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6870 Di2 FD & RD Firmware update issue?

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  • February 6, 2017 at 9:52 am #26751
    deville1977

    Hi All,

    first post here and not sure if this is in the right section however I am having a (possible) problem following an update to my Ultegra Di2 with view to add the syncroshift functionality. I have updated everything, however when clicking on Shift Mode Setting button via E-Tube software I receive an error saying the FD & RD is not on the latest version? I then try and update everything  again and it tells me that everything is on the latest firmware? 

    So, my question is – do I have an issue here or are the FD&RD just too old or not compatible?

    The fullsystem details are as follows;

    SM-BTR2 – 3.0.10

    SM-EW90-A – 3.0.4

    FD-6870 – 2.6.2

    RD-6870-SS – 2.6.3

    ST-6870-R – 3.0.0

    ST-6879-R – 3.0.0

    Thanks everyone

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  • March 31, 2017 at 12:50 pm #886457
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    GoodtoGo

    Does anyone know if 6770 will
    Does anyone know if 6770 will have synchro shifting enabled? Don’t see why not if you can use wu111 and the Dn100 external battery holder… Pretty poor if you can’t..

    March 25, 2017 at 7:56 pm #886455
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    bkunrath

    Hi,

    Hi,

    thanks for mentioning, but our thanks should go to butty here and the guy in the youtube video he mentioned above! Theres the double tap in there, glad it works for us – sync shift is really a great feature!

    Ciao, Bernd

    March 21, 2017 at 12:38 am #886453
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    Ray Fasano
    bkunrath wrote:
    Hi,

    yes it is! Double tap is the trick, so you can switch through 3 modes, one normal and two sync modes s1  and s2. The led blinks 1,2 or 3 times depending on mode set. 

    Since today syncshift is working on my Canyon Ultimate Cf slx with the 6870 after I installed the new battery and the bluetooth for ease of use instead of the ant+ unit to connect to my Garmin.

    Syncshifting with the racebike is even more helpful as on my Canyon Exceed XTR Di2 and works fast. The only difference to the XTR is shifting precision when going from the large front to the small very fast. Not sure but i think shiftijng logic is little different, the Ultegra is first shifting the front and then 2-3 on the rear. On the XTRthat seems to happen at the same time and more smooth.

    I might need to adjust the Ultegra tommorrow

    Ciao, Bernd (and thanks for the help in here)

     

    I decided to register just so could thank you for this advice.

    I uploaded all info to bike but it just would not go into sync mode. Never saw any directions on cycling through the modes by double tapping. Works great now. Thanks

    March 18, 2017 at 12:54 pm #886451
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    bkunrath
    deville1977 wrote:
    Where are you mounting your Bluetooth adaptor? In the frame? Not sure I would work through a titanium frame if I installed it in the frame?

     

    Hi,

    simply outside above the rear derailleur, which is the easiest cabling approach. I had the old Ant+ there, so it was a simple replacement.

    Ciao, Bernd

    March 18, 2017 at 12:34 pm #886449
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    deville1977

    Where are you mounting your

    Where are you mounting your Bluetooth adaptor? In the frame? Not sure I would work through a titanium frame if I installed it in the frame?

    March 18, 2017 at 9:51 am #886447
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    bkunrath

    Hi,

    Hi,

    yes it is! Double tap is the trick, so you can switch through 3 modes, one normal and two sync modes s1  and s2. The led blinks 1,2 or 3 times depending on mode set. 

    Since today syncshift is working on my Canyon Ultimate Cf slx with the 6870 after I installed the new battery and the bluetooth for ease of use instead of the ant+ unit to connect to my Garmin.

    Syncshifting with the racebike is even more helpful as on my Canyon Exceed XTR Di2 and works fast. The only difference to the XTR is shifting precision when going from the large front to the small very fast. Not sure but i think shiftijng logic is little different, the Ultegra is first shifting the front and then 2-3 on the rear. On the XTRthat seems to happen at the same time and more smooth.

    I might need to adjust the Ultegra tommorrow

    Ciao, Bernd (and thanks for the help in here)

     

    March 14, 2017 at 8:01 am #886445
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    Anonymous
    deville1977 wrote:
    Hi all, interesting seeing these comments. Can someone confirm if I need to upgrade my battery or JB. Honestly don’t think I will just to add this feature!

    Came across this:

    [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmrWnDBSeo[/url]

    So long as you have a EW90 3 or 5 port junction box then just the new battery is needed.

    Mode switch is by pressing the junction box button?

    March 14, 2017 at 7:01 am #886443
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    deville1977

    Hi all, interesting seeing

    Hi all, interesting seeing these comments. Can someone confirm if I need to upgrade my battery or JB. Honestly don’t think I will just to add this feature!

    March 13, 2017 at 9:53 pm #886441
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    bkunrath

    Hi,

    Hi,

     

    downloaded the same updates but using old battery and no bluetooth device, but I was able to configure the sync shift and semi sync shift throught new Windows app 3.2.1 without error.

     

    I wonder howto activate mode 1 or 2. With my XTR DI2 I use the switch at my bar, but what to use on my 6870?

     

    Ciao, Bernd (having the new battery and bluetooth on order)

     

     

    March 12, 2017 at 7:47 am #886439
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    Mark Roberts

    Well I have downloaded the

    Well I have downloaded the new firmware 3.0.0 for RD and FD, I have the new battery and can connect via Bluetooth. I have managed to set up synchro and semi synchro option under S1 and S2 but can’t work out how to select them. Do I need to upgrade the junction box SM-EW90?

     

    March 10, 2017 at 1:17 pm #886437
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    IrrelevantD

    New firmware update today for

    New firmware update today for 6870 and 9070 to add synchro shifting

    February 15, 2017 at 11:30 am #886435
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    CXR94Di2

    Currently, you can do manual

    Currently, you can do manual syncro shifting, I do it often.  I’ll cross chain, then press both front and rear derailleurs together to shift onto small front ring and drop down one or two cogs on the back.  Works fine.

    February 14, 2017 at 2:51 pm #886433
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    deville1977
    brooksby wrote:
    …and this is why I don’t want to think too hard about the future of bicycles.  Firmware updates on a bicycle gear-shifting system?!?  Grrr.  Release the hounds!  no

    ha! I hear you! However it is the future though and the way is all going. Syncroshift would be good though.

    February 14, 2017 at 2:15 pm #886431
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    brooksby

    …and this is why I don’t

    …and this is why I don’t want to think too hard about the future of bicycles.  Firmware updates on a bicycle gear-shifting system?!?  Grrr.  Release the hounds!  no

    February 14, 2017 at 1:51 pm #886429
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    Getoutpa

    I was told by Shimano mid

    I was told by Shimano in mid-January that it would be a month or so.  BUT, they have been telling me another month ever since I started asking in December.  I read on another forum “Spring 2017”, so who knows when we’ll finally see it roll out.

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