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jason07 10-26-2016 09:53 PM

Tekin Android app????
 
All

I'm sure this has been covered but I just need to ask a quick question. I found he Hotwire app in the google play store, but I only found the Beta version.

I'm using a new Samsung tablet should I be able to use the proper version so I can use my Hotwire?

Randy_Pike 10-27-2016 10:31 AM

That is the correct version.

jason07 10-27-2016 01:16 PM

I plugged it into my phone and the hot wire and nothing seemed to register. Is there something I need to do? Does the battery need to be plugged in? I don't believe it needs to be with the PC

cHAmpa 10-27-2016 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by jason07 (Post 14716868)
I plugged it into my phone and the hot wire and nothing seemed to register. Is there something I need to do? Does the battery need to be plugged in? I don't believe it needs to be with the PC

Battery shouldn't be plugged in when using on PC or Android and I believe when you have it plugged in properly, the Hotwire device and ESC LED's will be lit when connected. If not, the phone isn't sending power properly..

On my phone the Android Hotwire app opens automatically, once I hook it up.

olds45512 10-27-2016 07:15 PM


Originally Posted by jason07 (Post 14716868)
I plugged it into my phone and the hot wire and nothing seemed to register. Is there something I need to do? Does the battery need to be plugged in? I don't believe it needs to be with the PC

from what i understand there are some phones that wont power the hotwire, tekin says you can try hooking up a battery pack but they warn that it may cook your phone.

jason07 10-27-2016 08:54 PM


Originally Posted by cHAmpa (Post 14717226)
Battery shouldn't be plugged in when using on PC or Android and I believe when you have it plugged in properly, the Hotwire device and ESC LED's will be lit when connected. If not, the phone isn't sending power properly..

On my phone the Android Hotwire app opens automatically, once I hook it up.

Good to know. It's a Samsung tablet that's brand new. I'll try it again.

ezlight 10-28-2016 01:09 PM

Jason, you could have the plug reversed when plugging into the ESC. I did this in the beginning...Pay attention to the wires when you unplug the fan...Because you not only want this plugged in the same way, you also want your fan plugged in the same way.

jason07 10-28-2016 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by ezlight (Post 14717962)
Jason, you could have the plug reversed when plugging into the ESC. I did this in the beginning...Pay attention to the wires when you unplug the fan...Because you not only want this plugged in the same way, you also want your fan plugged in the same way.


It's plugged in correctly. "black out" just like any other plug from an ESC, servo, etc

Randy_Pike 10-28-2016 04:39 PM

Jason, Some tablets do not provide power to the Hotwire. When you plug your HW into your tablet, does it light up at all?

jason07 10-28-2016 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by Randy_Pike (Post 14718132)
Jason, Some tablets do not provide power to the Hotwire. When you plug your HW into your tablet, does it light up at all?

No sir. The hot wire does nothing

Randy_Pike 10-29-2016 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by jason07 (Post 14718331)
No sir. The hot wire does nothing

Then your tablet isn't providing power. You'll need to use the battery in your car, then turn the car on once the HW is plugged in, etc.

jason07 10-29-2016 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by Randy_Pike (Post 14719005)
Then your tablet isn't providing power. You'll need to use the battery in your car, then turn the car on once the HW is plugged in, etc.

Thank you. I will try that.

tbrymer 10-29-2016 09:38 PM

I'm not sure if you are using the older black hotwire or the newer white one? I use the older black one and I have to use a OTG (on the go) cable, or it won't work with my samsung tablet or phone. I'm not sure about the white hotwire whether this is required or not. I program my Gen 2 spec and Gen 2 RS without any issues with my samsung table and phone using my older black hotwire and the OTG cable. Good luck.

jason07 11-01-2016 09:02 PM

I have the white hot wire.

I tried it using Randy's advice today. The unit came on and I could change values in the app, but when I hit "apply" a note came up that said I couldn't save the settings at this time.

Am I missing another step?

Sully 11-05-2016 12:15 AM

On my Sony phone and tablet i have to manually detect for usb devices then it sees the hotwire and opens the app, maybe Samsung is the same, hook everything up, no battery, go to settings -> device connection -> usb connectivity -> detect usb device.

jason07 11-05-2016 02:01 PM


Originally Posted by Sully (Post 14726134)
On my Sony phone and tablet i have to manually detect for usb devices then it sees the hotwire and opens the app, maybe Samsung is the same, hook everything up, no battery, go to settings -> device connection -> usb connectivity -> detect usb device.

Cool. I'll check that out. I'm an Apple guy so that is new to me.

thanks

jason07 11-05-2016 08:46 PM

One last question....I just noticed my cable is not an "OTG" cable. Perhaps that is the issue?

I just ordered one, so we will see

jason07 11-10-2016 07:44 PM

UPDATE: It was the OTG cable. As soon I plugged in the proper cable everything worked fine.

Thanks for everyone's help

Randy_Pike 11-11-2016 10:10 AM

nice!

hotrod87 02-20-2017 02:16 PM

Any closer to an apple program ?

Mars209 02-20-2017 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by jason07 (Post 14732064)
UPDATE: It was the OTG cable. As soon I plugged in the proper cable everything worked fine.

Thanks for everyone's help

Yup did the same thing. Plugged the wire in and all it did was charge lol.. Ordered the right adapter aftwards

Randy_Pike 02-21-2017 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by hotrod87 (Post 14844257)
Any closer to an apple program ?

Everyday we're closer ;)

rgrg2 02-21-2017 05:17 PM

Android
 
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Is this what I need to use the Hotwire 2.0 with a Samsung S7?

cHAmpa 02-22-2017 12:08 PM


Originally Posted by rgrg2 (Post 14845747)
Is this what I need to use the Hotwire 2.0 with a Samsung S7?

I think that will work. I use this one with my S7
https://www.amazon.com/Lindy-0-5m-US...+USB+OTG+Cable

rgrg2 02-22-2017 04:37 PM

Otg
 

Originally Posted by cHAmpa (Post 14846584)
I think that will work. I use this one with my S7
https://www.amazon.com/Lindy-0-5m-US...+USB+OTG+Cable

Thanks!

hotrod87 02-23-2017 04:17 AM


Originally Posted by Randy_Pike (Post 14845271)
Everyday we're closer ;)

Pleeeease hurry. I'm wanting to put an rs in my wraith but right now my skyrc toro120 wifi setup is easier to adjust in the field.


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