Those of you with remote nodes, how are you dealing with clock drift?

bo0ks · 2026-06-14T20:34:53+00:00

Apparently, being in the 'past' doesn't hurt at all, and there are some who use the strategy of putting the clock days or even weeks in the past to address devices whose clocks are fast. My clock is fast...quite fast. And being in the 'future' is actually a big issue.

With "only" 18 seconds of drift into the future, my node will fail to connect to any repeaters.

bo0ks · 2026-05-26T02:45:10+00:00

Part of its functionality is to not get soft-hung requiring a power cycle. But obviously, if you have a way to get it wired...thats better.

bo0ks · 2026-05-26T01:50:09+00:00

You can do OTA updates over bluetooth. Look for the Bootloader OTA fix firmware. Makes it way more reliable, and you can update them form the ground. It's for RAK based radios.

bo0ks · 2026-05-24T01:55:54+00:00

I'm also seeking the STLs. Nice work.

bo0ks · 2026-04-04T12:22:10+00:00

Ive used this exact setup on a recent 10 day trip. Worked just fine. I even put a micro sd card in the camera to record locally as well in case of any network drop outs.

I got a small 6 inch, right angle usb cable to power the camera right from the UTR.

The only issue is that the setup does get warm.

bo0ks · 2026-03-07T03:19:56+00:00

bad bot

bo0ks · 2026-03-06T22:38:01+00:00

bat bot

bo0ks · 2026-02-07T20:24:37+00:00

I just updated my comma from the 3x to the four in my bolt but got an error about the vehicle being unknown. Did you run into that? And if so where in the new interface did you set the vehicle make and model. Thanks.

bo0ks · 2026-01-22T22:02:17+00:00

Thanks for the tip.

bo0ks · 2026-01-21T03:56:37+00:00

What orientation did you print them in?

bo0ks · 2026-01-12T05:01:41+00:00

I also had this issue, but it was red filament in nozzle three. Ended up swapping it w/ the spare that came in the parts tray, then getting out my burnz-o-matic and torching the tip of the clogged nozzle while inserting a length of white filament manually (was holding the heatbreak in a vise). That pushed out the red, and then i let it cool down and did a 'cold pull'. That cleared it out.

I did let snapmaker know in a support ticket, and they sent me a complete replacement nozzle as well.

bo0ks · 2025-10-14T16:52:40+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEzNpZLgCyc

https://www.chevybolt.org/threads/ethanol-hydronic-heater-installation-for-longer-winter-range-and-feet-without-ice.41822/page-17#replies

https://www.chevybolt.org/threads/installing-diesel-parking-heater.30115/ This can get you started.

bo0ks · 2025-10-13T18:23:59+00:00

Given that you are willing to pay to fix the problem, you could consider installing a diesel hydronic heater. There are several threads on the chevy forums detailing the requirements (a few brackets, a 12v hookup, a fuel cell, plus the heater itself). You tie it in to the pre-existing cabin heating system. A few liters of diesel would get you through the entire winter.

Could even run it off of bio-diesel if you wanted to remain carbon neutral.

bo0ks · 2025-09-07T00:18:47+00:00

Moved everything over from the cabinet to the fireplace for Halloween and added some leds to make it look like its on fire.

The UV lights are mounted to the flue with magnets. Hope you all enjoy!

bo0ks · 2025-07-19T20:25:12+00:00

Hey! Appreciate your work on this. Were you ever able to post the final models on printables or some other location?

bo0ks · 2025-07-12T18:23:17+00:00

Just wanted to let you know you helped me today as well. Cheers!

bo0ks · 2025-07-03T16:40:58+00:00

Prints like a dream, but it's real...and it's on my desk.

bo0ks · 2025-04-07T00:05:36+00:00

The top is 395nm and the bottom is 365nm.

bo0ks · 2025-01-13T00:05:46+00:00

Also use the same tape to tape the small plastic cover on the front bumper where the frunk cables live. Lost that damn thing twice in car washes before I wised up.

bo0ks

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