Model S/X deliveries with Intel-based MCU

[viper2ko]

So... I have some potentially very disappointing news for old MCU users.

I'll let you draw conclusions yourself from this comment found in a recent firmware:

/* Overrides for platforms that have newer WebKit versions which can parse thise section
       and new special font handling for differences since the original Qt WebKit. */

What does that mean

 

[Pale_Rider]

So... I have some potentially very disappointing news for old MCU users.

I'll let you draw conclusions yourself from this comment found in a recent firmware:

/* Overrides for platforms that have newer WebKit versions which can parse thise section
       and new special font handling for differences since the original Qt WebKit. */

You are only supposed to bring us happy & exciting news...lol

 

[viper2ko]

You are only supposed to bring us happy & exciting news...lol

What does this mean

 

[dennis_d]

What does that mean

you're not getting new browser , if you have old MCU

 

[viper2ko]

you're not getting new browser , if you have old MCU

Lol, so retrofitting is still possible.

 

[dennis_d]

Lol, so retrofitting is still possible.

yes, retrofit comes with new car

 

[pears]

I have a 244xxx VIN and it does not have the x64 in the UA string

 

[alloverx]

A new question for SC "Can my MCU be uncorked?"

 

[buttershrimp]

So... I have some potentially very disappointing news for old MCU users.

I'll let you draw conclusions yourself from this comment found in a recent firmware:

/* Overrides for platforms that have newer WebKit versions which can parse thise section
       and new special font handling for differences since the original Qt WebKit. */

but what does it all mean @verygreen? Also did you sell your car?

 

[majestyk]

Took delivery 2/14 of Vin 239XXX. Very clearly don't have the upgraded MCU. Disappointed to have missed this by just a month....but I guess that's just part of owning a Tesla. Frankly, it doesn't detract from it being an awesome car, since I probably only touch the screen 2-3 times a day for maybe 15 seconds total. Fingers crossed for a free upgrade, though.

 

[lunitiks]

Can we move retrofit discussion in here please: MCU2 - Retrofit?

 

[nagypite]

Would you refuse delivery and lose the $2500 deposit for the new MCU?

 

[birjubhai]

Would you refuse delivery and lose the $2500 deposit for the new MCU?

I am seriously considering losing my deposit......and wait another couple of months to get the newer MCU. I bet the resale would reflect that price if I plan to sell my vehicle years later.

 

[diamond.g]

What does that mean

If I am understanding it right, they are going to make newer platforms (the CPU/GPU in the MCU) respond like the older one. Potentially hiding features that the newer platforms could support that the older ones does not.

 

[HankLloydRight]

If I am understanding it right, they are going to make newer platforms (the CPU/GPU in the MCU) respond like the older one. Potentially hiding features that the newer platforms could support that the older ones does not.

I read it the other way around, like this:

you're not getting new browser , if you have old MCU

Perhaps verygreen can comment. The followup question is, how long has that comment been in the firmware code? Could it date back to the original?

 

[BlueRocket]

Thanks, would have been nice...

@Dutchie I had my screen replaced last November for yellowing edges and they replaced the MCU with a remanufactured one .

 

[ABC2D]

I am seriously considering losing my deposit......and wait another couple of months to get the newer MCU. I bet the resale would reflect that price if I plan to sell my vehicle years later.

If that's the case, why dont you take the delivery and pay for a new MCU out of your pocket - it wold cost you about the same but you'll have the car.

 

[ABC2D]

@Dutchie I had my screen replaced last November for yellowing edges and they replaced the MCU with a remanufactured one .

They did the same for me about a month ago, but after guys on this forum pointed out the REMAN part number, I called SC and requested a brand new MCU - and they swapped REMAN for a brand new one (now I wish I would've waited a bit).

 

[BlueRocket]

They did the same for me about a month ago, but after guys on this forum pointed out the REMAN part number, I called SC and requested a brand new MCU - and they swapped REMAN for a brand new one (now I wish I would've waited a bit).

Hmm... Planning to go in for yearly service in about a month. Do you think they would honor another swap if I complain about the reman part? Might get lucky and get one of the new MCUs. How did you approach the SC? Should they not have replaced failing screen with a remanufactured part? Thx

 

[digistyl3]

Does the new MCU still have the failing flash storage soldered on?