Just got a new Stinger to use as backup to my Vytec.
I was using my old Vyper as backup, but it's too big for that purpose, and doesn't have a second counter in gauge mode.
(BTW, I'm trying to sell the Vyper, so PM me if you're interested.)
Anyway, I didn't want to spend another $100+ for a new interface (although I probably won't be downloading from the Stinger much) and wanted even less to have to plug/unplug two interfaces. The Stinger only had one contact, and the interface had three, so I figured the case was the ground.
I experimented downloading from the Stinger with my Vytec/Vyper/Cobra/etc. interface. I thought it wasn't working, but after a few trys and trying both ways, finally got it to work.
Looks like if I just hold it right with the correct polarity, the metal case models work fine with the Vyper/Cobra/etc. interface. It's a PITA, and takes a very steady hand, but hey, a hundred bucks is worth it.
Now I just wish I had seen those DIY plans for the interface before I bought my Vyper interface two years ago. ;-0
I was using my old Vyper as backup, but it's too big for that purpose, and doesn't have a second counter in gauge mode.
(BTW, I'm trying to sell the Vyper, so PM me if you're interested.)
Anyway, I didn't want to spend another $100+ for a new interface (although I probably won't be downloading from the Stinger much) and wanted even less to have to plug/unplug two interfaces. The Stinger only had one contact, and the interface had three, so I figured the case was the ground.
I experimented downloading from the Stinger with my Vytec/Vyper/Cobra/etc. interface. I thought it wasn't working, but after a few trys and trying both ways, finally got it to work.
Looks like if I just hold it right with the correct polarity, the metal case models work fine with the Vyper/Cobra/etc. interface. It's a PITA, and takes a very steady hand, but hey, a hundred bucks is worth it.
Now I just wish I had seen those DIY plans for the interface before I bought my Vyper interface two years ago. ;-0
