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Yep, it should be there. Try to refresh the settings page? F5 on Windows, Apple+R on Mac.
1.30am here, next answer tomorrow probably
I used a different browser and then could see the new setting to choose 1,2, 5 or 10Hz.
I did a stationary test at 5 Hz and 10 Hz and compared the results to my M8Logger.
The Motion appears to log a maximum of 18 satellites in both settings. The results were very good on both settings with my logger only giving marginally lower errors when it was tracking 25 satellites. It should be noted the old version of firmware also looked very good.
If I had two Mini Motions it would be interesting to try 5 and 10 Hz at the same time and compare the results ideally on the water.
The thing I liked about the Mini Motion was that there were no settings. So it was impossible for a user to stuff it up.
I guess the questions that people are going to ask are:
1. Do I need to update my firmware as it appears to have been working well for years.
2. Of the four new settings which ones are approved for posting to GPSTC?
3. Which one is likely to give the best results?
The GPSTC website says that the Motion devices must be used at 5 or 10 Hz so I guess that answers question 2.
I have my own thoughts on Question 3. But I would be interested to hear what Julien and the GPSTC admin have to say.
Updated to 3020 this morning and used it on water today. Perfect... as it has been since new.
Have also found the 10hz, 5hz, etc logging rate option in the settings (using iPhone); now all I will do is wait for 'those who know' to select between 5 and 10 as the gold standard for all to use for the least issues.
Am truly thankful for the invention, banter, discussion, opinions and reflections of 'those in the know' so as to provide GPS sailors like me with such a convenient and accurate device. 
- Sailquik asked to bring back user-defined update rates in the previous page.
- It was in the plans anyway, the firmwares will grow back to the USB version with maps and charts and custom pages and stuff.
- There's a handful of users who use the USB version for trails, I'll bring back even lower rates for them when maps/routes come back.
- Constellations improve. Since M8's release, GPS added 12 SV and GLONASS 13 SV.
I'll get it done. They'll all ship between now and month end. Everything's **** and I'm increasingly pissed off. It's like a never-ending story of finding tricks to solve problems that shouldn't happen.
On a positive note, users who received them all seem happy and there's zero issue so far.
Sorry no units yet and no email reply
Hope to get our units soon 2 replacements and 1 on order
Same here - no unit received, no email reply for many months though I have paid my unit in July 2020. 
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Pingu from Europe
You're 2 devices from here.
To avoid confusion on why someone who paid in July 2020 is this "close", Farang entered the queue in September 2019. And to avoid another confusion, there isn't many paid devices left in the queue as I have not taken payments for LCDs in a long while. Ever since my other job pays the bills really.
I receive a lot of emails every day, currently amplified by friends of each user receiving his, and I'm not on top of it. If you entered the queue a while ago, I have not forgotten you. If your device is paid, it'll ship soon. If you have an LCD with lines, I'll replace it indeed. If you enter the queue now, sorry it'll take months. If you sent a complex question, I'll get back to you during the weekend.
Big departures tomorrow.
FedEx prices doubled. They even quit offering "Economy" service.
Getting price-gouged on some fairly common electronic parts.
If you are Australian, want a Mini (not an LCD) and do not have a team to order with, please reach out to me now by email julien@motion-gps.com so I can tag you along to some parcels leaving these next weeks. If you contacted me about it previously, please contact me again.
If you are waiting for an LCD (or more), it's coming.
It's going to be a long month. :|
I need to think about prices right now. Devices aren't impacted because I'm mostly consuming parts stocks I made earlier but shipping prices have skyrocketed. For perspective: 140 AUD for 1.5kg to Melbourne.
Here's how to use the Mini you inquired about: www.motion-gps.com/motion/documentation/first-start-wireless-mini.html
A video from sschei who posts here from time to time:
My 2c worth.
I waited for ages to get my first bulk order of Mini-motions and it was truly worth the wait. Julien has been very transparent about all the issues he has encountered along the way in sourcing quality components and in building a reliable device. I again am on a waiting list for another bulk order and the recipients of these devices are happy to wait in order to get one. GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT.
I got mine 2 days ago after waiting for ages BUT YES, I AM EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH IT NOW 
. By the way, that biceps band that came with the Motion GPS is perfect for an Optimum Time sailing watch too 
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Many, Many, Thanks Julien!
. By the way, that biceps band that came with the Motion GPS is perfect for an Optimum Time sailing watch too .
All devices leaving now are either replacements for the "black lines on screen" issue, or devices paid when the issue was found out, or devices paid when the project needed financial support (thank you).
Farang above entered the queue December 2019 as I had the question before.
Once these are all done, I'll tackle the unpaid non-binding waiting list.
So it'll be January 2022 before everything is resorbed and one can enter and receive a device in 3 weeks or so.
But to give some perspective: it's a miracle they are back. This is LCD trial #10. Plus casings changed, buttons are now protruding, strap underneath, everything is wireless.
In other news, more parts have arrived, casings have doubled in price and I'm discussing with UPS to replace FedEx.
