Gary,
Timing accuracy is critical to every sport in which a relatively short
event is timed. Currently we believe we are timing to 0.001 second
accuracy. It is affordable, and we are happy.
Now comes wireless timing and it is a very convienent feature which we are
eager to consider; but it has less accuracy. I can't believe that anyone
should be willing to trade the heart of their sport (accuracy) for a
convenience, regardless of the price. My back of the envelope market
analysis would predict a limited market for this new product until the
accuracy can be equal to or better than "standard" equipment.
JMNSHO,
BK
----- Original Message -----
From: "GPSoftware" <gpsoftware@icehouse.net>
To: <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 1:08 AM
Subject: RE: Wireless autocross timing equipment?
> So, how many of you out there would be interested in a wireless trigger
> system? What if the cost was less than $1000? Would you be willing to
reduce
> your timing accuracy to .002 seconds? How about .01 seconds?
>
> I'd like to get some feedback on what would be a marketable product. Of
> course, everyone wants .001 (or better) accuracy and have it be free. But
as
> usual, there is always a cost tradeoff.
>
> I'm prototyping a dual trigger wireless system that should easily retail
for
> under $1000. It's already obvious that timing accuracy won't be in the
.001
> second range. Frankly, I've never understood why the SCCA requires this
> resolution, and my experience has been that there are many clubs that
don't
> adhere to that rule and would rather have a system that is easy to use and
> affordable.
>
> Please let me know what you think!
>
> Gary
>
> Gary Poole
> GPSoftware
> P.O. Box 421
> Liberty Lake, WA 99019
> Email: gpsoftware@icehouse.net
> Web: www.icehouse.net/gpsoftware
>
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