Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

AndrewJRenko · 30-10-2017 08:37PM

NBar wrote: »

looks like the firmware update is available, not sure if anyone has tried it yet:

http://www.quesh.co.uk/products/?product_id=461

Thanks for flagging this up. I downloaded the rar file and dropped it in the root directory on the card. When I switched on the camera, there seems to be a slight hesitation before the fourth startup beep, but no other indication of anything different. The lights didn't stop after six seconds, so I've no real way of checking if the update had loaded.

I've left the camera running here, pointing at a clock, so we'll see how it gets on.

I love Sean nos · 30-10-2017 09:29PM

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

If your camera is working OK, then I would sometimes be wary of a firmware update.

Good advice. It's easy to find yourself a volunteer beta tester.

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

I'd keep my eye on a few google searches first before updating.

+1

Annie get your Run · 30-10-2017 09:31PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Thanks for flagging this up. I downloaded the rar file and dropped it in the root directory on the card. When I switched on the camera, there seems to be a slight hesitation before the fourth startup beep, but no other indication of anything different. The lights didn't stop after six seconds, so I've no real way of checking if the update had loaded.

I've left the camera running here, pointing at a clock, so we'll see how it gets on.

Was yours turning off? Will be interested to see how you get on with the update so

Unknown Soldier · 31-10-2017 06:45AM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Thanks for flagging this up. I downloaded the rar file and dropped it in the root directory on the card. When I switched on the camera, there seems to be a slight hesitation before the fourth startup beep, but no other indication of anything different. The lights didn't stop after six seconds, so I've no real way of checking if the update had loaded.

I've left the camera running here, pointing at a clock, so we'll see how it gets on.

With the camera attached to a PC, Right click on the VER file and choose "Open with" and choose note pad.

The original was 17060801_V3

If yours says that, then the upgrade didn't work. Try unzipping the .rar and use the final file instead JL_AC51.bfu

It does say to reformat the card when done too.

Possibly worth noting, with a Fly6 firmware update, once you add the file, you disconnect from the PC and push the start button once, rather than holding it in to turn the camera on, if that makes sense.

AndrewJRenko · 31-10-2017 12:07PM

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

With the camera attached to a PC, Right click on the VER file and choose "Open with" and choose note pad.

The original was 17060801_V3

If yours says that, then the upgrade didn't work. Try unzipping the .rar and use the final file instead JL_AC51.bfu

It does say to reformat the card when done too.

Possibly worth noting, with a Fly6 firmware update, once you add the file, you disconnect from the PC and push the start button once, rather than holding it in to turn the camera on, if that makes sense.

Thanks, I'm up to 171026_V3 for the VER - is that progress?

Make sure you wipe the memory card first, and drop the .bfu file from the FIRMWARE folder in the RAR file onto the root directory of the card for best results.

AndrewJRenko · 01-11-2017 10:37AM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Thanks, I'm up to 171026_V3 for the VER - is that progress?

Make sure you wipe the memory card first, and drop the .bfu file from the FIRMWARE folder in the RAR file onto the root directory of the card for best results.

Woohoo, looks like the firmware update sorted the auto-shutoff problem. I ran for 40 minutes and then for a few hours (seriously, seemed to run for ever, without running out of battery) last night without shutting off.

helimachoptor · 01-11-2017 10:55AM

Has anyone been having issues with just the back light (top left in the pic)

Everytime i hit a bump in the road it switches off..

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magicbastarder · 01-11-2017 10:56AM

nope, sounds like it could be a loose connection in yours?
mine is slung off my saddlebag which probably means it's not getting a big a jolt from potholes as it would direct mounted to the frame.

helimachoptor · 01-11-2017 11:01AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

nope, sounds like it could be a loose connection in yours?
mine is slung off my saddlebag which probably means it's not getting a big a jolt from potholes as it would direct mounted to the frame.

Yeah thats what i though, will stick it on the back pack or helmet and see if that helps

loyatemu · 01-11-2017 11:11AM

helimachoptor wrote: »

Has anyone been having issues with just the back light (top left in the pic)

Everytime i hit a bump in the road it switches off..

water ingress maybe? take it apart and let it dry out if so.

helimachoptor · 01-11-2017 06:41PM

loyatemu wrote: »

water ingress maybe? take it apart and let it dry out if so.

Definitely a connector issue. No water ingress, its been on my new bike and that's been a dry weather bike so far

nice_guy80 · 01-11-2017 11:41PM

the spray on cleaner is great
so are the little led bike lights
and the wet/dry oil

its still too mild to use the gloves or shoe protectors

02-11-2017 12:54AM

helimachoptor wrote: »

Has anyone been having issues with just the back light (top left in the pic)

Everytime i hit a bump in the road it switches off..

My rear light is great, the front decided to run out of juice after an hour or so the other day. I’ve given it a long charge so we’ll see how it goes tomorrow.

Macy0161 · 02-11-2017 08:12AM

First go with the camera/ light this morning. As others have said, not that impressed with the strap, but it survived the N11 cycle lanes in bound anyway. Not sure what to do, probably look at a tether, as it'll be moving between bikes and too good to be left on the bike at work too.

Can't review the footage due to work restrictions, but will be interested to see how it handled the twilight, and the light being on.

magicbastarder · 02-11-2017 08:14AM

my rear light gave up on me at some point this morning - i reckon after about three or four hours on a full charge, on solid, but on the lowest brightness.

Annie get your Run · 02-11-2017 09:20AM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Woohoo, looks like the firmware update sorted the auto-shutoff problem. I ran for 40 minutes and then for a few hours (seriously, seemed to run for ever, without running out of battery) last night without shutting off.

Yep, updated mine last night and no turn offs this morning on the way in, so far so good!

Macy0161 · 02-11-2017 09:22AM

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Yep, updated mine last night and no turn offs this morning on the way in, so far so good!

Oh yeah, I forgot to add that! I hadn't used it, but did the update last night as well, and got past the 20 minute mark.

Torres09 · 02-11-2017 10:40AM

There's one of these camera\light in the cabinet in Coolock now reduced to €39.99 ( well as of 10:15!! ) if anybody is looking for one......

Macy0161 · 03-11-2017 10:21AM

So far so good for me on the not auto turning off, and the loop recording. Only had a chance to view the videos - seemed to be ok, but couldn't find frame to frame advance on vlc in the 5 minutes I had. Definitely a bit of bleed from the light in the bottom right (as viewed), and contrast was a bit all over the place with passing cars but number plates seemed to readable* - I just couldn't pause it fast enough!

*Still waiting on the 32gb card in the post - definitely a must as the 8gb wasn't enough to get me in and out on even a relatively short commute and then the early bits were over written as can't download at work. Also couldn't see the very darkest part of my commute.

Annie get your Run · 03-11-2017 10:22AM

Macy0161 wrote: »

So far so good for me on the not auto turning off, and the loop recording. Only had a chance to view the videos - seemed to be ok, but couldn't find frame to frame advance on vlc in the 5 minutes I had. Definitely a bit of bleed from the light in the bottom right (as viewed), and contrast was a bit all over the place with passing cars but number plates seemed to readable* - I just couldn't pause it fast enough!

*Still waiting on the 32gb card in the post - definitely a must as the 8gb wasn't enough to get me in and out on even a relatively short commute and then the early bits were over written as can't download at work. Also couldn't see the very darkest part of my commute.

I turn the *light* part onto the lowest setting, I have another light on my helmet so I'm really only using it as a camera.

Macy0161 · 03-11-2017 10:26AM

Annie get your Run wrote: »

I turn the *light* part onto the lowest setting, I have another light on my helmet so I'm really only using it as a camera.

It wasn't on the top setting, but wasn't an issue really in terms of capturing number plates. It's a better light than I have so was really hoping to use it full blast on the commute home which will include some unlight rural roads!

Will report back how it coped, and then start looking at other options if it's not good so I can go low setting. I haven't loads of seat post left though.

AndrewJRenko · 03-11-2017 10:34AM

Macy0161 wrote: »

So far so good for me on the not auto turning off, and the loop recording. Only had a chance to view the videos - seemed to be ok, but couldn't find frame to frame advance on vlc in the 5 minutes I had.

Turn on the 'advanced controls' in the view menu. The frame-by-frame looks like a red temperature gauge.

Is anyone else finding issues with some video players. It is as if the video formats aren't perfect and some video players have trouble with them. VLC is OK, but WMP often freezes video, while audio plays on. It's not just a WMP issue - a couple of other players have problems with the files too.

Cantona's Collars · 03-11-2017 11:42AM

Aldi Enniscorthy, Merino lined winter jackets,€9.99. A good bit of other winter gear half price or less too. Might be nationwide in their reduced section.

nice_guy80 · 03-11-2017 07:05PM

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

Aldi Enniscorthy, Merino lined winter jackets,€9.99. A good bit of other winter gear half price or less too. Might be nationwide in their reduced section.

most shops cleared out

magicbastarder · 05-11-2017 01:34PM

Camera and light combo still in stock in ashbourne for 40 quid.

robyntmorton · 05-11-2017 02:52PM

One in Sallynoggin for sure. Yours for €39.99.

Macy0161 · 05-11-2017 03:10PM

One in greystones too.

magicbastarder · 05-11-2017 03:32PM

nice_guy80 wrote: »

most shops cleared out

forgot to mention, probably at least half a dozen left in aldi in ashbourne.

Cakewheels · 05-11-2017 08:43PM

robyntmorton wrote: »

One in Sallynoggin for sure. Yours for €39.99.

Thanks for this alert! When I saw people above saying issue they reported appears to have been fixed I was kicking myself I hadn't got one so jumped on the bike as soon as I saw your post. Haven't been to that store before so very impressed with the bike parking too. The driving standards at one of the junctions nearby not so much.

Macy0161 · 06-11-2017 08:40AM

Should've added, they had a good few of the black cycling jackets left at 9.99, mainly large or xl, a couple of mediums, and some small in the womens cut. Just for reference, I'm a medium in normal clothes, but was large in these (would've got away with the medium over just a jersey, but it'll be my winter commuter jacket).

I'm not sure whether the reduced jackets were the last specials or the one before, as most of what was left wasn't reduced - rain jackets, gloves, arm and leg warmers etc weren't reduced anyway.

And finally, wasn't that impressed with the night time/ dark footage from the camera on review over the weekend. I don't think the bleed, while noticeable, was the issue but passing vehicles headlights meant I couldn't read number plates. But having said that, didn't have anything like a close pass so could be just the angle in the lens - it's definitely clearer the nearer to centre. Still tempted by the cycliq front camera, but it will have to wait a while.

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