The real 9500i clincher would be...

**c_topher** · 03-02-2008, 07:08 AM

Has anyone heard about an ability to share databases between 9500i detectors? This would really be an unbeatable feature if you could upload a monthly update of the nation's (or a state's) speedtraps. Escort has always said that the cable allows for "updates", but I have never seen or heard of user-updatability.

Any info or thoughts?

**MEM-TEK** · 03-02-2008, 10:11 AM

Escort has been saying for months that they are working on it. Word is that they "might" have something out maybe later this spring.

**<<JAZZY>>** · 03-02-2008, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by c_topher

Has anyone heard about an ability to share databases between 9500i detectors? This would really be an unbeatable feature if you could upload a monthly update of the nation's (or a state's) speedtraps. Escort has always said that the cable allows for "updates", but I have never seen or heard of user-updatability.

Any info or thoughts?

I guarantee that Belscort will be coming out with a new detector before any database is released. I am sure people who own the 9500i are thrilled with their useless USB port too.

**c_topher** · 03-02-2008, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by MEM-TEK

Escort has been saying for months that they are working on it. Word is that they "might" have something out maybe later this spring.

Yes, but could owners share their databases? That would be fantastic, and free.

**djrams80** · 03-02-2008, 05:08 PM

IMO, speedtrap databases don't work. There are wwaaaaaaayyyy more dots on those maps than actual speedtraps. People think that anywhere they get a ticket means that place is a speedtrap. When I look at those maps, there are like 50 speedtraps in my home town. There is exactly one place in my home town that I would consider a speedtrap. It's at the bottom of a hill and the locals commonly sit at the bottom of it running radar. That's a speed trap! The whole town is not! In fact, there is one intersection that 5 people have placed a speed trap dot, when in fact, that is a red light camera location.

**LordV** · 03-02-2008, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by djrams80

IMO, speedtrap databases don't work. There are wwaaaaaaayyyy more dots on those maps than actual speedtraps. People think that anywhere they get a ticket means that place is a speedtrap. When I look at those maps, there are like 50 speedtraps in my home town. There is exactly one place in my home town that I would consider a speedtrap. It's at the bottom of a hill and the locals commonly sit at the bottom of it running radar. That's a speed trap! The whole town is not! In fact, there is one intersection that 5 people have placed a speed trap dot, when in fact, that is a red light camera location.

Good point, Anything public domain would likely be cluttered with nonsense. I would much rather take the time to set my own points.

**focalcivic** · 03-02-2008, 06:01 PM

Honestly, a speed trap database is hardly useful. On the otherhand, I really think a speedcamera database is really useful.

**c_topher** · 03-09-2008, 06:50 PM

Well OK but if you had a few friends who you really trusted and could edit the list of hot spots, then you could have a fine tuned list for a city or highway. If I was traveling down I-95 and could get a list of LEO campsites where there was radar 3 of 7 days a week, I would waste a little brake dust and slow down for each of them while cruising more comfortably in-between.

I understand the "crap data in ----> crap data out" theory, but if you can fine tune your data and share it with others, that would be pretty powerful.

Has anyone tried to hack into their 9500i database from the USB? It has to be possible. There seems to be a lot of intelligent individuals here with a penchant for electrical engineering and computers.....where is the data? It would probably be exchangeable with the 9500ci as well. Let's go!

**MEM-TEK** · 03-09-2008, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by c_topher

...Has anyone tried to hack into their 9500i database from the USB? It has to be possible. There seems to be a lot of intelligent individuals here with a penchant for electrical engineering and computers.....where is the data? It would probably be exchangeable with the 9500ci as well. Let's go!

Jimbonzzz has a little application which will allow you to talk to the 9500i when it is powered up and connected via USB to your computer. Beyond that -- no progress so far. Its my understanding that all of the firmware code is stored inside the 9500i's Motorola programmable processor in an encrypted format.