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by mac
Mon Apr 02, 2018 4:47 am
Forum: Videos General Discussion
Topic: Video skipping on downhill section
Replies: 2
Views: 15895

Re: Video skipping on downhill section

To confirm that it is in fact a too slow video decode problem, you can open W10 Task Manager, select the Performance tab, select the GPU box on the left side and monitor the Video Decode graph while you use a video (you can do this in simulator mode in Video Reality by running it fast). Be sure to s...
by mac
Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: Software Support
Topic: Way to eliminate graphics during video playback?
Replies: 3
Views: 18017

Re: Way to eliminate graphics during video playback?

You can use the number pad on your keyboard to get rid or change all or some of them. You can also change the size of the speedometer/HUD display. I have an inexpensive Bluetooth keypad that I mount on my handlebars to do this. You can also get an inexpensive infrared TV remote control to do the sam...
by mac
Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:34 am
Forum: Software Support
Topic: My new favorite (again) software
Replies: 2
Views: 4618

Re: My new favorite (again) software

The software has a few very important qualities. First, it is extremely reliable, stable, and general requires only a modest PC to operate (the main exception being additional video horsepower for 4K videos). Having something that works and is not full of bugs is noteworthy and a big advantage over ...
by mac
Wed Mar 28, 2018 4:15 am
Forum: Videos General Discussion
Topic: Recommend my first video
Replies: 5
Views: 24907

Re: Recommend my first video

I'm much older than 53, so I tend towards easier rides. But even hillier rides often have long stretches that are flat or relatively easy. The software makes it very easy to select a portion of a video to ride, which I often do. As Admin Kostya says, focusing on scenery makes things enjoyable. There...
by mac
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:01 am
Forum: Software Support
Topic: Video moving to slow
Replies: 3
Views: 6219

Re: Video moving to slow

Thanks for your help. I didn't know there was a user guide. Got it now though. Friction parameters huh? That's a new one on me. I thought that might have been the intention but who knew. I guess if I want to complete that ride in an hour I'd better bust ass then. :D Don't know if you have ridden th...
by mac
Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:08 am
Forum: Software Support
Topic: Cycleops Magnus
Replies: 2
Views: 6148

Re: Cycleops Magnus

As far as I can tell, there isn't any reason it shouldn't work as it is ANT+ FE-C (as well as Bluetooth). It is advertised to work with both Rouvy and Zwift. The Magnus provides power data and resistance control. Not sure if it provides speed, but you need a separate cadence sensor. There are a numb...
by mac
Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:41 pm
Forum: Software Support
Topic: Fresh 1-click install of 1.5.0.145 on Win8 hangs at Video tab
Replies: 4
Views: 10286

Re: Fresh 1-click install of 1.5.0.145 on Win8 hangs at Video tab

Thanks to Poukhov for diagnosing my problem. Even though HD video playback was smooth It looks like my MacMini2,1 with the 2GHZ Core 2 Duo CPU and integrated 950GMA graphics is not powerful enough for the DirectX graphics libraries that VRide relies on. :oops: Guess I will have to stick to Rouvy un...
by mac
Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: New Software Releases
Topic: 1.5.0.144 - Dashboard display scale
Replies: 1
Views: 13084

Re: 1.5.0.144 - Dashboard display scale

Nice enhancement. I have an inexpensive Bluetooth numeric keypad that I have mounted on the handlebars with an inexpensive mobile phone holder. I can switch the pad between number and command mode and it works quite well. I enlarge the HUD by 2 or 3 clicks from the default and that is about right on...
by mac
Mon Feb 19, 2018 5:53 am
Forum: Software Support
Topic: Tacx iGenius Connectivity
Replies: 9
Views: 15037

Re: Tacx iGenius Connectivity

Guess I am stuck just getting the films through Tacx, which if I am not mistaken are VeloReality films? Just saw a greater set of films and was excited to try them. I have a fair sunk cost in the iGenius so not ready to toss it yet :) Due to the iGenius lack of FE-C, the platforms you can avail you...
by mac
Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Software Support
Topic: Tacx iGenius Connectivity
Replies: 9
Views: 15037

Re: Tacx iGenius Connectivity

I think you are correct that the i-Genius (T2021 resistance unit) is not FE-C compliant. Instead, it is an older brake that uses a proprietary ANT protocol to communicate. The Genius Smart is the newer model that uses ANT+ FE-C (as well as Bluetooth). You can convert an i-Genius to a Genius Smart by...