Here is the Light Show sequence for Get Lucky (Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers) which I created using the Tesla Light Show xLights Guide.
You can run it on your car, if you download the following .fseq file and the place it together with the .mp3 or .wav file of the song in a USB stick. Make sure to follow the directions below.
Here is the Light Show sequence for The Next Episode (Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg) which I created using the Tesla Light Show xLights Guide.
You can run it on your car, if you download the following .fseq file and the place it together with the .mp3 or .wav file of the song in a USB stick. Make sure to follow the directions below.
Here is the Light Show sequence for The Next Episode (Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg) which I created using the Tesla Light Show xLights Guide.
You can run it on your car, if you download the following .fseq file and the place it together with the .mp3 or .wav file of the song in a USB stick. Make sure to follow the directions below.
You can run it on your car, if you download the following .fseq file and the place it together with the .mp3 or .wav file of the song in a USB stick. Make sure to follow the directions below.
Due to intellectual property rights, I am not allowed to distribute the song in .wav or .mp3 format. Please make sure to put the correct song in.
USB flash drive requirements
Must contain a base-level folder called “LightShow” (without quotation marks and case sensitive).
The LightShow folder must contain 2 files:
“lightshow.fseq”
“lightshow.mp3” or “lightshow.wav” (wav is recommended)
Must be formatted as exFAT, FAT 32 (for Windows), MS-DOS FAT (for Mac), ext3, or ext4. NTFS is currently not supported.
Must not contain a base-level TeslaCam folder.
Must not contain any map update or firmware update files.
Today, VanMoof published an #SaveTheDate announcement and some exciting illustrations, photos, and videos about the upcoming product.
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“The future is shaping up, fast.”
This slogan emphasizes that the new product will be fast, faster than the current S3 and X3 lineup. As you know the S3 and X3 can go up to 37 km/h in off-road, 32 km/h in US, 25 km/h in EU and 24 km/h in JP modes.
In other words, we should expect something which can go beyond these speed limits. There is doubt that it will be a speed pedelec like the Mate Bike and can go up to 45 km/h or maybe even more with an easter egg like the off-road mode.
In Europe, such speed pedelecs require registration, license plate, insurance, helmet and can’t be ridden on bicycle and pedelec ways.
We’ll learn more about upcoming upgrades on S3 and X3. If this new product will be named S4, then the upgraded versions of S3 and X3 will be called S5 and X5. These are all speculations at the moment. Let’s hold on tight and see what will VanMoof reveal next week.
The photos VanMoof published has the name VM V, so we may expect similar naming strategy like Tesla. The handle bar on the photos also looks like V shaped. So next week VanMoof may reveal the model V.
Recently Polestar introduced a eScooter with a price tag of 4500€, Super 73 and Mate Bikes have a price tag of 2500€ so we can expect the price of the VanMoof V to be between 2500€ to 4500€ (official price is 3498€).
By introducing a high priced model next week, VanMoof may strategically lower the prices of the pedelec line up.
Fat tires, stronger lights and front suspension are other features that we can see in the images VanMoof shared through social media.
More details about the price, weight, speed and the technology will follow. If you know more, please comment below or on other social media channels below.
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Das Fahrrad kam fast perfekt aus der Box (siehe Video als Beweis 😉), die Vorderrad- und Motorkabelverbindung war wieder etwas mühsam aber ich war am Ende der Gewinner.
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Tipps für die neuen Besitzer: Drehe das Fahrrad auf den Kopf und trage etwas WD40 auf, bevor du das Kabel in den Rahmen schiebst. Nach der ersten vollen Ladung konnte ich mehr als 75 km fahren. Große Reichweite, wenn man viel Auftrieb und die hügelige Stadt bedenkt.
Regelmäßige Höchstgeschwindigkeiten der verschiedenen Modi sind wie: 🇪🇺 Modus 27 km/h, 🇺🇸 Modus 34 km/h und 💨 Modus 37 km/h. Vielleicht etwas langsamer als das 2020er Modell S3. Ich habe es jedoch geschafft, mit 43 km/h (wahnsinnig) auf einer flachen Privatstraße im 💨-Modus zu fahren.
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Der Tacho liegt aktuell bei 160 km. Der Motor ist leiser als jeder andere S3 den ich hatte. Ich höre fast kein Rauschen. Der E-Shifter ist ähnlich, es gibt auch kein Summen, außer wenn er von 4 auf 1 schaltet. Von Zeit zu Zeit erlebe ich jedoch ein knisterndes Hoch- oder Herunterschalten zwischen 2 und 3, manchmal zwischen 3 und 4. Ich habe den VanMoof-Support kontaktiert per Chat zu diesem Problem, dauerte etwa 5-10 Minuten Wartezeit und weitere 10 Minuten, um eine Lösung zu finden. Gut gemacht, VanMoof-Support.
Sie beschlossen, mir die neue Firmware v.1.7 zum manuellen Schalten zu schicken. Habe sie direkt installiert. Ich muss ein paar Wochen warten, um das VM-App-Update zum Aktivieren der manuelle Schaltung zu erhalten.
Ein Hochschalten ist ein Doppeltippen auf die Boost-Taste, ein Herunterschalten ist eine Hold-Glocke-Taste + Doppeltippen auf die Boost-Taste.
Das Fahrrad schaltet auch automatisch auf 1 herunter, wenn es zum Stillstand kommt. Ich werde euch nach dem Testen ein weiteres Feedback geben.
Der Lichtsensor funktioniert einwandfrei. Das Matrix-Display ist klar und scharf und jederzeit bei allen Lichtverhältnissen sichtbar. Ich weiß, dass VanMoof das Wort „Premium“ für die Reifen unter den Fahrradspezifikationen auf der Website entfernt hat, nachdem sie auf Maxxis-Reifen umgestiegen sind. Allerdings gefällt mir die Optik besser als die Schwalbe-Reifen, bei der Ausdauer bin ich mir noch nicht sicher. Über 2000 km auf Schwalbe-Reifen konnten problemlos gefahren werden.
Wenn es irgendwelche Besonderheiten gibt, die du erfahren möchtest, kannst du unten einen Kommentar hinterlassen oder dich bei mir melden.
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Quick update on the #VanMoof #S3 Dark 2021 after 2 weeks of ownership. The bicycle came out of the box almost perfect (check the video as proof 😉), the front wheel and motor cable connection were again a bit of a struggle but I was the winner in the end.
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Tip for the new owners; turn the bicycle upside down and apply some WD40 before pushing the cable into the frame. After the first full charge, I could ride more than 75 km. Great range when you consider a lot of boost and the hills of the town.
Sustainable top speeds of different modes are like: 🇪🇺 mode 27 km/h, 🇺🇸 mode 34 km/h and 💨 mode 37 km/h. Maybe a bit slower than the 2020 model S3. However, I managed to ride with 43 km/h (insane) on a flat private road using the 💨 mode.
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The odometer is currently at 160 km. The motor is quieter than any other S3 that I had. I hear almost no swoosh. E-shifter is alike, there is also no buzz except when it shifts from 4 to 1. However, from time to time I am experiencing a kinda cracky up or downshift between 2 and 3, sometimes between 3 and 4. I contacted VanMoof support via chat regarding this issue, took about 5-10 mins waiting and another 10 minutes to come up with a solution. Well done, VanMoof support.
They decided to send me the new firmware v.1.7 for manual shifting then I got it installed. I need to wait a few weeks to get the VM App update for enabling the manual shifting.
An upshift is a double tap on the boost button, a downshift is a hold bell button + double tap on the boost button. The bike also shifts down to 1 automatically when it comes to a full stop. I will give you another piece of feedback after I test it.
The light sensor works like a charm. The matrix display is clear and sharp, visible at any time during any light condition. I know that VanMoof removed the word ‘premium’ for the tires under the bike specs on the website after they switched to Maxxis tires. However, I like the look more than the Schwalbe tires, not sure about the endurance yet. It was easy peasy to put more than 2000 km on Schwalbe tires without any problem.
If there are any specifics you’d like to learn, feel free to comment below or reach out.
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I am writing the same things over and over again. How I saw that advertisement online, there were no photos but renders. Yes, just some renders and text about the features. I was amazed it was really like a Tesla on two wheels, gave the order. I am riding this bicycle for 3 years now and it’s a VanMoof.
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I am living in a hilly town, even has a song about being hilly, called “Tübingen, warum bist du so hügelig”. Yes, live in a hilly town and have a constant fad to commute to work by bike. The only problem was to ride up the hills early mornings and down the hills in the evenings. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind getting sweaty arriving home but not the other way around.
To find it out you need to try it. So did I and it wasn’t fun. The hardest part was going up an altitude of 155 meters in about 1500 meters ride.
Therefore I ordered my first eBike. A piece of tech. Design masterpiece. Whole package! No need to buy extra lights, fenders, a bell, or a lock. So during the time between the order and the delivery, I was continuously raising my hopes and expectations higher and higher.
It was January 2019 when I greeted the UPS guy. Well, UPS wasn’t that famous in European VM communities at that time, but the VanMoof bike boxes with the TV on them. Those boxes were pretty famous, and I had one of them. A bike box with a TV picture on. You can read the story here TV, or not TV? A year later, UPS caught a trend yet the vibes were negative.
The bike was delivered in one piece, with no hassle like the front wheel installation (Just check the videos above, you’ll understand what I mean). I aligned the handlebar, put the pedals on, registered the bike, made the adjustments while charging it. The whole unpack and set up experience was like: wow! iPhone App, wow! registration, cool! it also has speed and light settings, wow! Matrix display, yeah! kicklock & touch unlock.
Long story short, I had zero hesitation, no regrets. My expectations were already fulfilled, right after I took my first spin. I told myself I should show this bicycle to the world. So mouth a GoPro on the top tube and started to make videos like this.
Using the Electrified S2, I can go anywhere in my town and within the 30–40 km vicinity. Up and down, back and forth, summer, winter, spring or autumn. Without breaking a sweat. I continued to experiment on every possible hill and road. Conclusion was Electrified S2 is more than sufficient for my town.
When VanMoof S3 came out in April 2020. I pre-ordered it. I planned to sell the Electrified S2. I used them both for 3 months long, compared them every day, and at the end kept the Electrified S2. A year VanMoof refreshed the S3 and X3with features like; Apple’s Find My integration, Powerbank, e-Shifter, pedals, buttons and convinced me to order a refreshed S3. This time my plan is to keep them both.
I am getting a lot of questions, especially about VanMoof S3’s performance on tacking hills. I don’t know any other bicycle which looks so good, comes with everything you (toolbox, pump, lights, lock, alarm, mudguards, etc) need out of the box and has a longer range with a lot of power.
If you live in the city and want to have a bicycle to commute to work or daily cycling, and weekend tours then all you need is a VanMoof. S3/X3 is stronger and faster, tech-wise offers more also allows you to extend your ride using the Powerbank but S2/X2 is still sufficient and helps you avoid sweating while keeping you fitter. You can still attach an AirTag and use Find My to locate your Electrifie S2/X2.
If you can order a VanMoof in your country then you have will 14 days to test it out and if you are still not satisfied, you can return it for a full refund and get your money back within 14 days after it is returned. Check returns for more information.
Blending technology and design for e-mobility is the motivation of this blog. If you want to know more about new perspectives and ideas in this context, subscribe to VanMoofer on Medium, follow us on Instagram and Twitter. You can also check suitable VanMoof-Gear and if you like support us with a cup of a coffee ☕️.
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Integrating the latest technologies points the focus on the interfaces the bicycles are offering to the users. Most people still prefer, jump and ride rather than dealing with complications.
Simplest example; buttons.
The bell button should ring the bell. One button, one feature, nothing more, nothing less. On the other hand, tech-oriented riders may wish to have additional intuitive approaches, like the long press, double press.
How about the feedback you receive? Do you wish to receive sounds, tones, haptic or visual feedback? When we increase the features, we increase the complexity, therefore the complexity in usability.
The best practice is to address the essential senses of the user while interacting with the device. In this decade the best user experience is through displays, displays with a proper user interfaces.
Let’s take a quick look at the current options out there with respect to the displays and apps the bicycle manufacturers are offering.
Angell app, together with the integrated display is quite nice. The app connects to the bicycle and works with the integrated display in harmony. Users can start the music on the phone then control it via the integrated display. Similarly, add a destination in the navigation and follow the instructions over the display. The integrated display also serves as a gym bike display if you like, so you can say burn 300 calories or ride for 30 minutes and watch the progress over the display.
Cowboy 3 is equipped with a battery indicator on the top tube but no display, the company wants their riders to download their official app.
The Cowboy app supports the bike with features like on/off, lights, assist levels, cockpit view (speed, battery %, distance, duration), and navigation. The illustration above is from Cowboy 4 (available in September), seems like they redesigned the stem and moved the battery indicator also introduced a built-in quad lock with a wireless charging unit. Just like it’s shown the user will put their phone on the bike and also use it as a control center. Controls, navigation, activity, connections, leaderboards. Sounds like seamless integration and people will love it.
VanMoof, how about VanMoof? The top tube indicator was there since smart bikes. Battery indicator combined with speedometer. S2/X2 models are the first time the matrix display was introduced, an seamless integrated unique design with S3/X3 they improved it.
The matrix display indicates different states of the bike such as on/off, lock/unlock/alarm, connected/disconnected, assist levels, localization selections, gear, battery indicator, and last but not least the speed. The latest VanMoofs models also have speakers which support the visual interaction with sound effects.
There is also an official iOS and Android app, for displaying the current location of the bike (this is misleading since the bike’s location is the location of the phone when connected to the bike), rides (this is pretty inaccurate), settings (assist, local, alarm, unlock, light), help (FAQs, error codes, video tutorials), and bikes (switch between other VMs). However no navigation, activity integration, social options like leaderboards, etc.
Matrix display is a unique feature of the VanMoof bicycles and with refresh models, it is also readable under direct sunlight. However, while staring at the top tube the rider may lose focus. Matrix display should stay but should be relocated, especially if VanMoof decides to extend the app into a dashboard.
If the mobile phone will serve as the main display with VM or 3rd party apps, maybe having the matrix display next to the handles/buttons integrated into the handlebar would be a good idea. In the example below, matrix displays show relevant button function while the dashboard is attached.
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VanMoof ist Vorreiter, angefangen bei den Smartbikes. Ab und zu implementieren sie mit Apple Find My Integration neuere Funktionen in ihre Fahrradpalette, wie z. B. die kürzlich aktualisierten S3- und X3-Modelle.
Die Integration neuester Technologien lenkt den Fokus auf die Schnittstellen, die die Fahrräder den Nutzern bieten. Die meisten Leute ziehen es immer noch vor, direkt loszufahren, anstatt sich mit Komplikationen zu befassen.
Einfachstes Beispiel: Tasten.
Der Klingelknopf sollte klingeln. Eine Taste, eine Funktion, nicht mehr und nicht weniger. Auf der anderen Seite möchten technikorientierte Fahrer möglicherweise zusätzliche intuitive Ansätze wie langes Drücken und doppeltes Drücken.
Wie sieht es mit dem Feedback aus, das Sie erhalten? Möchten Sie Klänge, Töne, haptisches oder visuelles Feedback erhalten? Wenn wir die Funktionen erhöhen, erhöhen wir die Komplexität, also die Komplexität der Benutzerfreundlichkeit.
Die beste Vorgehensweise besteht darin, die wesentlichen Sinne des Benutzers bei der Interaktion mit dem Gerät anzusprechen. In diesem Jahrzehnt ist die beste Benutzererfahrung durch Anzeigen, Anzeigen mit geeigneten Benutzeroberflächen.
Werfen wir einen kurzen Blick auf die aktuellen Optionen in Bezug auf die Displays und Apps, die die Fahrradhersteller anbieten.
Angell App zusammen mit dem integrierten Display ist ganz nett. Die App verbindet sich mit dem Fahrrad und arbeitet mit dem integrierten Display harmonisch zusammen. Nutzer können die Musik am Telefon starten und dann über das integrierte Display steuern. Fügen Sie in ähnlicher Weise ein Ziel in der Navigation hinzu und folgen Sie den Anweisungen über das Display. Das integrierte Display dient auf Wunsch auch als Fitnessbike-Display, so dass man sagen kann 300 Kalorien verbrennen oder 30 Minuten fahren und den Fortschritt über das Display verfolgen.
Cowboy 3 ist mit einer Batterieanzeige am Oberrohr, aber ohne Display ausgestattet. Das Unternehmen möchte, dass seine Fahrer ihre offizielle App herunterladen.
Die Cowboy-App unterstützt das Fahrrad mit Funktionen wie Ein/Aus, Lichter, Unterstützungsstufen, Cockpitansicht (Geschwindigkeit, Batterieprozentsatz, Distanz, Dauer) und Navigation. Die obige Abbildung stammt von Cowboy 4 (erhältlich im September), scheint den Vorbau neu gestaltet und die Batterieanzeige verschoben zu haben, außerdem wurde ein integriertes Quad-Lock mit einer drahtlosen Ladeeinheit eingeführt. Wie abgebildet kann der Benutzer sein Telefon auf das Fahrrad legen und es auch als Kontrollzentrum verwenden. Kontrollen, Navigation, Aktivität, Verbindungen, Bestenlisten. Klingt nach nahtloser Integration, die die Leute lieben.
VanMoof, wie wäre es mit VanMoof? Die Oberrohranzeige gab es schon seit Smart Bikes. Batterieanzeige kombiniert mit Tachometer. S2/X2-Modelle sind die ersten, die mit Matrix-Display eingeführt wurden. Ein nahtlos integriertes einzigartiges Design mit einem verbesserten S3/X3.
Das Matrix-Display zeigt verschiedene Zustände des Fahrrads wie Ein/Aus, Sperren/Entsperren/Alarm, Verbunden/Getrennt, Unterstützungsstufen, Lokalisierungsauswahl, Gang, Batterieanzeige und nicht zuletzt die Geschwindigkeit an. Die neuesten VanMoofs-Modelle verfügen außerdem über Lautsprecher, die die visuelle Interaktion mit Soundeffekten unterstützen.
Es gibt auch eine offizielle iOS- und Android-App, um den aktuellen Standort des Fahrrads anzuzeigen (dies ist irreführend, da der Standort des Fahrrads der Standort des Telefons ist, wenn es mit dem Fahrrad verbunden ist), Fahrten (dies ist ziemlich ungenau), Einstellungen (Hilfe) , local, alarm, unlock, light), Hilfe (FAQs, Fehlercodes, Video-Tutorials) und Fahrräder (zwischen anderen VMs wechseln). Allerdings keine Navigation, Aktivitätsintegration, soziale Optionen wie Bestenlisten usw.
Das Matrix-Display ist ein einzigartiges Merkmal der VanMoof-Fahrräder und bei den Refresh-Modellen auch bei direkter Sonneneinstrahlung lesbar. Beim Blick auf das Oberrohr kann der Fahrer jedoch den Fokus verlieren. Die Matrixanzeige sollte erhalten bleiben, aber verschoben werden, insbesondere wenn VanMoof beschließt, die App in ein Dashboard zu erweitern.
Wenn das Mobiltelefon als Hauptdisplay bei VM- oder 3rd-Party-Apps dient, wäre es vielleicht eine gute Idee, das Matrix-Display neben den Griffen/Tasten in den Lenker zu integrieren. Im folgenden Beispiel zeigen die Matrixanzeigen diejenige Tastenfunktion.
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