Frequently Asked Questions | |
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How do I change the battery in the TOBU disc? | |
How do I change the battery in the TOBU disc? Almost all of the TOBU products are rechargeable now. Simply pull out the white spacer from the side of the module and you can use a standard micro usb plug. (the same plug that most mobile phones use) However, if you have one of our first generation tracking modules though, please click here for a quick video tutorial. |
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I can't unscrew the cover from the TOBU disc! | |
As a general rule, try to set the disc down on a flat surface before unscrewing the cover. If you are holding the disc and it is being flexed or bent, the threads on the cover will start to bind. This makes it very difficult to unscrew. Also, make sure you are turning the cover Counter Clockwise to unscrew it. | |
I'm having trouble connecting my disc to the app... | |
1. Make sure your phone has Bluetooth 4.0 and that it is turned on. 2. Pressing the button in the middle of the tracking module will put the module into pairing mode. This is typically not necessary, but it does help your phone to see the disc. Additionally, tapping this button will make the module flash briefly which is a good way to see if the battery has a charge. If not, please charge the module with a micro usb cord. (If you have a first generation tracking module that uses a battery, and are still using the battery that came with the disc, please change it as soon as possible. The battery that comes in the disc is just for testing purposes and will run out quickly.) 3. With some phones, you must pair the disc to your phone before starting the app. (just as you would with any other Bluetooth device) This is normally not necessary but we have seen it help with some devices. 4. Before tracking a disc with the TOBU app, you need to register the disc to the app. You can do this by going to the "Registered Discs" option in the drop down menu. Then tap the
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What type of battery does the TOBU Disc use? | |
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Which phones will run the TOBU app? | |
The TOBU app will run on iPhone and Android devices with Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities. The operating systems on the phone must be iPhone 4 or higher and the Android 4.0 or higher. Please check your phones capabilities before downloading the TOBU app. | |
Can TOBU Discs be tracked under water? | |
No. Unfortunately, Bluetooth signal can only be read to about 1 foot underwater. | |
What does the number on the bottom of the disc mean? | |
This is the total weight of the disc (in grams) including it’s tracking tag and cover. The tracking tag with it’s battery installed weighs about 6.3g. The cover weighs about 3g. So the total weight of the tracking tag and cover together adds about 9.3g to the total weight of the disc. | |
Is the TOBU disc PDGA approved for tournament play? | |
Yes! TOBU worked in conjunction with the PDGA to make sure the worlds first trackable disc would be allowed in tournament play. We assisted in creating the new technical standards to allow electronics in discs. The TOBU Discs have been created to the exact specifications of the new standards. Here is their announcement: http://www.pdga.com/announcements/tobu-charges-disc-golf-frontier | |
What does TOBU mean? | |
TOBU is the Japanese word for “To Fly”. We thought the word was catchy and appropriate, so it stuck! | |
What is the farthest distance you can track a disc? | |
The TOBU disc works on Bluetooth technology. The range that your mobile device can track the disc relies on a few factors. As a general rule, we have tried to calibrate our radar to be accurate to within 50 feet, even with some interference. |