Okay, so as it turns out, on PC there is this free software that we tested, ZRound. It is working with our system, altho it is a quite simple software.Offline mobile application is in the pipeline, but realistically that will be introduced around summer.

That's great. Mobile is ideal for practice, but offline use with timing software addresses my major concerns.

Is there any hardware difference between your pro line transponders and non-pro ones? Something you maybe could test out cheaper and update via firmware at a later date if you find you need segment times?

Thank you for the question. currently there is no possibility to do a firmware upgrade currently, to make a pro device out of a basic. We will take a look at it, as this is something, that we can potentially solve, and later on offer, as an upgrade service from Basic to Pro device. In any case we do offer a 30 day money-back guarantee, with the condition, that the transponder is intact, untampered, and undamaged. The details of this is in our website (CloudLaps.com).

Hello everyone,

We've officially launched the offline product line with 2 transponder types, one with and one without the capability of the sector time measurements.
As an introductory sale, for a limited time, we offer the plus version ( the offline capable one) for the same price, as the base models.

Feel free, to check out the shop, and the virtual decoder below.

https://cloudlaps.com/cloudlaps-virtual-decoder/

As usual, any feedback is much appreciated :)

Hi everyone again,

Allow me to share the article we wrote of last Sunday's training day, where we had to test a lot of functionality with the system. It went great, gained some experience, and lost some rubber from the wheels :D
Should you have any questions, as usual, let us know.

https://cloudlaps.com/practice-day-08-03-2020/

Can you please clarify this post? You say that the plus version of the transponder is offline capable, but the link suggests the basic version will work with the offline virtual decoder too.

Hi gigaplex, sure,

We made 2 kinds of transponders, online and online/offline capable versions. Both also have basic, and pro variants( finish vs finish/sector times), so the complete lineup is basic, pro, basic plus, pro plus. The plus versions are the new ones, and for a limited time, they are also on sale in our web shop :)

Let me know if this helped.

Why would you need all new transponder hardware to support this?

When I write, we made 2 versions, I did not referred to the hardware :) This option has been solved purely through software, keeping our costs down, that we can pass on to the buyer directly. In the webshop, you do not see 2 different hardware of transponders, but 2 different level of service offering( online or online/offline), that you can purchase for your hardware.

Largescale testing
 

Dear All,

This weekend we visited the local large scale club, where we had the opportunity to test the system with the biggest race class that is out there. You can find the sumary of the day in the link below:
https://cloudlaps.com/15-practice-day-14-03-2020/

Do you think that it would false trip on an eddy current? Aluminum tape would probably work well over a cable.

yes, I believe so, Eddy currents can generate a lot of magnetic field, thus interfere with our transponders. Aluminium shielding is viable, we may look into it.

Isn't it an idea o make this switchable? Same hardware with different software sounds ridiculus to buy hardware twice.

The Plus version is online, and offline capable, you decide what environment you use, no need to buy 2 hardware for it. However, if you don't want to spend that much, and are happy to use only the online capabiity, you can do that as well. At the initial purchase, you get the 1 year online license same as before, so you can do both. After the 1 year expire, the device continue to work as an offline standalone unit( with a 3.rd party lap timing software), until you renew your license for the online use again. The introduction of another product line was necessary, so that we can get back our R&D costs from those transponders( and ultimately users), who benefit from the offline system.

Hi Everyone.

We are lucky, the pandemic situation over here is acceptable, so we were able to do a closed-door training day, this time on Tarmac, with 1/10th scale touring cars, and F1. Check out the article on our website:
https://cloudlaps.com/albaring-practice-16-05-2020/

Dear All,

We have launched our Youtube channel, where you can find the tutorial videos about how to place the transponder, software setup and license registration. We managed to knock down the yearly ( online) license fee's price, to a more convenient 19 eur per year.

Check out the website for more details, and the videos for further references.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCax...HkPBaxEv9zrR_A