Pocket Pit lap timer
06-07-2016, 09:09 AM
#106
Tech Rookie
Under the "SETTING" tab there is a setting called "My Transponder ID". Set it to match the ID of your transponder then the app will speak the lap times recorded by your transponder.
If you are not sure the ID of your transponder, simply set it to "0000" and the app will update it to the ID of the transponder that is first picked up by the PocketPit timing device.
If you are not sure the ID of your transponder, simply set it to "0000" and the app will update it to the ID of the transponder that is first picked up by the PocketPit timing device.
I picked one up from Zen Racing. I actually back ordered mine and asked them to send it with two transponders and Zen got ordered and delivered with no issues to the US.
I'm using android with the Timing Beam App on a Galaxy S2. It was super easy to get working except that I can't get the spoken lap times to work. It will announce the race start and timer, the welcome message, etc. but not the lap times. I've checked and unchecked the button for them with no change. I also tried both the google and samsung speach engines, adjusted the speach speed, and every other adjustment that I could find but it just won't speak lap times.
Any ideas?
I'm using android with the Timing Beam App on a Galaxy S2. It was super easy to get working except that I can't get the spoken lap times to work. It will announce the race start and timer, the welcome message, etc. but not the lap times. I've checked and unchecked the button for them with no change. I also tried both the google and samsung speach engines, adjusted the speach speed, and every other adjustment that I could find but it just won't speak lap times.
Any ideas?
06-23-2016, 09:51 PM
#107
Tech Addict
Would this little fellow bue suitable for Offroad Buggy/Shortcourse Racing? I often drive after work alone at the track and try different tyres etc. AT the moment I am filming and manually counting laptimes afterwards.
Edit: No Android support
Edit: No Android support
06-24-2016, 02:50 AM
#108
The Android TimingBeam app works with it (costs £19 GBP). Should work fine for off-road, just position the receiver on a section without jumps.
06-24-2016, 04:56 AM
#109
I'm using the Timing Beam app and it works well on my Android.
06-25-2016, 12:55 AM
#110
Tech Regular
PP has been tested off road and has worked well. I believe that Lee Martin is now using one 
09-08-2016, 11:43 PM
#111
How to install the IR Tx? (Pocket Pit)
Hi, I am not sure how to install the IR transpoder in a 1/8 buggy.
As you know the buggy has got a small tray to put the transponder, so Is it the place to install the IR?
More things, Is it necessary to make some holes in the body?
Is is mandatory to put another antenna in the car? In this case, What's up if the car crash?
Sorry, there are too many questions. The explanation in the web of PP is not clear for me.
Thanks in advance.
As you know the buggy has got a small tray to put the transponder, so Is it the place to install the IR?
More things, Is it necessary to make some holes in the body?
Is is mandatory to put another antenna in the car? In this case, What's up if the car crash?
Sorry, there are too many questions. The explanation in the web of PP is not clear for me.
Thanks in advance.
09-09-2016, 05:02 AM
#112
For an 1/8th buggy you'll need to have the IR "antenna" outside the box for sure so that it's seen by the receiver. You may not need a hole in the body for it if you can fit it so that it shows through the window.
09-09-2016, 04:08 PM
#113
Here is another view of my mount.
It's just an ARC antenna mount, 50mm of antenna tube and 6mm heat shrink.
This sits on top of my servo, so if you're fitting to the chassis you may want a little more tube (though mine sits fairly high anyway).
I did use a dab of shoe goo at the base just for good measure.
It's just an ARC antenna mount, 50mm of antenna tube and 6mm heat shrink.
This sits on top of my servo, so if you're fitting to the chassis you may want a little more tube (though mine sits fairly high anyway).
I did use a dab of shoe goo at the base just for good measure.
I am a bit concern with this matter, because I know nobody using PP in my local track, so I am not sure how to mount the IR transmitter, I would need a picture of the IR with body. Furthermore I am not able to find out a picture of this in Google.
09-09-2016, 04:15 PM
#114
10-04-2016, 08:55 AM
#115
new firmware from RCRacingware
Hi, we are pleased to announce that RCRacingware has just released a new firmware for the PocketPit Lap Counter. The new firmware not only allows the logging of lap times produced by multiple transponders simultaneously, but the IR protocol of Zeppin Racing's transponder is also supported, making Pocket Pit the first lap timing system to support multiple IR protocols!
see: https: //goo.gl/Rr5JsC
see: https: //goo.gl/Rr5JsC
11-17-2016, 07:06 AM
#116
Tech Apprentice
Pocket pit issue
Hi there, has anyone of you has had problem with the lap counter ie skipped laps ??
I'm no saying just one or 2 but 4 or 5 times during a 5 minute run. And worse still I'm not the only one having this problem ..... There were almost 20of us that bought the same shipment of this thing and had the same issue. And trust me we've try mounting it every way possible.....
Even tried resolving with the company , but to no avail
I'm no saying just one or 2 but 4 or 5 times during a 5 minute run. And worse still I'm not the only one having this problem ..... There were almost 20of us that bought the same shipment of this thing and had the same issue. And trust me we've try mounting it every way possible.....
Even tried resolving with the company , but to no avail
Last edited by Futaba4px; 11-21-2016 at 10:21 PM.
11-19-2016, 04:01 AM
#117
Tech Regular
11-22-2016, 12:09 AM
#118
Tech Apprentice
Hi there,
my LHS has written an email to [email protected] regarding this .
By the way , it was written from rcplanet malaysia
my LHS has written an email to [email protected] regarding this .
By the way , it was written from rcplanet malaysia
12-10-2016, 10:31 AM
#119
Tech Rookie
Hi there, has anyone of you has had problem with the lap counter ie skipped laps ??
I'm no saying just one or 2 but 4 or 5 times during a 5 minute run. And worse still I'm not the only one having this problem ..... There were almost 20of us that bought the same shipment of this thing and had the same issue. And trust me we've try mounting it every way possible.....
Even tried resolving with the company , but to no avail
I'm no saying just one or 2 but 4 or 5 times during a 5 minute run. And worse still I'm not the only one having this problem ..... There were almost 20of us that bought the same shipment of this thing and had the same issue. And trust me we've try mounting it every way possible.....
Even tried resolving with the company , but to no avail
Seems if I coast past the box it's OK but if I'm accelerating hard or going as fast as possible (you know, like you're supposed to) it misses laps. Like the vibration of the motor is causing vibration. I'm not convinced this is applicable to off road myself and I'm bitterly disappointed with my pocket pit lap counter
12-18-2016, 07:40 AM
#120
Tech Regular
Hi there,
my LHS has written an email to [email protected] regarding this .
By the way , it was written from rcplanet malaysia
my LHS has written an email to [email protected] regarding this .
By the way , it was written from rcplanet malaysia
I've had the exact same issues. Missing loads of laps, tried mounting all over the car and putting the box at different points of the track but still no better.
Seems if I coast past the box it's OK but if I'm accelerating hard or going as fast as possible (you know, like you're supposed to) it misses laps. Like the vibration of the motor is causing vibration. I'm not convinced this is applicable to off road myself and I'm bitterly disappointed with my pocket pit lap counter
Seems if I coast past the box it's OK but if I'm accelerating hard or going as fast as possible (you know, like you're supposed to) it misses laps. Like the vibration of the motor is causing vibration. I'm not convinced this is applicable to off road myself and I'm bitterly disappointed with my pocket pit lap counter
the problem will be resolved for you as quickly as possible.