![]() In common scenarios like downloading your data, it doesn’t really matter. You can see the flavors on the back of virtually all sticks in tiny writing – “USB2 Wireless USB Stick”ĪNT1 had a limited number of channels (4), whereas the newer ANT2 stick has more channels (8). Well ok, it left my laptop to take these photos:īut, you may be asking how is it that a Suunto branded stick works with Garmin watches? See, when it comes to ANT+ USB sticks, there are basically two flavors – ANT1 (USB1) and ANT2 (USB2). That includes plane flights, to and from work, and all assortment of wanderings around town. In fact, aside from a few tests in other computers – it hasn’t left my laptop since the package arrived. And the best thing is that with being so small, I can leave it in my laptop 24×7. Just check it out in comparison to your normal ANT+ stick:Īs you can see, it’s tiny. I immediately ordered one and waited for the horribly oversized box from Amazon to arrive.īut I don’t think I was prepared for just how small it is once I got it all unboxed. So back in January when I was alerted to a much smaller USB ANT+ stick that could replace your existing Garmin ANT+ USB stick that you use with your current Forerunners I was pretty jazzed to give it a whirl. She’ll still likely try to steal it while giving me that innocent ‘I’m not guilty’ smile. But it doesn’t keep her from stealing my ANT stick. Somehow that paint scheme she did on hers only works one way in attempting to prevent me from stealing her stick. Having broken off various USB doo-dads from my computer before (as well as smart cards sticking out the side), breakage is a reality, and with it hanging off 1-2” into the wild blue yonder, it’s a prime target for a grade-A fail.Īnd I suppose a third issue is The Girl stealing it. Second, is the issue of it simply breaking off. ![]() But, I’ve since shared how I solved that problem. First up is the issue of simply losing the darn thing in my backpack or around the house. Once you have verified that the ANT+ antenna is connected to one of the USB ports on your PC, check the following:Ī.If you’re like me and are constantly on a laptop – there are really two minor issues that I have with the Garmin USB stick that I use to download workouts from my Forerunner to my computer. Are you using Garmin Express or Agent (or any other software that uses ANT+ technology, such as Adidas M圜oach, etc.) on that device? Close Garmin Express (it's incompatible with our Simulator) and turn off all other Garmin programs and processes on your computer. (Windows: Task Manager > Applications/Processes // MAC: Activity Monitor). Also, make sure you're not using Garmin's USB ANT+. To use BKOOL Cycling, the Garmin Agent must be off otherwise, the two programs may conflict with each other.ī. ANT Stick to your computer, you must download the free software so that the necessary USB drivers are installed (page 8). ![]() The ANT+ libraries may not be up to date on your computer. Plug the USB ANT Stick into a USB port on your computer. The ANT Stick drivers automatically install the Garmin ANT Agent. Try installing the VC redist program from the following link.īring your device within range (3 m) of your computer. Verify that the file name is VC_redist.圆4 and install it. Garmin ANT Agent detects any paired Garmin devices in range and automatically downloads fitness data to your computer and transfers the data to Garmin Connect. Important: restart the computer once installed. It should now detect the USB ANT+ and the ANT+ icon should be highlighted in white when you go into the "Pair the simulator" menu. The ANT Stick will appear as ANT USBStick2 or ANT USB-m Stick. After a few seconds, the trainer will be detected via ANT+.Ĭ. Click System Information, then release the Option key. If the above doesn't work, there could be a conflict in your computer's COM ports. Use another USB port or go into the Device Manager and look for the USB ANT+ Stick 2 in LibUSB. Take out and reinsert the USB to install USB ANT+ again. ![]() You can also try restarting the computer after uninstalling USB ANT+.ĭ. If none of the above solve your problem, please try again connecting the ANT+ USB antenna to any other computer and check if it gets detected then (and the drivers are correctly installed).
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