[Ovmsdev] OVMS v3.1 Availability

Sat Mar 24 22:19:07 HKT 2018

Cool, seems we're actually filling a hole :)

Fingers crossed there are no production issues with the first batch.

I hope the modules get here fast and without customs issues.

Regards,
Michael

Am 24.03.2018 um 14:43 schrieb Mark Webb-Johnson:
> Assuming no problems with the first batch, and my tests are ok early next week, I’ll use the money from this first batch to immediately order a second.
>
> I’m just a bit nervous to order (and pay for) hundreds of these, until we have more experience with them in real cars. Remember, I’m the only one to have ever
> run a 3.1 module in a real car :-)
>
> Regards, Mark.
>
>> On 24 Mar 2018, at 9:38 PM, Julien “JaXX” Banchet <jaxx at jaxx.org <mailto:jaxx at jaxx.org>> wrote:
>>
>> *bummer*, was waiting for pay day :-) Word got out in the French Twizy community !
>>
>> Still cause for celebration ! Bravo !
>>
>> On 24 Mar 2018 at 14:32 +0100, Mark Webb-Johnson <mark at webb-johnson.net <mailto:mark at webb-johnson.net>>, wrote:
>>>
>>> And we’re sold out of EU kits in the first 5 hours. I’ve even had to redirect some of the stock coming to me, to Fasttech, to cope with demand.
>>>
>>> There are still US kits available (I guess USA is just waking up now).
>>>
>>> I hope everyone here who needs one got one. If not, let me know and I’ll see what can be done.
>>>
>>> Regards, Mark.
>>>
>>>> On 24 Mar 2018, at 3:52 PM, Mark Webb-Johnson <mark at webb-johnson.net <mailto:mark at webb-johnson.net>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Attn: All OVMS users
>>>>
>>>> The first batch of production OVMS v3 modules and modems is now available for pre-order from fasttech.com <https://www.fasttech.com/search?ovms>.
>>>> Specifications, Pricing, and details, follow.
>>>>
>>>> _*Bundle Kit: OVMS v3.1 module (US$90) + OVMS v3.1 modem (US$60)*_
>>>>
>>>>     Existing users: US$130 (uses US$20 Fasttech discount coupon code offered to all existing OVMS v1/v2 users)
>>>>     New users: US$150.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   * Black injection-moulded plastic enclosure
>>>>   * ESP32 WROVER processor (16MB flash, 4MB SPI RAM, 520KB SRAM, dual core 160/240MHz Xtensa LX6 processor)
>>>>   * WIFI 802.11 b/g/n
>>>>   * Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE
>>>>   * 3x CAN buses
>>>>   * 1x Micro USB connector (for flash download and serial console)
>>>>   * 1x Micro SD card slot
>>>>   * 1x Internal expansion slot
>>>>   * 8x EGPIO, 2x GPIO
>>>>   * 1x GSM antenna connector
>>>>   * 1x GPS antenna connector
>>>>   * 1x DB9 vehicle connector
>>>>   * 1x DB26 expansion connector
>>>>
>>>>   * OVMS v3.1 SIM5360E 3G modem module (either US or EU edition)
>>>>       o Modem is an optional plug-in module, that can be changed in future (to allow for new technology)
>>>>       o 3G (EV-DO/HSPA+) dual band modem
>>>>       o Includes 2G (GSM/GPRS) and 2.5G (EDGE) quad band
>>>>       o GPS/GNSS
>>>>       o Nano (4FF) SIM slot
>>>>       o HOLOGRAM.IO nano sim
>>>>       o US edition is SIM5360A (Dual-Band UMTS/HSPA+ 850/1900MHz, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz)
>>>>       o EU edition is SIM5360J(E) (Dual-Band UMTS/HSPA+ 900/2100MHz, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _*First Production Batch*_
>>>>
>>>> This first production batch is intended for experienced OVMS v2 users and v3 developers. Please note:
>>>>
>>>>   * Firmware is not complete, and should be considered beta
>>>>   * Functionality is approximately equivalent to basic OVMS v2 firmware, but some advanced features (such as ACC, SMS control, etc) are not available yet
>>>>   * Firmware is far in advance of v2 in other aspects (such as built in web server, metrics, console, tcp/ip support, diagnostics, geofencing, scripting, etc)
>>>>   * Firmware can be updated either Over The Air (OTA), by Micro SD card, or over USB interface
>>>>   * Vehicle support currently includes: Kia Soul EV, Nissan Leaf, Renault Twizy, Tesla Roadster
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _*Antenna and Vehicle Connectors*_
>>>>
>>>> The antenna and vehicle connectors for OVMS v3 are the same as for OVMS v2, and existing cables/antennas can generally be re-used for OVMS v3. Note,
>>>> however, that the frequency ranges supported by individual 3G networks may be different than 2G, so may benefit from an antenna specifically designed for
>>>> the 3G frequency ranges used.
>>>>
>>>> _*Coupon Code and Ordering Arrangements*_
>>>>
>>>> For existing OVMS v1 or v2 users, please login to www.openvehicles.com <http://www.openvehicles.com/>, then click My Account, then Vehicles. You will see
>>>> the Fasttech coupon code next to your registered vehicle. When using the Fasttech ordering system, add the products you want to your cart, click View Cart,
>>>> then “Have a coupon code?” to enter the code.
>>>>
>>>> We expect the first stock to arrive next week, and first shipments will start pretty soon after that.
>>>>
>>>> Should you wish to donate to the project, you can use this link to donate via PayPal:
>>>>
>>>>     https://www.openvehicles.com/helpme
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards, Mark.
>>>>
>>>
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