grahamparker Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have been asked by an auto locksmith friend of mine to post this request. Is the futura any good or is it problematic as he has heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Problematic - as he heard!! 9 months of pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted November 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 Problematic - as he heard!! 9 months of pain What problems have you had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted November 17, 2015 Report Share Posted November 17, 2015 How long have you got? were running a shop so could take the time, I will list as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt@Silca Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 The issue that a few people have had with the Futura was related to the communication between the tablet and machine because of WiFi interference. Now that the machine can be connected to the tablet via a USB cable, the issue has been resolved. hibsjo(SCO) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 The issue that a few people have had with the Futura was related to the communication between the tablet and machine because of WiFi interference. Now that the machine can be connected to the tablet via a USB cable, the issue has been resolved. sorry Matt, that's B*llocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 never had a problem with it the update was complicated but is now fixed tell him to go buy one carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 we have a case here where people have spent 7k or so on something and then try and tell people it's great to justify it hakeemz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 It's all very well saying how rubbish it supposedly is, but as yet there's no actual evidence to back up the claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broms Cobb Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 It's all very well saying how rubbish it supposedly is, but as yet there's no actual evidence to back up the claims. I have evidence, and Matt @ silca has given permission to tell my story - even he say's the one I was given HAD ISSUE'S - but awaiting the company who sold it me to agree this, as I feel they were good enough to refund it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simes Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 My Futura is fine. The important thing is that it never fails cutting a key. I can trust it to work every time, which is what matters. However, trying to switch from Access Mode to Wifi & back is an absolute pain and I don't think USB is really an acceptable solution given that the wifi tablet connection is a feature of the machine that I paid for. The software is a little bit slow, but overall the build quality is good and if your using for vehicle keys the auto kit works well. hibsjo(SCO) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt@Silca Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 My Futura is fine. The important thing is that it never fails cutting a key. I can trust it to work every time, which is what matters. However, trying to switch from Access Mode to Wifi & back is an absolute pain and I don't think USB is really an acceptable solution given that the wifi tablet connection is a feature of the machine that I paid for. The software is a little bit slow, but overall the build quality is good and if your using for vehicle keys the auto kit works well. With the latest versions of Futura software it is no longer necessary to connect the machine to your router, the updates can be downloaded by just connecting the tablet to the internet. The USB connection is an additional option for those that suffer from WiFi interference, you can use which ever connection mode suits your needs best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt@Silca Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 If anyone would like more details about the quicker and easier updating procedure for the Futura, I have uploaded the instructions here: http://shoerepairer.info/files/file/429-silca-futura-quick-update-guide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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