Good stuff -- thanks.
I was having the modem problem when I powered the OVMS through the USB but now it is plugged into the car. I won't get a chance to try this for a few days but I will try to configure the modem with it plugged in this way to see if that works. If not then I'll take it apart to make sure everything is well-seated. I did buy the US unit with the SIM and everything so it has the modem module. I'm optimistic that it just wasn't getting enough power from the USB. Thank you for the advice!
@hmbprius , I can appreciate your apprehension. It turns out that it is really not that complicated. The online instructions and videos are good and the system seems pretty forgiving (i.e. if you get stuck unplug it and plug it back in). Plus the community here is very helpful. It is not expensive and it is great to get roadster status on the phone. I suggest you just go for it!
These are the items that I bought to go with my Roadster 1.5
1. 9665972 OVMS Data Cable for Early Teslas 1
2. 1000500 OpenVehicles OVMS GSM Antenna 1
3. 9642829 OVMS v3 Kit w/ SIM5360 3G Modem Module (US Edition) 1
Thanks,
Paul
I was having the modem problem when I powered the OVMS through the USB but now it is plugged into the car. I won't get a chance to try this for a few days but I will try to configure the modem with it plugged in this way to see if that works. If not then I'll take it apart to make sure everything is well-seated. I did buy the US unit with the SIM and everything so it has the modem module. I'm optimistic that it just wasn't getting enough power from the USB. Thank you for the advice!
@hmbprius , I can appreciate your apprehension. It turns out that it is really not that complicated. The online instructions and videos are good and the system seems pretty forgiving (i.e. if you get stuck unplug it and plug it back in). Plus the community here is very helpful. It is not expensive and it is great to get roadster status on the phone. I suggest you just go for it!
These are the items that I bought to go with my Roadster 1.5
1. 9665972 OVMS Data Cable for Early Teslas 1
2. 1000500 OpenVehicles OVMS GSM Antenna 1
3. 9642829 OVMS v3 Kit w/ SIM5360 3G Modem Module (US Edition) 1
Thanks,
Paul