Why does my swami turn off after I play a few holes, and I have to turn it on again, only to have it shut down again after a couple more holes? I charge it after every game. I live in Fl. and walk the course. Is it the heat? It doesn't happen during the winter. Why does my swami turn off after I play a few holes, and I have to turn it on again, only to have it shut down again after a couple more holes? I charge it after every game. I live in Fl. and... » Read More Why does my swami turn off after I play a few holes, and I have to turn it on again, only to have it shut down again after a couple more holes? I charge it after every game. I live in Fl. and walk the course. Is it the heat? It doesn't happen during the winter. « Show Less
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Hello---I charge my swami the night before I play. Never had any problems and as far as heat goes it was 105 here last Wednesday. I'd get a hold of them and let them know that your swami may be defective.
1163003
Mine did the same...not happy with it doing this but the first one I had didn't do that.I charge it now and works for 18 but not great.
1163004
It is a great product when it works. I had to return it and they sent a new one.
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I too live in Florida, and, althoug I don't walk the course, I do play 18 holes and use my IzzoSwami rangefinder. I've never experienced a breakdown. IN fact, the product has been working accurately and efficiently since I got it about three months ago. Must be the individual product. Fred Rosenberg
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Yes, it has happened to me as well. It depends on what I am doing. Sometimes if I try and charge while playing certain games the battery still has the warning it is getting low. and then there are the times that it charges. I guess it depends on how much battery use is required for each app that is in use. I found it useful to shut it down and charge while not in use. It seems to charge a lot faster that way.
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ItIt Come With A Recharging Cord. It can Last ThroughTwo Rounds But I Recharge It After Every Round. ItTakes A Very ShortTime To Recharge. I Also Turn It Off After It's Been Recharged Until I Next Need It. I Found If I Didn't Turn It Off And I Didn't Use It For Several Days That It wouldn't Last 18 Holes.
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Mine goes off once it is very bright outside. It stays on well after dawn. It stays on when it is bright enough to read a newspaper right next to the sensor, adjust sprinklers in the hard, drive a car without lights. I emailed customer service about this issue and their answer was: "There are no adjustments to the photo sensor, if the sensor is located under the eave it is possible that it's not receiving enough ambient light to turn it off. Try installing some reflective or mirrored tape close to the sensor to see if that will direct enough light to the sensor to turn it off." I am going to try the tape, but it does not work as promised, and it is an expensive unit. Not happy. Mine goes off once it is very bright outside. It stays on well after dawn. It stays on when it is bright enough to read a newspaper right next to the sensor, adjust sprinklers in the hard, drive a car without lights. I emailed customer service about this issue and their answer was: "There are no adjustments to the photo sensor, if the sensor is located under the eave it is possible that it's not receiving enough ambient light to turn it off. Try installing some reflective or mirrored tape close to the sensor to see if that will direct enough light to the sensor to turn it... » Read More Mine goes off once it is very bright outside. It stays on well after dawn. It stays on when it is bright enough to read a newspaper right next to the sensor, adjust sprinklers in the hard, drive a car without lights. I emailed customer service about this issue and their answer was: "There are no adjustments to the photo sensor, if the sensor is located under the eave it is possible that it's not receiving enough ambient light to turn it off. Try installing some reflective or mirrored tape close to the sensor to see if that will direct enough light to the sensor to turn it off." I am going to try the tape, but it does not work as promised, and it is an expensive unit. Not happy. « Show Less
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Did it get too cold? We left ours outside one night, and it didn't work the next day. Toro customer service says it may have frozen. We'll try it again, but we're close to returning it. What good is a snow blower that has to come into the house at night?
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There seems to be something wrong with how it works wrt charging and playing. I can get it to work whilst plugged in but not before it switches off- unplugging or plugging in power cord always disrupts it and means I have to restart it, but then it will work Ok still plugged in to the power.
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The same happens to my projector. The reason is the bulb gets very hot, the fans do a good job protecting the equipment but no projectors I have seen or used would ever stay completely cool. I am not the expert but I have been using mine strictly for gaming, 2 to even 8 hour sessions, daily. I have not had a problem with the Projector needing to be shut down for any reason. Make sure the projector has room to breathe meaning keep it away out of a cluttered area so the air can circulate.
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We've had our GolfBuddy's for 2 years now. We usually have some power left after 1 game. There has even been a couple of times where we have forgotten to charge them and we get about 12 holes in on the second day. You can't change the battery yourself, I would suggest that you contact Golf Buddy to have them look at it and replace the battery. That is of course depending on how long you've had the unit, I don't know what the warranty is. Hope that helps!
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I bought 2. One of them does it after it warms up. Turning it off and letting it cool fixes it temporarily.If it is under warranty, return it. If not, don't buy it again, get something else. I am getting a Crown 280 amp and a 28m mixer for my solution instead of two of the PT510s. It costs a lot more, but I hope it works longer.
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Haven't Opened mine up so I can't help you. You might be on to something as it seems to Over Charge my Battery during the warmer months. My Solar Panel Controller does not seem to be able to account for this properly so I am forced to disconnect the Solar Panel for awhile when this happens. I plan to open mine up & look once it warms up again & the snow is gone for the season.
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what is the question? I used the Swami for 2 seasons; it stopped holding a charge. I now use the Golf Logix app for my "Iphone". It works great, it's free with advertising popping up or for a payment of $19.95 the ads are eliminated. I use it only for distances; but it will track anything you could possibly want.
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It is my understanding that it is supposed to be set then it turns off once it reaches said temp. Then when it drops it turns back on. This model I bought did not. I'm sorry about the vauge answer. I was just disappointed with the initial faults, I had to send it back.
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It kicks off power to camper so u have to go reset it when it happens.....lets us know while we have been gone if it happens....we have ours in a permanent spot for season. It does what it is suppose to do!
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Hey there, I left mine plugged in this winter and it completely drained it and it wouldn't hold a charge. The note on the charger clearly says not to keep it plugged in at cold temperatures. So totally my fault. I went to Batteries Express and had it replaced(well there are actually two inside of it), just shy of 120 bucks, but cheaper than buying a whole new unit.
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It is not powered so I guess it is operated by heat or cold weather? Good luck!
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Evening..I am spoiled as I have an older model that stays warm continuosly and feels warm to the touch....but this one goes by the outside temperature....it will shut off..the sensor is located where it plugs into the mat when the temperatures are not freezing cold....example..it is below thirty now here and it is on now but on the warmer days when it hit above the 38 it is not on...also not noticeable hot when you hold your hand on it in the abient weather...but it is on...it is easy for me to test mine as I have boxes over mine for outdoor animals to keep them warm..and could put my hand inside and feel the warmth..hope this helps... Evening..I am spoiled as I have an older model that stays warm continuosly and feels warm to the touch....but this one goes by the outside temperature....it will shut off..the sensor is located where it plugs into the mat when the temperatures are not freezing cold....example..it is below thirty now here and it is on now but on the warmer days when it hit above the 38 it is not on...also not noticeable hot when you hold your hand on it in the abient weather...but it is on...it is easy for me to test mine as I have boxes over mine for outdoor animals to keep them warm..and could put my hand... » Read More Evening..I am spoiled as I have an older model that stays warm continuosly and feels warm to the touch....but this one goes by the outside temperature....it will shut off..the sensor is located where it plugs into the mat when the temperatures are not freezing cold....example..it is below thirty now here and it is on now but on the warmer days when it hit above the 38 it is not on...also not noticeable hot when you hold your hand on it in the abient weather...but it is on...it is easy for me to test mine as I have boxes over mine for outdoor animals to keep them warm..and could put my hand inside and feel the warmth..hope this helps... « Show Less
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If the temp. rises too much the battery may overheat and boil away the electrolite. I would think that it should be turned off if the temp. stays above freezing for several hours I turn mine on at night and off in the morning if the temp. during .the day will be warner than 32 degrees.