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V1 SIMPLE · RELEASE INSTALLER

Install V1 Simple.
The simple way.

A customizable touchscreen for your Valentine One Gen 2. Install from your computer, then choose your display and audio settings.

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V1-Simple

Purpose-built display for Valentine One Gen2

BEFORE YOU START

Prepare the device

About 5 minutes
  1. 01Use a data-capable USB-C cableCharge-only cables cannot flash the device.
  2. 02Close apps using the serial portQuit serial monitors and other device tools first.
  3. 03Shut down before connectingIf Simple is running on battery, hold Power until “Goodbye” appears.
BOOTLOADER MODE

Hold Power + GEAR and plug in USB-C

Keep both buttons held while connecting the cable. A fuzzy or pixelated screen is normal in this mode.

READY TO FLASH

Update or install

Choose the matching option below, then select your device when the browser asks.

Update firmware and web interface — preserve device data

Already have V1Simple? Updates the firmware and maintenance web interface together. Preserves saved settings, Wi-Fi networks, profiles, and stored audio.

This update never erases the whole device.

Update details

For an existing supported V1Simple installation. Older supported profile and Auto-Push data is converted automatically; no erase is needed. Restart after the transfer and reopen maintenance mode to use the updated interface.

Loading the updater. If this message remains, reload in a supported desktop browser.

Fresh install — erase and rebuild

New board? Install V1Simple here.

Erases saved settings, Wi-Fi networks, and internal profiles. This is destructive even if ESP Web Tools’ optional erase box is off.

What happens to saved data?

Replaces the bootloader, partition table, firmware, NVS settings, and internal LittleFS data. Physical SD-card contents are not part of this flash operation. A valid SD backup can restore saved settings, including the Wi-Fi name and password, on boot.

This browser does not support Web Serial.Use Firefox 151 or newer, Chrome 89 or newer, or a current version of Edge on desktop. Serial access is not available here.Open the installer over HTTPS or localhost and allow the browser’s device-access prompt.
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Keep the cable connected until installation completes.

AFTER INSTALLATION

Connect, customize, and go.

Use your phone or computer for settings. No app required.

Open the interactive first-use guide to learn the display and controls before your first drive. Its examples change no device settings.

  1. 01Restart and connect

    Press RESET. Turn on your V1 Gen2 with Bluetooth enabled. V1Simple scans and connects automatically.

  2. 02Open Wi-Fi setup

    Hold BOOT for about four seconds, then release. The display restarts in maintenance mode for settings.

  3. 03Join its Wi-Fi

    Join V1-Simple with password setupv1simple. Use your saved or SD-restored details if either was changed. Stay connected if your phone says “no internet.”

  4. 04Choose your settings

    Open http://192.168.35.5 in your browser. Change the default Wi-Fi password, then choose your display and audio settings.

  5. 05Return to the display

    Choose Exit at the top of the settings page. V1Simple restarts and reconnects to your detector.

Update and preserve data

Keep the cable connected until installation completes.