SkyTrak Launch Monitor

[sb81]

Anyone know if it is legal to create plugin/software "A" that integrates with another software/device "B" against the will of "B"s creator? As someone who has done quite a bit of software developer, I can think of at least 3-4 different ways where a 3rd party plugin could work without any cooperation from the "B" creators. Although, unless reliable soft chips/putting happens, probably not much reason trying to use Skytrak for simulation.

[Maverick]

Anything is possible I guess. What could have been.....

[happybob]

Went ahead and pre-ordered using the $500 off coupon. As long as this turns out to be a good launch monitor, I'm happy. BTW, it's interesting to see that they chose to partner with Net Return hitting net as one of its accessories. I've been using it in my basement for the past 3 years. It's an awesome hitting net, extremely heavy duty. If you are looking for a indoor hitting net, this is the one to get, you won't regret it!

[Gateroo]

Here's some comic relief from the not-ready-for-prime-time players at SkyGolf.

I get the email inviting me to purchase the unit and get $500 off. Since I'm one of those 250 people wishing the plane to fly, I bite. After I order and put in coupon code, I realize the discount wasn't applied. So I send an email to investigate. The response is that I didn't get the discount because they don't have my email address on record as having been sent the invitation/discount. So I call to straighten it out. In a 20 minute conversation worthy of Abbott & Costello, the customer service rep repeatedly confirms to me, after checking numerous sources, that I was never sent an invite. And I'm staring at the email they sent, describing its details to her. Try as I might, I could not get the company to take advantage of my misguided desire to put $1,500 in their pockets for a LM that, as detailed in previous posts, has a big functionality gap.

[Maverick]

Lol.....perhaps that customer service rep did you a favor and you will thank her later.....

[b3team]

you should have forwarded their email back to them.

[aryantes]

you should have forwarded their email back to them.

I'm surprised they didn't ask that hehe. Seems like such basic stuff. sad.

[Bubba22]

If they emailed you the $500 discount, then they should honor this! I hope their customer servic realize that posts like this, will relly hurt their business!

[Gateroo]

Yes. All sorted out now. I think. Will see.

[Bubba22]

Let us know how it goes Gateroo. Again, they should honor the discount!

[Maverick]

Looks like there is an option to connect to your home wifi network form within the SkyTrak app. You can supposedly send shot history to the cloud. Will give this a try when I get a chance.

[aja]

You don't happen to be the lucky recent Ebay winner do you?

Yup! I was!

[Maverick]

You stole that one! hehe

[aja]

Anyone know if it is legal to create plugin/software "A" that integrates with another software/device "B" against the will of "B"s creator? As someone who has done quite a bit of software developer, I can think of at least 3-4 different ways where a 3rd party plugin could work without any cooperation from the "B" creators. Although, unless reliable soft chips/putting happens, probably not much reason trying to use Skytrak for simulation.

The real issue is, is there any interface data available to be used to integrate with another company's software. As I understand it, the SDK is short for "software developer kit" or something like that. Dennis of ProTee explained it quite simply - if the device puts out human readable (understandable) output - then it can be tailored to be compatible with ProTee software. If the device's output is "proprietary" - that is, can't be understood by anyone else, you are SOL! Without specific knowledge or "reverse engineering" you aren't going to "hijack" anyone else's software.

[Bubba22]

Congrats Aja. You made a good choice.