161. Spring Updates 4-16-26

Episode Topics 2026.0/2026.1Serial number in displayDownforce/Closing hardware setup Normally Open vs. Normally Closed for swath modulesSmartFirmer CalloutCase 2100 frame mounted lift switch2025.0.0 or 2026.x.xGPS NMEA messages received

Epidsode Topics:PlanterYellow Rate Control Modules on liquid systemsRed rows on planter. Update software? Draw Coverage Always Override force/pressureYellow Load CellsSprayer2026.0.3 -> 2026.1.X UpdatesTip size calibration and setting

This weeks topics for spring updates are:DeltaForce Health Checks on 26.0 and 26.1Changing the DMC (Dashboard Mini Chart)Setting up a SmartConnector on 26.0/26.1

This week's episode topics are as follows:Software update path 2025.0 <-> 2026.0 / 2026.0 <-> 2026.1Bus Module setup Row Unit and Load Cell type Power vs. CAN Livestream Resources

Tyler, Hans, and Nate get together in the studio to discuss the new feature of Livestream. What situations are best for livestream, how do we handle when we want to jump to livestreaming, and when do we utilize the diagnostic timeline?

Tyler is joined by phone with Jake Brune, with Brick Street Precision Ag, as they go through one of the more challenging diagnostic situations jake has encountered. Jake and Tyler also discuss some of the thoughts that went through Jake's mind as he finally found the solution to the issue at hand.

On this episode of Smarter Every Season, Nate calls out a few different pieces of information from each training class as well as highlights a few helpful notes for resources. Callout topics:SRM Base/Exact Emerge - Fold Box Harness compatibility Liquid - Flow Regulating Valve Panorama - Dealership Operation and Starlink SubscriptionsSoftware - Software updating/backdating Compatibility and FieldView Module updates

Wayne Broman of Boeck Farm Outfitters has been helping growers with Precision Planting equipment since Cleansweep hit the market. In this episode, he tells Hans and Tyler the story about one of the most difficult troubleshooting scenarios he has come across.

Tyler and Hans wrap up this series by sharing a couple "top five" lists. Tyler covers some of his favorite interview questions and Hans shares some of his top diagnostic scenarios for newer technicians. We hope you have enjoyed the series. If you have any comments on conversations this inspired, things we missed, or ideas for future episodes we hope you will email them to us at [email protected]

Part 2 of the conversation with Josh Stoller and Hans Stutzman. In this episode, the conversation focuses around how to know if a technician can handle further responsibility, follow-up, and ways to keep an advanced technicians at the dealership.