GC3 Missing a lot of shots!!

[PERRY ASH]

This spring my situation was left that they were updating the Firmware to fix the problem. If it didn't fix it they would take it back. After following up with them in Aug. I was told the fix was in the latest Firmware version. I downloaded version 1.6.0.72 a few weeks ago. Tried it out for maybe 20 shots and it missed some. Looking for the time to do more test shots and if it continues I'm done with it....... spent way too much time on this issue for it to be fun or useful to my game. Will advise.

[David Restall]

Same problem here. The GC3 was fine last week but the latest firmware upgrade seems to have upset it. Waiting for support to help.

[PERRY ASH]

see my story here: https://golfsimulatorforum.com/forum...too-many-shots

[PERRY ASH]

I've had the same problem. Mine is setup very well (like a Dicks GC2 sim room) in a space that I've used for years with SkyTrak (which is also Photometric) and have had very few missed shots. I've been through it all and the color of your shoes, socks or the carpet don't matter. There's something wrong with the unit.
I'd be very interested to know if the replacement GC3 solves the issue. So please post.
Thanks for sharing your story.

[Baller]

sucks but good result! Hope the new one is good!!!

[TomHicks]

FYI the ultimate verdict was, it wasnt working and they're sending out a new one.

[FatSmoke]

My quad hates yellow balls.

[sinkingputts]

Sometimes you have to move the ball around to get it to reset. I’ve noticed you will miss shots after taking a drop. If you move the ball around a bit and let the quad find it a couple different times before swinging that’s worked for me

[KidDoc]

Time to take it outside.

[TomHicks]

Are you using FSX Play as your software? I don’t know if I’ve ever had my unit miss a shot to be honest.

I recently got a license for FSX Play and the software was missing a bunch of shots. The shots were still being read by my unit, but the shots weren’t being transmitted to the software and displayed by my computer.

Tested both w/ and w/o software, still doesnt register!

[dinospumoni]

Are you using FSX Play as your software? I don’t know if I’ve ever had my unit miss a shot to be honest.

I recently got a license for FSX Play and the software was missing a bunch of shots. The shots were still being read by my unit, but the shots weren’t being transmitted to the software and displayed by my computer.

[TomHicks]

One bricked within a week, the next bricked within a month. Both worked - and then just stopped powering on.

Concerning.... Do they have good warranty's on GC3?

[TomHicks]

Well, it would confirm that the unit is not defective and indoor setup is the problem.
At the end of that troubleshooting if you can’t find a reason, or find the reason but can’t change the environment, then you have a decision to make.

Yep - I take your point. Then it would have to be a total refund as its no good to me anywhere else!

[TomHicks]

One other thought: have you confirmed that the shots aren't picked up by the GC3 rather than picking up and just not communicating with your PC/iPad? I used an aftermarket USB cable in the past and communication was spotty.

Yes - I did check this as one troubleshooting step, but it wasnt even being picked up by GC3!

[Snipe]

That interesting. Were the faulty the day you bought them or did they go faulty over time?

One bricked within a week, the next bricked within a month. Both worked - and then just stopped powering on.