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SurCE with Trimble R8M3?

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(@detritalgeo)
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Hi,

I have not had luck with SurCE 4 controlling the Trimble R8 model 3.

Carlson mentions old firmware required, but no details.

Has anyone successfully worked with the R8?

Regards,

Matt

 
Posted : November 16, 2014 11:03 am
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The newer Trimble GPS units have a random code generator, which requires a Trimble DC. I discovered this the hard way as my SurvCE would not talk to my R8-3. It does talk to my R8-2

 
Posted : November 16, 2014 5:46 pm
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SurvCE with Trimble R8M3?

Thanks for the info but wow that is that a pain.

I am better off to sell the M3 for an M2..

This "Trimble" business plan of exclusivity isn't helping there stock price either..

 
Posted : November 17, 2014 8:05 am
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SurvCE with Trimble R8M3?

another option is pick up a used trimble d/c...i agree its a bad thing but it seems we are heading more and more to proprietary software.

 
Posted : November 17, 2014 9:56 am
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SurvCE with Trimble R8M3?

>... it seems we are heading more and more to proprietary software.

Trimble is funny that way, we can talk to you, but you can't talk to us.

 
Posted : November 17, 2014 11:25 am
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SurvCE with Trimble R8M3?

Try seeing what all DC options you have for running the Leica ATX1230+ GNSS!

 
Posted : November 17, 2014 1:52 pm
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SurvCE with Trimble R8M3?

I do have a TSC3 with latest access and the 2.4GHz radio but I was looking to streamline the gear. Looks like I will be selling the TSC3 and R8M3,

Cheers

 
Posted : November 17, 2014 5:51 pm