Recent content by ElGuano

Software is arguably the most complex thing humans have ever created. Not all software of course, but the amount of thought that has to go into frontend/backend design/implementation/testing, multi-component support, multi-sku support, failover/backup/exception handling, memory/resource pressure...

If you were buying my 2025 Tri, you'd see it was in for service like 8 times for warranty work in the last 1.5 years, for sensor/computer replacements, tonneau replacement, cladding re-attachment, preemptive 12v replacement, camera diagnostic, etc. etc. It's still the best car I've owned.

A few weeks back I responded to an offer to try out a Red Tiger dashcam, and they were kind enough to select me and send me an F7NA, along with a 128GB card and a hardwire kit. I get to keep it, and write up some impressions, but they don't see/review it beforehand and I don't have any affiliate...

Check out the State of Charge YT channel. The guy does extremely detailed tests on all varieties of chargers, and includes things like cable bend and freeze tests, extremely thorough. As stated before, most chargers are fancy on/off switches for 240v power, and most will be absolutely fine for...

My Emporia Pro charger is wifi-connected and apparently I can turn it on and off with an app. I have a Home Assistant control exposed through a 3rd party Emporia integration too so I can set it to turn on or off by time, when my car is at home/away, or any other kind of trigger or control I set...

Oh...now I'm not sure how to answer. For my Rivian, once every 2-3 drives. For our current Tesla, 10-15 times over the last 8 years, zero times in the last 2-3 years.

Nothing's good enough for you, is it?

12+ amp continuous from a standard 120v receptacle is a LOT of heat. The wires are typically rated for 15A (at most 20A) and normally they have a sizeable buffer for continusous load. Over time it's not uncommon to get discoloration. I've been doing L1 charging for over 9 years, including a...

I wonder if it's possible to install a pull-strap fixed to the inner frunk lid; may help folks in wheelchairs get the hood to a manageable closing height.

Try a hard reboot (hold down the far-left button on the steering wheel and the hazard button together, for 5 or so seconds). Sometimes after updates, sensors or computers will fail to immediately come back online.

It's all asked and answered by now. There was a lot of talk when Max pack was first released, and also Gen2. Rivian was originally planning ~180kwh for max pack but that didn't pan out. Same with Cybertruck BTW. And over the last decade, people have figured out the EPA cycle and range estimates...

380 one way...man that's a haul. Have you seen the various range tests? This one is R1T Gen2 max pack aero wheels, in the winter. The video is a painful slog to sit through, but if you jump to the end of the test, you can see how far they go. Tl;dr: The result was something like 267 miles...

Changelog seems to be consistent with what was posted here earlier. I don't have a chance to check it out until tomorrow though....

Is this one-way, or is it 190 miles there, full charge, and 190 back? Kalamazoo to St. Louis is 200mi as the crow flies, so this is pretty important. Can you do 200 miles in one shot on a max pack in the cold? Yes, that's realistic esp. if you throw in a strategic 15-20min charge. Can you eke...

I’d say the two videos are consistent. An average guy can get it down with 1-2 fingers, but you need a bit more pressure to activate the soft-close.