Timy updates and software

To update your Timy to the latest firmware revision, go here

http://www.alge-timing.com/alge-e.htm

and download the Installation Manager (it is in English). Then download the latest firmware update from the same page. (Flash update V04.24 from 2004-02-13)

You'll need a full-duplex serial cable customized for the Timy, you almost surely already have one, if you can log Timy TODs on your PC.

Hook up the Timy to your PC using the aforementioned cable, run the Installation Manager, click the FIRMWARE tab, and follow the directions onscreen.

James Broder
Broder's Skunkware Scoring & Timing Software
http://www.skunkware.tv

You should not have to use your brain to calculate the elapsed time since the Timy can do it for you. Make sure you are using either the STOPWATCH or STOPWACTH LITE programs that are preloaded on the TIMY itself. Only use the BACKUP program if you have software on your PC that will do the calculations for you.

In order to activate the STOPWATCH program you will probably have to contact your supplier to obtain a software activation code and instructions on how to activate it.

As far as obtaining racing software to run the TIMY there are many variations available some free some not so free but many are referenced on this site. I have been using dTris and Measures from MEC Consulting Ltd for many years. They can be reached at rbeare@shaw.ca .

Another source for Ski timing software is Splitsecond. They have demo versions sf their USSA/FIS and Club timing software available for download at www.splitsecond.com. If you find other ski timing software that you like but it does not support your timy, choose the TDC8000 as your timer and the timy will talk to the software.

We use Split second to do all of our time calcs. You can download for free at splitsecond.com. You pay for actual races with a timing key which is very cost effective.

Ray
Loveland Ski resort Timer