We've gone wireless!

[Velocomp]

We are delighted to announce a completely new series of products, software, and apps, all of which communicate wirelessly:

1) New "PowerPod Wireless" power meter. PowerPod Wireless enables full wireless compatibility with the new Velocomp Wireless app, and also Velocomp Aero software.

NOTE: OLDER VERSIONS OF POWERPOD V3-V5 DO NOT ACHIEVE FULL WIRELESS COMPATIBILITY. YOU CAN UPGRADE TO POWERPOD WIRELESS AND GET A $100 DISCOUNT AND ALSO A NEW FACTORY WARRANTY. SEE HERE FOR DETAILS:

https://velocomp.com/collections/trade- ... ower-meter

2) New "AeroPod Wireless" aero sensor and power meter. AeroPod Wireless enables full wireless compatibility with the new Velocomp Wireless app, and also Velocomp Aero software.

Using the Velocomp Wireless app, you can also conduct CdA testing, using your smartphone as the control and readout device, and the "Aero DashBoard" feature of Velocomp Wireless. This functionality duplicates the "AeroPod 2.0" ConnectIQ app, but no Garmin is needed

You can see the Aero Dashboard in action in the VW demo video linked in this post.

NOTE: OLDER VERSIONS OF AEROPOD V3-V5 DO NOT ACHIEVE FULL WIRELESS COMPATIBILITY. YOU CAN UPGRADE TO AEROPOD WIRELESS AND GET A $150 DISCOUNT, AND ALSO A NEW FACTORY WARRANTY. SEE HERE FOR DETAILS:

https://velocomp.com/collections/trade- ... e-up-to-30

3) New "Velocomp Wireless" app for iOS/Android, which replicates almost all of the features, and look and feel, of Velocomp Aero software. Check out this short video which demonstrates its functionality:

https://youtube.com/shorts/r1U4da8CQE4

The iOS app works with your iPhone or iPad, and the Android app works with your Android smartphone. You can find the app at your appropriate App Store...

4) An updated version of Velocomp Aero (1.0.25), which connects wirelessly to PowerPod Wireless and AeroPod Wireless products.

To connect wirelessly, turn on your device, then click on the clear USB icon of VA.

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You'll see a pop up window appear.

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Click on your device, then touch "Connect".

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The USB icon will turn cyan and into a Bluetooth icon.

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You're connected wirelessly, and you can do all the things you want, just as if you were connected by cable!

To disconnect, simply click on the bluetooth icon; it will return to the clear USB icon

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We've been working on these improvements for a long time and we are delighted to present them to you. Our Velocomp.com website has been updated for all of these innovations, so check it out if you want to learn more.

[gkuchel]

Wireless is a great step forward for those who have a wireless device. However, my Newton obviously is not, and ever since accepting the upgraded Velocomp Aero software, my newton is no longer detected as connected by hardwire. I am using the same connecting wire that I have used for quite some time, but the “download files” and “network” icons do not turn green. Is there a way to roll my software back to the non-wireless, for testing if nothing else?

Also, The VeloTrack app on my iPhone no longer communicates with Issac. It times out every time.

Thanks,

Gary K

[Velocomp]

Wireless is a great step forward for those who have a wireless device. However, my Newton obviously is not, and ever since accepting the upgraded Velocomp Aero software, my newton is no longer detected as connected by hardwire. I am using the same connecting wire that I have used for quite some time, but the “download files” and “network” icons do not turn green. Is there a way to roll my software back to the non-wireless, for testing if nothing else?

Also, The VeloTrack app on my iPhone no longer communicates with Issac. It times out every time.

Thanks,

Gary K

Velotrack app is down right now; we are replacing its server.

Go to the Security and Privacy settings of your Mac. You will likely find that you need to accept the Silicon Labs driver. That should fix your connectivity problem.

[gkuchel]

No Joy. Perhaps I didn’t add the driver correctly.

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[Velocomp]

No Joy. Perhaps I didn’t add the driver correctly. Security screenshot.png

Try reinstalling the driver.

[gkuchel]

I deleted and successfully reinstalled the driver. I did a hard restart of my Newton. Then I tried to connect to both AV and Isaac. Isaac said it had connected to my Newton, but it wont recognize my device. AV just endlessly scanned for devices. Obviously, it is set for wireless, but I cannot see how to set it for a hard wired connection.

Also, now I am getting HTTP error when I try to attach a jpeg.

[Velocomp]

I deleted and successfully reinstalled the driver. I did a hard restart of my Newton. Then I tried to connect to both AV and Isaac. Isaac said it had connected to my Newton, but it wont recognize my device. AV just endlessly scanned for devices. Obviously, it is set for wireless, but I cannot see how to set it for a hard wired connection.

Also, now I am getting HTTP error when I try to attach a jpeg.

for your jpegs, make sure the name of it does not include any . or -. I name mine "1" or something similar.

If you can connect Isaac to your Newton, then VA should work as well. Make sure Isaac is not running when you attempt to connect to VA.

[gkuchel]

John,

Isaac says my device is connected, but it does not turn the network symbol green, not respond when I try to download rides. And, even though I quit Isaac, ASV still just endlessly searches for a device. Is there a way to turn off wireless, or force AV to use the USB serial port?

Also, I think a space in the name of the jpeg will mess things up. I renamed as you suggested, and bingo, they attached.

Thanks,

Gary K

[Velocomp]

I don't think your Silicon Labs drivers are properly installed.

When installed correctly, you should see a green box around the USB icon, both in Isaac and VA, when you connect your Newton.

Note that you cannot have both Isaac and VA running at the same time.

The "choose device" image you show for VA happens when the USB connection is not made, and VA looks instead for a Bluetooth connection. This cannot work with Newton, because there is no Bluetooth chip inside the Newton.

It's also possible that your internal connection in your Newton is no longer functioning properly; that too could cause inability to connect with your software.

[gkuchel]

Hey John,

Thanks for your patience. I have alternated quitting Va and Isaac when I tried to connect, since you told me that before. When I do the Silicon Labs install, which I have done three times now, it shows me that it is installed correctly. Thanks for clarifying that the default comms path for VA is the USB port. I have tried to eliminate the cable as a source of the issue by trying three different cables. I am starting to think that it might be the port on my Newton. But, I am still curious why Isaac tells me that the device is connected, as my graphic “1” shows.

Thanks again,

Gary K

[Velocomp]

Hey John,

Thanks for your patience. I have alternated quitting Va and Isaac when I tried to connect, since you told me that before. When I do the Silicon Labs install, which I have done three times now, it shows me that it is installed correctly. Thanks for clarifying that the default comms path for VA is the USB port. I have tried to eliminate the cable as a source of the issue by trying three different cables. I am starting to think that it might be the port on my Newton. But, I am still curious why Isaac tells me that the device is connected, as my graphic “1” shows.

Thanks again,

Gary K

The Isaac "Connect to iBike" window shows only when the USB connection is not good. Sadly, I think your Newton USB internal connector is not working; if the connection were good you would see a green box around the USB icon.