With any new electronic device there are bound to be some early hiccups, but that’s what updates are for. Now, with the latest firmware update for the Wahoo ELEMNT, one of the best new GPS computers is getting even better. While the ELEMNT has delivered on many of its promises like being extremely easy to use and read while riding, other features like the ability to follow turn by turn directions were lacking. Thanks to the WF42-628 update that is changing – as long as you use RideWithGPS. We’re assuming as the device continues to evolve the ability to use other programs will be added, but for now the RideWithGPS program is the only one that will be supported by the ELEMNT’s system.
In addition to showing the street names and distances on the screen for the next turn, the ELEMNT will also use its built in LED lights to signal left or right turns at the top of the GPS. This is just one out of a laundry list of new features and fixes added to the ELEMNT, so if you’ve run into an issue with the new unit, chances are good it has been addressed. Check out the full list of included updates and patches for the ELEMNT after the break…
Wahoo ELEMNT Update WF42-628 – 15th June 2016
Routes/Maps
- Added support for Turn by Turn navigation (RideWithGPS only)
- Improvements to Route following especially out and back routes
- Added support for up to 6 data fields on map workout page
- After selecting a route it now goes straight back to the map view
- Added a new “Selected” route view with full cue sheet if available
- Added ability to sort routes by date, proximity and starred
- Fixed issue of deleted routes not clearing from ELEMNT
Workout
- Added notification if moving but have not started a workout
- Added support powering off your ELEMNT mid-workout
- Added option to delete workout if under time/distance thresholds
- Scroll through workout history on ELEMNT
Configuration
- Added support for mixed units. e.g distance miles, temp deg C, elevation in metres
- Added support for connecting to hidden Wifi networks (using SSID/password)
- Added support for manually switching between known Wifi networks with companion app
- Added support for showing SSIDs longer than 16 characters
- Added low storage warning
Sensor Support
- Added support for configuring gear ratios (from companion app)
- Improved support for PowerTap P1 and Polar Look power meters
- Added support for PowerCal
- Fixed issue of Normalized Power spikes
- Added clock drift compensation for sensor device clocks
- Fixed issue with sensor info in FIT file all having manufacturer set to Wahoo
- Added support for a single front gear (Shifting profile)
UI/UX Tweaks
- Optimized power calibration by skipping “prepare” page
- Fixed menu selection not visible when backing out of menus
- Fixed issue with P1 battery status showing incorrect labels
- Remove battery status for KICKR devices
- Added firmware information to sensor info page
- Fixed issue with battery information not updating if status page is open
Other bug fixes and enhancements
For a full list of previous updates and fixes, head over to Wahoo’s site.
