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  • SkyTrak PC - Beta

    Ok guys, here it is. Before you go crazy installing, please take a moment to read through all the information below – it’s important. This is essentially the same release as iOS v2.0, so I’ll post those release notes at the bottom. As with the recent WGT Beta, please don’t contact SkyGolf support during this short beta period.


    PC NOTES
    • You’ll see in the release notes that the most critical addition here is license requirements. This means that certain features in the software will only be available if you have the Game Improvement Subscription Package. Let me explain how this works. Your SkyTrak unit becomes the “key” to unlock the features in the software. First you will need to make sure your unit is registered – if you haven’t yet, you can do this through the app in the Profile>ABOUT screen. Once registered, the unit will pull your subscription license down from the cloud and store it in the unit. So think of it this way…to get the license onto the unit, you’ll need to be connected to the unit and the internet at the same time, just as with device registration (my preference is via USB below…).
    • Every time you connect your unit, it will go through a ‘License Check” first. This is per the above.
    • The unit can now be connected to your PC via either Direct mode, Network Mode, or just by USB (quite a bit easier than network mode to have connection + internet!). To connect via USB, connect the USB cable to the unit and PC first, THEN turn the unit on.
    • During beta, we are working behind the scenes to allow for screen maximization and custom sizing, so for now I have limited the window to 1024x768 as I know many of you are using projectors. You can change your screen resolution if you want it to fill the whole screen, but this will be a short beta period and I just want to get it in your hands. Just understand that window sizing is coming.
    • This is a straight copy of the iOS app, so think of using your mouse like you would your finger (ie to scroll down in the session history, click and drag up). We’ll be adding more PC-intuitive controls.
    • When you first connect your unit to this app, the unit will be upgraded to the new 1.35 firmware. You will see the unit reboot itself.
    • The download is a zip file. Extract it and just run SkyTrak.exe from the unzipped folder for now.
    • Again, don’t contact SkyGolf customer support during beta. Let me help you, and you’re pretty darn good at helping each other too.


    V2.0 RELEASE NOTES
    • Added subscription/license requirements for Subscription Package features and Simulation partners
    • Resolved Data Sync issues
    • Added SkyTrak Hardware Battery Indicator
    • Added “+/-“ fine-tune adjustments for Closest to Pin distance adjustment
    • Added ability to save Session Settings (remains on last used)
    • Average distance on the range is now for current club only
    • Fixed Side Spin Average bug in Session History
    • Added ABOUT screen in Profile – Displays software version, firmware version, and registration information (for now, this will only serve as a register device button)
    • Users are automatically upgraded to hardware firmware version 1.35 for future putting functionality
    • Various bug fixes/backend/server communications/licensing work


    PC REQUIREMENTS
    • Windows 7 or 8 (have not tested with prior versions or Windows 10)
    • 32-Bit or 64-Bit
    • Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
    • 2GB RAM


    DOWNLOAD LINK


  • Originally posted by YonexMan View Post


    Yep, The Game Improvement package works fine on my ipad. But not with the PC version. Difficult to contact the live chat support - I live in Australia.. so pretty much impossible and the phone call is too expensive.

    So looks like I'll be paying out $75 AUD for a Apple Lightening cable that has HDMI output and then get another adaptor to connect it to my projector instead. As really, that was the reason I wanted the PC version - to connect it up to my projector that I have setup in my practice hitting and swing analysis area indoors, with all my other video cameras etc.
    Just do the online chat. That's free. Or just be patient and wait for the full release and not just the beta.
    Last edited by luv2golf; 10-19-2015, 03:00 PM.

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    • Still having the same issues. Any help would be appreciated...

      1. I plug in the unit via USB and turn it on... hear the computer make noise signalling something was plugged in.
      2. The driver is listed under Universal Serial Bus devices as "RAPSODO Personal Launch Monitor".
      3. After launching the software, I log in succussfully.
      4. The software then says "Waiting to sync" at the top.
      5. That changes to "Data synced" at the top
      6. At the bottom, it says "Looking for connections" perpetually and won't connect.
      7. Under About, it has the software version, but everything else says "not connected".

      What am I missing? I have installed and uninstalled the driver, redownloaded the software, tried different USB ports and cords as well as changed the order that I start everything up. Nothing seems to work which is so frustrating since it worked the first day and then just magically stopped.
      Last edited by fiestabuckeye; 10-21-2015, 09:39 PM.

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      • apljb
        apljb commented
        Editing a comment
        I have the same issue from time to time with my unit. Works some days, not others.

        What seems to work mostly, as someone said some time ago, is start up Skytrak app, let it synch, then turn on the unit, hear the device recognition sound, and wait for the license check to happen ("Connecting" message area goes yellow), then it connects.

        I've never had it work in any other sequence - YMMV.

    • That's strange. Is it a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port? What operating system are you on? Do you have the option to do a direct WiFi connection? If so, can you connect that way?

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      • hi Seth.
        I have some issues ; PC beta is working fine with me ; get registration and succeed to register my skytrak unit.
        But :
        - firmware version does not upgrade ; still on 1.210
        - I don't have access to challenge and stats / history ; saying I must upgrade to premium package ; I've checked, I've bought a Golf Improvement Package.
        - each time I connect to PC App ; it says : "licence has expired, you have 15 days to renew your licence ..."

        thanks for any reply.
        Last edited by hberger; 10-26-2015, 08:25 PM.

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        • Just wondering, been a month since the "beta" was released. Any word on the FULL PC VERSION?

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          • Hey I just figured out something that makes this PC beta much better. Even though it is locked at 1024x768 windowed mode..if you hit ALT-ENTER it will change to full-screen. Doesnt change the resolution, but at least its not a tiny window in my 2880x1800 laptop screen. Makes it much easier to see it.



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            • Originally posted by Shardak View Post
              Hey I just figured out something that makes this PC beta much better. Even though it is locked at 1024x768 windowed mode..if you hit ALT-ENTER it will change to full-screen. Doesnt change the resolution, but at least its not a tiny window in my 2880x1800 laptop screen. Makes it much easier to see it.


              Nice find.........

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              • Yep, very nice find Full PC will go out when v2.1 iOS gets submitted and will be updated with every subsequent IOS release. In QA right now, that's as specific as I can be.

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                • Should I be able to register my ST using the betta pc app? I am unable to get it to register, it just spins.

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                  • Originally posted by wise990 View Post
                    Should I be able to register my ST using the betta pc app? I am unable to get it to register, it just spins.
                    You register on the skytrak website or using the IOS App, NOT the PC App

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                    • Running the beta software on a Windows 10 desktop via network mode, works fantastic!! Very speedy compared to the iPad! Can't wait for the official release!

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                      • Right now I am in a stalemate as far as buying a Skytrak. I don't have a Ipad and am waiting for a next 2.1 beta version which I hear is going to more accurate and stable. From what you have posted you have have great success which the current version. For the money the Skytak does seem like the most logical choice, and very close numbers to what the big boys are putting out,
                        The psecial they are offering seem like a great deal, Any news on whether or not they may have a Black Friday deal? I'm very close to pulling the trigger. just waiting for something to put me over the edge>

                        Jim

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                        • Jimsol yeah im with you, the word pre black friday makes it sound like they have something else in store for us. Besides this sale runs till the end of the month anyway so its not like its going away. I'll wait for 2 more weeks for a wait see. November is my putting month anyway.

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                          • v2.1 will not be beta. It's full PC release (and iOS update).

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                            • Thats even better.. Thats my last hurdle before I pull the trigger. I want the playing package and have heard a few issues with the PC 2.0 version. once the 2.1 is released I'm in
                              Thanks for clearing that up for me.. Patiently waiting

                              Jim

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