esitarski
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2 years ago CrossMgr supports an unlimited number of RFID readers. Run multiple instances of CrossMgrImipinj and connect them to the CrossMgr computer. Give it a try. If you have any problems let me know. The instances of CrossMgrImpinj can be running on the CrossMgr computer, or on a different computer on the same network. If you have a different computer, you have to set the IP address in CrossMgrImpinj so it knows how to talk to the CrossMgr computer.
Regarding intermediate points, this has come up previously. There hasn't been a complete consensus on how CrossMgr should handle them:
- Intermediate time inputs must be marked somehow to separate them from lap inputs. Each intermediate input must be separately labeled.
- Intermediate times are not used to score the race, have no impact on the lap counter, etc. They should not be included in the Chart, Passings, or Results screens. The finish line must focus on the lap times only, and these are the only times important for race management.
- Intermediate times should never be "auto-corrected" and can be missing.
- Intermediate times could be shown in the Results screen as separate columns (eg. Int 1.1, Int 1.2, Lap 1, Int 2.1, Int 2.2, Lap 2). Missing intermediate times would show up as blanks.
- Missing intermediate times have two possible causes: (a) read failure or (b) rider cuts the course. (a) is more likely if the reader is remotely connected to the network. (b) can usually be detected from an unreasonably short lap time.
Open questions:
- Intermediate times are sometimes used for KOMs or other prizes on timed sections. There needs to be a way to subtract intermediate times somehow.
RaceDB would also have to be enhanced to handle intermediate times. They would only also need to be added to the Results and Lap times screens. It's a lot of work ;)
Finally, I have a question for you: What is your plan to communicate the intermediate times back to the finish line computer?
On Mon, May 16, 2022 at 7:58 PM JFGiguere @.***> wrote:
I was wondering if it is possible to use CrossMgr with several RFID boxes. I use 1 Decoder 5000S Series case from RaceResult. I have a 2nd one that could be used for the lap. This would allow me to benefit from more antennas on the lap or to have the lap at a different location from the arrival (for example behind)." In this case the CrossMgr only has to manage the data from the 2 drives as one. For a 2-lap race:
- Start/finish line.
- Lap
- Start/finish line.
I'm also looking for the ability to use RaceResult's Track Box Passive. Is it also possible in CrossMg to have intermediate points on the course. For example 1 start/finish line, 2 intermediate points, 1 lap. For a race of 2 laps, a rider would pass :
- Start/finish line.
- Intermediate point 1
- Intermediate point 2
- Lap
- Intermediate point 1
- Intermediate point 2
- Start/finish line. For the intermediate time part, it is a request that I often have for the different races. CrossMgr would therefore have to manage several different data per lap (intermediate and lap).
I know that the RaceResult software can do it, but yours are better for many reason.
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JFGiguere
I was wondering if it is possible to use CrossMgr with several RFID boxes. I use 1 Decoder 5000S Series case from RaceResult. I have a 2nd one that could be used for the lap. This would allow me to benefit from more antennas on the lap or to have the lap at a different location from the arrival (for example behind)." In this case the CrossMgr only has to manage the data from the 2 drives as one. For a 2-lap race:
I'm also looking for the ability to use RaceResult's Track Box Passive. Is it also possible in CrossMg to have intermediate points on the course. For example 1 start/finish line, 2 intermediate points, 1 lap. For a race of 2 laps, a rider would pass :
I know that the RaceResult software can do it, but yours are better for many reason.