I have a new prostart and find that i cannot read the screen while wearing polarized sunglasses. However after testing on the water i posted this on velociteks forum. Software the velocitek control center is a free application for windows and mac osx that lets you download gps data from your velocitek device, version 3. We make electronic instruments for performance sailing and sup racing. May 14, 2011 a track downloaded through usb to mapsource was indistinguishable from a garmin gps set at 2 second interval to match the prostart. Prostarts clearly marked buttons makes it easy to explain to crew members how to accurately ping the line.
Velocitek problem gear anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Prostart velocitek more marine importeur velocitek pro. Oct 10, 2008 shows how to use velocitek speedplay to view gps race replay animations. Yes, the speedpuck cradle included in the box with the speedpuck fits the prostart mast bracket. The velocitek control center is a free application for windows and mac osx that lets you download gps data from your velocitek device, version 3. The most frequent installer filename for the program is. This instrument works well and comes with a bulkheadmast mounting bracket. Velocitek prostart mounting cradle compatible with velocitek mast bracket or any tacktick micro compass bracket usb cable two velocitek stickers top button label stickers quick sta. Data download is compatible with mac os x and windows.
Page 20 software firmware update firmware is the software that runs on the prostart. Prostart manual pdf the prostart ct3471tw comes with a 6button 2way lcd transmitter. Velocitek mast mount for prostart and speed puck vtmb. Prostart s clearly marked buttons makes it easy to explain to crew members how to accurately ping the line. Nathan outteridge, chris larson, jeremy wilmot, molly baxter, anthony kotoun and mark chandler discuss the new velocitek prostart at st. Velocitek control center is available for download from our software page. Setting the line with the prostart is as simple as telling your crew to press the boat button as you sail by the. The prostart 2 in 1 ct3371 comes with a 4button 1way transmitter.
However after testing on the water i posted this on velocitek s forum. There are two software packages, velocitek control center windows and mac available from velocitek which allow you to perform gps data download from. Mar 22, 2017 open velocitek control center and connect your prostart or speedpuck select the desired track and click download in the file view popup, select play with gps action replay or you can download your data as. This special order item normally ships in 23 business days. Velocitek prostart distancetoline measurement instrument duration. When the prostart is first turned on, it must download information from gps satellites before it can acquire a gps signal. Hello all i just bought a kirby 25 and id like to get a velocitek prostart and a tacktick before sailing season starts. Both are available in australia and new zealand through for. By now most of you know about the great two products that form the velocitek line up, so i thought i would share my experiences over the past couple of years with both the prostart and the speed puck from three different angles. Mar 28, 2017 our website provides a free download of velocitek control center 2. Velocitek s number one goal in designing the prostart was to make sure that the product would never undermine your crews performance with unnecessary distractions during the prestart. Open velocitek control center and connect your prostart or speedpuck.
This download was scanned by our builtin antivirus and was rated as malware free. Located sunshine coast and can deliver to brisbane weekdays. Below listing website ranking, similar webs, backlinks. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Known for the speedpuk and prostart, velocitek have released the new velocitek shift compass the shift uses a combination of solidstate accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetic sensors to track the orientation of a boat in three dimensions. The day after sailing, i plugged the speedpuck into the computer and used the free velocitek control center software to download my track for the previous day. With the velocitek prostart you can take this questions out of the equation and continue your steady course to the next mark. Velocitek makes instruments for performance sailing and sup racing. Any 3m y10 marine16 wd40 rm69 acr actisense adlard coles admiralty airhead allen brothers amey plastics anchor marine anchorlight andersen ankarolina anwb anza aqua signal aquafax aquamate aquapac aquaspec astroplast attwood aurora authorhouse autosol avtex bainbridge baltic banten barigo barton bep marine biosok bison blakes lavac blue gee. The prostart measures distancetoline and shows speed and course over ground.
When the prostart is first turned on, it must download information from gps. This domain was first 20030314 17 years, 54 days and hosted in ottawa canada, server ping response time 11 ms. Your complete online marine store boating supplies for usa and canada. Velocitek prostart, mounting cradle compatible with velocitek mast bracket or any tacktick micro compass bracket, usb cable, two velocitek stickers, top button label stickers, quick start guide, nylon storage sleeve. Allinone manual automatic transmission system superior range and greater. Oct 22, 2010 nathan outteridge, chris larson, jeremy wilmot, molly baxter, anthony kotoun and mark chandler discuss the new velocitek prostart at st. The data download process normally takes 12 minutes or up to 5 minutes if batteries have just been replaced. Velocitek prostart mast bracket or any tacktick micro compass bracket. Buy velocitek prostart sailing gps at the best price. The front surface of the prostart is reserved for the three most important startrelated buttons. Periodically firmware updates will be available with bug fixes and enhanced features. This was accomplished in a single portable device that required no external fittings. Since then velocitek has produced the sc1 and most recently the prostart. An ultrasimple user interface allows you to set out exactly as you intended, with clearly marked mechanical buttons that function with excellent response time.
Sparkfuneaglelibraries forked from sparkfunsparkfuneaglelibraries sparkfuns public eagle pcb footprints using eagle 6. You should release a firmware update that changes that into the position. Velocitek speedplay this software is designed specifically to make the whole process of downloading data from a group of gps devices, formatting the data into a race replay and then watching the replay as fast and pain free as possible. Shows how to use velocitek speedplay to view gps race replay animations.
The velocitek speedpuck uses the same gps technology as the velocitek prostart, which is used by all americas cup world series teams. Sep 06, 2011 i love my prostart, when the batteries work. At home ill check turn the unit on, wait for a gps signal and check the battery life full bars. If you synced to the wrong signal, you can independently adjust the number of minutes on the timer while the seconds keep on rolling. Velocitek prostart, user training and introductory offer. View and download velocitek speedpuck user manual online. Products now class legal include the velocitek prostart, rockbox and novasail products.
The prostart gives you the distance from the line perpendicular to the line. Velocitek shift compass velocitek, the company that brought us the prostart and the speedpuck, has stepped into the digital compass market and stepped up our most important tactical tool. To change the units on your speedpuck you need to download and install velocitek control center from our software page. Used velocitec pro start distance to startline for sale. Waasaugmented gps technology gives you an accurate distancetoline measurement reading every halfsecond. Data download requires windows xp, windows vista, windows 7 or mac os x 10. To update the firmware you must download either velocitek control center for windows or velocitool for mac and connect your device to a computer. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Data download is compatible with mac os x and windows o batteries. The day after sailing, i plugged the speedpuck into the computer and used the free velocitek control center software to download my. Velocitek prostart mounting cradle compatible with velocitek.
Let me know if you, or anyone you know, is looking to sell. Compact, distractionfree, easytouse sailing instrument. A track downloaded through usb to mapsource was indistinguishable from a garmin gps set at 2 second interval to match the prostart. Sep 02, 20 tips for using a velocitek prostart a velocitek prostart is a gpsenabled electronic instrument for sailboat racers to gauge their distance to the starting line and get a good start. Ive been using one for several days now, both as a crew and a helmsman. Once you get back to shore you can download this data to your mac or pc. Velociteks number one goal in designing the prostart was to make sure that the product would never undermine your crews performance with unnecessary distractions during the prestart. Velocitek prostart gps the best distance to line tool ever.
There are two software packages, velocitek control center for windows and. In association with sportsboat world, long time 49er sailor and coach, mark asquith, who represents velocitek in the uk, will be on hand in a rib for the friday racing, offering coaching tips and advice. The actual developer of the free software is velocitek. I cant believe velocitek hasnt fixed the display to work with polarized glasses that just about everyone wears sailing. The velocitek prostart grants you the best distancetoline ever, with gps instrument features that pro sailors favour above all others.
Scott lindars i love my prostart, when the batteries. Anyone selling a velocitek prostart or tacktick or both. Velocitek shift compass velocitek, the company that brought us the prostart and the speedpuck, has stepped into the digital compass market and. A velocitek prostart is a gpsenabled electronic instrument for sailboat racers to gauge their distance to the starting line and get a good start. I forgot to bring in to just one race last season and the disappointment from my team was considerable.
Home services handpicked professionals happiness guarantee. Gps lost gps found searching for gps signal searching indicator is displayed at the bottom and bar segments. The prostart has the advantage of telling you how far from the start line you are, during the start sequence. Here are some tips that have helped us climb our learning curve with this device. From the same company, look at the prostart that adds a digital compass. Dec 26, 2019 velocitek cstyleguide style guide for embedded c at velocitek. Setting the line with the prostart is as simple as telling your crew to press the boat button as you sail. Velocitekcstyleguide style guide for embedded c at velocitek. Not only is this device a compass, gps, speed, heading and start timer but it has the unique feature of telling you your distance to the line. Velocitek prostart gps velociteks number one goal in designing the prostart was to make sure that the product would never undermine your crews performance with unnecessary distractions during the prestart. Velocitek prostart starting, tactical compass and speed. Velocitek control center free download windows version. Tips for using a velocitek prostart al sargents blog.
This simple gps based speed and compass enabled small sail boats to see how fast they were and see their heading over the ground. Designed from the ground up to give you the easiest, most accurate distance to line measurements ever the binnacle. Twice now ive been burned on the water by the seemingly random battery life indicator. The speedpuck gives you a new speed measurement every halfsecond.
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