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BSN101
BSN101

WA

2378 posts

14 Oct 2023 9:22pm
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sboardcrazy said..

powersloshin said..
I seem to remember that some time ago Julien was asking what features we would like to add to the motion.
I would love a custom page to estimate the distance/heading to the proximity circle after a jibe, similar to what Andrew has done with his Garmin datafields.
For the mini-motion it could be a simple color flashing, like 'red = go upwind-green = bear away'....



I'd like a better way of knowing whether it is on or off. Pity it can't flash the words on / off.


Single press give battery levels and thus tells you that it's on
Stretchy
Stretchy

WA

1045 posts

14 Oct 2023 9:56pm
Mine flashes red once about every 12 seconds automatically, so no need to press any buttons to check it's on. You might need to update your firmware Dave
BSN101
BSN101

WA

2378 posts

16 Oct 2023 12:53pm
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Stretchy said..
Mine flashes red once about every 12 seconds automatically, so no need to press any buttons to check it's on. You might need to update your firmware Dave


Mayb but brand new from Julien. Slightly bigger an solid than the other one
tonyk
tonyk

QLD

609 posts

24 Oct 2023 8:48am
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Stretchy said..
Mine flashes red once about every 12 seconds automatically, so no need to press any buttons to check it's on. You might need to update your firmware Dave


This function is in the latest update, very handy
JulienLe
JulienLe

405 posts

12 Nov 2023 10:07am
If you are receiving the new Mini, please note:
- the nice casing side needs to look at the sky.
- the other side goes against the wireless charger.
- the strap is longer than usual so you can loop it twice around your arm (like in the pic below). It increases the holding force.

Battery life is now 30+ hours. There's fixes for every hardware bug that happened twice ever and a new antenna fixation system. There will be a firmware upgrade in 2 weeks with new features.

By December 31st, I'll have shipped 1000 of these. Thank you. :)


I'll discuss LCDs in a week or two.
remery
remery

WA

3709 posts

12 Nov 2023 10:12am
Has the strap placement changed on the latest casings? Mine is a couple of years old and I place the strap side on my arm and on the charger.
JulienLe
JulienLe

405 posts

12 Nov 2023 10:27am
Yes. On your device, it is clear which side is which because one side has the holes for the strap. On these new devices the casing is one piece, mostly symmetrical, the strap is passed on the edges and both main surfaces are flat so it isn't directly clear to a new user which side is GNSS antenna and which side is wireless charging coil. There's still differences, once knowledgeable you'll never get it wrong. But I thought I'd warn before most devices arrive.
regal1
regal1

NSW

449 posts

16 Jan 2024 1:46pm
I've been advised by Julien L in a email that he won't be making any more motion lcd devices. He says he's "all out of resources (and) ideas."
tbwonder
tbwonder

NSW

735 posts

16 Jan 2024 5:26pm
Yes I have heard the same thing - No more LCD Screen Motions. But just to clarify he will still be making the non screen mini motions.

So how many follk in Australia have a working LCD Screen Motion?
I still have a version 1, it will be 5 years old in March.
John340
John340

QLD

3373 posts

16 Jan 2024 4:28pm
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tbwonder said..
Yes I have heard the same thing - No more LCD Screen Motions. But just to clarify he will still be making the non screen mini motions.

So how many follk in Australia have a working LCD Screen Motion?
I still have a version 1, it will be 5 years old in March.


I have a version 2, around 2 years old
powersloshin
powersloshin

NSW

1844 posts

17 Jan 2024 8:23am
Mine v2 just died a few days ago, no longer charging. It was a great device, but my mini and a watch will do
decrepit
decrepit

WA

12802 posts

17 Jan 2024 3:41pm
My version 1 is tangled in weed at Pt Grey after it escaped from it's pouch in a 38kt catapult, about 4 years ago, I doubt it's still working.
veton
veton

45 posts

7 Feb 2024 4:10pm
Julien mail is off, anyone have a valid mail adress for Julien?
Dezza
Dezza

NSW

955 posts

7 Feb 2024 9:20pm
He hasn't responded to emails from a few of us regarding minis orders and a couple of warranties since around 20th January, hopefully he's just busy with other commitments and will be back online soon
BSN101
BSN101

WA

2378 posts

8 Feb 2024 12:26pm
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JulienLe said..
If you are receiving the new Mini, please note:
- the nice casing side needs to look at the sky.
- the other side goes against the wireless charger.
- the strap is longer than usual so you can loop it twice around your arm (like in the pic below). It increases the holding force.

Battery life is now 30+ hours. There's fixes for every hardware bug that happened twice ever and a new antenna fixation system. There will be a firmware upgrade in 2 weeks with new features.

By December 31st, I'll have shipped 1000 of these. Thank you. :)


I'll discuss LCDs in a week or two.


Wow a thousand units by hand, incredible !!
Dezza
Dezza

NSW

955 posts

8 Feb 2024 10:03pm
Just a note for those with newer minis shipped in last few months, you may've noticed the LED bulb protrudes from the top of the case more than the earlier models to improve to its visability on water. We have one case recently of the led bulb cracking, no idea how. In advance of advice from Julien it could be worth adding some diy protection to the bulb in case of a knock or drop onto hard surface.
spanishwog
spanishwog

QLD

121 posts

8 Feb 2024 10:06pm
Howdy brains trust,
Struggling to download my track from today.
The log is showing on the motion but when I download it, it is telling me it is an insecure download.
File is downloading as a CRDOWNLOAD file.
Any ideas?
cheers
Troy
rp6conrad
rp6conrad

367 posts

8 Feb 2024 8:46pm
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spanishwog said..
Howdy brains trust,
Struggling to download my track from today.
The log is showing on the motion but when I download it, it is telling me it is an insecure download.
File is downloading as a CRDOWNLOAD file.
Any ideas?
cheers
Troy


Thats is a recent "feature" from Chrome, every unknown download is unsecure. Just click on keep file, and it will be okay.
spanishwog
spanishwog

QLD

121 posts

9 Feb 2024 10:15am
Thanks mate - that worked.
Didn't notice the keep - new glasses needed.
sailquik
sailquik

VIC

6166 posts

9 Feb 2024 2:48pm
I just received a test message from Julien which is a relief to hear he is OK.

He is keen to repay all the paid, unfulfilled LCD orders and has just got (late) payment for a job and is about to begin.
decrepit
decrepit

WA

12802 posts

9 Feb 2024 2:21pm
Good news Andrew. I may buy another m10 when the money comes through.
sboardcrazy
sboardcrazy

NSW

8292 posts

9 Feb 2024 6:29pm
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tbwonder said..
Yes I have heard the same thing - No more LCD Screen Motions. But just to clarify he will still be making the non screen mini motions.

So how many follk in Australia have a working LCD Screen Motion?
I still have a version 1, it will be 5 years old in March.


I've got one.
JulienLe
JulienLe

405 posts

9 Feb 2024 11:56pm
Long story short, I'm cleaning the LCD slate. I'm all out of ideas short of making custom screens and I don't want to throw money into the firepit right now.

I'll carry on doing Minis and handling warranties and supporting competitions but I switched job and the last 2 months have been wild. It will get better in the Spring. I have enough parts on hand to make 180 Minis. I won't take preorders ever again.
tonyk
tonyk

QLD

609 posts

10 Feb 2024 6:54am
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JulienLe said..
Long story short, I'm cleaning the LCD slate. I'm all out of ideas short of making custom screens and I don't want to throw money into the firepit right now.

I'll carry on doing Minis and handling warranties and supporting competitions but I switched job and the last 2 months have been wild. It will get better in the Spring. I have enough parts on hand to make 180 Minis. I won't take preorders ever again.


Julien the mini is proving to be a great device, thanks for providing the ongoing supply
veton
veton

45 posts

25 Apr 2024 1:19am
Hi Julien, I know the motions are not serviceable, but is there any chance we could open It with a dremel and try another screen by our own risk?. I would give It a chance before leaving It bricked. I have the older lcd with a black screen and a wireless slowly diying, so are many of my Friends.
If you could just give us the right reference i would give It a shot. It doesn't need to be a color screen maybe the cheapest compatible lcd,
Opening the motions by the sides probably would leave them unsealed, but having them in a waterproof plastic case would be better than nothing
JulienLe
JulienLe

405 posts

25 Apr 2024 4:18am
Hello, I don't think it can be done. On top of being potted, everything inside is glued together. You will most likely damage other parts during the process. I know exactly where everything is and I can't do it. Whatever you do, do not approach the battery with a sharp object or a Dremel.

In other news, I'm producing 70 Minis. And LCD refunds are on hold. It was going great until I was also asked to refund the extended limit on the business credit card so all my bonus went in that firepit (legacy of trying to make LCDs happen one last time). It'll resume as I sell Minis again. Then I have another bonus coming in June.

As I understand it, Mike K888 is currently scoring the ISWC/Prince Of Speed with the 100 Minis of the Weymouth Speed Week and his tools!
tonyk
tonyk

QLD

609 posts

18 Jun 2024 7:39am
Hi There
Need a bit of tech help
Just changed phones to Samsung A15 and now having trouble accessing motion data
Doing the same process as worked in the past with last phone
So I do get the motion connected to the new phone via wifi, but when i do 192.168.0.1 to access motion data it says This site can't be reached, I hit the reload a few times but still no go
Any ideas, is there a setting in the phone blocking access ?
Cheers TK
John340
John340

QLD

3373 posts

18 Jun 2024 7:50am
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tonyk said..
Hi There
Need a bit of tech help
Just changed phones to Samsung A15 and now having trouble accessing motion data
Doing the same process as worked in the past with last phone
So I do get the motion connected to the new phone via wifi, but when i do 192.168.0.1 to access motion data it says This site can't be reached, I hit the reload a few times but still no go
Any ideas, is there a setting in the phone blocking access ?
Cheers TK


Tony, try turning off your network before selecting the motion wifi, then select 192.168.0.1
tonyk
tonyk

QLD

609 posts

18 Jun 2024 8:17am
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John340 said..



tonyk said..
Hi There
Need a bit of tech help
Just changed phones to Samsung A15 and now having trouble accessing motion data
Doing the same process as worked in the past with last phone
So I do get the motion connected to the new phone via wifi, but when i do 192.168.0.1 to access motion data it says This site can't be reached, I hit the reload a few times but still no go
Any ideas, is there a setting in the phone blocking access ?
Cheers TK





Tony, try turning off your network before selecting the motion wifi, then select 192.168.0.1




Thanks John,
Ok, yes that's the solution,
I turned off mobile data and it worked fine
Cheers TK
rp6conrad
rp6conrad

367 posts

18 Jun 2024 4:45pm
Another possibility : try it with the complete url ("h t t p://ip") in front ! Works for me with mobile data on.
h t t p://192.168.0.1
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