I have been using IPDashboard, does anybody know of an alternative that displays a graph of your data rate?
Is there any app (besides the GPS) that uses the built-in barometer in the Gnexus?
Is there even a reason to have an app use the barometer?
Just curious.
JJHunterx said:
Is there any app (besides the GPS) that uses the built-in barometer in the Gnexus?
Is there even a reason to have an app use the barometer?
Just curious.
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I would assume any app that uses it will be GPS based, as it's used for locking on to GPS co-ords quicker. PressureNET is the only app, besides Google Maps, like you say, that I know that uses it.
An altimeter for instance could use the barometer. And of course a local weather forecast. I suppose that developers will use the readings to code some new apps in the future.
edit : this app use the GN barometer
https://market.android.com/details?...yLDEsImNvbS5ndWlsZHNvZnR3YXJlLmJhcm9tZXRlciJd
I believe that the strava app (for logging bikerides) uses the barometer.
https://market.android.com/details?..._result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5zdHJhdmEiXQ
The altitude information is much better than in the iPhone app.
Using the built-in barometer doesn't necessarily give you increased precision in a single position measurement, but it can radically reduce the noise in the z-component of multiple readings.
I use this one: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.ssandon.altimeter
But i noticed that the barometer and GPS elevation varied by about 400 feet. Has anyone noticed this? or is it just me?
I realize that i can calibrate the app, but will that effect my gps locking abilities?
Thanks
extremx said:
I use this one: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.ssandon.altimeter
But i noticed that the barometer and GPS elevation varied by about 400 feet. Has anyone noticed this? or is it just me?
I realize that i can calibrate the app, but will that effect my gps locking abilities?
Thanks
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I'm not familiar with that barometer, but knowing the basics of how GPS and altimeters work I can say that you have to calibrate the app for the readings to be of any use.
A barometer is very good at detecting changes in altitude but sucks at absolute numbers. A GPS on the other hand is awful when it comes to quick changes, but the long-term average is normally pretty good. What you should do is to calibrate the barometer app to a known altitude (if you're trecking in the Alps it's recommended to do this at least once a day). Either use a map, or let the GPS sit and average for a while.
WeatherMappr
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.staircase3.openweather
Crowdsourcing pressure maps. Quite fascinating, actually.
Hi,
For a school project I would like to make an app which uses and analyses ones heart rate.
Is it possible for the Moto 360 to get a continues heart rate reading, if so what is the smallest interval?
Thanks in advance
I'm currently receiving data, but I do not know how to make it continuous. Did you already found out how to do it?
Guys,
I'd like to introduce our new shiny app, SleepWake , which tracks your heart rate and buzzes like hell when you doze off. It's useful for driving, or for boring lectures at uni :angel:. Can you guys give a go and tell what to improve? Ah, the forum thought I'm a spammer and doesn't allow link , so just use PlayStore and search for SleepWake please.
Cheers.
Sounds interesting. But I'm curious how constant heart rate monitoring might drain the battery?
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Sounds interesting. But I'm curious how constant heart rate monitoring might drain the battery?
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Hi, I don't read heart rate constantly, the app just starts a session when it senses some patterns in the accelerometer that match movements at high speed. Another option is the user input the interval to track (in Settings). Hope I explain it clearly enough. Cheers
This is the app link play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sleepalert.heartrate
For some reason, my S20+ 5G will not lock on my location using only GPS. It says that my compass accuracy is low and that it cannot find my location.
Anyone know a way to fix this? I've tried the calibration techniques recommended and they still do not work.