X2 Transponder RaceKey connection

X2 Transponder RaceKey connection

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88racing

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1,748 posts

162 months

Sunday 26th February 2017
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Anyone got one of the new X2 Transponder transponders and having problems with the USB connection to the RaceKey? The LEDs on mine will only light if I sit holding the cable in really tight and even then, the MYLAPS Connect software won't see it.

88racing

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1,748 posts

162 months

Wednesday 1st March 2017
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Answering my own question: the problem was being caused by the USB cable that was supplied with the kit - the micro USB end wasn't going far enough into the key. Bought a new one from eBay for about £3 and all's well.

Shaun_E

748 posts

266 months

Wednesday 1st March 2017
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I'm not impressed with the X2 - wish I'd been able to get hold of one of the old style ones. Don't forget to re-activate the transponder a couple of days before each race as they automatically deactivate after a week :-( - caught me out at my first race last year!
I also take a laptop with me now in case there is some problem and I need to reactivate it at the circuit - I've needed that a couple of times.
If you get stuck, as long as you have the USB cable with you, the timekeepers can normally help you out.

88racing

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1,748 posts

162 months

Wednesday 1st March 2017
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Thanks Shaun - will do.