Magnetospeed sporter problem

[Dselman]

I just bought a used magnetospeed and when I plug it in it goes through all the settings like it should. But at the end the instructions say that it should have 4 dashs on the screen. but mine has 3 dashes and a 0 and it wont pick up any shots. I've searched trying to see if I could figure it out but haven't found anything. So I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions before I call magnetospeed in the morning

 

[matchbook454]

Just curious if you figured out the problem. Just got a Sporter myself.

 

[Dselman]

Yes It was just a case of user error. When I called and talked to magnetospeed they said the deal with the dashes really didn't matter. and that I needed to turn up the sensitivity. Since I've done that I haven't had any problems.

 

[tomcatfan]

If you have a sporter I highly recommend this adapter.

Amazon.com : MagnetoSpeed XFR Adapter, Black, V3 or Sporter Chronographs : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : MagnetoSpeed XFR Adapter, Black, V3 or Sporter Chronographs : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

It allows you to plug it into a phone and get the settings and shot strings off your phone using the app.

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

It's amazing they havent figured out how to simply plug the bayonet directly into a phone or tablet.

 

[Steel head]

It's amazing they havent figured out how to simply plug the bayonet directly into a phone or tablet.

That would be sooooooo sweet.
even a Bluetooth interface?

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

That would be sooooooo sweet.
even a Bluetooth interface?

Yeah, why do I need this little POS ancient display box that eats 9v batteries and uses a analog headphone jack?

FFS magnetospeed guys, get with the times.

 

[Gil P.]

If you have a sporter I highly recommend this adapter.

Amazon.com : MagnetoSpeed XFR Adapter, Black, V3 or Sporter Chronographs : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : MagnetoSpeed XFR Adapter, Black, V3 or Sporter Chronographs : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

It allows you to plug it into a phone and get the settings and shot strings off your phone using the app.

If you use the XFR, the magnestospeed communicates wirelessly with you're phone?

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

If you use the XFR, the magnestospeed communicates wirelessly with you're phone?

No, I belive you have to unplug the bayonet and plug the little display unit into your phone via the cable. Your basically paying $25 for a double ended headphone cable.

 

[Steel head]

Yea
You have to plug it in to your phone.

 

[Racer88]

Got the XFR for my MS V3... NEVER got it to work, no matter what I did. Yes... I did all the trouble-shooting. The product is simply not ready for prime time. Love the V3. The XFR doesn't work. Not once.

 

[Steel head]

Got the XFR for my MS V3... NEVER got it to work, no matter what I did. Yes... I did all the trouble-shooting. The product is simply not ready for prime time. Love the V3. The XFR doesn't work. Not once.

Mine does but really it’s not worth the effort.

 

[lintond]

I'll be upgrading my Magneto a Lab Radar when I build my funds back up. It has worked but seems clunky and I don't like that it changes POI.

 

[LtDan47]

It's amazing they havent figured out how to simply plug the bayonet directly into a phone or tablet.

When I got my Magneto speed after using the Bluetoothed ProChrono I called them and ask why the dongle and it is because they designed the adapter for APPLE Phones which can only accept sound instead of data hence Android user must use their dongle to convert sound pulse to data pulse.

 

[iceng]

When I got my Magneto speed after using the Bluetoothed ProChrono I called them and ask why the dongle and it is because they designed the adapter for APPLE Phones which can only accept sound instead of data hence Android user must use their dongle to convert sound pulse to data pulse.

More to the point, why not have a USB to Jack cable, or something else.

 

[Racer88]

When I got my Magneto speed after using the Bluetoothed ProChrono I called them and ask why the dongle and it is because they designed the adapter for APPLE Phones which can only accept sound instead of data hence Android user must use their dongle to convert sound pulse to data pulse.

Figures. I have Android. The sound pulse thing does NOT work. What a stupid way to do it.

 

[Ryan7839]

What if your iPhone doesn't have the headphone jack?!

I have the XFR for my sporter. I have tried bayonet to black box to XFR to dongle to phone (LOL ridiculous) several times but never got it to work.

 

[LtDan47]

Figures. I have Android. The sound pulse thing does NOT work. What a stupid way to do it.

You have to play with the speaker volume to get it to work go up near max

 

[Steel head]

You have to play with the speaker volume to get it to work go up near max

This!

 

[Racer88]

You have to play with the speaker volume to get it to work go up near max

Believe me... I tried ALL the tricks. Never worked. It's a crap accessory. I love the V3. But, the XFR gizmo is pure crap. Fortunately, I didn't spend a lot of money on it.