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1. #COMPUTRAINER PUCK GENERATOR#
2. #COMPUTRAINER PUCK PRO#
3. #COMPUTRAINER PUCK SOFTWARE#
4. #COMPUTRAINER PUCK PC#

#COMPUTRAINER PUCK SOFTWARE#

I just bought a 2-year old CT with all the trimmings and RacerMate One software for $200. If you scour Craigslist nationwide using one of the search engines, you'll see lots of CTs for $300-$500. It's the handlebar chipset and USB to stereo cable that can add $100 to the purchase price.

#COMPUTRAINER PUCK GENERATOR#

IMO, the load generator is not the issue. You may get by with the adapter and a new cable ($20 or so ) or buy a new one-piece cable from Racermate ($50 ) You'll need a USB to Stereo cable with the FTDI chipset. Many 8001s still had the Prolific chipset in the cable and that won't work. One final thing to look out for is the USB to Stereo cable. If you're running legacy CT software, ErgVideo or PerfPRO Studio (what we use most ), any chipset seems to work. Some Trainer Road users have been successful with a different chip, but Trainer Road website says "The handlebar unit should have firmware version 43.45 or newer." (this is actually a typo and they meant 45.43, but they haven't caught on yet ). If you plan on running RacerMate One or Trainer Road, you'll need the latest 45.43 chip installed in the handlebar controller. From my experience, most 8001 handlebar controllers had 25.41 or 25.43 firmware chips in them. We run a 5-CompuTrainer studio so I've owned 15-20 CTs over the years. You can only tell the version using the 4-second start-up display.ģ5.65 - Puck controller with no earclip HR circuits and embedded Polar HR components previously in the red-lump Polar HR cable.ģ6.10 - Further modes internal to add better chip and memory. The short lived 41.62 was not supposed to see the light of day, but did, and will also display as 45.43 in RM1.

#COMPUTRAINER PUCK PC#

Note - PC software will not display anything above 40.95 correctly and the RM1 software display this 40.95 value as 45.43 (hard-coded ). Alternates display of HR and cadence while running external software.Ģ5.42/25.43 - Mostly changes to do with wireless HR and drag functions.

#COMPUTRAINER PUCK PRO#

Controller displays PRO only when software is running. Allows stereo cable to remain inserted while doing calibration, except for 3D. CT maintains stand-alone function until a race screen is displayed. Here's a quick rundown on the chipset versions.ġ6.15 – Chipset for Nintendo and Commodore 64Ģ7.41 - Chip reads 23.41 on Handlebar Controller (for 750-watt "Standard" Load Generator with Pro Controller )Ģ5.33 - First PC Chip - did NOT have ERG mode function during PC use.Ģ5.41 – Allowed for ERG function in newly released Coaching Software. My concern would be the firmware version in the handlebar controller chip, depending on what software you intend to run (more on this below ). Previous posters are correct in that the load generator is functionally the same between the 80. Here is one of the replies on that thread, I hope it is of use. I am also going to add the link to the page - I hope that this is acceptable to the admin here at BT. I am copying the reply here - It is not my info, but seems detailed and accurate. Sure, it’s not that hard to set up the cadence monitor on your bike, but once you’ve used the puck once you’ll be hooked.I recalled a post I had read several days ago on another website discussing this question. It simply sits below your pedal and allows you to quickly throw your bike on the training and get all of your spin scan info. The new Cadence Puck means you won’t have to fiddle with any wires to get cadence and pedaling information. You can now build courses on the fly and your post-race data is automatically exported to training programs like Training Peaks. It is much easier to use than the previous CompuTrainer software and offers improved graphics and data capabilities. This new version provides all the CompuTrainer Software in one program – 3D, real course videos, spin scan (the new version even offers averages), multi-rider even has a link built in that will take you to the innovative Erg Videos, which are designed and made here in Canada. I have the sensor, but theres no clearance betweent he crank arms and bike frame to fit the sensor/magnet. It’s been a few years in the making, but it looks like the new RacerMate One Software Suite is now available. I have a computrainer that Ive been using for a while without the cadence sensor.