SW/Firmware: Model S Apps

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Use phone to open door handles and back hatch, on the X it would open any door.

 

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Do any of you programmers already have plans to write an app for the S?

 

[AnOutsider]

Do any of you programmers already have plans to write an app for the S?

I do depending on the SDK. Have a few ideas I'd like to try

 

[mwu]

Almost definitely will write something

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

Planning to. Both an app for the touchscreen and one for the iPhone for any remote stuff that Tesla's own app doesn't take care of.

 

[brianman]

Do any of you programmers already have plans to write an app for the S?

If the SDK is decent, I'll probably explore writing one even before my car arrives.

 

[dsm363]

Maybe a bunch of TMC people could get together and work on something similar to the OVMS project.

 

[AnOutsider]

If the SDK is decent, I'll probably explore writing one even before my car arrives.

I'm thinking we won't see an SDK for a while (I hope I'm wrong). I have a feeling they'll focus on rolling out the cars, then some OTA updates, then an SDK in early to mid 2013.

 

[MitchL]

Do any of you programmers already have plans to write an app for the S?

Absolutely yes. I routinely pester my Tesla person about the SDK (I don't expect it to exist for a while, but I want them to know we're out here).


I plan to, at a minimum:
- Write some sort of interface to my home automation system (Crestron-based, but I'll communicate with some machine inside the firewall, which will in turn talk to the controller).
- Provide a way to view stills (at least) from the camera at home. This could be done with just the web browser, most likely.
- I didn't see a "trip computer" on the menus. (did anyone else?) (elapsed time, miles so far, avg speeds, etc.).

I'm sure I'll think of more stuff, the home automation integration is a big one for me.

/Mitch.

 

[ckessel]

Do any of you programmers already have plans to write an app for the S?

I'm curious, but I'm not a tinkerer by nature so unless I can think of an actual need I'm not likely to try it out. If I can find a need, something I want to solve, then I'll go hog while on the SDK to figure out how to solve it.

 

[woof]

I'd certainly give it some thought--wonder if games for the passengers to play would be a good idea?

 

[Robert.Boston]

I'd certainly give it some thought--wonder if games for the passengers to play would be a good idea?

I wonder if someone can rig up a Wii "backseat driver" app...

 

[tnawara]

Do any of you programmers already have plans to write an app for the S?

Yes. Already talking to them about it...but they're not doing a tremendous amount of talking back.

 

[Doug_G]

Do any of you programmers already have plans to write an app for the S?

I'm not really expecting an SDK to be available until after the car ships. I'll wager that it ships without app capability at first.

 

[AnOutsider]

I'm not really expecting an SDK to be available until after the car ships. I'll wager that it ships without app capability at first.

Another Apple/iOS parallel. Hopefully it doesn't take them a year as well -- though it very well could.

 

[Steph]

It'll be fun to play angry bird while stuck in traffic!

 

[EV_de]

......
since Elon mentioned, Tesla can adapt our favorite Android / IOS Apps for the Model S
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sorry for requoting myselfe ...

at first we don't need an SDK ... Tesla should adapt our existing favorit Android / IOS Apps ...

 

[brianman]

It'll be fun to play angry bird while stuck in traffic!

I'm scared.

sorry for requoting myselfe ...
at first we don't need an SDK ... Tesla should adapt our existing favorit Android / IOS Apps ...

No. Tesla should make a car. A damn good car. An industry eye-opening car. They don't and shouldn't waste resources on porting the latest trivial fad apps, games, etc.

 

[Lyon]

Apps that I would like to have:

- Calendar capable of multiple online CalDAV sources
- Pandora
- Live Sports scores updating app (like ESPN or something). I'm hoping to be able to listen to music but glance down every once and a while and catch a few scores.
- Open Table
- Fandango

 

[AnOutsider]

No. Tesla should make a car. A damn good car. An industry eye-opening car. They don't and shouldn't waste resources on porting the latest trivial fad apps, games, etc.

Yes, because having the software guys working on apps is going to take away from the car... The first car shipping with a full apps platform would also be eye-opening. It's not just one thing in the car that makes it what it is.