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Please read the release notes before installing newer programs

For Wingate Software Updates, click on the Wingate Software link above.

Click here to download the latest Velotron 3D BETA
(Full INSTALL ONLY)
Version 1.0 Oct/31/2007
Released November 20, 2007

Installation Instructions:

  • Download V3DBetasetup.exe to your local hard disk.

  • Then double click on this file to begin the install process.

This is a BETA version of the latest Velotron 3D software.  It will install in a different location than the original software to allow use of the 2004 edition should this version fail to run correctly.  If you are installing this software on Windows Vista, DO NOT install this into the C:\Program Files\ folder.  Install it instead in C:\ when asked where to install.

Please be sure to read the README files contained in the software to see current known issues, if any.


Click here to download the latest Velotron 3D Manual
(2007 Edition)

This manual will describe all the new features included in the latest 3D software


OLD VERSIONS

Click here to download the previous Velotron 3D update patch
Version 1.0 Aug/13/2004
Released August 17, 2004

Installation Instructions:

  • Download VT3Dupdate.exe to your local hard disk.

  • Then double click on this file to begin the install process.

For this patch to function properly, it must be installed to the same folder that a previous version of Velotron 3D resides in.
By default the folder is <C:\Program Files\Velotron 3D>


Click here to download the 
previous FULL VERSION 
of Velotron 3D

Version 1.0 Aug/13/2004
Released August 17, 2004


Please Note:
If you need to do a full install, install this version first and then apply the patch found above to this version.  Full version will be uploaded when our server issue is resolved.

Installation Instructions:

  • Save V3Dsetup.exe to your local hard disk.

  • Then double click on this file to begin the install process.

Use this full install if you lost your original Installation CD, or prefer to start from scratch with a full install -- no patches.


System Requirements:

Pentium II 266Mhz processor or faster
Windows 95,98,ME, 2000, XP
32MB RAM (Win95), 64MB RAM (Win98,ME) 128+MB RAM (Win2000,XP) 1 Gig RAM (Windows Vista)
DirectX 7 (or higher)
32MB DirectX 7 Compatible video card*
(*video drivers must be written for and compatible with DirectX 7

*******Known issues:*********

  • Requires minimum 16-bit color depth (Display Properties setting).
    Some video cards, if set for 32-color, can't run the Build or Load Course Screen. In these cases, set the color depth to 16-bit color.

  • Be sure to check with your video card manufacturer for updated drivers. This software requires the most current video drivers from most, if not all, video card manufacture's. Before calling technical support, make sure you have done this.

Click here to download the latest Velotron Coaching Software 1.6 BETA
(Full INSTALL ONLY)
Version 1.0 Sept/4/2007
Released November 20, 2007

Installation Instructions:

  • Download VCS16Betasetup.exe to your local hard disk.

  • Then double click on this file to begin the install process.

This is a BETA version of the latest Velotron 3D software.  It will install in a different location than the original software to allow use of the 2004 edition should this version fail to run correctly.  If you are installing this software on Windows Vista, DO NOT install this into the C:\Program Files\ folder.  Install it instead in C:\ when asked where to install.

Please be sure to read the README files contained in the software to see current known issues, if any.


Click here to download the latest Velotron Coaching Software Manual
(2007 Edition)

This manual will describe all the new features included in the latest Coaching software


OLD VERSIONS

Click here to download the previous Velotron version 1.5 patch
(Version 1.5.272 Released August 17, 2004) 

Installation Instructions:

  • Download VCS15update.exe to your local hard disk.

  • Then double click on this file to begin the install process.

For this patch to function properly, it must be installed to the same folder that a previous version of Velotron CS resides in.
By default the folder is <C:\Program Files\Velotron CS 1.5>


(Please Note: this updates only previous versions of Velotron CS 1.5.  To update from earlier, pre-version 1.5 versions of Velotron CS, download the full version found below).


Click here to download the 
previous FULL VERSION 
of Velotron Coaching Software (CS)
Version 1.5
(Version 1.5.272 Released August 17, 2004)

Please Note: If you need to do a full install, install this version first and then apply the patch found above, if different, to this version. 

Installation Instructions:

  • Save VCS15setup.exe to your local hard disk.

  • Then double click on this file to begin the install process.

Click here to download the latest Velotron Firmware Program
(Version 1.1.10 Released June 22nd, 2004)

Installation Instructions:

  • Save 1.1.10.hex to your local hard disk.

  • Then click on the "Reprogram PIC" selection in the Velotron CS Program Group.

    click on image for normal view

  • You will see the above program.

  • Click on the Search button to locate the *.hex file.

  • Click on the Port selection and choose the Serial Com Port typically used to communicate with Velotron.

  • Click on the Bd button and set this to "38400"

  • Click on the Write button

  • Turn the Velotron Load Generator Power Switch to the OFF then ON position to recycle the power.

  • The Info line should indicate a "writing" process until the confirmation occurs indicating the PIC has been programmed.

Note to original Velotron Users (Pre-2004)

Version, 1.1.7, was the version of the PIC program shipped on ALL Velotrons up to this date.  Install 1.1.7 ONLY if you are experiencing problems with Velotron CS 1.5 and want to return to Velotron CS 1.0 (available on the original software install disc).
 


Click here to download the 
Velotron Stand Manual

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