Tacx Vortex T1968 with usb T2018, what to do?

I'm not able to do anything with my trainer ..

I just bought this unit, with the blacktrack, mat and everything thinking that the Vortex (white/blue) was the only model of Vortex available.

Had the surprise to find out this unit is not Smart!

After my call with Garmin, they told me that the Trainer software 4 was no longer available and that I can't use my trainer since they no longer offer support after Windows 7...

I was unhappy with the answer of the customer service and told him that the only thing to do with the Vortex non-smart was to put it into the garbage!??!

Now that i''ve calm down, what are my solution? I think I have to forget the idea to train on Zwift, but is there any other training solution I could link with my trainer ?

Thank you

Pierre-Luc

0 Alex Masalovich over 3 years ago

You can use this signal converter:
https://github.com/WouterJD/FortiusANT/
Or use the old but reliable TTS4:
http://w47.narod.ru/tts4.html
http://w47.narod.ru/tts4.pdf

Older wireless models are also compatible with mobile apps from Tacx (TTA or old TCA), but not the desktop version (TDA). The mobile device must support the ANT+ protocol for this.

0 cavimaster over 3 years ago in reply to Alex Masalovich

Thanks, I've been on narod and tryed it on my computer. Since I never installed the software before, I follow the question 16, but it's did'nt work. When I launch the app (Ive also done the patch update) the app open and close in a loop!

Ive tried the new TTA app with an Ipad Air 2 and my google pixel 4 phone and both were not finding my device!

Can't find Tacx cycling app in the google store.

Maybe ill try to install a Ant+ pluging service and try again!

Thanks again!

0 Alex Masalovich over 3 years ago in reply to cavimaster

When I launch the app (Ive also done the patch update) the app open and close in a loop!

You need to look at the logs (preferably in verbose mode):
http://w47.narod.ru/tts4.html#logs
And do not forget to turn off the Internet when using TTS4!
TTS4 is the best option for you.

Ive tried the new TTA app with an Ipad Air 2 and my google pixel 4 phone and both were not finding my device!

Probably because your mobile device does not support communication using the ANT+ protocol, and you have not connected an ANT+ dongle to it.

Can't find Tacx cycling app in the google store.

TCA has long been gone from Google Store. Get the installer here:
https://apkpure.com/tacx-cycling-app/com.tacx.tacxcycling/versions
Keep in mind that TCA is an app for tablets only.