Dyyys1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I have an e+ on the way from China right now (my first wheel). I'm worried it might have 1.2.9 preloaded from the factory. Is there a way to check the software version and update without risking damage? It sounds from the 1.2.9 thread like some people have damaged boards even when not moving, but I can't see how to connect without powering on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSport Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Mine came with 1.2.5. Before I even rode it, I updated to 1.3 and have never looked back. Powered it on just long enough to make the Bluetooth connection and update. Powered back down, then back on and voila. I do understand your concern though. I guess I lucked out with my version instead of 1.2.9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerousDick Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 You can always power it on with it laying on its side instead of up on its tyre - it'll beep at you complaining that it's not right, but should still allow connection to the app for upgrade of software / interrogation etc.? It would appear the part of the circuit on the motherboard which drives the motor isn't active unless it's upright. To be honest, I'd be surprised if it arrived with 1.2.9 on it as it wasn't available for long (too long in my case, but I'm just the fool who accepted the update!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyyys1 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Thanks for the input. I'll try it on its side when it gets here, and hope that avoids damage. I know the risk is low but it would really suck to be tracking down replacement parts before I even get to step on the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFP9 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 When I got my E+ about a month ago it was loaded with 1.2.5. Given the disaster with 1.2.9 I don't think they would pre-load any 9B1 with that version! It was only live for a short time, which even makes the likelihood less. Cheers, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorat Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 If it has actually *shipped* with 1.2.9, I wouldn't be too worried because they do test the devices before shipping, including switching on and moving them about. It's not going to die on the very first switch on for you unless their QA is really that dumb. FWIW, I upgraded my new bot to 1.2.9 on first arrival (oops?) but it survived the week anyway before I read all the threads in the forum. There's usually a silent majority that gets lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wright Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 If it does come with 1.2.9, I'd just bluetooth it to the App and download 1.3 onto it, Im riding on 1.2.7 and have baulked at upgrading to 1.3 at this stage - everything working well. enjoy your ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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