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Marcin, my guess is no. Trimble is VERY proprietorial and unless you are bridging a gap that would be normally a cable with serial data, I am betting that you will run into issues. If you can bridge a gap with a Parani on both sides, that is what a pair of Parani’s can do. Using one Parani will run into the ole Trimble doesn’t link issues. My 2 cents
I was thinking about the following two solutions. Up to S6 can be connected to TSC2 via cable, so parani should also work.
Thank you,extraordinary
removed link Still have a setup for the tsc2?
- Posted by: @norm-larson
I am trying to convert my old data collection to Parani before they are semi mothballed. That way they are more usable in a pinch. The wiring I found is as follows:
I 3D printed a small box to slide onto a battery or the slot on a pair of legs. With the O ring in place at the base of the antenna and the gland in place, I held it in a stream of water from several angles and no leaks. The printed plastic has been soaked in acrylic sealer. The box can be had at Shapeways http://shpws.me/HmFb and is thick and tough, I learned from my battery cases what is needed:
I have also been told “Survey Controller” does not work if the connection is broken between the Parani and the instrument, so, I ended up wiring the box with two connections. Both connections are separate from the other. When I use these with other data collection, I will use a different wire gland that isn’t hogged out for two wires and get rid of that serial connector.
The TSC2 gets a wiring loom so that the wires can go from both ends of the device underneath where you touch. It fits perfect, but, I have thickened the print for more rigidity. The stock rod holder still works with this loom:
The TSC2 hat fits great and uses the stock screw and needs two O-rings for sealing. I erred on how the cap slides on forcing a complete reprint. Yes, I know that the null modem does not belong here
Mainly, I wanted to get the wiring diagram posted for anyone else going through this.
Since the Parani’s are paired with each other, my idea is that I will print each set a different color. I will post the some other collectors as I do what else we need.
Seems like none of these pictures work anymore? I am curious to see the setup and learn more about this.
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