Hey Flash, I wish that were true. It changes to Stop Charging, then Start Charging, and then it alternates (in 4.5).
In all cases, with any button push or removal of power from the charger, it still doesn't unlock the port.
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J1772 Charging Lock - Prevent unauthorizzed disconnection at public charging stations
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Hey Flash, I wish that were true. It changes to Stop Charging, then Start Charging, and then it alternates (in 4.5).
In all cases, with any button push or removal of power from the charger, it still doesn't unlock the port.
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Quick update - Still no feedback from Tesla, so we are going to have to cancel our trip to TESLIVE. Our other products are not far enough along for a demo table, so we just won't get the bang for the buck.
Sorry we won't get to meet you all.
David
Sorry we won't get to meet you all.
David
deonb
Active Member
I think you should still go and present your case and product to Elon to create a developer community and be more interactive about changes.
If the developers at Tesla knew about your product they could have added a simple extra button to still allow a disconnect. Would have taken them 5 minutes to code upfront - now it will take months to fix.
This is a great point, David. You'll be front and center with the people at Tesla who can make a difference and bypass the multiple levels of resistance you're meeting by going through Tesla. I understand about the cost involved though...
As I said before, please keep my payment and use that to cover your costs to go to Teslive. I agree with others here that its a good opportunity for you to meet the right people at Tesla.
JPP
Active Member
Great feedback, all. But, we decided that with no real product available for sale, we would be wasting time and money at TESLIVE. It breaks my heart, but it's the way things are.
We are working on two other impending products, but they weren't ready enough for TESLIVE.
An update: I have been in touch with Customer Experience reps who are in talks with SW engineering about possible updates that might reinstate the 'disconnect' or 'unlock' buttons inside, allowing CapturePro to come back to the market. That would be nice, but I don't have any schedule yet, and my expectations are being kept reasonably low for now.
As soon as I know more, I'll be happy to report on it.
David
We are working on two other impending products, but they weren't ready enough for TESLIVE.
An update: I have been in touch with Customer Experience reps who are in talks with SW engineering about possible updates that might reinstate the 'disconnect' or 'unlock' buttons inside, allowing CapturePro to come back to the market. That would be nice, but I don't have any schedule yet, and my expectations are being kept reasonably low for now.
As soon as I know more, I'll be happy to report on it.
David
Saphire
Member
I'm at the mercy of public charging stations for all of my charging needs, I would love an update on solutions to the J1772 connection/disconnections and possible locks.
Babylonfive I applaud your efforts...don't give up!
Babylonfive I applaud your efforts...don't give up!
mknox
Well-Known Member
That's a good idea. Working for an electric utility, I could probably get my hands on some of these and just keep a pair of side cutters in the car...
Where would you put a zip tie? I don't remember anything to thread it through on the J1772 adapter. Haven't looked specifically, though.
mknox
Well-Known Member
The adapter will be locked to the car whenever the car is locked.
Most J1772 handles have provision for a small lock so that you can't squeeze/depress the release button. This is where one of those wire ties would go.
Here is one sort of security device similar to that shown in #94 I found on EBay:
▬► 100 Security Seals Padlock Style High Security | eBay
There is a plastic only version as well.
▬► 100 Security Seals Padlock Style High Security | eBay
There is a plastic only version as well.
Thanks.
You can probably get away with a releaseable zip/wire tie since most troublemaker don't know they exist (they do look like regular zip/wire tie). It is small, compact, cheap, and you don't even need to bring a cutter. Get them at Home Depot.
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