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[galstaf]

you can still buy a Konik A1M if you want a device with a full size screen

Hold on.. wha?!


How did I miss a whole other company that makes the hardware?! What's the word about the Konik ... I am definitely interested in a bigger screen. Are they as trusted / trustable as the comma devices?
Does the Blue Pilot run equally well on this Konik device?

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[El Duderino]

https://konik.ai/#product-section

I haven't purchased one. Just Googled it. I am curious about others experience with a Konik as well.

 

[Ajzride]

https://konik.ai/#product-section

I haven't purchased one. Just Googled it. I am curious about others experience with a Konik as well.

Before the tarrif war started I bought one and recommended it to quite a few people. It’s exactly like a 3X except the USB port is in a different location, the body is 3d printed (I actually like that better because the device is not as slippery), and they log data to their own server instead of comma’s server. They recently updated it with their own version of a quick dock too (which takes sales away from me, but that doesn’t make me recommend it any less). The best part of Konik is that the founder has a passion for good customer service, the exact opposite of comma. The only real downside is they are based in Poland. So longer lead times when you order or need repairs. Also they don’t sell
a Ford Q4 harness, so you still need that from Comma. Last I heard it was about $112 in tariffs due to FedEx when you get your device, so keep that in mind when you calculate price.

 

[Ajzride]

Hold on.. wha?!


How did I miss a whole other company that makes the hardware?! What's the word about the Konik ... I am definitely interested in a bigger screen. Are they as trusted / trustable as the comma devices?
Does the Blue Pilot run equally well on this Konik device?

Yes, BluePilot runs great on a Konik. They are still on the C3X firmware, so if you buy it you will get the option to install SunnyPilot from the startup menu. Choose that so it will install the DNS files, then once setup is incomplete, uninstall SunnyPilot from the menu and on the reboot choose custom software and use the BluePilot URL.

 

[itsjmod]

I was just happy with my 3x but looking at the four up close in @Ajzride ’s video I might have to snag one with my bonus and the new dock. Looks so much better up on the windshield and I already turn the UI / screen off when driving.

I hate there weren’t any chip upgrades but it is what it is, especially with the market these days

but yes the coupler is slightly separating from the pressure of the fatter long cable but I will just zip tie it like @B177y recommended and all is good

 

[chriserx]

https://konik.ai/#product-section

I haven't purchased one. Just Googled it. I am curious about others experience with a Konik as well.

Hope they aren't trying to market to Christians at that price.

 

[Ajzride]

Hope they aren't trying to market to Christian's at that price.

heh. It's a conversion from Euros, I'm sure that was an accident.

 

[galstaf]

when you order or need repairs. Also they don’t sell
a Ford Q4 harness, so you still need that from Comma. Last I heard it was about $112 in tariffs due to FedEx when you get your device, so keep that in mind when you calculate price.

Yeah.. looking at it. If they had a US based outlet, I would be probably jumping on it.

But given the fact the tariff could be literally anything on a whim, and (because they are in Europe) Konik are probably a lot less focussed on the device crapping out in extreme heat, I am reticent to buy it.
Their satisfaction guarantee seems weak too. 14 days with a number of caveats and outs, vs. Comma's 30 day for whatever.

I do love the bigger screen tho, and the fact they are very active and actually seem caring on their discord server.
Comma could really use a strong customer advocate team and a much better production process. I think it is great they don't just chuck money at things and hope for the best, but sometimes you need to spend to make the customer experience better or you leave money on the table.

As they said on "Office Space", Engineers are not good with people lol.

 

[galstaf]

Ford Q4 harness,

So this option is perpetually out of stock with Konik?

What about Comma...Is it just the Comma 4 that is 12 weeks until delivery, or everything they sell?

 

[Ajzride]

So this option is perpetually out of stock with Konik?

What about Comma...Is it just the Comma 4 that is 12 weeks until delivery, or everything they sell?

Konik doesn’t have a Q4 harness yet, but comma does and it is probably in stock. The Comma4 is the only thing on back order to my knowledge.

 

[galstaf]

Konik doesn’t have a Q4 harness yet, but comma does and it is probably in stock. The Comma4 is the only thing on back order to my knowledge.

They have the Q4 and several others that are listed but marked "Out of Stock"

Do you know their backstory? Are the just buying their stuff from the same Chinese vendor?

 

[chriserx]

As they said on "Office Space", Engineers are not good with people lol.

I literally told my manager last night he looked exactly like Milton saying,"I could set the building on fire."

 

[Ajzride]

They have the Q4 and several others that are listed but marked "Out of Stock"

Do you know their backstory? Are the just buying their stuff from the same Chinese vendor?

no, Konik makes their stuff in house, as does comma. For Konik it should say “coming soon” rather than “out of stock”. But it’s a 2 man company so I’m okay if the focus on the product rather than the website.

 

[galstaf]

no, Konik makes their stuff in house, as does comma. For Konik it should say “coming soon” rather than “out of stock”. But it’s a 2 man company so I’m okay if the focus on the product rather than the website.

Hey their English is way better than my Polish and I admire they got this much some already!
I didn't realize they were that small a company.

 

[Ajzride]

Also they are gung ho on the C4 to the point you cannot buy a 3x anymore. Are there any plans to port the car ahead speed data to their tiny screen c4. I know it may be a bit cluttered, but it would be nice to have.

We actaully added, but not following the vehicle on the UI, it's a static number in the bottom right.

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