MyChron PC loader needed....

Dale Floyd · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2001 12:04 pm Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

Does anyone have a pc loader for a MyChron2 for sale. They are getting hard to come by here lately.

Marshall Martin · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2001 2:11 pm Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

I just got one from Comet last week, try Dismore.

John Neilson · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2001 3:37 pm Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

Gentlemen, somewhat off the subject.
Would you be interested in alternative power source for the beacons?
It seems like I go through AA batteries faster than, well you know what.
Just a question.
John

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

I am John

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Ed Llorca · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2001 4:43 pm Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

Ya!
Small motorcycle battery connected to the litle receptacle on the bottom side of the beacon.

John Neilson · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2001 5:18 pm Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

Gary and Ed,
No, I was playing around with solar cell technology. I haven't been able to charge the batteries and run the beacon. (too much power needed) However, I can run the unit.

Cost is the major factor, cells are expensive.

I have a new array that I am testing now. I will let you know soon.

John

Marshall Martin · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2001 1:43 am Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

John

I had the same problem, I have made a small cart that holds the beacon and a battery the same as used in our starters. I will try to take a picture of it and post it here.

[ September 11, 2001: Message edited by: Marshall Martin ]

John Neilson · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2001 12:36 pm Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

Update,
FYI initial testing went well,
the new panel can run the older style beacon and charge a set of batteries at the same time.
The true test was performed yesterday, at a club race. No problems at all. In fact the batteries are still running the beacon (approx 12 hrs without solar energy).

e-mail for details
john

Chuck Yoder · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2001 8:53 pm Post subject: MyChron PC loader needed....

I don't want to sound stupid, but what the heck is a PC loader. I just purchesed a MyChron pro, is this something else I need?

Mark Dismore Jr · Advertiser Joined: 21 Jul 2001 Posts: 1097

quote:
Originally posted by Chuck Yoder:
I don't want to sound stupid, but what the heck is a PC loader. I just purchesed a MyChron pro, is this something else I need?

It's an upgrade for the Mychron II unit only. You have a Pro system and they come with their PC download so you are ready to go.