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Sparky
Joined: 08 Dec 2003
Posts: 18716
Location: PDX12/10/12 7:05 PM |
Computrainers, versions etc
What version are they up too, may grab a used one off Craigslist. Is there an at least version to get or pass etc...
Thanks
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Anthony Smith
Joined: 12 Jan 2004
Posts: 848
Location: Ohio12/10/12 8:00 PM |
CTs
8001 or higher even if it is set up for a NES will be able to convert to use with the newest software and a PC--with a chip and a few other parts
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Sparky
Joined: 08 Dec 2003
Posts: 18716
Location: PDX12/10/12 8:09 PM |
Cost to upgrade include needing new generator, is that what they call it? Not had a CT since 2002.
Maybe a pair...
Is the version obvious from the pic?
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3I63J73H65K25Fc5Hfcca2af14e0c027a12d6.jpg" /img>
Found the Racermate versions webpage.
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Anthony Smith
Joined: 12 Jan 2004
Posts: 848
Location: Ohio12/11/12 11:17 AM |
You don't
Need to upgrade the load generator at all. Even the older 6000 series will work, the key is to have the correct chip in the handlebar controller. Model 8000 handlebar controllers work standalone and with NES. Starting with Model 8001 they will work with PCs and the new software. For the older 750 watt load generators the correct chip version starts with a "2" ie 27.4 or something like that. For the 1500 watt load generators, the chip number starts with a 4 as in 45.3.
I couldn't pull up what you are looking at, but look at the handlebar controller as the guide as to whether it is useable with current software and pcs
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Sparky
Joined: 08 Dec 2003
Posts: 18716
Location: PDX12/11/12 11:50 AM |
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3G43Fe3Nd5If5N15H2ccae3f3b90201931069.jpg" /img>
He is calling me with the controller and load generator numbers later.
Are they still a serial PC interface. All my laptops are serial port free.
Is there a difference between the PC1 and 3D versions?
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Sparky
Joined: 08 Dec 2003
Posts: 18716
Location: PDX12/11/12 10:14 PM |
Dual CT Setup
He had one PC1 and one 3D.
All mounted nicely on birch plywood and cyclops mats. Included 2 USB Serial Adapters I was already looking @ from Racermate.
Yes, two. I am the proud owner of a dual Computrainer setup, all up to date firm and software etc.
Going to use my old HT screen on the back of the garage door and project CT 3D.
Time to patronize with our sponsor for some vids...
Where is my riding bud? Rob, oh Rob...
<img src="http://images.craigslist.org/3K73Je3Hf5Gc5Q45J7ccadb52787417ea13b1.jpg" /img>
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