   PoCLaTi13
   PocketC Laptimer PalmOS v1.30 (June/1/03)

   A POCKET-C based LAPTIMER
  
   http://www.geocities.com/gganio.geo/safshopsite/index.htm

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This is a PocketC based Laptimer, Palm OS version. It is Freeware and for additional information, please refer to:
http://www.geocities.com/gganio.geo/safshopsite/index.htm


Installation:
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Using your favorite PalmPilot program, install :

(from PoCLaTi13users.zip)

PocketC.prc
PoCLaTi13.prc
(optional PoClaTi13noba.pdb , if you prefere the non icon version, it has also no background)
(optional PoClaTi13noba.prc , if you prefere it without background)

Additionally, if you want modify this software you will need:

files from PoCLaTi13developers.zip
PocketC for palm OS full version

It is possible to download the full version of PocketC at:
http:\\www.orbworks.com


Files included
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from PoCLaTi13users.zip:

PoCLaTi13.prc	 	PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.prc style) 
PoCLaTi13noba.prc       NO BACKGROUND PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.prc style)
PoCLaTi13noba.pdb	PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.pdb style), basically it has no icon
PocketC.prc      	PocketC palm OS runtime application v.3.7rt
PoCLaTi13Readme.txt	This file
PoCrtReadme.txt		Read me of PocketC Palm OS runtime v.3.7rt
PktCSysLib.lib          Library PktCSysLib.lib
PktCSysLibReadme.html   Readme for Library PktCSysLib.lib
PktCSysLib.prc          .prc file for Library PktCSysLib.lib



from PoCLaTi13developers.zip:

PoCLaTi13.prc	 	PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.prc style)
PoCLaTi13.pc 		Source for PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.prc style)
PoCLaTi13noba.prc       NO BACKGROUND PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.prc style)
PoCLaTi13noba.pc        Source for NO BACKGROUND PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.prc style)
PoCLaTi13noba.pdb	PocketC Laptimer v.1.30 (.pdb style), basically it has no icon
PocketC.prc      	PocketC palm OS runtime application v.3.7rt
PoCLaTi13Readme.txt	This file
PoCrtReadme.txt		Read me of PocketC Palm OS runtime v.3.7rt
pocketbiks.bmp		small icon for PoCLaTi13.pc compileing
pocketbikl.bmp		large icon for PoCLaTi13.pc compileing
Palmconnector.txt	Info on the Palm connector
PktCSysLib.lib          Library PktCSysLib.lib
PktCSysLibReadme.html   Readme for Library PktCSysLib.lib
PktCSysLib.prc          .prc file for Library PktCSysLib.lib

skinsanddigits.zip:
contains the .bmp and .txt files to build digits and skins for PocketC 
Laptimer developing



Operation
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For screen triggering: 
start up either PoCLaTi13.prc or PoCLaTi13.pdb.
Select the number of split times with the scroll up and down key. When done, touch the screen and begin chronographing by touching the screen or any key button when ever you want to measure a laptime. This data will be saved at the indicated memo file. 

For Hotsync button triggering: 
In the Prefs menu set the Hotsync Button to call PocketC. Connect to your Palm Pilot a button switch that connects to the Hotsync Pins of your Palm connector. Start up either PoCLaTi13.prc or PoCLaTi13.pdb.
Select the number of split times with the scroll up and down key. When done, touch the screen and begin chronographing by touching the screen or any key button when ever you want to measure a laptime. This data will be saved at the indicated memo file. 

For Hotsync Magnetic Switch triggering:
Attention! for this triggering the track need to be equipped with Alfano or Alfano compatible Magnetic Band. See http://www.alfano.be for reference.
In the Prefs menu set the Hotsync Button to call PocketC. Connect to your Palm Pilot a Magnetic Reed switch that connects to the Hotsync Pins of your Palm connector. Set the magnetic reed switch as close as possible to the ground in your vehicle, and keep it away from magnetic shields. Start up either PoCLaTi13.prc or PoCLaTi13.pdb.
Select the number of split times with the scroll up and down key. When done, touch the screen and begin chronographing. The Laptimer will automatically trigger whenever you cross the magnetic band. The data will be saved at the indicated memo file.. This data will be saved at the indicated memo file.  This technique can be used only on tracks equipped with a magnetic band. The magnetic band technology for chronographing has been invented and commercialized by Alfano S.A (http://www.alfano.be).
I have available some cables ready with a magnetic Reed switch , or with a connector to plug into the Alfano magnetic sensor. 
These cables are available from me: 
see below. 
You can buy the Alfano magnetic sensor at:
http://www.alfano.be 

For Hotsync Infrared Beacon triggering (Beta version):
Attention! for this triggering the track need to be equipped with Alfano or Alfano compatible IR-Beacon. My-Chron beacon is compatible with the Alfano one. See http://www.alfano.be for reference.
So far the IR triggering that I have works by connecting an Alfano IR receiver to the Palm Hotsync port.
In the Prefs menu set the Hotsync Button to call PocketC. Connect to your Palm Pilot the Alfano IR Receiver. To do this use a dedicated cable available below. Set the IR receiver according to Alfano instructions. Start up either PoCLaTi13.prc or PoCLaTi13.pdb.
Select the number of split times with the scroll up and down key. When done, touch the screen and begin chronographing. The Laptimer will automatically trigger whenever you cross the IR Beacon Band. The Alfano IR receiver works with several IR beacons among them also the AIM MY-Chron beacon. Your track might already be equipped with such a beacon. The data will be saved at the indicated memo file. I have available some cables ready to connect the Alfano IR receiver to a Palm Pilot. 
These cables are available from me: 
see below. 
You can buy the Alfano IR receiver at:
http://www.alfano.be 


Contact:
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Please, report bugs to Giuseppe Ganio-Mego (gganio.geo@yahoo.com).
http://www.geocities.com/gganio.geo/

Legal:
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The user assumes all responsibility for the use of this software.