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PowerPod V3 transmits slope and wind too!
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:08 pm
by Velocomp
If you own a PowerPod V3,
and you have a Connect IQ-compatible Garmin bike computer, you can install and use our app to display "live" slope and wind speed transmitted by your PowerPod!
Download the "AeroPod_ConnectIQ_0731.19" instructions that tell you how to install and use our app:
https://velocompforum.com//viewtopic.php?f=98&t=4765
Re: PowerPod V3 transmits slope and wind too!
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 4:56 pm
by Biff
Please excuse what is likely a dumb question but isn't slope the same thing as incline or whatever my Garmin calls it and displays?
In other words, for me with a modern garmin that has a barometric sensor for altitude, the slope ability of V3 is redundant, no?
Can a V3 be upgraded via software to display cDa?
thanks,
Biff
Re: PowerPod V3 transmits slope and wind too!
Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:08 pm
by Velocomp
Slope data from any baro-based sensor is always slow, and always approximate (at best). You'll find a substantial time lag on your Garmin; it will take a good 5-10 seconds to report slope changes, and its readings won't be terribly accurate.
In contrast, PowerPod slope data is instantaneous and accurate, because it is based on accelerometer measurements.
CdA software upgrade from V3 to AeroPod is not available at this time.
Re: PowerPod V3 transmits slope and wind too!
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:24 pm
by Jay A
Will this feature be coming to the wahoo elemnt series as well?
Re: PowerPod V3 transmits slope and wind too!
Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:02 pm
by Velocomp
Jay A wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 5:24 pm
Will this feature be coming to the wahoo elemnt series as well?
Yes, as soon as ANT issues a final CdA protocol, after which we believe Wahoo will implement CdA on its devices.
Re: PowerPod V3 transmits slope and wind too!
Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:13 pm
by Wobblydrow
I still can't get this to display except directly after a cal ride (on garmin 530). I have tried rebooting multiple times after first connecting to powerpod, change from Bluetooth the Ant connection and back again, none of which works.
Any ideas where to go next?
Re: PowerPod V3 transmits slope and wind too!
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:37 am
by Velocomp
Wobblydrow wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2019 11:13 pm
I still can't get this to display except directly after a cal ride (on garmin 530). I have tried rebooting multiple times after first connecting to powerpod, change from Bluetooth the Ant connection and back again, none of which works.
Any ideas where to go next?
1) Delete the CdA screen from your 530
2) Wake up your sensors
3) Pair PP to sensors
4) Pair PP to Garmin
5) Re-create the CdA screen on your 530
Hopefully this will work