GoPro 3 stopped connecting to MK3
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:26 pm
I've had a lot of trouble with WiFi connections since I've had this MK3 unit. I know some of it was hardware because I had to send it back, and was told it was repaired, but never told what the issue was. I don't think it's hardware related this time, but can't say for certain. When running the Poll log, I don't find anything that I feel is out of the ordinary.
Recently, I started having two issues that seem to be related to each other.
I use a GoPro 3 for recording the races. It was connecting to the MK3 via WiFi, generally without too much trouble, but intermittently it would not connect. Now, I have tried everything to get it to connect, and it will not. When I say it won't connect, it shows it's connecting, but when the MK3 begins recording data (whether it be auto or manual), it does not trigger the GoPro. The GoPro shows it's connected, and has the flashing blue light indicating it's standing by. The MK3 will begin recording data like it should when triggered - both manually and auto. I've tried resetting all related settings on both the MK3 and the GoPro with no luck.
Similarly, I've had issues with my Galaxy S6 connecting to the MK3. Usually, it will connect with no problems, but at times it just plain won't connect. Eventually, I can turn everything off, let it sit for a little bit, and then turn everything back on, and just maybe, if I wait for the Galaxy to establish contact before opening the RaceCapture app, it might connect. Usually though, I don't have to do anything except turn the galaxy on, and the RaceCapture is connected. Why the difference, I have no clue.
Today, I decided to pair the Galaxy via Bluetooth, hoping for better reliability. If that doesn't work, I'll have to go with something else for my gauges if I can't get help from this forum. Not being able to connect when it's time to take the track just isn't acceptable - since that then means I have NO gauges except the 3 mechanical gauges I installed already for just this reason.
One other thing that might help. Today, when I was trying to get the Galaxy to connect, it was showing it was connected (in the phone, but not the RaceCapture app - which is typically the issue with I can't connect). I had tried everything I could think of. Then, I disconnected the GoPro, and shut it down and the Galaxy immediately connected. I can't vouch for whether turning the GoPro off was related or coincidence, but that's what took place. I then tried the GoPro with the Galaxy shut down (again), and GoPro still is not triggering.
I would appreciate it if someone can help me get these two issues fixed.
Recently, I started having two issues that seem to be related to each other.
I use a GoPro 3 for recording the races. It was connecting to the MK3 via WiFi, generally without too much trouble, but intermittently it would not connect. Now, I have tried everything to get it to connect, and it will not. When I say it won't connect, it shows it's connecting, but when the MK3 begins recording data (whether it be auto or manual), it does not trigger the GoPro. The GoPro shows it's connected, and has the flashing blue light indicating it's standing by. The MK3 will begin recording data like it should when triggered - both manually and auto. I've tried resetting all related settings on both the MK3 and the GoPro with no luck.
Similarly, I've had issues with my Galaxy S6 connecting to the MK3. Usually, it will connect with no problems, but at times it just plain won't connect. Eventually, I can turn everything off, let it sit for a little bit, and then turn everything back on, and just maybe, if I wait for the Galaxy to establish contact before opening the RaceCapture app, it might connect. Usually though, I don't have to do anything except turn the galaxy on, and the RaceCapture is connected. Why the difference, I have no clue.
Today, I decided to pair the Galaxy via Bluetooth, hoping for better reliability. If that doesn't work, I'll have to go with something else for my gauges if I can't get help from this forum. Not being able to connect when it's time to take the track just isn't acceptable - since that then means I have NO gauges except the 3 mechanical gauges I installed already for just this reason.
One other thing that might help. Today, when I was trying to get the Galaxy to connect, it was showing it was connected (in the phone, but not the RaceCapture app - which is typically the issue with I can't connect). I had tried everything I could think of. Then, I disconnected the GoPro, and shut it down and the Galaxy immediately connected. I can't vouch for whether turning the GoPro off was related or coincidence, but that's what took place. I then tried the GoPro with the Galaxy shut down (again), and GoPro still is not triggering.
I would appreciate it if someone can help me get these two issues fixed.