tgibrit

I don't know if you are working n the Bluetooth adapter for other reasons but I use a single apple AirPod directly connected to the catalyst and it worked well.

ProCoach

It is. They have.

The latter is a SUPER common challenge for all legacy approach systems, except maybe VBOX, especially for driver performance improvement and optimization.

The BT receiver to your equipped helmet is one of the best solutions, IMO. An in-ear that is comfortable is good too. No wires. Alternately, a patch into an intercom is good.

GPS reception when the car is standing still can be misleading. When the car is underway, changing headings constantly, and the GPS is in any way marginal, you have “mid course corrections” in the plotted path in the session review.

This is true with any GPS device, especially those with internal antennas arrays (like phones, Solo 2/Solo 2 DL, VBOX Performance Box Touch and Sport without the external antenna option, the Catalyst and the Apex Pro).

The Catalyst has the internal array in the upper half of the case, and needs 140-170 degrees of horizon and a clear vertical view through the glass for optimal lock. This is why the multi arm articulated mount is included, in order to do just that.

You’ll enjoy it and get good value out of it. I am learning every day more and more ways to apply the post session information.

ProCoach

I’ve never used phones or cradles in cars, always dedicated GPS loggers like R-T, R-K, Traqmate, AIM, VBOX and others.

After putting in and removing these devices several times a day, a couple days a week for a decade and a half, small location changes can make large differences.

The temporary installation options are a really nice feature, but the GPS array placement does affect the quality of the data when underway.

The recommendation for placement of the Catalyst comes directly from the project lead after he saw a few photos of units in use the first week.

docwyte

I have a Stilo with the integrated Coms too, it'd be great to somehow get a bluetooth receiver to integrate with that and pair to the Garmin. dgmark, please let us know when you work something out!

dgmark

RMAG911 already worked out the Stilo setup in post 82. but I may skip the Bluetooth adapter and just plug the cable right into the unit with an extender cable.

ProCoach

That's what I think a lot of folks are doing. Also with the Roux, but that the volume was a little low in the Roux.

jlanka

QUestion: is there any utility in having an SD card in the unit? I notice the slot is empty when shipped

docwyte

Ah, I'd prefer a direct connection as well.

ProCoach

Jeff, there is a 32 GB mSD card under the lower panel of the back panel.

The display shows the amount of time left on the mSD card in time on the top left.

If you run endurance events, you can increase the size of the single card, add another 32 GB card to get to almost fifteen hours of video memory, or put bigger cards in both slots.

It does overwrite oldest, AFTER a certain period of time, AFAIK. I’ll check on that.

It saves for each session the complete raw video and audio, as well as the single stitched together optimal lap, no sound.

ExMB

So the SD in the lower panel of the back panel is used first and then the slot one or is it selectable?

ProCoach

Yes. The slot one is for expansion.

rickster997

Can you download or share the video?

Larry Cable

Yes

Larry Cable

Actually it appears that when you install an ad card in the external slot the catalyst records all videos to that card if the ui is to be believed ...

Larry Cable

No it's either or...