OVMS kits have started arriving, and are being connected to cars. Approximately 1/3rd of the first batch of modules have already been installed and are connected to OVMS servers, with more coming online every day. The feedback you early users are providing is extremely helpful to the project, to smooth the way for future users, and is most appreciated.

1] Firmware Update

A few pointers for those about to get started with OVMS v3.1.

Firstly, there is a short unboxing video on youtube. It gives a short overview of what is in the kit, and what you need to do to get started:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpyI1q4Y89I

Work on the user guide has begun, but is just starting and the document is expected to evolve rapidly over the coming few weeks. You can always find the latest version here:

The idea for this first production batch was to make this batch of 120, and get them in the field in the hands of developers and technical competent people; anything else, and the developers would most likely be swamped with dealing with support and installation issues. The plan then is to wait a couple of weeks to ensure no hardware issues (either design or production), and if ok, then to proceed with a larger second batch.

The first batch of production OVMS v3 modules and modems is now available for pre-order from fasttech.com. Specifications, Pricing, and details, follow.

Bundle Kit: OVMS v3.1 module (US$90) + OVMS v3.1 modem (US$60)

Existing users: US$130 (uses US$20 Fasttech discount coupon code for all OVMS v1/v2 users)
New users: US$150.