OVMS v3.1 install

[markwj]

What GSM antenna do you recommend from Amazon? There’s a ton that pop up but I’m not sure which one to purchase. Thanks Mark. I know this is all volunteer/hobby work for you.

I really haven't tried any from Amazon. Not sure of the quality. The connector we use is standard SMA, so any antenna that meets the frequency requirements should be ok.

No experience with it, so can't specifically recommend it, but I did see this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Bingfu-Antenna-T-Mobile-Cellular-Amplifier/dp/B00TI1WF64

that looks close to what we have from China (and has the same adhesive mounting system for our preferred Roadster rear window install. Frequency range is stated as 698-960 MHz, 1710-2170 MHz, 2300-2700 MHz. OVMS US SIM5360A modem is GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz; UMTS/HSPA+ 850/1900MHz, so that seems to match.

Of course, there are those US$100++ meter long fibreglass poles, but those might be overkill

 

[Bunnak]

Thanks Mark!

 

[hanknum]

Just ordered my OVMS today, so I will be reviewing this thread when it comes time to install mine.

 

[markwj]

If anyone has problems, just let me know. For Roadster owners, I am willing to pre-configure these in Hong Kong, so it is mostly a matter of just physical install in the car (and following some other simple instructions for App and Hologram account setup). PM me (before you buy) if you need this.

 

[hanknum]

If anyone has problems, just let me know. For Roadster owners, I am willing to pre-configure these in Hong Kong, so it is mostly a matter of just physical install in the car (and following some other simple instructions for App and Hologram account setup). PM me (before you buy) if you need this.

Hi Markwj,

My order did not go through. So, if you could preconfigure one for me and let me know how you want me to order, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Henry Chin

 

[im4uttx]

If anyone has problems, just let me know. For Roadster owners, I am willing to pre-configure these in Hong Kong, so it is mostly a matter of just physical install in the car (and following some other simple instructions for App and Hologram account setup). PM me (before you buy) if you need this.

This worked extremely well for me...thx Mark.

 

[markwj]

This worked extremely well for me...thx Mark.

Very glad to hear. It was good to see you connect your App while the module was still on my bench at home in Hong Kong. We got to make sure everything was working well, prior to shipment.

If anybody else, without much technical expertise, needs this pre-configuration, let me know.

 

[DeedWest]

Anyone have experience troubleshooting the cellular connection? My Hologram SIM is showing connected when I connect to the OVMS module when at home, but as soon as I leave the house, it has zero connectivity. This has only occurred since I moved into a new house and changed WiFi networks.

 

[AtAge19]

@markwj,
@slcasner,

Very excited, as well! In fact, I’ve blueprinted said improvements for the OVMS UI for iOS. May you please assist in implementing said improvements for the OVMS UI for iOS, Mark? Feel free to P.M.

Thanks In Advance,

Hope to hear from you soon,

Sincerely,

- P.

 

[X.l.r.8]

Anyone have experience troubleshooting the cellular connection? My Hologram SIM is showing connected when I connect to the OVMS module when at home, but as soon as I leave the house, it has zero connectivity. This has only occurred since I moved into a new house and changed WiFi networks.

On this screen do you still have start server v2 checked, i had to go back and check that box as i never had cellular once I left the wifi connection.

 

[markwj]

Anyone have experience troubleshooting the cellular connection? My Hologram SIM is showing connected when I connect to the OVMS module when at home, but as soon as I leave the house, it has zero connectivity. This has only occurred since I moved into a new house and changed WiFi networks.

email/message me the output of 'config list auto', and 'simcom status'. Maybe the modem not enabled.

 

[markwj]

Very excited, as well! In fact, I’ve blueprinted said improvements for the OVMS UI for iOS. May you please assist in implementing said improvements for the OVMS UI for iOS, Mark? Feel free to P.M.

We have lots of ideas for the Apps, but very few developers actually working on it. Really can't do everything myself.

 

[DeedWest]

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On this screen do you still have start server v2 checked, i had to go back and check that box as i never had cellular once I left the wifi connection.

I checked that box again, rebooted, then went back out. This worked like a charm! Thank you so much!

 

[drewski]

Easiest is to PM me directly. I can pre-configure a module for you, and setup all the accounts prior to shipping. Then, when you get the module all you have to do is physically install it in the car.

this is awesome support!!

if only i'd read more than the first page of this thread before i ordered last Saturday!

 

[X.l.r.8]

I felt the same way. My big mistake was trying to do it using nothing but a cellphone and using its hotspot connection. That will not work to set it up. You need either a tethered connection to a laptop with internet if a good separate wifi. After that I followed the instructions and it went slowly but steadily. I lost connection with the unit a few times but a simple unplug and replug sorted it out. It really takes longer to route the GSM cable than install so if you are going to set it up on the kitchen table do it before you fix the cables permanently.
Those were my 2 big mistakes, no WiFi and installing before setting up.

 

[slcasner]

Very excited, as well! In fact, I’ve blueprinted said improvements for the OVMS UI for iOS. May you please assist in implementing said improvements for the OVMS UI for iOS, Mark? Feel free to P.M.

I have contributed to the code in the OVMS module itself, but I've never done any iOS development. I'd like to try that some day, but too many tasks in the queue already...

 

[AtAge19]

I have contributed to the code in the OVMS module itself, but I've never done any iOS development. I'd like to try that some day, but too many tasks in the queue already...

@slcasner,

When you have down-time, feel free to P.M. I’ve got a few bright ideas in blueprint format.

T.I.A.,

Hope to hear from you soon,

Sincerely,

- P.

 

[drewski]

doing the WiFi connection step.

i can see it's connected to my router and has "Testing Internet Connection" in a yellow box under the blue "What Happens Now" box.

it's been over 20 minutes. is the server down? or i've done something wrong.

i factory reset it and started fresh, but same thing

 

[drewski]

Screenshot of where I'm stuck

 

[slcasner]

When you started this step, your computer WiFi was associated with the access point function of the OVMS. Like the blue box says, you may need to reconnect your computer to that access point if it did not happen automatically. Alternatively, you could change your computer to be associated with your home WiFi network, where OVMS should now also be associated as a client. Then you could access OVMS from your browser using http://xs-amps.local (if MDNS is working on your computer) or at the IP address that your home router assigned to OVMS (which you may be able to learn by accessing your router's admin pages).