I need some help, I think I bricked mine... The clock is listed as being a Gen2 system (on Elekstube's site) so I naturally went to the Elekstube site and downloaded the software for Gen2. After flashing the update, though, now I see just a black screen - completely dead. I just read all the comments and discovered it's a Gen1 system. I guess it is technically my fault but the fact that it's listed as Gen2 is really misleading. Also, I had the same issue (before I bricked it) where setting it to Chinese would make it reboot infinitely. Can a clock flashed with the Gen2 update be recovered? If not, this thing is a POS.
So I have downloaded the IPS Upload Tool_220520 (you have to directly copy the URL in a new tab, clicking it won't work) and have successfully installed the included CH340_2021 driver, but actually going to upload any of the default clock faces or upload my own results in the clock attempting to reboot a few times before fully booting with the preinstalled clock faces. No progress is shown within the IPS Upload Tool. I've tried reinstalling the driver, different USB ports on my PC, redownloading the Upload Tool, and rebooting my PC. No luck actually getting any clock faces to upload to the clock. Any ideas on how to get it working properly?
MountHailAlright, I figured it out! For whatever reason, having clock plugged into the rear USB port nearest the ethernet port on my computer allowed me to successfully upload clock faces. Very strange considering it didn't work with the few other rear I/O USB ports I tried, nor any of my front panel USB ports. So if you run into the issue of the clock rebooting a few times before fully booting with default clock faces after trying to upload a clock face, try using a different USB port on your computer. Definitely annoying, but I hope that helps anyone having issues similar to the one I was having.
KeebmonkeyYou keep posting the same link but it's not working!!! It's showing "This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated with it."
Somehow I've gotten my clock to not display anything. I tried installing the Eleksmaker Gen2 software and setting up the latest driver and now the clock will not display anything. I've tried using the provided MOMOKA software and nothing appears to be working. Any suggestions on next steps?
Anyone know what the 2 little gold pyramids are supposed to be for? Likewise the 3 sticky white dots? The device is neat, but everything is in Chinese and theres no actual instructions with it at all. Also the 4 front buttons are very loose, one was even off and in the package. Screwing them back on isn't easy either so I may have to take apart and open the unit in order to properly tighten up everything.
ShortTompkinsThey’re double sided sticky pads to hold the 2 gold cones as feet to the stand.
I can’t believe I had to search up this company’s tiktok to find a video that briefly shows the product to understand how to put it together. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR5sqsk7/
I just received this clock and it runs the Gen 1 version of the EleksTube IPS display. So you need to download the Gen1 version of the software from the Elekstube website if you want to change the clock faces. Also, whatever you do, do not set the language to Chinese in the menu setting on the clock itself. It will cause the menu button to reboot the clock, preventing you from accessing the Menu settings. I just emailed Elekstube's Support email for assistance.
I used Gen 1 software. I first tried using the Gen 2 software, but it didn't upload anything. When I used the Gen 1 software from the Elekstube website and the MOMOKA version that Keebmonkey posted, I was able to upload one of the many skins provided by the software.
This is such a missed opportunity for a bluetooth device instead of just USB-C. Who actually wants clocks that still have cables? Could easily make a ZMK powered instead.