Moved to a new Server

(03.03.2024) dexters-web.de just moved to a new server. This of course as well applies to the OVMS server. If you already used the name ovms.dexters-web.de to access the server, you don't need to change anything. If you want to or need to use the IP address, you need to change that now to the new IP: [...]

Firmware Release 3.3.003

(16.01.2023) Firmware 3.3.003 is now available in "main". I forgot to announce release 3.3.002 (03/2022), so I added the info on that here as well. 2022-09-01 MWJ 3.3.003 OTA release - Toyota RAV4 EV: Initial support added. Only the Tesla bus is decoded and just listening so far. - Location: configurable [...]

Fasttech no longer OVMS distributor

(24.11.2022) Fasttech sadly no longer sells OVMS products. The remaining official distributors are: Europe: Open Energy Monitor Shop (UK) America: Medlock and Sons We're looking for a new distributor for Asia Pacific customers. For RMA of components bought at Fasttech please raise a support ticket at [...]

Customs, Certificates & Manuals

(06.08.2022) There have been reports of issues with customs denying the import of new OVMS modules especially to Germany. This has been reported for deliveries from both UK and China. Example (german): www.goingelectric.de/forum The manufacturer (Open Vehicles Ltd.) is printed on the bottom label on every [...]

Firmware Release 3.2.018

(08.12.2021) Firmware 3.2.018 has been released to all users. This should be the last 3.2.x version update as we finalilse the 3.3.x release. 2021-11-22 MWJ 3.2.018 OTA release - Vehicle: added optional automatic trip report generation Details: https [...]

OVMS v3.3 certification passed

(09.11.2021) Good news regarding v3.3 certification : I am overjoyed to be able to report that we sailed through certification, with no changes required to our design. CE, and FCC. Bluetooth, wifi, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G, ROHS, and EMC. It will take another couple of weeks to get the paperwork through, but the hurdle [...]

Urgent: SSL update

(28.09.2021) The root certificate for Let's Encrypt expires on September 30, 2021. This is used by the OVMS module to validate the encryption for ovms.dexters-web.de and potentially other web sites and services. Note: this affects only encrypted connections of the module to servers. Unencrypted connections will [...]

Firmware Release 3.2.016

(05.03.2021) Today, we are pleased to release v3.2.016 to the early access repository (eap). The main release will follow in about 1-2 weeks. A summary of the major changes is here: - New vehicle: VW e-Up via OBD-II Port (VWUP.OBD) - New vehicle: MG ZS EV via OBD-II Port (MGEV) - New vehicle: BMW i3/i3s via OBD [...]

Moved to a new Server

(26.09.2020) dexters-web.de just moved to a new server. This of course as well applies to the OVMS server. If you already used the name ovms.dexters-web.de to access the server, you don't need to change anything. If you want to or need to use the IP address, you need to change that now to the new IP: [...]

Firmware release 3.2.014

(11.08.2020) Today, we are pleased to release v3.2.014. A summary of the major changes is here: - General stability improvements related to watchdog and task timeouts - Renault Twizy: support VirtualBMS & eDriver BMS (3 cell temperature sensors) - Wifi: scanning apclient mode, network selection dialog in wizard [...]