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Joined: June 17, 2022 8:30 pm
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@350rocketmike Did you buy the Parani power pack or a 3rd party external power bank like me? The power pack seemed like a bit of a waste if the former...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@keithscadservices The screaming deal on a Lecia 1200 looks like buying a Geomax zoom 95 (the same thing) and then use XPAD which is super easy for ...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

A topcon isn't inferior to other brands. Do you know how much Leica and Trimble put in their marketing? That has to be paid for. Very true! And don...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@jerrys Believe it or not I can power the Parani with a run-of-the-mill powerbank off Amazon. Whether it will work in cold weather remains to be seen....

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@jerrys Am I confused if I were to say that the RC's are similar to what some of the guys here did with Parani SD bluetooth transmitters/receivers? Ba...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@jerrys I can assure you that all that was helpful. Some of the model numbers are not listed in the extensive link listed above, in particular the QS ...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@rover83 The weird thing is that in my area, anything Spectra/Carlson/Geomax is quite expensive. For example, I'd probably be able to find a Leica tot...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@beuckie Are you also a construction layout guy? Topcon seems to accommodate that branch a little better than the other big players. I see lots of cre...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@lukenz In short I'll just need a cheap robot (or two) in the future. Many Topcon robots are really inexpensive compared to Trimble/Leica stuff. And ...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@jerrys Thanks Jerry! The model numbers seem more numerous compared to other manufactures. And for whatever reason, When I see a Leica model number I ...

3 years ago
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RE: Topcon Total Stations: Demystifying model names/numbers

@dewam Thank-you. This is exactly what I needed. And from here I can look up the respective guides for each model number. I agree. This site is reall...

3 years ago
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RE: extended GeoCOM licence for a Leica TPS1200

@350rocketmike There's conflicting evidence that the Parani Bluetooth connection works without the Geocom. I've heard that it a) won't work, b) it wil...

4 years ago
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RE: Did All Y'all See this?

On most the sites I've seen it wouldn't work. 1) you have to pay one guy to babysit it, 2) It's not actually moving that fast: Imagine how fast two wo...

4 years ago
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RE: Which do you recommend? Leica TCRA1105 Plus or TCR705 Auto?

As far as the model numbers (ie: 1103, 1105) go, with older stations, whether or not the machine is calibrated (and set up properly) has more effect o...

4 years ago
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RE: Controller Software: I've heard of Carlson, Microsurvey, as well as each manufacturer's respective software. Is there anything else out there?

@james-w-johnston Thanks for this valuable information!! Does that mean that?ÿ a TPS1200 without Geocom will work with Fieldgenius?

4 years ago
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RE: Leica TCR 1203

Perhaps sharing more specs would get you more interest. They come in different ranges I believe (they'll have something like "R300" in their model nam...

4 years ago
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RE: Free CAD software

I could never justify spending thousands of dollars per year on just a CAD program. I think that your basic CAD program (meaning AutoCAD and it's fund...

4 years ago
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RE: Help with line weight on polyline with global width

@bobwesterman I'll have a look when I have time but as far as I know at this time, any LT (Line Type) variable only controls the "type" of line, not t...

4 years ago
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