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Rumour: New Evolve skateboard remote to be released October 21st 2016

Discussion in 'Forum Announcements & News' started by Alex, Oct 14, 2016.

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  1. Alex

    Alex Admin

    Emails received from Evolve Australia to a few customers indicate a new remote may be released as soon as 1 week from today!

     
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  2. Hamgerbur

    Hamgerbur Member

    I wonder if it is possible to flash our remotes with the latest firmware.
     
  3. OP
    Alex

    Alex Admin

    Unfortunately I don't believe it will be possible, we'll have to wait and see though.
     
  4. Andy

    Andy Mod

    Unfortunately not I already asked :worried:
     
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    Alex

    Alex Admin

    Any idea if it's just software upgrade Andy? Or are there physical adjustments?
     
  6. Andy

    Andy Mod

    aesthetically no, inside not sure, just the button config change from what I understand. Hope to get my hands on one soon. ;)
     
  7. Hamgerbur

    Hamgerbur Member

    Any news on the rest of the world? USA, UK, Malaysia etc. Can't wait to see your review.
     
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  8. Andy

    Andy Mod

    no idea, i expect they will filter through with the new batches of boards. Surprised they didn't call it the F1 remote with paddle gears ha ha luxury remote upgrade :p you have standard then this ha ha but looks like it will be a free upgrade with new boards, nice one always Evolving! I dont mind buying one as having a 2nd remote is well handy! :punch:
     
  9. I am pretty pissed off about this if it is true. I have had my board 2 weeks, I would have waited another month if it meant I could have the new remote as in my opinion the current remote is pretty pants. The trigger needs firming up for sure.

    Will the new remote work with the Bamboo GT?
     
  10. OP
    Alex

    Alex Admin

    Mate, Tim, it's the story of my life! A month after I bought my Carbon, the GT's were announced and now I'm stuck riding my single motor while you lucky folk are bombing it around on your GTs :p

    It's the nature of the beast unfortunately with a fast moving fledgling industry like this.

    While we could get frustrated about it, a better approach is to appreciate the incredibly fast response to feedback from users and progress in innovation and improvement.

    I would much prefer that improved tech gets approval and release within months instead of having to wait for a 12-24 month manufacturing cycle.

    Bring on the improvements I say! :grinning: (Even if I am still puttering about on my old Carbon :p)
     
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  11. Andy

    Andy Mod

    Yep when your on the cutting edge all things are constantly evolving. The original carbon was a complete difffent beast to the single motor one now, due to constant refinements and upgrades as each batch came along. its cool that motor controllers, bms and maybe even batteries get improved as tech advances. Defo also a good sign Jeff was open to feedback and made design change pretty rapidly. We only spoke about it at the Evolve World Cup in June where the idea was born. :punch::thumbsup::beers:
     
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  12. OP
    Alex

    Alex Admin

    Updated info from Evolve USA

    According to German sources the new remote will start shipping with new boards from next week!
     
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  13. Zac

    Zac Member

    I guess existing GT board owners will need to purchase the new remote, rather than it being offered to replace the original remote with the "eject button"?..
     
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  14. paulfulwood

    paulfulwood Member

    A bit if trivia Andy! I suggested cycling up and down modes in March. Don't try to claim it. Nya ha.
     
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  15. Andy

    Andy Mod

    Did y
    did ya convince Evolve to do it tho? Broken arm helped methinks lol :p
     
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  16. paulfulwood

    paulfulwood Member

    Didn't look like the broken arm was stopping you riding my friend! Good work though. Love it when Evolve is convinced by someone to evolve.
     
  17. Will we be able to purchase the new remote and will it be compatible with the current Bamboo GT?
     
  18. OP
    Alex

    Alex Admin

    I believe it will start to ship with all new boards, and it will be compatible.

    Andy is currently looking into how availability will work for those on the existing remotes to see how they can upgrade.
     
  19. Andy

    Andy Mod

    Yep backward compatible. No firmware upgrade can be made unfortunately. So it's a matter of buying a new remote if want new button config. Next batch of GTs that arrive in Nov will have new config. :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Martiny

    Martiny Member

    Anyone received the new remote ? What are the actual differences ?
     
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