TB99 0 #1 February 18, 2003 How much is it to buy just the PC-link connector and where from!?? Thanks Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #2 February 18, 2003 QuoteHow much is it to buy just the PC-link connector and where from!?? The cable isn't available separately from the software; it's an effective piracy deterrent. Shame on you if you were thinking it would be cheaper to just buy the cable and copy the software and serial code from a friend! L&B are good guys. They'll change your old ProTrack to one with a SLO mode for free so don't try and bilk them for the software. If you weren't thinking that then I apologise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #3 February 18, 2003 QuoteQuoteHow much is it to buy just the PC-link connector and where from!?? The cable isn't available separately from the software; it's an effective piracy deterrent. Shame on you if you were thinking it would be cheaper to just buy the cable and copy the software and serial code from a friend! L&B are good guys. They'll change your old ProTrack to one with a SLO mode for free so don't try and bilk them for the software. If you weren't thinking that then I apologise! WTF is a slo one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 February 18, 2003 Quote WTF is a slo one? One that doesn't go fast j/k"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julesUK 0 #5 February 18, 2003 QuoteWTF is a slo one? Slow-fall mode - when wingsuiting in normal mode the ProTrack sometimes thinks you've fininshed the flight early and reports that you pulled at 10,000 or some other obviously wrong altitude when in fact you had fooled it by achieving a really impressively low fall rate. Can be a bit of a bugger when you expect to get 100+ seconds of freefall and it tells you you did 23! Slo mode seems to cure this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #6 February 18, 2003 Quote Quote How much is it to buy just the PC-link connector and where from!?? The cable isn't available separately from the software; it's an effective piracy deterrent. Shame on you if you were thinking it would be cheaper to just buy the cable and copy the software and serial code from a friend! L&B are good guys. They'll change your old ProTrack to one with a SLO mode for free so don't try and bilk them for the software. If you weren't thinking that then I apologise! LOL ... nice, but no. Not what I had in mind. Their website has the software available for download and you can purchase the serial code from them for only like $39 I think. I already downloaded the software and was planning on getting the serial from them that way, but still needed the cable I'm confused as to how they expect me to use the software after I buy the serial from them if they don't sell the cable seperate??Edited to add: Oh, and apology accepted since you had that at the end of your message Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #7 February 18, 2003 QuoteI'm confused as to how they expect me to use the software after I buy the serial from them if they don't sell the cable seperate?? I believe before the ProTrack came out JumpTrack was, and still can be used as, an ordinary logbook program, without the the freefall profile data. QuoteOh, and apology accepted since you had that at the end of your message Cool :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #8 February 18, 2003 Quote Quote I'm confused as to how they expect me to use the software after I buy the serial from them if they don't sell the cable seperate?? I believe before the ProTrack came out JumpTrack was, and still can be used as, an ordinary logbook program, without the the freefall profile data. Quote Oh, and apology accepted since you had that at the end of your message Cool :-) Hehe ... which brings me back to wondering how I can buy that cable? LOL ... I checked their website and the closest thing I found was buying a serial->USB converter for $30. I'll just email them Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #9 February 18, 2003 So will they drop ship you a new unit and let you return yours, or do you have to ship them yours or what? How long does it take to get a new one for SLO? Where are you shipping it to, denmark or wherever they are ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #10 February 18, 2003 QuoteSo will they drop ship you a new unit and let you return yours, or do you have to ship them yours or what? How long does it take to get a new one for SLO? Where are you shipping it to, denmark or wherever they are ? I just emailed them asking some questions ... I'll post when I get a reply! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGOLOW 0 #11 February 18, 2003 It's a litle more complicated than just a cable. It's actually a wireless connection between the protrack and the jumptrack cable. If you look at the back of the protrack you can see the transmit LED. The cable has a clip that the protrack sits in that has a receiver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #12 February 18, 2003 QuoteIt's a litle more complicated than just a cable. It's actually a wireless connection between the protrack and the jumptrack cable. If you look at the back of the protrack you can see the transmit LED. The cable has a clip that the protrack sits in that has a receiver. its not an led... its a infared diodeLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #13 February 19, 2003 Quoteits not an led... its a infared diode Light Emitting Diode Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #14 February 19, 2003 ... yes, but i was tryign to be techy like...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #15 February 19, 2003 Quote... yes, but i was tryign to be techy like... and failed. Miserably. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blair700 0 #16 February 19, 2003 Alright you goofballs, how much for the updates??? I have the slo mode now, is there a new mode for wingsuit, I know they have a new BASE mode too. What's involved with the shipping etc. Thanks, Blair PS: Hey Leroy, heard about you.....can't wait to meet ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #17 February 19, 2003 Ok ya'll ... here's the email response I got! I'm very pleased. QuoteThank you very much for the nice words about our products! We appreciate it. It is correct that when you have the old model Pro-Track you cannot get reliable data when jumping wing suit. We can replace your Pro-Track with the new version, free of charge. Please give me your mailing address to send the new unit. We trust you will return your old Pro-Track upon receipt of the new unit. Before you send it back you should download the data on a PC (maybe using a friend's Jump-Track?). The Jump-Track "2" is for jumpers who already have Jump-Track "1" and the PC-Interface unit. I am sorry, but you will need to order the complete package at your dealer. On the new Pro-Track you cannot transfer the old data, only the jump total and freefall time. Best regards, Mads Larsen LARSEN & BRUSGAARD Mosevej 3 4070 Kirke Hyllinge DENMARK Phone: +45 46 48 24 80 Fax: +45 46 48 24 90 L-and-B@L-and-B.dk www.L-and-B.dk So that explains the $39 for the serial# ... it's just Jump-Track2, which I downloaded, not the original! My dealer is selling the package for just over $100 ... there's no way I want to pay that much, anyone know of a good place to buy it? I'm really happy with the fact that they'd send me a new ProTrack on good faith that I'll send them my old one back. What an awesome crew! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #18 February 20, 2003 I sent them another email asking if I could keep the batteries (since I just bought them less than 2 weeks ago) ... I thought it was nice of them to say yes The only other thing they requested was a copy of the correspondence between us when I ship back the old ProTrack. Great service! Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #19 February 20, 2003 QuoteIt's a litle more complicated than just a cable. It's actually a wireless connection between the protrack and the jumptrack cable. If you look at the back of the protrack you can see the transmit LED. The cable has a clip that the protrack sits in that has a receiver. I was wondering how it worked... Is it possible to set it up so you can transfer your data without having to take it out of the clippy holder thingo? I'm just thinking of the way that a couple of the people at my DZ have their Protracks set up. It would be difficult nigh on impossible to take it out of the holder. Then again, it's not going to fall out...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGOLOW 0 #20 February 20, 2003 No. It works just like a standard remote control works. The transmitter has to be pointed directly at the receiver. I've actually been working on designing my own audible and it wouldn't be too dificult to add this capability. That brings up a good question. What features that are not currently available in existing audibles would be of interest? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #21 February 20, 2003 QuoteNo. It works just like a standard remote control works. The transmitter has to be pointed directly at the receiver. I've actually been working on designing my own audible and it wouldn't be too dificult to add this capability. That brings up a good question. What features that are not currently available in existing audibles would be of interest? An MP3 player!! (see my "would you buy this?" thread in talkback :) But seriously, a headphone jack would be good. There has been a big debate on where to put your protrak for the "best" readings.. and most of the times that isn't near your ear. So then you need 2 audibles, one to remind you of your altitude and the other to record the jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #22 February 21, 2003 QuoteNo. It works just like a standard remote control works. The transmitter has to be pointed directly at the receiver. I've actually been working on designing my own audible and it wouldn't be too dificult to add this capability. That brings up a good question. What features that are not currently available in existing audibles would be of interest? The ability to download data without taking it our of its mount.-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #23 February 24, 2003 >The ability to download data without taking it our of its mount. Bluetooth! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #24 February 24, 2003 Quote ... which brings me back to wondering how I can buy that cable? [...] I'll just email them AFAIK, if you include your serial number or any other proof of purchase for the sw, they will sell you a cable alone. HTH, KlausMy Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TB99 0 #25 February 24, 2003 That's only if you bought the software/cable combo first and then lost it or if it broke. In my email I asked, and they said I have to buy the whole combo. I don't think anyone sells just the software alone anyways. The $39 software they have is just the upgraded 2.0 version, so you had to have bought the original first. That's what they told me anyways. Trailer 11/12 was the best. Thanks for the memories ... you guys rocked! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
