About changes in the UCDS project, the release of a new version of the adapter and pricing policy.
Good day dear friends!
It’s been over a year since we suspended the sale of UCDS V4 adapters.
Of course, this was influenced by many external factors, but we continued to work and now almost everything is ready for the start of sales of the UCDS V5 adapter.
Simultaneously with the release of the new adapter, the commercial component in the project will change. Please read in advance the information provided in the form – “question – answer” below.
What changes are expected in general terms?
Starting with SW 3.XXX.XXX, the project will no longer have “tokens” required to perform various commercial operations.
Level 1 tokens will be replaced by ODO License
Level 2 tokens will be excluded from the project. Starting with SW 3.XXX.XXX, the ability to program Converse+ panels with firmware from Motral will no longer be available. Joint work with Motral starting from SW 3.XXX.XXX will be terminated.
Level 3,4,5 tokens will be excluded from the project. Starting from this version, there will be NO “tuning” versions in the project of ready-made firmware from the developers. From now on, tuning firmware will be purchased directly from the creators for a SPECIFIC adapter. This means that the file received from the developer can be used ONLY by the owner of the adapter and with the help of the adapter for which the file is produced.
Starting with SW 3.XXX.XXX, the following types of licenses will appear in the project:
ODO License – a license to perform the functions of resetting mileage, as well as all the functionality for which level 1 tokens were previously written off.
EXT License – the principle is similar to the previously extended license (Extended license)
PATS License – a license that provides access to PATS functions (working with Ford car keys)
All licenses will be limited in time: 1 month \ 6 months \ 1 year (except for the PATS license, which will be able to activate for a shorter time)
This means that the functionality that is included in each specific license can be used an unlimited number of times during this time.
What adapters will be supported?
From SW 3.XXX.XXX ONLY V4 and V5 adapters will be supported. Old adapters V1\V2\V3 will not be able to work with the new software.
What are the restrictions on the use and transition to a new version of the software?
For new V5 adapters – the use of new software – no alternative.
For V4 adapters – the transition to the new software will be associated with a fundamental change in the firmware of the V4 adapter, which will entail the IMPOSSIBILITY to return to the old software. You will have to make a decision whether to stay on the old software and the old commercial system or switch to the new one.
What will happen to support for older adapters and older SW 2.XXX.XXX?
Support for all previously released adapters will continue. SW 2.XXX.XXX will also be supported, but it will not receive major innovations and functionality enhancements. Only technical fixes. Generation of tokens for various commercial operations will also be available.
What will happen to the active tokens and license when the V4 adapter is upgraded to the new SW 3.XXX.XXX?
When switching to new software, tokens and a license will be converted according to the following principle:
1 level 1 token = 2 months of active ODO License
Active Extended License = 1 year EXT License
What are the significant differences between V4 and V5 adapters?
The main differences include support by the V5 CAN FD adapter independently with three buses, hardware support for LIN, K\L-Line.
The V5 adapter has the ability to work via WIFI in two modes:
AP – adapter raises WIFI hotspot (PC connects to adapter)
STA – the adapter connects to the WIFI network specified by the settings (The adapter connects to the specified network)
It is also possible to activate WIFI Direct AP on computers with an operating system not lower than Windows 10. In this mode, a WIFI Direct access point is raised on the PC, which makes it possible to use WIFI connections to the adapter in conjunction with a WIFI connection of a PC to an access point that provides access to the Internet .
The V5 adapter can also work with Bosch ECU modules in the so-called “Bench mode” without the use of additional devices. Work tested with the PCMFLASH software package
How much will a new V5 adapter cost?
Adapter without any licenses – 210EUR
Adapter with ODO and EXT licenses for 6 months each – 275EUR
Adapter with ODO and EXT licenses for 1 year each – 300EUR
Separate licenses:
ODO License for 1 month / 6 months / 1 year – 15EUR / 40EUR / 60EUR
EXT License for 1 month / 6 months / 1 year – ——- / 60EUR / 90EUR
PATS License for 1 week / 1 month / 6 months / 1 year – 20EUR / 30EUR /90EUR / 150EUR
When will the V5 adapter be available?
We expect the start of sales within 2-3 weeks. Information about the start of sales will be posted on our website.
Will there be sales to other countries?
Unfortunately, due to the current situation in the world, sales will be carried out within the territory of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, as well as the countries of the former CIS, China, and the countries of the Middle East.
Direct sales to Ukraine, EU countries, USA will be temporarily unavailable.
Sales to the specified regions will be available only through intermediaries.
Impossibility of purchases in our project!
Dear users.
Due to the difficult situation in the world, as well as due to the serious sanctions that have been imposed on our country, we are forced to inform you that from 03/05/2022, the purchase of tokens of all levels and an extended license for adapters has become impossible for all customers located outside Russian Federation.
Unfortunately, all possible international payment methods, such as PayPal and WesterUnion, are no longer available in our country.
Unfortunately, we cannot influence this situation. We are taking all possible steps to get out of this situation.
We ask you not to use the commercial functions of our project. Replenishment of tokens is not possible yet for an indefinite period.
Sincerely, UCDS team.
Attention! Adapter sales have been suspended.
Good day to all.
Unfortunately, we have to inform you that the sales of adapters have been suspended.
There is no timeline for the resumption of sales. Unfortunately, the situation on the market of electronic components has not bypassed us.
V4 adapters will be discontinued.
We are preparing for the start of sales and the launch of V5 adapters.
There are no dates or prices yet due to serious problems with the supply of electronic components.
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Happy New Year 2022!
Dear friends.
Congratulations on the upcoming New Year 2022!
We wish you happiness, success in all your endeavors, peace and love.
And in the current realities, also good health. May your dreams come true and there will always be kindness and warmth next to you!
We also want to inform you that the sale and dispatch of adapters from 12/28/2021 to 01/12/2022 will be SUSPENDED.
From 01/13/2020 you can order the adapter as usual.
The sale and provision of tokens, demo and extended licenses will be carried out as usual, albeit with slight delays.
Best regards, UCDS team.
Notice of price hikes and delayed release of V5 adapters!
Dear guests of our site, our clients, as well as those who would like to purchase our adapter.
Probably many of you know that now the market for the supply of electronic components is going through a serious global crisis.
Both small projects and large electronic giants around the world have faced this.
Also for these reasons, many automakers either suspend production, or the cars are delivered under-equipped.
Due to the current market situation, due to a serious increase in prices for the supply of electronic components, we are forced to
sad to announce that the current V4 adapters will rise in price from September 13 at once by 20EUR.
The base cost of the adapter instead of 100EUR will be 120EUR. The rest of the prices for tokens and extended license will remain unchanged.
For many years we have kept the price unchanged, despite serious fluctuations in the currencies on the market, the depreciation of the ruble, but unfortunately, we have now reached the limit.
As of today, there is no exact information regarding the release of V5 due to problems with the supply of components.
At the moment, tasks are being solved to keep the current version of the V4 adapter in production and sale.
Best regards, UCDS development team!
Happy New Year 2021!
Dear Friends!
Congratulations on the coming year 2021. We wish you happiness, love, health, and success in all your endeavors.
We also would like to inform you, that we will resume orders for the purchase of adapters from January 10, 2021.
Until this date, you can only buy tokens and licenses. Also, please be aware that the response time to requests will be lengthened for some reason. Please take this into account.
UCDS adapters comparison table
Dear friends.
Due to multiple requests, we publish table of technical differences between our adapters.
Please note that the V5 adapter is in development and not available on order.
Approximate release dates – January-February 2021
Возможности | Адаптер V1/V2 | Адаптер V3 | Адаптер V4 | Адаптер V5 |
---|---|---|---|---|
CPU | V850+FTDI | Cortex-M3 | Cortex-M3 | Cortex-M4 |
PERFOMANCE | 32 Mhz | 72 Mhz | 120 Mhz | 170 Mhz |
CAN BUSES support | 2/3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Ford MMCAN support(1/8 pins) | NO/YES | YES | YES | YES |
K-LINE support | NO | NO | NO | YES |
LIN support | NO | NO | NO | YES |
CAN-FD support | NO | NO | NO | YES |
WIFI DIRECT support | NO | NO | NO | YES |
USB support | YES | YES | YES | YES |
USB ESD protection | NO | NO | NO | YES |
Input DC Voltage measurement | NO | NO | NO | YES |
SW 3.xxx.xxx support | NO | NO | YES | YES |
J2534 updates support | NO | NO | YES | YES |
New vehicles brand support | NO | NO | YES | YES |
Temporary suspension of international sales!
Dear potential buyers.
We would like to inform you that all international sales of adapters will be temporarily unavailable until August 30, 2020 due to technical reasons.
From August 31, all international orders will be processed as usual.
We apologize for possible inconveniences.
With respect, UCDS Team!
Attention UCDS project users!
Dear users.
We would like to inform you that support for V1, V2, and V3 adapters will soon be discontinued.
Our project is preparing to move to software version 3.xxxx.xxx, which will require a permanent connection of your PC to the Internet.
This software will support only versions of V4 adapters that are available for purchase now,
as well as a V5 (WIRELESS) adapter, which will be released this year.
All owners of adapters versions V1, V2, and V3 will be offered the most favorable conditions for the transition to the version V4 or in the future to the version V5. We will inform you about the prices in advance.
Software versions 2.xxxx.xxx from now on will no longer receive functional updates, except for critical updates related only to the operation of the software itself.
Software versions 3.xxxx.xxx will soon receive support from brands such as HYUNDAI, KIA, LAND ROVER, and JAGUAR.
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International sales are RESUMED!
Dear potential buyers.
We would like to inform you that from 16\07\2020 we resume international sales.
However, we want to inform you that due to the situation with COVID-19, delivery of mail may be delayed for a long time.
Claims for delivery will NOT be accepted by us within 90 days of dispatch.
If you agree to these terms, we will be happy to sell you our goods.
With respect, UCDS Team.