GCQuad with TGC up and running

[Alex Ma]

does anyone have any new findings? Anyone running latest FW fixed the problem?

[mthunt]

does anyone have any new findings? Anyone running latest FW fixed the problem?

It works fine if FSX runs in the background

[Critzblank]

Just tested with firmware from July 8, 2020. Version 3.0.2.2. Started ProTee, then GQSX (hit CONNECT, all three turned green), then FSX2020, then TGC2019.

I then played St.Andrews and played like crap.

[bm11]

Oh boy, tough decision on the upgrade now... (have FSX and TGC, just not 2019.)

[mlarson25]

No issues as long as FSX run in background. Works fine.

[intrinsic]

I am able to get tgc2019 to work by starting fsx and then connecting. After connecting, fsx can be shutdown and does NOT need to be run in the background.

[AdamV]

Gee that’s interesting. So it’s a one time check that you have a copy of FSX installed before it will send ball data. Some clever cookie will crack that.

[intrinsic]

I am able to get tgc2019 to work by starting fsx and then connecting. After connecting, fsx can be shutdown and does NOT need to be run in the background.

AdamV yes, that's my guess as well. I think others can try this and report back whether they are having issues. If they are, I'm happy to write down and post my step by step instructions.

[Alex Ma]

Crazy stuff.....

[bm11]

How long is the shot delay? One of the things I like the most about FSX is that there is almost zero lag, which was not the case when I used TGC with my GC2.

[AdamV]

Maybe 0.5 of a second, unnoticeable when making a swing, but you can pick it up in slo mo swing vids.

[nicu2001]

How long is the shot delay? One of the things I like the most about FSX is that there is almost zero lag, which was not the case when I used TGC with my GC2.

Nearly instant for me, but seems it varies among everyone.

[mthunt]

How long is the shot delay? One of the things I like the most about FSX is that there is almost zero lag, which was not the case when I used TGC with my GC2.

So here's how this works. The device sends 3 packets to the software. 1 is direction and speed then spin then club data. In FSX the ball takes off on the first packet and then spin is added. In TGC the interface waits for the packets. If waiting only for ball the delay is 1/2 to 3/4 of a second which is slower than FSX but not by much. If waiting for club data its like 2-3 seconds. This is why it's slower than FSX.

[mitchbeerwatch]

I understand this is a GCQuad thread, but if I have a GC2 and not HMT, can I turn off the 'wait for club data' in TGC to achieve a faster response time? I think you can do something of the source in FSX (wait for spin?)

[mthunt]

Absolutely turn off wait for HMT in TGC.

[soupy]

TGC actually uses club data if it is on?

[mthunt]

It can use club data.

[bm11]

Interesting. Does it actually get accurate club data? I’m surprised by that being an unsupported hardware.

[soupy]

me too. that is why i asked

[mthunt]

Interesting. Does it actually get accurate club data? I’m surprised by that being an unsupported hardware.

Yes. Accurate club data if you don't mind waiting for the ball to take off.

[bm11]

Does anyone have a video of gameplay with the quad without the club head data? Just trying to get an idea of the delay.