Tbs Electronics RaceTracker User Manual

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Summary of RaceTracker

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    Tbs race tracker wireless, accurate & pocket sized revision 2016-12-30 the tbs racetracker is a personal lap timer with companion apps for drone racers. With universal video rf sensing technology, it delivers transponder-less millisecond accuracy lap times while ensuring compatibility amongst most v...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents specifications table of contents power on drone squad app (ios and android) tbs tracker app pairing device changing receiver channel calibration max laps lock time lap recording gate setup led status expansion port charging faqs 2.

  • Page 3: Power On

    Power on the race tracker has a built-in battery and to power on the unit, simply hold the center-button for 3 seconds. The other 4 ring leds will start to pulsate when it is in operation. Drone squad app (ios and android) drone squad is the official app of the tbs racetracker. ​ drone squad connect...

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    ● legendary drone squad customer support to make your experience hassle free follow step-by-step setup instructions and videos here. New features are added on a regular basis. ● android - download from google play store ● ios - download from app store 4.

  • Page 5: Tbs Tracker App

    Tbs tracker app this is a companion app for the tbs race tracker. It can track one drone at a time and it does basic lap timing. The app is currently in a unstable alpha version and is therefore not available yet. We assume it will be ready somewhere towards the end of november 2016. • tbs tracker -...

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    Changing receiver channel the tracker is based on intricate rf analysis (rssi) to measure lap times when passing a gate. This changes the frequency it will listen to and analyse. 1. Configure the drone to the right video channel given by to you by the event organizer or defined yourself 2. Open the ...

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    Lock time this.. 1. Open the tbs tracker app, connect to your tbs race tracker 2. Tap “lock time” and define the lock time lap recording once setup and ready, recording the laps is done automatically once started. 1. Open the tbs tracker app, connect to your tbs race tracker 2. Hit the “laps” tab an...

  • Page 9: Gate Setup

    Gate setup position the race tracker as close to the start and finish gate as possible. The tracker is not weatherproof, so protect accordingly. The tracking happens in a bubble around the tracker, so make sure that the tracker is placed centrally. 9.

  • Page 10: Led Status

    Led status the 5 large light-channels indicate the status of the race tracker. These are easy to spot from a distance. Center off ring fade-in green booting up center green ring pulsating blue powered on and in disconnected/pairing mode center green ring solid blue powered on and connected/active ce...

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    Red pulsating center blue ring no usb connected low battery 11.

  • Page 12: Expansion Port

    Expansion port on the side of the unit is a 6-pin molex connector for future accessories and features. 12.

  • Page 13: Charging

    Charging the race tracker can be charged using a micro-usb cable. The connector is located at the top end of the unit. This port has only charging capabilities, no data or other purpose. The charging speed is up to 1a, and will take about 3 hours to fully charge a race tracker. The center led stops ...

  • Page 14: Faqs

    Faqs - my racetracker never completes charging, no matter how long i leave it plugged in. A few early racetrackers have a bug in the firmware that never registers as fully charged and therefore never shows the correct led display. The battery is fine, and fully charges after three hours of charging....

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    Manual written and designed by ivc.No in cooperation with tbs. 15.