General
I'd prefer to create ONE Video displaying ALL of our Sponsor Ads
Your Solid system is designed to Play all Sponsor Ads that are in one folder. This system should remain "simple", as we recognise that multiple club volunteers are likely to be involved. These can be JPGs, PNGs or even short videos (saved as WMV ...
Synchronise Time on PC
Our software timers rely on system time to function correctly. To ensure accuracy, both devices (Scoreboard Controller PC & Timekeeper's Scoring Device) must display the same time. If the times are not synchronised, the timer may become inaccurate. ...
Check your scoreboard before the 24/25 season - PLUS some free tips...
Hi there, here's how to check your Solid scoreboard (OR, your non-Solid scoreboard). (1.) Turn everything on, (2.) Start scoring a mock game, (3.) Make sure your new Sponsor Ads are running. That's it!! If there are any issues at all, then please ...
AFL junior finals - Extra Time + Golden Point - What to do with the Timer & Siren
The whole season has come to this! A junior final has ended in a draw - Your competition could want "Extra Time", + maybe, a "golden point"! The scorers have thrown their arms in the air - "What do I do with the scoreboard & siren??? Following is an ...
Does late afternoon Sunlight make my scoreboard look worse?
This is true. Most sports grounds are oriented so that the main viewing area (the clubrooms) are on the west side of the field. So that later in the day those viewing from the club rooms are not squinting looking into the sun. If the club house is on ...
Power for your new scoreboard
Do scoreboards require 3-phase power? We will design your scoreboard electrical system to suit what is best for your club (either single or 3 phase). Scoreboard power draw will vary with the size & spec of your proposed scoreboard. If your scoreboard ...
Solid's TOP 2 RULES for happy scoreboard owners
Solid's TOP 2 RULES for happy scoreboard life These are THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS we can give you, following these two rules will help you: - keep your scoreboard working smoothly throughout the season - aid with your stress levels Number 1: TURN YOUR ...
Can I add speakers to my scoreboard?
Speakers can be added to most scoreboards. Every venue is different in their layout & needs. At Solid we like to discuss your "sound" needs, and then try to back into a good solution. Things to consider: Your Scoreboard location compared to the areas ...
Windows has started a major software update just before tonight's Big Game!
Trent called explaining that windows was doing an update on their scoring PC just before the BIG game started. We explained: - Windows will usually download update files in the background at any time of the week - then, execute these updates if the ...