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Yesterday, 07:40 PM

markwj replied to a thread Power Train Problem Service required in Roadster

Power system vs power train? Do you have a screenshot or remember the error code you got? It would be helpful to add to the list of known codes.

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Yesterday, 04:49 AM

markwj replied to a thread Linux is not a RTOS and should not be running Tesla controls in Model S: User Interface

Seconded. You wouldn't want to swap to flash (too few write cycles), and constantly spinning disks in a car would be problematic. Also, modern...

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05-16-2013, 04:27 PM

markwj replied to a thread Experince with Radar Solutions in Model S: User Interface

A comment on battery voltage. Depending on how it is wired, you may be getting main pack converter 12V, not little lead acid battery 12V.

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05-13-2013, 08:51 PM

markwj replied to a thread Market reaction to a Metal-Air Hybrid Battery Announcement in TSLA Investor Discussions

Long-term, I see it, but *now* (ie; next week), I'm not so sure. Maybe he'll pre-announce (like all the other people working on metal air...

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05-13-2013, 08:42 PM

markwj replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

The space is needed for the legs of the 8th vehicle occupant.

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05-13-2013, 08:25 PM

markwj replied to a thread New Roadster Goodies for 2014 in Performance Discussion

Here's the other thread on this: Roadster - new options Dated a little over a year ago, and a few things mentioned: The Model S iPhone app...

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05-13-2013, 03:33 PM

markwj replied to a thread New Roadster Goodies for 2014 in Performance Discussion

Seriously? Another of these threads? How much of the last one came through? It is fine to speculate/dream, but we should all realize that the...

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05-12-2013, 09:06 PM

markwj replied to a thread artsci's Model S modifications in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Very very nice. Kudos.

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05-12-2013, 09:04 PM

markwj replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

This approach works for me. Kludgy, but workable. You're joining the leasing scheme (which we know is at least workable, from betterplace's...

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05-12-2013, 07:29 PM

markwj replied to a thread Proof of Tesla's plan for battery swapping in Model S: Battery & Charging

The physics of battery degradation get in the way here. No matter what, an 8 year old battery is going to have significantly reduced range than a 1...

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05-12-2013, 07:17 PM

markwj replied to a thread Swapping is Coming [Discuss how it will be accomplished] in Model S: Battery & Charging

I can't see how it works with owner-owned batteries. With leasing, sure, but if you own the battery how can swapping work? Sure, Tesla warranties...

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05-12-2013, 04:51 AM

markwj replied to a thread TESLIVE Airport shuttle (SFO and SJC) in TESLIVE

Maybe we need a coming-the-farthest sub-forum :-)

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05-12-2013, 01:48 AM

markwj replied to a thread TESLIVE Airport shuttle (SFO and SJC) in TESLIVE

After much deliberation, and in the 'you only live once' category, I've decided to come to TESLIVE. OVMS will also be exhibiting at the event, and...

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05-11-2013, 10:53 PM

markwj replied to a thread artsci's Model S modifications in Model S: Interior & Exterior

If its not asking too much ... Could you check the labels on my picture (from Tesla Roadster) and compare to your Model S? Measure voltage on the two...

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05-11-2013, 06:15 PM

markwj replied to a thread artsci's Model S modifications in Model S: Interior & Exterior

Interesting connector. Methinks I may have seen it somewhere before. Can you get a picture of the socket itself (front, looking into it, and back,...

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05-10-2013, 12:34 AM

markwj replied to a thread Renault Twizy in Electric Vehicles

A note for any Twizy owners: Thanks to the amazing work of Michael Balzer, and the guys in Europe, OVMS now has stable support for the Renault...

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05-08-2013, 04:22 AM

markwj replied to a thread Video of Hidden Menu ! in Model S

The video is fake. The first half is correct, but then they just show screenshots stolen from this and other owners' forums. Not responsible...

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05-07-2013, 03:55 PM

markwj replied to a thread Please Enter Access Code in Model S: User Interface

Your picture was just 'lifted' by Engadget: Bloomberg: Tesla's Elon Musk discussing self-driving car partnership with Google (Or, more...

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05-05-2013, 09:33 PM

markwj replied to a thread Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit in Technical Discussion

I did consider it: $14.31 1.8 Mini LCD Touch Screen MP4 Player with Clip (4GB) - black at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping Touch screens...

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05-05-2013, 06:47 AM

markwj replied to a thread Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit in Technical Discussion

P.S. If all you need is a volume control, this may work: Amazon.com: Fusion Control USB Powered and Controlled Rotary Volume Knob: Computers ...

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05-05-2013, 03:01 AM

markwj replied to a thread Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit in Technical Discussion

The one thing that really bugs me about the Parrot Asteroid SMART is the lack of physical volume control buttons. The roadster doesn't have steering...

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05-04-2013, 09:06 PM

markwj replied to a thread Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit in Technical Discussion

There are at least a dozen speedo apps on the market. Nice thing about this is you can pick the one you like. I picked the big one I demoed, but...

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05-04-2013, 06:15 PM

markwj replied to a thread I installed the Parrot Asteroid Smart... in Roadster

Stock is ok, but limited in available apps (primarily navigation). I did quite a bit of work on mine. I do suggest you get the installer to lay a...

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05-04-2013, 06:08 PM

markwj replied to a thread Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit in Technical Discussion

It is under discussion, and longer-term. I will be adding landscape support to the OVMS android app and getting it on the parrot marketplace,...

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05-04-2013, 02:09 AM

markwj replied to a thread Open Vehicle Monitoring System in Tesla Parts for Sale

Let's discuss on the dev list. We've got stats now (from google play), so can see the languages which are popular (or at least countries).

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05-04-2013, 02:08 AM

markwj replied to a thread Open Vehicle Monitoring System in Tesla Parts for Sale

Yep, pretty much the same version - just built for google play. Going forward, this is the best one to use (as it will be upgradable).

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05-03-2013, 10:15 PM

markwj replied to a thread Open Vehicle Monitoring System in Tesla Parts for Sale

@OpenVehicles: OVMS Android App back in Google Play - out of beta and supporting hi-res modern phones and latest EVs. Open Vehicle Monitoring...

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05-03-2013, 07:05 PM

markwj replied to a thread Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit in Technical Discussion

A few pictures to finish this off, and give some suggestions. The noise canceling microphone fits nicely just above the mirror. Works well there...

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05-02-2013, 03:56 AM

markwj replied to a thread I installed the Parrot Asteroid Smart... in Roadster

I suspect a lot of roadsters are going to get this.

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05-02-2013, 12:12 AM

markwj replied to a thread I installed the Parrot Asteroid Smart... in Roadster

Congrats. Details on mine are here: Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit P.S. RHD, but 9 celcius. Not Hong Kong... P.P.S. If you've got OVMS,...

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