new, electronic speedometer, so the odometer started at "000000.0" with the conversion.

Incidentally, I'm at about 18000+ miles on the conversion, almost 6000 on Lithium.

Dave


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Steve Lacy

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Aug 23, 2016, 9:23:52 PM8/23/16
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Palo Alto Speedometer also has a very high reputation for rebuilding / repairing old VW & Porsche VDO speedos.  I'm pretty sure if you give them a call, you can mail in your old one for repairs. 

Michael Brown

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Aug 23, 2016, 9:45:57 PM8/23/16
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If you want to take a crack at fixing it yourself, here is my experience.  It's due to the slipping shaft driving the odometer mechanism.  You can rough it up or glue it.


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David Shields

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Aug 23, 2016, 10:53:38 PM8/23/16
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Thank you David, Steve and Michael.


I have a 3rd Speedometer/Odometer that does not work at all. Maybe I'll take it apart for kicks.


David Shields



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You could try Hollywood Spedometer, http://www.nhspeedometer.com/

We are North Hollywood Speedometer, your oldest VDO Warehouse Distributor in the U.S.A. Our specialty is with German made instruments from: Motor Meter, Veigel and VDO.
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Richard Rodriguez

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Aug 23, 2016, 11:25:13 PM8/23/16
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I switched over to a GPS Speedometer from speed Hut  a few years back but I still have my old speedometer which works fine.
If interested make me an offer.   I even have the mechanical cable that connects to the tranny.
Richard
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David Shields

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Aug 24, 2016, 10:44:55 AM8/24/16
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Dear Richard:


$50?


David Shields



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I switched over to a GPS Speedometer from speed Hut  a few years back but I still have my old speedometer which works fine.
If interested make me an offer.   I even have the mechanical cable that connects to the tranny.
Richard
On Aug 23, 2016, at 6:45 PM, Michael Brown wrote:

If you want to take a crack at fixing it yourself, here is my experience.  It's due to the slipping shaft driving the odometer mechanism.  You can rough it up or glue it.

http://porsche914e.blogspot.com/2009/11/odometer-repair.html

This blog follows the progress of restoring and converting a 1973 Porsche 914 from stock to full electric drive, with an electric motor and half a ton of batteries.



Richard Rodriguez

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Aug 24, 2016, 11:52:53 AM8/24/16
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Hi David 
Richard here.
contact me at:
OK $50 + shipping cost
do you want the cable?

Peter Thompson

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Aug 24, 2016, 3:10:43 PM8/24/16
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I second both Hollywood and Palo Alto.


Richard
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