Roadster firmware wishlist

[vfx]

I'd like my 1.5 VDS to display the updated "T' logo instead of the old shield logo.

 

[slcasner]

I'd like my 1.5 VDS to display the updated "T' logo instead of the old shield logo.

Not me. I like the shield logo!

 

[doug]

You should be able to adjust all that charging setting stuff from your phone so you don't have to get back in the car.

 

[Doug_G]

It was just pointed out to me that I should add this bit I posted in another thread...

One thing I hate about the VDS is it plays that same sound no matter how serious the problem is. Major drive train failure, shutting down in 30 seconds - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Power Limit - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Tire pressure monitoring problem - BRAP BRAP BRAP!!! Very distracting when you are driving; you basically have to look at the screen to see whether it's a nuisance or you're about to lose power.

 

[vfx]

The VDS screen has a readout that says how much Volts and Amps the car is drawing. Now that I can plug in at all sorts of boxes and have no idea of what is coming out of them I like to read that readout.
Problem is, IT"S TOO SMALL!.
In my 1.5 I have to open the door, get down on my knees to get close enough to read it. and it's not just the size, the screen resolution is so poor it can't even create actual full numbers, more like blocky shapes. 208 looks like 230. I need to read this while standing up next to the plug. These numbers on plug-in should be TEN TIMES BIGGER. It's always been ridiculous but now it's irritating as hell. 2.0 owners must have to climb in.

 

[vfx]

... Now that I can plug in at all sorts of boxes and have no idea of what is coming out of them I like to read that readout.

Why can't the car tell me how long it will take to charge? Why is it making me do the math?

Related two-fer.

 

[Doug_G]

2.0 owners must have to climb in.

Confirmed!

 

[vfx]

Confirmed!

Equally lame but better on pants. Thanks.

 

[NigelM]

2.0 owners must have to climb in.

No, it's easy; I just lean over and look through the rear window. (Although I do have to climb in the car to hit the top-off button!)

 

[strider]

2.0 owners must have to climb in.

If the window's open I can just stick my upper body through and see/manipulate the screen. But could also be hard on clothes/paint depending on how clean your car is.

 

[Doug_G]

No, it's easy; I just lean over and look through the rear window. (Although I do have to climb in the car to hit the top-off button!)

That's fine for reading Ideal Miles, but are you saying you can reliably read the voltage/current from the back of the car?

 

[Doug_G]

If the window's open I can just stick my upper body through and see/manipulate the screen. But could also be hard on clothes/paint depending on how clean your car is.

Evidently you are a tiny person.

 

[doug]

Amazing to me that Tesla still doesn't offer a smart phone extension of the VDS.

 

[NigelM]

That's fine for reading Ideal Miles, but are you saying you can reliably read the voltage/current from the back of the car?

You made me go check...but yes, I can.

 

[vfx]

You made me go check...but yes, I can.

You may have great eyes (and clean windows) but if you already know what the screen is saying it's easier to "read".

 

[NigelM]

You may have great eyes (and clean windows) but if you already know what the screen is saying it's easier to "read".

Longsighted, but I can't read it 2 feet away.

 

[vfx]

Ahaaa,

But you could if they were TEN TIMES BIGGER. :wink:

 

[Doug_G]

Ahaaa,

But you could if they were TEN TIMES BIGGER. :wink:

Two times would probably be enough.

 

[smorgasbord]

FWIW, I just had some minor work done on my Roadster, and they installed firmware 4.6.4 on it, which adds:
Nissan Leaf charger support
Xenon support
Some AC bug fixes

 

[dsm363]

I just had the Xenon headlights installed but I still have 4.6.3. Does it correct the buzzing sound when you unlock your car or is that simply part of the lights?