Very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to let us know more about the product so we can have an idea about all of the functionality of the devices before deciding if we will purchase.
Ordered one after seeing Eagle Ballistics link it to their app. Mine quit working 3 days after I got it. Things I learned, the AB applied ballistic one only works with applied ballistics stuff. It would not work with hornady app or the eagle ballistics app. It stays on all the time, there is no power button. There is no reset button, in fact there are no buttons. You have to link it to a device to use it and see battery level. It's fragile, very fragile, don't drop it. There is also no way to stop someone else at the range high-jacking your device by accident and knocking you out. In theory it looks great, I really wanted to like mine. I got a full refund after sending mine back. They tested it and said it needed a firmware update, but it would not link to my phone so I couldn't update it. I'll wait till they have a better version before I consider another one.
Yesthe one in their video is the normal Mini and not the AB one so will not work on those apps. They also, as mentioned in our video had a problem with the 1st batch of units that shipped out and either needs to be replaced or updated. All current units shipping out are good to go.
assume the dot will work with 4dov ballistics app that runs on the iPhone. a nice product idea would be if they join the temp,hum,pressure with the wdot. one unit to rule them all...
No I have not used the aiming sight but it works quite simple. You line the aiming mark on the Mini unit up with the aiming sight and then when using the aiming sight your Mini will line up perfectly.
Hi@@clausziegler5720at this stage only with AB devices and related apps but Strelok will have to do uodates on their side to allow the unit to work with their app if I am correct.
Anyone know if it will work with the SIg Kilo2400ABS? I know you mentioned they work with Sig AB units but the unit is now a few years old and they haven't pushed out a boolot database update or firmware update for it in an age now. Would really be nice as the wind meter that comes with the unit requires you plug it into a headphone jack in your phone which most phones don't have any more. Thanks for the video!
Likely not, that devices comms protocol is outdated. It would require a pretty extensive update process. Right now this will work with BDX 2.0 and Gen 2 Sig stuff.
If I’m using Sig10kABS would I need the combo or just the AB mini? If the two can pair seems like they have everything they need without the dot piece.
@@VENATICSGEAR So excited for this. Will work great with the set wind to DOF with the Kestrel. Just start with the first reference target and go. This will make inputing wind calls a bit easier or at least verify my wind calls. Will be nice when more things integrate with it. I like my Vector X, HUD and Kestrel combo so it's hard to leave for integrated RF binos - but eventually probably do that with this and a weather bug.
@@VENATICSGEAR Thank you ... Does the black unit do the same as the AB mini and weather dot combined ? Is there a reason why the black unit is a lot more expensive than the other two together ?
As an ISCET electronic degree, wireless charging greatly reduces battery life due to the heat transfer, is slower and requires the device having magnets... as an outdoor device, I can see it collecting metallic dust causing and issue.... not to mention USB-C charging is standardized and more than likely youll find a way to charge the device rather than relying on a priority charging pad YOU MUST have
@@VENATICSGEAR sometimes I would like to place it halfway to the target instead of at the firing line. When shooting 1000yds or wind at the firing line could be doing something else. A better scenario would be to place several to average the winds.
@@VENATICSGEAR as I said. Winds at the firing line are not always the same down range. The range I practice F Class long range shooting does not have flags. I can use one midrange to show me what the winds are doing halfway. During competition the ranges have wind flag on both sides spaced 100yds.
Very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to let us know more about the product so we can have an idea about all of the functionality of the devices before deciding if we will purchase.
@@pcharsley glad it helped 👊🏼
Ordered one after seeing Eagle Ballistics link it to their app. Mine quit working 3 days after I got it. Things I learned, the AB applied ballistic one only works with applied ballistics stuff. It would not work with hornady app or the eagle ballistics app. It stays on all the time, there is no power button. There is no reset button, in fact there are no buttons. You have to link it to a device to use it and see battery level. It's fragile, very fragile, don't drop it. There is also no way to stop someone else at the range high-jacking your device by accident and knocking you out. In theory it looks great, I really wanted to like mine. I got a full refund after sending mine back. They tested it and said it needed a firmware update, but it would not link to my phone so I couldn't update it. I'll wait till they have a better version before I consider another one.
Yesthe one in their video is the normal Mini and not the AB one so will not work on those apps. They also, as mentioned in our video had a problem with the 1st batch of units that shipped out and either needs to be replaced or updated. All current units shipping out are good to go.
If it had temp, baro, and humidity, it would be more attractive imo.
@@jesusisalive3227 if you take the WeatherDot with it you have temp, pressure and humidity.
Closed captions are useful for people with impaired hearing and especially when the narrator has a somewhat unfamiliar accent.
Hi@@johnstewart2011 thanks for that and will make sure to get that done 👊🏼
assume the dot will work with 4dov ballistics app that runs on the iPhone. a nice product idea would be if they join the temp,hum,pressure with the wdot. one unit to rule them all...
@@georgelza they do have a unit that is combined but seems that not everyone want it like that which is weird as I am with you on that one.
AB Mini will only work inside the AB Ecosystem.
Have you used the aiming sight with the AB Mini? I purchased The AB mini with the aiming sight….. limited info on how to use. Still playing with mine
No I have not used the aiming sight but it works quite simple. You line the aiming mark on the Mini unit up with the aiming sight and then when using the aiming sight your Mini will line up perfectly.
Would it be possible to mount it to a diving board or other location on a bolt action rifle so it is always facing the right way?
@@Spessforce It won't work sufficiently as it needs a bit more height to get accurate data. Will work but I won't advice doing it.
Any ETA for Mini All-In-One AB? Thanks
Hi@@FearlessMagpiewe currently have no info on that, my apologies.
Does the AB version also work with Strelok? Or only with AB devices?
Hi@@clausziegler5720at this stage only with AB devices and related apps but Strelok will have to do uodates on their side to allow the unit to work with their app if I am correct.
Strelok is only as good as your current phone. It's no longer available as an app
@John-uo1qf Unfotunetely yes.
No, it only works with AB.
Anyone know if it will work with the SIg Kilo2400ABS? I know you mentioned they work with Sig AB units but the unit is now a few years old and they haven't pushed out a boolot database update or firmware update for it in an age now. Would really be nice as the wind meter that comes with the unit requires you plug it into a headphone jack in your phone which most phones don't have any more.
Thanks for the video!
@@foonus406 according to their data it currently works with the K2400.
Likely not, that devices comms protocol is outdated. It would require a pretty extensive update process. Right now this will work with BDX 2.0 and Gen 2 Sig stuff.
If I’m using Sig10kABS would I need the combo or just the AB mini? If the two can pair seems like they have everything they need without the dot piece.
@@Go4itYoda you can pair the Kilo with only the Calypso AB Mini and would work great!
@ also is there a US retailer or do you ship to the US?
@@Go4itYoda there should be a US retailer, I can find that details out and let you know? But we can also ship to the US.
@ I see they ship directly. Thanks I should have looked.
@Go4itYoda haha no problem at all!
How does it know what is 12 o’clock?
@@sf2189 it has a arrow indication mark on the unit so you just point the arrow in your firing direction and there you go 👌🏼
@@VENATICSGEAR So excited for this. Will work great with the set wind to DOF with the Kestrel. Just start with the first reference target and go. This will make inputing wind calls a bit easier or at least verify my wind calls. Will be nice when more things integrate with it. I like my Vector X, HUD and Kestrel combo so it's hard to leave for integrated RF binos - but eventually probably do that with this and a weather bug.
Are they working with Burris as well ? I have a Eliminator 6 and it will work very nice with it. Thank you and have nice day. 👌
Hi@@francoismulder2106that will be an answer only Burris can give you st this stage but yes would be very nice.
No, this one is limited to the AB Ecosystem.
Strelok ? What’s that ?
@@scarter176 Do you not know the Strelok Ballistic app?
Price?
@@mathysdupreez602 R7290 for the AB Mini and R9990 for the AB Mini and WeatherDot combo.
Can i confirm ... The AB mini only sends wind speed and direction to the app , The weather dot sends the environmentals ?
@@OSOK7 Yes the WeatherDot send enviromentals or the app pulls it from your phone. The Calypso gives wind speed, direction and data.
@@VENATICSGEAR Thank you ... Does the black unit do the same as the AB mini and weather dot combined ? Is there a reason why the black unit is a lot more expensive than the other two together ?
@@OSOK7 The blsck unit is the normal Mini without Applied Ballistics compatability and should be cheaper than the AB version.
@@VENATICSGEAR not according to your website ....290 + 290 =580 v 790 ?
@@OSOK7 According to our website the Mini is R6 795/$385 and the AB Mini is R7290/$410 so the AB Mini is more expensive than the normal Mini?
Dear product manufacturer: No USBC charging port, no sales. Good luck
@@brettb614 Why would you want that specifically?
@@brettb614 Why would you want that specifically?
Why the hell wouldnt you want that?
As an ISCET electronic degree, wireless charging greatly reduces battery life due to the heat transfer, is slower and requires the device having magnets... as an outdoor device, I can see it collecting metallic dust causing and issue.... not to mention USB-C charging is standardized and more than likely youll find a way to charge the device rather than relying on a priority charging pad YOU MUST have
@EagleEyeShooting valid points 👌🏼
according to many people on snipershide its crap ..
@@bavariasuhl that's people's opinion 😉
Need longer range than what Bluetooth can provide.
@@airborne350g may I ask why you would prefer that?
@@VENATICSGEAR sometimes I would like to place it halfway to the target instead of at the firing line. When shooting 1000yds or wind at the firing line could be doing something else. A better scenario would be to place several to average the winds.
@@airborne350g why?
@@VENATICSGEAR as I said. Winds at the firing line are not always the same down range. The range I practice F Class long range shooting does not have flags. I can use one midrange to show me what the winds are doing halfway. During competition the ranges have wind flag on both sides spaced 100yds.