ExMB

Stupid question. How long is the "Socket power cable" supposed to be?

ProCoach

How long is yours?

Matt Romanowski

I can measure one for you Monday if no one does it before then.

ExMB

From the Garmin site it says that the interconnect from the camera to the Catalyst is 3.5m. Allows for routing around the windshield frame. The Garmin site doesn't state anything about the length of the power cable. Is it capable of being routed around as well is what I'm interested in?


Thank you

Wild Weasel

Yes. Even if it’s not long enough, you could cut it and splice in more wire. It’s just 12V DC.

You probably couldn’t do this with the camera wire because a video signal is sensitive to that sort of thing but the power wire is fine.

Remember that they also provide a bare ended wire to connect to power. You could buy a 12V cigarette lighter plug and attach it to that with wires as long as you like.

ProCoach

The Garmin Catalyst comes with four different cables included in the box.

• Short cable = microUSB Computer connection cable
  • Use the micro USB end to connect to the side port on the device and the USB end to connect to a computer
  • This provides the connection needed if you want to update with Garmin Express
  • The device can be updated with Wi-Fi
  • Measures 1.5 feet / .5 meters
• Medium cable = Garmin Catalyst power cable
  • Use the mini USB end to connect to the magnetic mount and the USB end to connect to the 12-volt Socket Power Adapter plug
  • This provides power to the Garmin Catalyst
  • Measures 5 feet / 1.5 meters
• Long cable = Remote Cam power cable
  • Use the micro USB end to connect to the Remote Cam and the USB end to connect to the magnetic mount
  • This provides power to the Remote Cam
  • Measures 11.5 feet / 3.5 meters
• Bare Wire Power Cable = Alternate Garmin Catalyst power cable
  • Use this cable if you prefer to hardwire your device
  • The cable powers your device and is compatible with 12V and 24V systems
  • Measures 18 feet / 5.5 meters

ExMB

Thank you

hsb1001

Hi Peter

Any idea when the next software update is available with the video / data overlay and uploading?

Thanks

ProCoach

I’ll ask.

MaxLTV

Any headset recommendations for use with Catalyst and Stilo helmet (without comms but with space it)? Bluetooth or wired?

ProCoach

After testing starting last September, I can’t recommend a hardwire connection from the Garmin to the Stilo or Roux helmets.

Even though the output stage seems quite strong through the built in speaker, there are issues in either the limiter for external audio devices (to limit hearing loss) or an impedance mismatch or both, that don’t allow adequate volume for MOST users using the single long 3.5mm stereo plug to either the Stilo or Roux (different pinouts, even though it’s the same connector) helmets.

What has been a satisfactory solution is using specific, tested tiny BT receivers with amplification stages sufficient to drive the ear speakers in these helmets. I’ve supplied dozens of specific MPOW receivers, along with the appropriate short cable to the Roux or Stilo helmets.

Thanks to Rob Blake for turning us on to that. Works well.

What is problematic now is plumbing the hardwire output to a helmet using Motorola or other two-way radios with an IMSA harness. Both Toto and RaceCom are having challenges coming up with a solution that works in all applications.

I have had limited success in specific applications and bad noise when the mic is keyed in others, using the same cable wiring. Appears to be common-ground/lifted-ground output stage interference. But, we’ll fix it.

Phokaioglaukos

Is the grounding issue limited to use of NASCAR plugs with common ground or does it include the IMSA plug?

Have you any experience with the earplug-wired Stilo helmets used under FIA rules which ban in-helmet speakers?

ProCoach

No. IMSA harnesses appear to be selectively affected.

Not familiar with that. Only with the standard Stilo and Roux helmets with included audio. Works fine with BT receiver and short jumper.

docwyte

That sucks! I have a new Stilo helmet and all the cords to plug the Catalyst into it. That was the way I was planning on running it...

ProCoach

Try it, first. Hasn’t worked for me.