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Thanks! I love how they look, and they just disappear during the day!

It's a good question. I keep planning to take it down, but people keep watching it and finding it helpful.

Sorry. I'm afraid there are too many liability issues to build one as a business. Hopefully you can find someone close to you who can? I would be happy to answer any questions they might have...

I used the "deck mount" option with our chair, and then reinforced the deck joists below with blocking and a 2x12 sub-floor below the regular decking. Hope this helps!

Thanks! It has been so rewarding to complete such a helpful project!

Thank you for your comment! The regulations are a very believable and understandable hurdle that will need to be crossed. Hopefully we move toward that soon! Unfortunately, no balancing ability on this BMS (software has it, but hardware doesn't support). I might switch to a JK BMS with active balancing. Would feel better with it integrated. I guess an update video is coming sooner than I thought... I do have a DC rated circuit breaker that is certified for automotive applications (and voltages up to 50VDC). I don't see a specific fault current rating on it. I will add a 125A HRC fuse with a 2000A interrupt capacity to back it up for serious short circuit faults. I will also add one to my home battery backup. That system isn't completed yet. I have some upcoming modifications (including adding some solar to it), and will definitely factor that in. Really appreciate your input. Thanks!

I'm not sure what her controller is rated at, but her battery is protected by a 70 amp breaker. I also used a 70 amp breaker but ordered a 80 amp BMS just to be certain. Maybe check the fuse/breaker protecting your battery?

I could have made this a much longer video, but tried to keep it short and sweet. I might do a deeper dive later if there seems to be enough interest.

When I first did the calculations, I was sure I had made some sort of mistake! Was really glad when it worked out that way for real!

Glad like it! Thanks for the comment!

I fully disassemble it each spring and rebuild it in the fall. It only takes about half a day to do. I considered using plywood, but would need about 16 sheets. That is an additional expense and adds time/complexity to the build that I don't really want to add. Although, as I think about it again, it is something I will consider again. Thanks for the comment!

No.. In Ontario

Toying with the idea of making it a raise/lower pergola. Seems like a lot....

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed my attempt at some humor! 😊

Not any more. Perhaps it will come back someday...

I know, right?

Thanks for the feedback!

Agreed. Not there yet.

That is one perspective. Time will tell!

@@AnotherNerdyCanuck I hope Level 5 autonomy comes soon. I would love to nap in the back of the car while it drives 100's of miles to my destination. But when you look at the current state of v12 FSD beta software, I fear that Level 5 is a *LONG* ways off.

@@DerekDavis213did you imagine chatgpt 3.0 comes to reality so quickly? Before that everyone knows how stupid Siri and Alexa is.... But the AI can suddenly speak natural language to you like a real person... Never underestimate technology evolution. It's never linear speed... But historic experience told us almost ALL people consider stuff linearly...

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That is a bit of a dilemma!

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching!

Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

Absolutely. Waiting to see how FSD 12 handles Toronto downtown traffic in winter with snow piled up on the sides, streetcars, poor line markings, inevitably a cyclist or 2 and jaywalkers. If this is handled like becks taxi driver, FSD is solved!

I hope so too!

FSD has to be 99.99 percent capable, for Full Autonomy. That is a *LOT* of edge cases.

@@DerekDavis213I thought this version did quite well, lots of the things he mentioned are not bad at all, not perfect driving behavior or need some tweak. The giving up on bad condition is point on, but I’m sure Tesla knows how important continues function to true FSD

@@user-bk4xq8pp6p FSD has been in beta testing for almost *four* *years* , and still lots of problems. Lots of human help is still needed. Every day. The road ahead is a long one.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

Just optical cameras.

Curious statistic. Where is it from?

@@AnotherNerdyCanuck since youtube will delete any links, just google ' tesla most accidents' and it should come up first thing.

Glad it helped

It has not been available in Canada until just a few days ago. Been available in the USA for longer. Just had to watch others use it, and but finally got a chance to try it myself!

I will when I can. Thanks for watching!

Definitely!

Not on my vehicle (which has the USS).

Thanks for the sub!

I'll be curious to see how fast they are able to release updates now that Elon has stated they are not to compute constrained. Hopefully it will keep getting better and quickly!

Yes, I meant to apologize for that. Forgot to bring my microphone, so ended up using my DJI action 3 camera's mike, which is terrible. Should be better next time! Appreciate the feedback!

Fix yo audio son It’s perfect 😂

Wasn't the impression that I felt while driving it.

It's hard to believe that my car can just drive me around with just me monitoring and very occasionally needing to step in. Won't be long till cars are just driving themselves, and doing better than us mortals!

Do you have the "Advanced" software update selected to increase likelihood of getting early release?

@@AnotherNerdyCanuck I do, always have

Well, hopefully you will get it soon!!

@@AnotherNerdyCanuck still waiting… 12.3.3 is rolling out now. Hoping I get it soon

Of course!!

I am hoping that their metrics are indicating that it is safe enough to make this wide release available. Hopefully, it is a good sign for the quality of the software!

Excellent analysis! Thanks for the comment!

Definitely not ready to go on its own just yet! I find is really helpful on long road trips, but the value proposition was not there at its previous capabilities. However, the amount of improvement in this version is so impressive, it makes me believe that more people might be able to justify the expense, and even more so as it continues to improve. I purchased it when it was only $5000US. Compared with other manufactures driver assist packages, I would say that this latest version would bring what I paid as a better value proposition. Not sure when the capabilities will match the current price. Thanks for watching!

It may not have been "friendly" but it was hardly dangerous.

People keep mentioning the $12k price tag. I would never buy it outright because it isn't transferable even in a case of car theft or a total loss in an accident. However paying a monthly charge for those times I'm going on a long trip, that's something worth considering.

@fparent This is true. I even admit on the video that I would have probably done the same thing (although maybe hurried through it). The car had just finished backing out of the driveway and the FSD software would have seen its speed zero of very slow, making the turn quite acceptable. I also agree that the lack of transferability at the current price makes the subscription option much more appealing. However, subscription isn't available in Canada yet (although I hear they are working on it!). Thanks for the comments!

Hope you enjoy it!

FSD has been steadily improving, but it still is a long way from me trusting it! However, this is a significant step-change in progress that is very encouraging!

I tried V12 in Chicago past weekend did really well! Handled construction, drove around stopped cars, handled speed bumps, parked on side of road to drop me off, drove aggressive like city street driver. Much different from V11.

@@thomasnandola794 But of course there were some human interventions required?

@@DerekDavis213 I didn’t have any interventions in my experience last week. I’m going to Chicago again today so will see how it goes again.

@@AnotherNerdyCanuck You have a realistic view of FSD. But many people in the Tesla fanclub are saying things like "Full autonomy in 1 year!" , which is just nonsense.

Here is Canada, we tend to get it a bit later. I like that they have the ability to roll it out to different countries, with different regulatory hurdles to clear. Hopefully the monthly subscription will be available here soon! Thanks for watching!