Using Timy3 USB connection with dTris

Hi all,

I am trying to set up a dual slalom race using our new Timy3 computers. I usually use the serial port to connect to the dTris computer but since I need four input channels I am forced to use the serial port to connect to the wands/finishes which leaves only the USB port to connect to the computer.

Now when setting up a dual slalom race in dTris it only looks for COM ports. It is my understanding that it is fairly common to use the USB interface to go from the Timy3 to the software but I am not sure how to go about this.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2/25/222:24 PM

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mhowardMember

The simplest solution is to use the Timy docking station "Tido". But it is only simple if you have access to one or the time to obtain one.

https://alge-timing.com/AlgeTi...ccessories/tido.html

2/25/223:04 PM

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ttericMember

Ahh maybe I will have to order one. However the race is this weekend so I will just use one of our old S4's for now. Our Timy did come with a docking station but only has banana plug sockets not the multiport or photocell plugs.

Do you know if the USB port has the ability to transfer the timing pulses to a computer at all? or is it just for firmware updates?

2/25/225:34 PM

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mhowardMember

The USB port transfers the timing data. It is the typical use by most timers, who only need 2 channel inputs.

3/2/2210:29 AM

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