Bridgeboy Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) On 10/1/2020 at 7:34 AM, Will R said: Veteran are supplying dealers with FW chips for upgrades whenever there is one, although V3 (4.29) and above are considered stable, so upgrades like V4 (4.31) are considered non-essential and thus not always offered. If you have batch two you'll want to ask your dealer for an upgrade chip, as yours will come with V1 or V2 so the motor cable melting issue is still unadressed. You will also want to get hold of some fibreglass heat shielding if your motor cables come wrapped in thick black plastic insulation, as this is what melts (along with the shell). How do I know what FW chip I have? I just received my Sherman 2-days ago, and Jason says it was loaded out of China only 3-weeks ago; so I was expecting recent FW. However, Darknessbot reports my FW is 1053.0 which is a number that is very different than the ones you are mentioning. What do I have? Is it unsafe? Edited October 11, 2020 by Bridgeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeboy Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 6:21 PM, MrRobot said: Anyone willing to sell their euc winglets?? Will pay for international shipping... 😭 What are you calling "winglets?" I bought these pads before my Sherman arrived because I at the time I didn't know the Sherman was coming with its own pads, and Vee had put them on hers and they looked like they fit well; however, I like the form fitted Sherman pads so these are just sitting at my house unused: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001110842385.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.349c4c4dc6k0P2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippoPig Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 On 10/1/2020 at 3:34 PM, Will R said: Veteran are supplying dealers with FW chips for upgrades whenever there is one, although V3 (4.29) and above are considered stable, so upgrades like V4 (4.31) are considered non-essential and thus not always offered. If you have batch two you'll want to ask your dealer for an upgrade chip, as yours will come with V1 or V2 so the motor cable melting issue is still unadressed. You will also want to get hold of some fibreglass heat shielding if your motor cables come wrapped in thick black plastic insulation, as this is what melts (along with the shell). How does one “update”? Is it a physical chip swap? If so - is it just plug or is there soldering involved? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jon Stern Posted October 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, HippoPig said: How does one “update”? Is it a physical chip swap? If so - is it just plug or is there soldering involved? Thanks 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post null Posted October 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, HippoPig said: How does one “update”? Is it a physical chip swap? If so - is it just plug or is there soldering involved? It's a small board the size of the bluetooth module. You swap the BT module with it > power up the EUC > LEDs blink for a minute. When LEDs show ready the update is done you can power off and put back the BT. Edited October 15, 2020 by null 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will R Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 On 10/11/2020 at 5:16 PM, Bridgeboy said: How do I know what FW chip I have? I just received my Sherman 2-days ago, and Jason says it was loaded out of China only 3-weeks ago; so I was expecting recent FW. However, Darknessbot reports my FW is 1053.0 which is a number that is very different than the ones you are mentioning. What do I have? Is it unsafe? It may not be a cause for major concern unless you are noticing pedal dipping and motor cable melting. If you have the thicker guage cables then you should be on a recent enough FW to be safe and stable. They may have just changed their naming system. Perhaps @Seba could tell between them somehow, or contact@Linnea Veteran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Mazur Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hey guys, can i connect back light to the front? Just for testing purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 9 minutes ago, Marek Mazur said: Hey guys, can i connect back light to the front? Just for testing purpose Probably not, its not the same voltage: 5V back, 12V front 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeboy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Will R said: It may not be a cause for major concern unless you are noticing pedal dipping and motor cable melting. If you have the thicker guage cables then you should be on a recent enough FW to be safe and stable. They may have just changed their naming system. Perhaps @Seba could tell between them somehow, or contact@Linnea Veteran I'm thinking I'm probably OK since apparently my Sherman was the 1,158th produced. When connecting to DarknessBot is lists my wheel as LK1158. @Ben Kim Tells me that means the sequential number of production. His is first batch LK6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy510 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Marek Mazur said: Hey guys, can i connect back light to the front? Just for testing purpose No, it will more than likely damage or ruin the rear light. I can tell you how to test the rear light if you havent tried it in the front yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeboy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) Here's a video riding the Sherman with a 2° forward pedal tilt: Edited October 18, 2020 by Bridgeboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Mazur Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Has anyone notice high-pitched sound from sherman? Its not very loud but annoying Edited October 19, 2020 by Marek Mazur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ben Hatfield Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Roll bar removal tool - likely not the first person to think of this - also only works once one side is already removed. I was able to wiggle out one side with relative ease, but the other was stubborn and needed assistance. 15mm ratchet with a little extension 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeboy Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 18 hours ago, Ben Hatfield said: Roll bar removal tool - likely not the first person to think of this - also only works once one side is already removed. I was able to wiggle out one side with relative ease, but the other was stubborn and needed assistance. 15mm ratchet with a little extension I think maybe you are the only one that thought of this. Why would you want to remove the roll cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hatfield Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 22 hours ago, Bridgeboy said: I think maybe you are the only one that thought of this. Why would you want to remove the roll cage? tire change - that spot I tapped the roll bar out of is part of the pedal hanger - likely really adds to the integrity of the design, but a bit of a pain to take down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeboy Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Ben Hatfield said: tire change - that spot I tapped the roll bar out of is part of the pedal hanger - likely really adds to the integrity of the design, but a bit of a pain to take down. So you're going to leave the roll bar off all the time so you can change the tire more easily every 5,000 miles or so? I'm just trying to understand the logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hatfield Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Just now, Bridgeboy said: So you're going to leave the roll bar off all the time so you can change the tire more easily every 5,000 miles or so? I'm just trying to understand the logic. the roll bar has to come off for a tire change - it will go back on after the tire change 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeboy Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Ben Hatfield said: the roll bar has to come off for a tire change - it will go back on after the tire change Oh I see; what a pain in the ass then. I was considering ordering a new tire to experiment but I'm not sure I'm up for that much hassle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shield Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansolo Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 EN subtitles are available 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Caribou Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 10/24/2020 at 8:24 AM, Shield said: I noticed in your video that headlight strobes are flashing amber instead of red or blue that is typical for Shermans. Did you install a new headlight or modify the existing one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Blue is early batches. As people commented blue was illegal in many countries they switched to amber. Edited November 1, 2020 by null 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shield Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Wild Caribou said: I noticed in your video that headlight strobes are flashing amber instead of red or blue that is typical for Shermans. Did you install a new headlight or modify the existing one? Preproduction models had Blue side shooter lights, first batch had Red side shooter lights. I'm not sure what they are shipping with now but I purchased this Amber version myself from Aliexpress. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001316625876.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dDkj5sI 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bridgeboy Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Shield said: Preproduction models had Blue side shooter lights, first batch had Red side shooter lights. I'm not sure what they are shipping with now but I purchased this Amber version myself from Aliexpress. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001316625876.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dDkj5sI Mine was the 1,158th off the assembly line and it came with red flashers. Don't ALL COUNTRIES use Red and Blue for emergency vehicles?! I mean seriously, the only two colors that are most likely illegal EVERYWHERE are the two colors the Shermans came with. I'll order what you did, thanks for the link. It looks like it comes with two of them? Edited November 1, 2020 by Bridgeboy Coloring! :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying W Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 I know right, red and blue should have not even been a consideration. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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