NateChrony SteadyShot Help

Below are the onboard LED flash sequences for the NateChrony, in order of bootup.

System Start

3 Long white flashes: Indicates that the NateChrony is starting up, from a power up or rebooted/reset

Steady Sensor Check

• 1 fast blue: Checking the SteadyShot sensor
• 2 fast green: Sensor OK
• 1 long red: sensor check failed, SteadyShot feature not available
  
  

Update Mode

If you are performing an update:

• 2 fast blue: Entering update mode and starting the update
• 1 slow green: Update succeeded
• 2 slow red: Update failed
  
  

Wi-Fi Connect

If the NateChrony has been to configured to connect to an existing Wi-Fi access point:

• 3 fast blue: Attempting to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network
• 1 slow red: Connection attempt failed, could not connect to the configured existing network
• 2 fast green: Successfully connected to the configured Wi-Fi network
  
  

Running

• Solid white: OK, normal operation
• Solid blue: OK, normal operation & connected to existing Wi-Fi hotspot
• Solid red: Critical error
• Solid red: Sensor error, clean sensors and reboot

Cleaning Process

• Remove the NateChrony before doing anything
• Use a vacuum on the front end & pull some air through
• Use some clean compressed/canned air from the rear
• Using a new and clean toothbrush, brush the insides where the sensors are - they are on the sides at the front & mid way
• Vacuum/Blow after a brush to remove anything that was dislodged
  
  

Thorough Cleaning Process

• Remove the NateChrony before doing anything
• Remove the 3 screws and base cover from the Chrony
• Back off the 4 cover screws and adapter screw by 2 turns
• Remove the middle screw and spacer on the processor board
• Gently slide and wiggle the board out of the printed body
• Very, VERY gently use a cotton bud to wipe the 4 sensors, potentially use some rubbing alcohol
• Re-assemble by following the steps in reverse

Alignment issues

This happens when the pellet doesn’t pass both sensors the same way as expected. Perform the following checks:

• Ensure the adapter is inserted correctly in the Chrony and fastened with the side screw
• Ensure the adapter is correctly installed onto the barrel, fully screw or push the adapter on & ensure it does not wiggle/move
• Your barrel/moderator/shroud may not be concentric with the bore, remove any accessories and install the NateChrony directly to the barrel if possible
• Rotate the NateChrony 90 degress and test again, do this 3 times to see if it rectifies the issue
• Reach out and let us know
  
  
  

Dirty Sensor Error

Cause: The NateChrony failed the sensor check during the boot up procedure
Resolution: Perform the cleaning procedure

Chrony reboots after a shot & Wi-Fi drops

Cause: This occurs when the pellet is detected at the rear sensor, but not detected at the front sensor within the required time - at least 1fps, or not detected at all. The NateChrony assumes a sensor issue, does a reboot and performs a sensor check.
Resolution: Perform a cleaning process - vacuum on the end, and rub a soft, clean, un-used toothbrush on the sides of the unit.

Chrony doesnt detect a shot

Cause: The Chrony did not detect a pellet passing the rear sensor.
Resolution: Perform the following checks:

• Perform a drop test to verify the Chrony is operational
• Check the Chrony adapters are installed as per insturctions and are aligned correctly
• Use a cleaning rod to verify that the bore is correctly centered in the NateChrony
• Refresh the results page to check you are still connected to the NateChrony
  
  

Result of 1fps with power of 99.98 fpe

Cause: This is an error message, the pellet speed detected was <1fps
Resolution: Perform a clean and check the alignment

Result of 9998fps with a power of 998 fpe

Cause: This is an error message, the pellet speed detected was >2,500fps
Resolution: Perform a clean and check the alignment