Anyone has a problem with skyrc gnss gsm020?

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  • The noob guy
    Member
    • Apr 2022
    • 52

    #1

    Anyone has a problem with skyrc gnss gsm020?

    No idea the device has no power after 1 usage. I plug the charge cable and no charge no power. Only the gps green led is on. $70 for 1 run is BS. Anyone has this problem or know how to fix? I tried to open the back to replace the battery but no screw to unscrew it.
  • Raydee
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • May 2007
    • 1603

    #2
    Mine constantly discharges itself.
    Team Liquid Dash

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    • RaceMechaniX
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Sep 2007
      • 2821

      #3
      The bluetooth sensor is always active looking to pair with your phone so it does slowly drain the battery even if you turn it off.
      I just charge mine before I go run and it lasts all day.
      Tyler Garrard
      NAMBA 639/IMPBA 20525
      T-Hydro @ 142.94mph former WR

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      • The noob guy
        Member
        • Apr 2022
        • 52

        #4
        How to do it?

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        • RaceMechaniX
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Sep 2007
          • 2821

          #5
          Are you able to connect to it when it's plugged in to the power source?
          Tyler Garrard
          NAMBA 639/IMPBA 20525
          T-Hydro @ 142.94mph former WR

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          • The noob guy
            Member
            • Apr 2022
            • 52

            #6
            No i cant

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            • vvviivvv
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • May 2009
              • 1079

              #7
              Sorry to go off topic on these, but while they are mentioned, do they need to be mounted in a certain direction? i.e. LED's pointing upwards or can i have the LED pointing down?

              Just picked one up new for cheap and will run alongside my Lezyne GPS
              Hpr 06 / 09 / 150 /185, Mhz Skater H45 hydro.
              Uk SAW record holder

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              • zooma
                Local club FE racer
                • May 2014
                • 652

                #8
                Tyler

                Ah ha. Thanks for that advice.
                Ron - The Villages, FL

                https://castawaysboatworx.org/

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                • jkflow
                  Senior Member
                  • Aug 2021
                  • 329

                  #9
                  How to position:
                  LEDs up for best reception, will probably work at an angle, pending visibility to the satellites.

                  Yes, it will slowly drain over time, mine lasts about 30 days, but I do charge before I use it.

                  Connection, make sure that you DO NOT connect to your bluetooth connection on your phone. Delete that connection or it will never work. It will only connect through the APP.

                  If it doesn't hold a charge, connect USB and see if white LED lights up. Now you can try connecting to the APP. If it doesn't, it's simply a bad unit.
                  With USB cable plugged in, white LED should be 'on'. Once connected to APP, the blue will light up, green with receiving satellites (give it a minute)

                  99% of all connection failures are the incorrect setup with bluetooth, follow the instructions. The other 1% are bad units.

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                  • Notoriousone
                    Member
                    • Oct 2022
                    • 65

                    #10
                    I may be of some help here, I have two of these (Sky RC GPS with no screen, you connect via phone app) and they work great, but you have to know how to use them. Here's a few things I learned after doing probably 150 runs with my speedrun cars using these units. The correct app to use with this is the RC gears app, not the original GNSS PA app. Also make sure the app firmware is the latest, that resolves some connection issues. To shut off the unit, first hit the turn off button on the upper right, then manually close the app otherwise it stays on. If more than one GPS is being used at the same time, start them one at a time otherwise you may connect to someone else's unit. These have a tiny battery that doesn't last long so try to fully charge it once a week. This is important, when fully charged these connect much faster to satellites, as opposed to having a low charge. Also, you should also be able to open the app and connect to the unit when it is charging, if not check for latest firmware in the settings of the app. The latest firmware on the app will resolve many connection issues. I see many videos where people aren't sure of what buttons to hit after a speedrun to see their speed. Its simple, once a connection is made before you start the run, remember to hit 'Track" before you hit "start" otherwise it wont measure the speed

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                    • vvviivvv
                      Fast Electric Addict!
                      • May 2009
                      • 1079

                      #11
                      Mine doesn't like my Carbon / kevlar hatch, other GPS systems are fine just Sky rc... (and by cf / kevlar I mean the centre is kevlar for GPS use)
                      Hpr 06 / 09 / 150 /185, Mhz Skater H45 hydro.
                      Uk SAW record holder

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                      • larryrose11
                        Senior Member
                        • Jun 2010
                        • 757

                        #12
                        Can anyone chime in on its use and the new app? I have heard problems .
                        Is there a viable alternative that is just as small? (Its for a small rigger)
                        Cheetah, Super Rio, (Mod) Starship (Mod and sold),

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                        • Notoriousone
                          Member
                          • Oct 2022
                          • 65

                          #13
                          Originally posted by larryrose11
                          Can anyone chime in on its use and the new app? I have heard problems .
                          Is there a viable alternative that is just as small? (Its for a small rigger)

                          I've heard the Sky RC GNSS updates every 1 second, while other GPS units update every 5 seconds (like Garmin units do) so they don't give as accurate a speed reading. Not 100% sure about this though..

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                          • Bande1
                            Senior Member
                            • Mar 2023
                            • 684

                            #14
                            Originally posted by larryrose11
                            Can anyone chime in on its use and the new app? I have heard problems .
                            Is there a viable alternative that is just as small? (Its for a small rigger)

                            I use this and love it. Not bluetooth though.
                            https://www.amazon.com/MEILAN-Comput...zcF9hdGY&psc=1

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                            • paulejr
                              Senior Member
                              • Mar 2023
                              • 165

                              #15
                              I recently acquired one ( in May-June). I down loaded the gear rc app and it bound ok . I got one run on it and it seem to time ok as I ran my other gps along side to check. That was the only run I got out of it. I rebooted the app 6 times and could not get it off the green light or connect to the phone. Last week I sent to Steve and they are going to replace. Hope this is not a continuing issue. I did try to get it to update the firmware but no joy ....if it got water damage, they may not want to replace or refund. Contact the company you bought it from...

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