While recording, it won’t visibly look any more special than before. In my case I triggered the units using the Edge 810, but you can simply move the little recording slider forward to record the video: Ok, with everything all setup, it’s pretty much just time to go for a ride. I tried this successfully with both Vector and the Pioneer PM. Note that the VIRB will take cadence data if it’s provided by the power meter. If you’re using Garmin Vector you’ll want to configure this to get accurate power information: This is useful if you’re using a PowerTap and want to use the speed data from that:Īnd finally, we have crank-size. Next, we’ve got the option to configure wheel size. And they’ll generally align with what the Edge units display: Again, these differ by what the individual power meters spit back. Meanwhile, on a Pioneer power meter, it gives me a calibration value as well as a torque value. For example, with a Garmin Vector power meter, it’ll just give you the torque value back (like on an Edge device): This will vary slightly by power meter as to what data you get back. Next, you have the option to calibrate the power meter – or effectively to set the zero. Once paired and connected, the unit will display a solid greenish-blue icon next to the power meter symbol When you go into this you’re given the option to turn on/off connectivity to a power meter, or to pair a new power meter: Within that menu you’ll have further options applicable to power meters (of all ANT+ types). I’ve been poking at the firmware for a few weeks now on some rides, so I figured I’ll do a quick run-through of how it works.įirst up after updating the firmware (use the Garmin WebUpdater software to grab it) you’ll notice a new menu option within the sensor area to dive into the power settings: Previous to this update, you had to have a separate Garmin head unit that captured the power meter data and then would combine the data after the fact into videos within the VIRB Edit software. This new firmware applicable to the VIRB Elite (that’s the model with the ANT+ sensor support) will now natively record ANT+ cycling power meter data and then make it available for later application to videos using VIRB Edit (Garmin’s free video editing tool). Today, Garmin released a new firmware update for their action camera – the VIRB.
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