Linking PM3 to VDU

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Sixwatt
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Linking PM3 to VDU

Post by Sixwatt » May 21st, 2014, 2:09 am

I am rowing a marathon against another team for charity and wondered if it were possible to project the read out from the PM3 monitor to a VDU or TV screen so that the audience can see what is happening. I am a teghnophobe so apologies in advance if this is a dumb question. If it is possible can you let me know what connections I need. Many Thanks Sixwatt

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Re: Linking PM3 to VDU

Post by Citroen » May 21st, 2014, 4:43 am

Three options

1. RowPro for $99
2. Get a second PM3 and use venue racing for free
3. Ergdata with an iPhone/Android which supports HDMI out for lots of $$$$$

Easiest is RowPro (and for a one-off event you could use the free trial option)

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Post by Carl Watts » May 22nd, 2014, 1:48 am

Yes RowPro would be nice but still a bit of work to set-up for a one off.

Your PM3 monitor wants to be on the latest version of fimware if its an old one and you need a half decent PC with a good graphics card to run RowPro. Its also not the easiest bit of software to get going for a newbie.

You need a USB cable from the monitor to the PC.
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Re: Linking PM3 to VDU

Post by Sixwatt » May 25th, 2014, 5:06 am

Many thanks for your help. I will certainly check out the RowPro option.

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