Getting Started
SC-1
SpeedPuck
SpeedPlay
FAQ and Troubleshooting Product Manuals
Getting Started with the SC-1
When a new SC-1 comes out of the box it works only as compass and a speedometer. Click here to see the only instructions you need to read before hitting the water.
If you would like to enable the advanced modes (e.g. VMG, Distance to line, Timer, etc...) on your SC-1, update your SC-1's firmware using Control Center. To do this you first need to install Control Center on your computer. Refer to the following section to do this.
The SC-1's advanced modes are hard to figure out without reading the SC-1 manual. Click here to see the SC-1 manual.
You can download GPS data from your SC-1 and create race replays using either Control Center or SpeedPlay.
Getting Started with Control Center
Control Center Installation
This video walks you through the Control Center installation.
Windows XP Driver Installation
If your computer is running Windows XP, you will need to go through a driver installation process the first time you connect your SC-1 to your computer. The above video shows you how to do this.
Control Center Tutorial
Tutorial video demonstrates how to download and replay GPS data as well as configure Velocitek device.
Getting Started with the SpeedPuck
Press the big blue button to turn on the SpeedPuck. Once the SpeedPuck is on, pressing the button will toggle the device between speed, heading and max speed modes. To turn the SpeedPuck off, hold the button down for three seconds.
The bar graph indicator around the perimeter of the SpeedPuck's display will automatically locks on to your tack angle if you sail in a straight line for 30 seconds or more. The bar graph shows deviations from your tack angle in 3 degree increments and will automatically reset when you tack or jibe.
Click here to see the SpeedPuck Reference Manual.
You can download GPS data from you SpeedPuck and create race replays using either Control Center or SpeedPlay.
Getting Started with SpeedPlay
SpeedPlay Installation
First download and install Velocitek SpeedPlay using the instructions in the above video.
Windows XP Driver Installation
If your computer is running Windows XP, you will need to go through a driver installation process the first time you connect your SC-1 to your computer. The video above shows you how to do this.
Entering License Key
Once SpeedPlay is installed and running on your computer enter you license key using this instructions in the above video.
SpeedPlay Tutorial
This video shows how to use Velocitek SpeedPlay to download GPS data from a group of Velocitek devices and create race replays.