Enable SDK for Karoo (3)

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Andi Djee.
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Dear Hammerhead,

Can you please enable the SDK for the new Karoo (3) like you did for 1 and 2 before?!
It’s extremely important for most of us who’re riding our bikes with other groupsets like your mother company provides…

Most of us made you big with purchasing version 1 and version 2 and it would be a very well appreciated move if you prioritise this point on your list.

Please always remember who supported you all the years - it’s us, your community!

Best regards

Andi

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    Ali

    We recognize that many of our community members are looking forward to the release of an SDK for Karoo. An SDK is required for developers to create 3rd party apps and plugins to integrate with the Karoo OS. Our Software and Product teams are reviewing this project to determine the best way forward. We do not have any timelines as of yet as it is an ongoing project, but we hope to have more information to share on this topic soon.

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    Kurt Congdon

    I second this request, please prioritize enabling SDK support for the K3

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    Darrell McCombs

    I would think that this would be a high priority since we cant load KI2 without this. There are lots of DI2 users here.

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    David FlavourCyclist

    I fully agree that this SDK availability is a crucial aspect. I was very surprised that the SDK is not available for the Karoo 3, while it was for the previous versions. 

    Basically, this renders the device very less interesting for all Di2 users because using Ki2 is now impossible... probably have to return my device now and wait until the SDK is finally available... what a bummer! :(

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    Victor Perez

    I need xert app that worked on the Karoo2 with the data fields. Without the SDK on the Karoo 3 it will not work

    If the SDK is not activated on the Karoo3, I will not buy a device.

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    Martin

    +1
    I would also like to buy the new Karro and switch from Garmin. But I will only do this once the SDK is activated for the new one.

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    Eloi rebollo

    +1, i have the ki2 app on my old karoo 2 and work awesome

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    Marc van de Westelaken

    Same here I am realy disappointed that ki2 software is not working on my new Karoo 3 as it was working one the 1st and second version. I don’t hope that after 3 devices I have to switch to different hardware as I was very satisfied till now …

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    Tim Borland

    I will never buy the new Karoo until the SDK is enabled. The KI2 app is an absolute must for me to use Karoo.

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    Michaelkazik

    I second this request, I would also buy the new Karoo and switch from Garmin. But I will only do this once the SDK is activated and Ki2 is working 

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    Damienjoseph100

    Please enable SDK on new Karoo . a lot of Hammerhead Karoo customers require it for sideloading apps.

    Why not the New Karoo when versions 1 and 2 had it enabled. 

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    Yes, please SRAM/Hammerhead, update the SDK and really importantly, make it work with the new Karoo (3) - otherwise developers and customers are blocked from unleashing the potential of Karoo (3)!

    Ki2 is a must have on the new Karoo - I'll have to send my unit back if I can't enable this functionality. :-(

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    Niels Dijkstra

    100% Agree, please enable SDK so we can sideload apps like KI2

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    Elton Lin

    +1 on SDK. Use Ki2 plus other apps on my K2. Alas, while I have a new Karoo being delivered today, but will be sending it back until I hear word of SDK enablement.

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    Chris Maines
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    +1. I've owned both a Karoo and a Karoo 2. Not having the SDK supported on the new Karoo will keep me from purchasing it.

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    Pierre-Olivier Tourneur

    I also will not buy a new Karoo if SDK is not implemented.

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    Christian Kodela

    Hey Hammerhead guys, what's going on here, please, enable the SDK! I'm also thinking about returning the device.

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    Andreas S.

    As a longtime Karoo 2 user and software developer currently waiting for my new Karoo to arrive, I'll strongly consider returning the unit unless we get a firm commitment from Hammerhead to deliver a working SDK that will allow us to use previously developed Karoo apps on the new Karoo.

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    Anthony .bollhalder

    +1

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    Joost Burcksen

    +1

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    Christopher McKinley

    I assumed the SDK would be available. I wish I knew that before I purchased the new Karoo, I moved over from a Garmin and there are features and third-party apps I miss that I wanted to try and implement via the SDK

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    Damienjoseph100

    If Hammerhead don't come back with a positive response then there's no alternative but to return the device and more to garmin

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    simon-kummerfeld

    The SDK is absolutely essential for me, without it the new Karoo is Not an Option for me. Please implement it.

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    Andi Djee.

    Sad, but true… ordered my unit 10minutes after the curtain was lifted… and now having the same situation like most of us…! Returning the (otherwise) excellent device?
    Most annoying thing is that I have the feeling (from support-mails) that HH/SRAM obviously don’t know how important it is for us! - it’s a safety feature anyways! I don’t want to move my hands from my handlebars…
    If HH still didn’t manage requests like (since over 2 yrs by the way):
    - crash detection
    - reminder function (eat/service etc)
    …
    Then please listen to us this time!

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    Peter
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    Not ordered yet but will hold off from doing so until the SDK is enabled. 

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    Martin Schlatter

    +1 please help to make the https://github.com/valterc/ki2 project (app) work again on the new Hammerhead Karoo 3

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    Anton

    I have been a proud customer, happily using my Karoo 2 with the Ki2 app alongside my Di2 for quite some time now. I was excited to order the new Karoo 3, but fortunately (!!!!), I found this thread before placing my order. I would never have imagined that the Ki2 app wouldn't work with the new model, especially since it has been working perfectly on my Karoo 2.

    I will not be ordering the Karoo 3 until this issue is resolved. If my Karoo 2 now breaks, I may have to switch to a Garmin device, even if it is otherwise inferior…

    I created an account for this forum specifically to make this comment...... unbelievable

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    Damienjoseph100

    Can't believe after 24hrs and so many comments on here, not a word from Hammerhead, Customer service at its worst

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    Cesar Arbelaez

    Having Ki2 is extremely important to me. I was under the impression that being able to install it on the new Karoo would not be an issue which is the reason why I purchased it. Now debating whether I should return it and go back to Garmin. 

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    Ekko Aertsen

    I am a k2 user (since 2021)  as well and looking for the new karoo, but only with ki2 working, (have a Shimano DA Di2 groupset). I don't want to get back to garmin or wahoo, but I hope I don't have to.

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