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Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: March 28th, 2020, 3:44 pm
by billybrm
Hi
Due to the current situation I am getting my rower out again and now want tom connect to Ergdata and logbook. I can see that I need a cable for this as I have a model D and PM4.
Does anyone know where I can get the cable, it seems to have been discontinued? I can see that I can get from LiveRowing the US but with shipping it costs $84.99, that is for the cable and cradle - I will also need another bit, an adapter, because I have an iPhone 5?
Is it easy to get hold of these pieces to get me going? It doesn't seem easy.
If anyone has any of this and would like to sell second-hand, I'd be willing t buy just tog et me going.
Thanks for any help, it is much appreciated
Regards
Billy

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: March 28th, 2020, 3:59 pm
by Citroen

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: March 28th, 2020, 5:36 pm
by billybrm
Hi Citroen
Thanks for your reply and yes these are the links I've seen which gave me the information I've explained.
The Concept link is the one which explains that I need the cable, cradle and adapter.
The LiveRowing link is the US store which is where the cable will cost $84.99 - I was wondering whether it can be bought cheaper, perhaps in the Uk, but from what I have seen it seems to be discontinued.
My question is that is the kit I need but where do I get it at a reasonable price - is there such a place?

Thanks for any help
Regards
Billy

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: March 28th, 2020, 5:42 pm
by Citroen
Best of luck finding one. It may be cheaper to get an old, second hand Android phone with a OTG adapter and a plain old USB-A to USB-B printer cable. That wouldn't even need a SIM card.

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: March 29th, 2020, 1:59 am
by billybrm
Ok thanks for your help - regards Billy

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 5:51 am
by Tucky
Did you have any luck with this?

I’ve just tried getting a USB to lightening connector but no luck I don’t think.

I’m in a similar situation, just inherited a rower and would like to connect it up to ErgData. Looking for the easiest/cheapest way!

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 6:46 am
by Citroen
Tucky wrote:
April 23rd, 2020, 5:51 am
Did you have any luck with this?

I’ve just tried getting a USB to lightening connector but no luck I don’t think.

I’m in a similar situation, just inherited a rower and would like to connect it up to ErgData. Looking for the easiest/cheapest way!
Get a PM5, use Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE).

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 7:05 am
by billybrm
PM5, Bluetooth - great but why do I want to do that when I have a PM4 already - just a cable is what I'm after but I can't get one.

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 7:50 am
by Citroen
billybrm wrote:
April 23rd, 2020, 7:05 am
PM5, Bluetooth - great but why do I want to do that when I have a PM4 already - just a cable is what I'm after but I can't get one.
Because the cable at $45 will cost more than buying a new PM5 ($180) and selling your old PM4 on eBay.

https://liverowing.com/store1/liverowingconnect

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 9:23 am
by mitchel674
Citroen wrote:
April 23rd, 2020, 7:50 am
billybrm wrote:
April 23rd, 2020, 7:05 am
PM5, Bluetooth - great but why do I want to do that when I have a PM4 already - just a cable is what I'm after but I can't get one.
Because the cable at $45 will cost more than buying a new PM5 ($180) and selling your old PM4 on eBay.

https://liverowing.com/store1/liverowingconnect
He speaks the truth. I bought the cable 2 years ago when they were available to use with my PM3. Worked fairly well but would sometimes just quit during a row. Wound up buying a new PM5 ($180) and selling my old PM3 ($95). Not quite a wash, but I couldn't be happier with the PM5.

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 12:22 pm
by billybrm
Ok thanks both for this, I never thought I'd get any money for a PM4 these days but I'll look into it.
Regards
Billy

Re: Cable to Connect Rower to iPhone for Ergdata

Posted: April 23rd, 2020, 12:24 pm
by billybrm
BTW it costs a lot more than $45 for the cable here in the uk as the shipping costs so much!