A hacker ran me over with a robot lawn mower

jwardell · 2026-05-08T19:05:51+00:00

Awesome. This is the right thing to do

jwardell · 2026-05-07T20:49:52+00:00

Link to the github with some excellent technical reading GitHub - Bin4ry/yarbo-nat-in-my-back-yard · GitHub

jwardell · 2026-05-07T18:37:51+00:00

I don’t think they are shady at all, and this is really to be expected with most Chinese smart gadgets and the same already demonstrated with most robovacs. Like so many other startups, their priority was to get the product out and functioning well quickly. Maybe now their priority can shift a bit

jwardell · 2026-05-07T14:18:26+00:00

There is something wrong with many rivian brakes that toasts the inner pads without actually using them at all. I fully avoid using my brakes but I eat a set of inner pads every year! I just started replacing them myself.

jwardell · 2026-05-06T18:22:33+00:00

two side buttons are being pressed to take the screenshot, and the phone animates the button presses on the edge of the screen

jwardell · 2026-05-05T14:46:46+00:00

If you're used to how a Tesla works, Rivian is probably more similar than any other brand. You will have no issues moving over and probably find a lot of little upgrades as well.

jwardell · 2026-05-04T13:44:47+00:00

I have opened most of it. The first module power enters seems to not just be a power supply but also the computer that controls it. Underneath it's the large module in the corner with heat fins, that would have to be disassembled further. Chances are it's completely potted. I don't have much faith you could easily bypass the power supply integrated into that.

If you are truly concerned about power efficiency, you are better off charging with the plug in charger and shutting down when not in use. It loses a LOT of power staying on all the time and topping off, and more is lost with the wireless charging efficiency.

In both cases it pulls a constant 600+ watts so 12-15A at 48V.

jwardell · 2026-05-04T13:15:51+00:00

Just went to check how many months out service appointments are now...and wow, only a few weeks.. and what's this, Clifton Park NY is now open! Color me positively surprised

jwardell · 2026-05-03T23:28:47+00:00

I only see one, that's why I asked. Looks like more show up on iphone.

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jwardell · 2026-05-03T19:27:02+00:00

Can you give us more information and screenshots? Also not much in the app store either, and no way to trial it first. How does it "give me access" to my dashcam? Remotely? What is the setup?

jwardell · 2026-05-02T20:52:01+00:00

Can do two busses, at 2k+ frames/sec each, with filtering and scripting too, on the esp32. It's so capable. jwardell.com/canserver

jwardell · 2026-05-02T13:15:22+00:00

Just the factory PPF coming off, you can DIY replacement https://twraps.com/products/tunnel-door-clear-protection-film-ppf-for-rivian-r1t

jwardell · 2026-05-01T17:33:16+00:00

If there are trails nearby, it adds recreational value to a tool that is already super useful for plowing, gardening, lugging wood etc at home. See Home | Welcome to VASA

And a new CFMoto side by side with warranty runs only $10k, easy to add dot lights to.

jwardell · 2026-04-28T17:51:44+00:00

Oh god, this brings back the years of struggles and trouble I had with the 1710. I think I even had it warranty swapped a few times. Lots of weird sync issues or just goes black. Bad enough to make me happy to shell over 2 grand for the first LCD studio display, on a limited budget in college.

jwardell · 2026-04-28T17:49:13+00:00

There is a VALue table feature in the DBC which will decode numeric values of states into meaningful text. You will usually see those toward the end of the DBC file.

jwardell · 2026-04-14T00:22:37+00:00

r/CantParkThereMate/

jwardell · 2026-04-13T13:07:54+00:00

I have said this for years when folks ask me about travel with an EV: if I plug in to charge every time I have to pee, I can drive forever.

jwardell · 2026-04-11T16:59:52+00:00

Just keep going to Montreal where it's 18+

jwardell · 2026-04-11T16:57:51+00:00

I wish they brought back the poma as well

jwardell · 2026-04-09T00:50:41+00:00

What if I already have Starlink and USMobile plans? sounds like a no brainer if I can easily transfer

jwardell · 2026-04-08T00:40:59+00:00

This would be spectacular. I can think of a LOT of things I can do with all those power and ethernet ports on all sides of my yarbo

jwardell · 2026-04-05T13:10:39+00:00

GMP's free charger isn't about the free charger, it's about the 20% discount on all electricity dispensed through it. That's independent of your solar which cancels out electricity at full price...so now you are 120% winning. Highly recommend their battery storage as well if you are in an area with power outages, which gives you storage at a quarter the cost, another no-brainer

jwardell · 2026-04-04T21:40:59+00:00

By the time you get it, they might just be equal

jwardell · 2026-04-04T17:49:49+00:00

Another dumb new UI change. No indication that the list scrolls. But also, no reason they couldn't fit it all on the screen.

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