https://timingguys.com https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-amphenol-plug I am planning to make connection cable from Racetime2 directly to microTAB16. Anyone have tested Amphenol 6-pin plug to buy online? Does somebody can confirm this connection is right? CANNON 15-pin ---> SERIAL 1 Amphenol 6-pin 1. dig. ground ---> 4. RS485 - RX input 14. asynch. serial TX ---> 3. RS485 + RX input

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:40:21 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-amphenol-plug https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-3-sided-lap-counter The lap counter is made of 3 of the LED modules in rotation. Simple to operate Up and Down buttons. Hold the Up button down to quickly run up to a new lap countdown. Capable of receiving data from REI2 or Racetime2 as well.

]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:46:48 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-3-sided-lap-counter https://timingguys.com/topic/sending-unit We just got equip out for the Indoor track season and one of our wireless sending unit won't turn on. I have charged it overnight and light is green but won't turn on when I hold the on button. It worked at the last outdoor meet before we put the equip in storage. Any thoughts? Could the display just be out and the unit will work when we get the system set up possibly?

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:42:45 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/sending-unit https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-led-display I'm trying to get a MicroTab LED display to work with Vola via Ethernet. I'm able to start up the display, but the only LEDs that ever light up are in the upper left corner (a 2x2 set). After a short time the LEDs go off. An no time do any other LEDs light up. I am able to ping the display at 192.168.0.123 and connect to it from Putty using port 21067 Additionally I'm unable to switch the program. I have tries a hard reset (power on while holding down the START and LAP buttons), Any suggestions?

]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:43:18 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-led-display https://timingguys.com/topic/wanted-microtab-display-board Please provide info, interested in both New and Used as options. Thanks

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:05:32 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/wanted-microtab-display-board https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-for-fitness-program-at-school Jaindl Elementary School has hosted a recent family fitness night. Microgate Microtab TAL002 was used with two Polifemo Radio SF copiers to create a neat 40yd dash for children. The corridor is a bit interesting but the children have fun

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:48:09 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-for-fitness-program-at-school https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-led-with-lynx-16x9-script The Lynx Microtab 16x9.lss script works just fine for basic display. I use the 3 pixel wide font and uses 9 characters. Page 1 is Place and Last name Page 2 is Time You can set the cycle in the Lynx scoreboard control menu.

]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:22:40 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-led-with-lynx-16x9-script https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-numeric-vs-micrograph The Micrograph in simple numeric mode

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:08:38 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-numeric-vs-micrograph https://timingguys.com/topic/microtabs-and-vola USING VOLA WITH MICROTAB “BASE PROGRAM” Vola has a couple of quirks. First off it does not like to output scoreboard data via anything other than a native serial port. This can be the Com 1 port on the back of a Dell D630 type notebook, a docking station or a desktop. We have been unable to make Vola work with any serial to usb adapter although there may be one with a FTDI chip adapter that may work. Likewise a mini PC slot card maybe effective. 1) Native Serial port ( COM1) 2) Assigning the...

]]> Sat, 23 Jan 2016 19:13:41 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtabs-and-vola https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-used-for-school-fitness-program The Jaindl elementary school held a family fitness night recently. The Microgate Microtab TAL002 was used with two Polifemo Radio SF photocells to create a neat 40yd dash for the kids. Hallway was a little interesting but the kids had fun

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:46:27 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-used-for-school-fitness-program https://timingguys.com/topic/microtabs-in-use-spring-2014 The AlphaNumeric capabilities of the Microtabs are now being used for the finish lines of major bicycle races. We now have a software product that places the Microtab TAL001 on the network and allows us to send times, messages, results, etc.

]]> Wed, 28 May 2014 15:46:24 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtabs-in-use-spring-2014 https://timingguys.com/topic/finishlynx-and-netboards Many thanks to all of the hands that make it possible to run a Microgate uGraph with both FinishLynx and netBoards. With netBoards you can make a custom reader board using the uGraph showing all sorts of information. I use netBoards to turn the uGraph into a lap board. It is huge and the cyclists can't miss it. I then use netBoards to create a sequence of layouts for the uGraph combining sponsorship advertisement layouts with the schedule of events for a race and so forth. The FinishLynx...

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:15:13 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/finishlynx-and-netboards https://timingguys.com/topic/help-cant-get-scoreboard-running-with-cable Hello, I have a Microtab (16x9) scoreboard that I want to connect to computer running FinishLynx using a serial cable. I have a FinishLynx camera connected trough connection box and the start sensor is wireless. I am used to have the Microtab wireless and that has always worked but now when I connect it to the computer with the serial cable nothing works. Do i have to use some kind of connection box for the Microtab or should I be able to connect it straight trough a USB to serial converter...

]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:15:03 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/help-cant-get-scoreboard-running-with-cable https://timingguys.com/topic/wanted-budget-display-for-microgate-racetime2 We are a small skiracingteam from the Netherlands. We have a Racetime2 from Microgate for training, but at the end of a run it is difficult for racers to watch the small display on the unit. We like to connect a little larger display board to the unit, but the official units from Microgate of Alge are too expensive. Does anyone have experience with connecting a much cheaper Electronic Message Display to the RS232 port of the Racetime2? What protocol can be used for this? A running time is...

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:05:40 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/wanted-budget-display-for-microgate-racetime2 https://timingguys.com/topic/new-timeboard-display-test-for-uci-cycling-events We developed a mobile time board in 1994 for professional cycling events. It was based on a GAZc circuit board with 10cm digits in a little case. Button controlled using Pro 15. Battery powered from motorcycle. We have now developed the next generation using the Microtab TAL001 display. Our software is loaded on a Netbook and allows the official "timeboard" operator to type in data while being driven. The internal Lithium Ion battery pack lasts 10 hours.

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:14:11 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/new-timeboard-display-test-for-uci-cycling-events https://timingguys.com/topic/playing-around-with-my-ugraph-and-netboards Been having fun making these sequences through netBoards for my Microgate uGraph. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ukxjLq4Sg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ukxjLq4Sg Also, the Pelican 1770 Long Case is an awesome Pelican case for the uGraph. It fits perfectly and has wheels! They run about $500 but definitely worth it to protect a $7000 investment.

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:02:59 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/playing-around-with-my-ugraph-and-netboards https://timingguys.com/topic/stalker-solo2-interface-with-microtab-tal002 Thanks to the quick work of Microgate's firmware guru, Hannes Mayr. The Microtab Tal002 now has a current interface with the Stalker Solo 2 sports radar system

]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:17:04 -0800 https://timingguys.com/topic/stalker-solo2-interface-with-microtab-tal002 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-tal002-and-tal001-comparision The Microtab series of LED displays are based on the same digit modules. They will display the same information if the TAL001 is in Narrow Font mode. Major differences are: 1)The TAL002 has connectors and a clip system to allow horizontal expansion 2) The TAL001 does not have all of the emulation of other timers like the TAL002. The emphasis is on Microgate timers 3) The TAL001 is a small and light package designed for ultimate portability 4) The TAL002 has "dec radio" input 5) The TAL002...

]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:45:01 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-tal002-and-tal001-comparision https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-ethernet-is-not-neutrik-ethercon-friendly HI, We tend to use Neutrik ethercon connectors on our ethernet cables as they are much more robust and seeing that the MicroTab display uses the female version of this plug we were very surprised. BUT the display we have they failed to install the small thumb tab that allows you to release the XLR style barrel after you make the connection. It snaps in great, but once in, no easy way to release without taking the whole assembly apart!!! So, no thumb release, no using the excellent Neutrik...

]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:38:30 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-ethernet-is-not-neutrik-ethercon-friendly https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-tal002 I just purchased a Microtab TAL002 and I am using it with finishlynx. I would like to know if there is a way to increase the number of characters that it displays. Currently it displays 9 (example: 1 Fairchi) I am using Microtab 16-9.lss on the scoreboard settings in lynx.

]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:27:59 -0700 https://timingguys.com/topic/microtab-tal002