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closing/opening hinge SFX...?????

Aight. I did a thorough search and couldn't find anything... most likely because it's not a current element of the system but I have a question for you savvy individuals on here who are able to dive REAL deep (deeper than me @ any rate).
I have the Transform open/closed FX from generation one Transformers that I used w/ my MotoRizr and Wing as a sliding sound previously.
I know there's no active feature currently implemented in Android that would allow us to set any kind of system sound for the opening and closing of the hinge... but is it somehow possible to write this into a build/program the phone to somehow do this? Seems that the sky's nearly the limit w/ android so I figured there might be someone on here savvy enough to pull it off.
I'd LOVE to implement these sound effects for my G1... and if we were able to create this capability that'd add yet ANOTHER awesome dynamic to creating skins/themes as devs could include related opening/closing sounds (kinda the way the sidekick themes, as nausiatingly proprietary as they are, change the open/close sound when you switch them up). Just an idea I thought I might throw someone's way. Thanks =)

I would say it is definately doable. Just as in programs you can override any of the android processes and controll what happens you could add an event for this. It would have to be built into the system for it to work properly which is well beyond my abilities.
Heres an Idea though, what about the home screen replacements, I assume that they must override these processes to work properly and handle their own events. Maybe you could e-mail the devs and suggest it as a feature.

Baldyman1966 said:
I would say it is definately doable. Just as in programs you can override any of the android processes and controll what happens you could add an event for this. It would have to be built into the system for it to work properly which is well beyond my abilities.
Heres an Idea though, what about the home screen replacements, I assume that they must override these processes to work properly and handle their own events. Maybe you could e-mail the devs and suggest it as a feature.
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Good idea =) Don't know what to do next... hoping this thread will catch somebody's attention. Cuz I'm an avid user of Openhome and have e mailed betterandroid on several occasions already =)
I'd be tempted to post this on the themes and wallpapers forum but would thus be breaking the rules by multi-posting. I'll give it a few days, then PM killa_tattz who created the X-Men skin I'm currently rockin to see if he knows/would know anyone =)

What, you don't like the squeaky creak and *kschuck* when you open the screen now? lol

AndroidAutobot said:
Aight. I did a thorough search and couldn't find anything... most likely because it's not a current element of the system but I have a question for you savvy individuals on here who are able to dive REAL deep (deeper than me @ any rate).
I have the Transform open/closed FX from generation one Transformers that I used w/ my MotoRizr and Wing as a sliding sound previously.
I know there's no active feature currently implemented in Android that would allow us to set any kind of system sound for the opening and closing of the hinge... but is it somehow possible to write this into a build/program the phone to somehow do this? Seems that the sky's nearly the limit w/ android so I figured there might be someone on here savvy enough to pull it off.
I'd LOVE to implement these sound effects for my G1... and if we were able to create this capability that'd add yet ANOTHER awesome dynamic to creating skins/themes as devs could include related opening/closing sounds (kinda the way the sidekick themes, as nausiatingly proprietary as they are, change the open/close sound when you switch them up). Just an idea I thought I might throw someone's way. Thanks =)
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I can say for sure it's doable. I would attempt it but I've had enough problems with my music player to know that it's not for me. But basically some1 would just have to make a broadcast receiver/service combo that plays the sound on the open keyboard event and the closing sound on the close keyboard event. It doesn't even seem like it'd be that difficult for the right person(someone with enough experience with the sound api to get this to work)

polaris0352 said:
What, you don't like the squeaky creak and *kschuck* when you open the screen now? lol
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Frickin hilarious!
Must note that I seem to remember seeing a post somewhere on how to tighten up the hinges or something to prevent the squeaking. I'll look around for it... If anyone knows where it is PM me and I'll update this post with the link.
I think the open/close sound option would be great!

shaneaus said:
Frickin hilarious!
Must note that I seem to remember seeing a post somewhere on how to tighten up the hinges or something to prevent the squeaking. I'll look around for it... If anyone knows where it is PM me and I'll update this post with the link.
I think the open/close sound option would be great!
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Actually, it's that there's a little nub of plastic right next to where the hinge is on the top part of the chin. If you cut it off with an etching knife or something it'll stop squeaking.

Guys moving from the sidekick would go APE**** over this... I suggested my dev friend make a app for this, he'd make millions. Ok, not millions.. but at least a quick $5.

This would be an AWESOME feature! If we could get this and typing sounds for the hardware keyboard, my OCD would be 100% completely satisfied!
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My thumbs are waaay to big for the virtual kb...sounds on the hardware kb would help soooooo much!!!!!! (excuse my dirty fingernails...I'm an active duty army heating/ac tech)
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GODDAM!!! Your thumb is almost half your keyboard

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GODDAM!!! Your thumb is almost half your keyboard
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That's one thing I miss about my old Wing. MUCH bigger keyboard/keys and typing sounds. It helped sooo much.

The trick with the pen knife didn't address my squeeeking! LOL
But, I'll agree... Some dang large hands and a sound effect for the open/closing of the screen would be sweet!

i also really really really desire the sounds for keypresses
like the same sounds that come with the vk in haykuro h!
different sounds for keypress and backspace and space
so entertaining...
some one please do thisss

I have also ben looking for a way to add sound to the opening and closing of my keyboard. Anyone out here willing to try and tackle this idea? If anyone, I know an xda dev can do this....

KidJethro said:
This would be an AWESOME feature! If we could get this and typing sounds for the hardware keyboard, my OCD would be 100% completely satisfied!
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This is why I want typing sounds for the hardware keyboard-
My thumbs are waaay to big for the virtual kb...sounds on the hardware kb would help soooooo much!!!!!! (excuse my dirty fingernails...I'm an active duty army heating/ac tech)
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I call photochop... that is WAY too big of a thumb.. j/k.. but really, I lined up my thumb on the W like yours and I can still see most of the T key.
I have a glitch that might help you. For some reason, if I have the physical open but I touch the text box, it starts up the auto-complete and I hear the sounds every time I type. I have to close the screen and re-open to get that DAMN sound to go away. (I don't like it on the physical)

KidJethro said:
That's one thing I miss about my old Wing. MUCH bigger keyboard/keys and typing sounds. It helped sooo much.
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o.0 OMG DUDE WHO ARE YOU
I have a glitch that might help you. For some reason, if I have the physical open but I touch the text box, it starts up the auto-complete and I hear the sounds every time I type. I have to close the screen and re-open to get that DAMN sound to go away. (I don't like it on the physical)
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That's probably because you're using HTC_IME. cyanogen said he would try to fix that //EDIT: its fixed!

landscape mode
Not sure if this would work but perhaps linking the sound to part of the system that tells the screen to go landscape when the keyboard is opened

Than it would do it whenever you rotate your phone.

maybe
Maybe not when the keyboard id open there is something telling it not to rotate so maybe linking it to that part is the key

It seems it would be easier just to tie the sound to the keyboard opening than to make it play when switching to portrait but only when the keyboard is open lol.
I think it disables autorotate when the keyboard is out btw.

[APP][Jun 17 2010][WWE] GPS Enabled Weather Radar. Version 2.5

Version 2.5 now available!
There are two cabs one for WM Pro, another for WM Standard.
Make sure you install the correct one for your device.
*Note: This application utilizes data connection. Unlimited data plan is recommended.
*Note: This application relies on third party webservices that are subject to change without notice.
*Note: Radar and Satellite data is not available in all regions.
Features:
- Gets weather radar for current GPS location or using cell towers
(to get location using cell towers uncheck "Use GPS" in Settings)
- Ability to manually enter location (see post #327)
- Click anywhere on the map to move to that location
- Different zoom levels
- Animated radar loop
- Multiple resolutions (VGA,QVGA,WVGA,WQVGA) Portrait/Landscape/Square
- Integrates with Showaco TitaniumWeather 4.2 PlugIn​
System Requirements:
- WinMo 6 or higher
- .Net CF 3.5​
Version History:
2.5
- Option to show/hide GPS details on radar/satellite location update.
- Shows frame postion when in a loop (as -+----, --+---, etc.).
- Other minor improvements and code clean up.​2.4
- Autoupdate radar based on set interval (5 - 60 min, Settings -> Misc -> Auto update interval) (see post #327).
. . Tap Update -> Auto Update, then
. . Update -> Radar - will refresh radar image for current location every n minutes.
. . . - or -
. . Update -> Location + Radar - will acquire new position and get radar image for it every n minutes.
- Ability to store/open custom urls. (opens in your default browser) (see post #344)
. . You can pass application parameters into the urls using custom tags (see Tips & Tricks below)
- Tap and move the map feature.
- Thanks to siddsm we now have Australia radar available in the app!​2.3.1
- Satellite loop is now available for Europe, Africa (15 minute increments) and Asia (30 minute increments).
- Faster update speed.
- Option to show radar/satellite legend.
- Other minor improvements.​2.2.05
- Speed and stability improvements.
- Other minor fixes. ​2.2.04
- Added option to cancel radar update.
- Other minor fixes. ​2.2.03
- Some minor fixes. ​2.2.02
- Added a version for WM Standard (non touchscreen).
- Other minor enhancements. ​2.2.01
- Fixed a bug where culture specific decimal formatting prevented GPS fix in Raw interface mode.
- Fixed a bug where in some cases radar image was 1 hour older than what the app showed.
- Webservice enhancements.​2.1.01
- Fixed a bug where culture specific decimal formatting did not allow correct Radar/Satellite image to be downloaded.​2.1
- Fixed reg file to import the GPS Radar to the Titanium Weather (thanks MysticGenius)
- Minor fixes​2.0
- New source of Map/Radar/Satellite data
- Support for more locations - USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean
(126W,50N - 66W,24N; 57.4922W,57.4922N - 57.4922E,57.4922S; 57.4923E,59.7901N - 116.7913E,59.7901S)
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See it in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJpS87Dxhno
Download:
Go to http://www.gps-weather-radar.com to download latest version.
Instructions:
Just download the cab and run it on the device. Go under programs and click the GPSWeatherRadar icon to run the app.
Tips & Tricks:
- Sometimes radar/satellite image may not be displayed due to ... lack of rain in your area lucky you!
Try zooming out to a wider area, it most likely rains somewhere else
- To integrate with Showaco TitaniumWeather 4.2 PlugIn import "GPS WR Tit Wthr Add On.reg" file located in Program Files\GPSWeatherRadar after installation.
Or use this cab http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=212657&d=1249440283 provided by climber1872000
- To back up settings make a copy of files lctn.xml and gwr.config located in Program Files\GPSWeatherRadar.
Custom URL tags:
#culture# - Current UI Culture (ex. "en-EN","ru-RU", etc.)
#region# - Region (ex. "NAM", "EUR"
#state# - State or province
#city# - City
#zip# - Postal code
#country# - Country
#animate# - Animate flag (1 or 0)
#lat# - Current Latitude as ##.############0
#lon# - Current Longitude as ###.############0
#geowidth# - Geowidth or Zoom level
#height# - Image height
#width# - Image width
#framecount# - Number of frames in a loop
#interval# - Loop interval
Screenshots:
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This looks very promising. Thanks for sharing. I'll try it and report back.

International?
Cool app..
Been looking for something like this...
Only thing is, I don't think it supports radar images outside the USA, or does it?
I live in the UK, any chance of implementing UK radar images?

Can't get it to work
On My Fuze. Even with the GPS running (GPS Test shows active) the program just keeps searching for the GPS signal and never seems to connect or find the satellites when I hit update location & radar.

harvblain said:
On My Fuze. Even with the GPS running (GPS Test shows active) the program just keeps searching for the GPS signal and never seems to connect or fine the satellites when I hit update location & radar.
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Same deal here. Raphael 800 (TouchPro), CDMA (Sprint), NFSFAN 110 rom. GPS seems to search forever with no result. PSBTW, yes I did verify the com port setting/baud rate.
Other than that, its an awesome idea. Would definitely fill a void in my arsenal. There are plenty of times in my travels I have no idea where I am, but have a need for knowing where the rain is in relation to me.
If there is anything I can do to assist with this application's development, let me know.

harvblain said:
On My Fuze. Even with the GPS running (GPS Test shows active) the program just keeps searching for the GPS signal and never seems to connect or fine the satellites when I hit update location & radar.
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Bump this. The first time I started the program it found 3 sats, but cant find any now. GPS test showing 6 sats. Any ideas? I like the concept of the program.

Great App, thanks! I have not been able to connect to satellites either but I am not convinced its the app yet. Also I put in my city, state, and zip but it seems depended on GPS, it would be cool to have the option.

BiggJurk said:
Great App, thanks! I have not been able to connect to satellites either but I am not convinced its the app yet. Also I put in my city, state, and zip but it seems depended on GPS, it would be cool to have the option.
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I agree that there should be an option to choose whether to use GPS for location or not. Not having such a toggle really makes most of the Settings useless.
I've also been unable to get the GPS portion working. GPS Test gets a fix in seconds, but it took this app a few minutes just to show anything, but I still couldn't get a fix.
But I must say, I really like this idea. I actually combined this into my TitaniumWeather 4.2 cab so I can have it all installed at once , replacing TitaniumRadar which was too difficult to use IMO.

p50kombi said:
Cool app..
Been looking for something like this...
Only thing is, I don't think it supports radar images outside the USA, or does it?
I live in the UK, any chance of implementing UK radar images?
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It's possible if there is a similar webservice available that provides radar data for Europe. However satellite views should work as is.

karatche said:
Bump this. The first time I started the program it found 3 sats, but cant find any now. GPS test showing 6 sats. Any ideas? I like the concept of the program.
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I had similar problem running it under NETCF 3.5 Not sure if this is the case here. Will look into it further. Thanks for the feedback.

Captain_Throwback said:
I agree that there should be an option to choose whether to use GPS for location or not. Not having such a toggle really makes most of the Settings useless.
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Thanks for the feedback. That was the idea behind two options under Update menu. Looks like there is a bug.

avs777 said:
Thanks for the feedback. That was the idea behind two options under Update menu. Looks like there is a bug.
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Actually, now that you say that, it is working correctly. I just didn't understand what the options meant, I guess. That, and the first time I used it, the radar map seemed to stay in Oregon . But it appears to be working correctly now. Now, if only GPS location would work . . . (I have .NET CF3.5 cooked into my ROM, incidentally).
EDIT: You know why I thought it wasn't working right? I don't think the map always re-centers when you update based on Radar only. Or maybe it depends on what Zoom level is selected. I can see my selected city on the map, but it's not centered, at least not when I update in the 100 mile view.

Captain_Throwback said:
EDIT: You know why I thought it wasn't working right? I don't think the map always re-centers when you update based on Radar only. Or maybe it depends on what Zoom level is selected. I can see my selected city on the map, but it's not centered, at least not when I update in the 100 mile view.
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This is probably due to last gps location saved in config file. If that's set to 0 it should recenter correctly. I'll have the option to edit it in the next version.

I too have been looking for something like this for quite sometime....... I travel alot on the motorcycle and it would be nice to know where I am in relationship to what isa coming my way.......or better yet going the other dirrection . If you need any help with this let me know......running AT&T Fuse and NATF 5.2 code..... Got as many as 4 satalites but really slow in finding them. Looking forward to next update!!!!

It appears V 1.1 is working very well. I really like the new options. It took about 15 sec. to find 6 satallites inside and about 45 seconds to lock and give me a location. All appears well initially. Great job.

I agree
Seems to be working very well so far. Similar results to Glide.

Cool program - works just fine on my Fuze. Thanks!

Great APP!
I created a cab that will merge this app with the Showaco's Titanium weather panel. I love this app! Great work!

Great program....can you make the radar loop to show where the storm is moving
Great Job!!!! Works great...

smittyj26 said:
Great program....can you make the radar loop to show where the storm is moving
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Animated GIFs are not currently supported in Compact Framework, however you should be able to see animated radar online but going to Menu -> View -> Online.

[APP] [updated] 4x4 Gyrometer/Inclinometer/Landmeter

Hello friends.
I am looking for an application for measuring car x and y tilt for offroad uses with 4x4 vehicle. Only one suitable app I found is the Kai's water level with its gyrometer feature,but this is very small and in my case I don't need bubbles,so I want to get a software to do my job,but with much larger indicator,angles and warnings as this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QegwIr4dle8
Is there anybody here,who can mix both functionalities of these softwares for me(cause I am not skilled with C)to one application? Super graphic effects aren't necessary.
Thanks in advance.

Very cool idea. I found this http://sites.google.com/site/srlappsproject/home/on-the-level-app its for android but looks cool.

This is very ideal,but for iPhone
http://appshopper.com/utilities/clinovintage

TomasNM said:
Hello friends.
I am looking for an application for measuring car x and y tilt for offroad uses with 4x4 vehicle. Only one suitable app I found is the Kai's water level with its gyrometer feature,but this is very small and in my case I don't need bubbles,so I want to get a software to do my job,but with much larger indicator,angles and warnings as this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QegwIr4dle8
Is there anybody here,who can mix both functionalities of these softwares for me(cause I am not skilled with C)to one application? Super graphic effects aren't necessary.
Thanks in advance.
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In truth that's not a difficult app to write, however, I think you'll have issues if you are planning on using it on the move, as the sensor only measures the gravity that it perceives, so if you move the phone around, it gets terribly confused as to where "down" is.
I'm guessing you want to know that an incline of over x degrees is likely to cause the vehicle to tip, etc, but if you are bumping over rough ground, then you'll never get an accurate reading anyway IMHO.
Cheers,
Steve.

Well,I know,that the sensor reacts also for acceleration,because normally it measures inertial forces and the result is not depended only on the gravity. Anyway,it should be okay,because I need it for very slow motion of the car in difficult terrain and I want to see,if my tilt angle(especially to side) is in tolerance,because I don't want to flip the car on the roof. Are you skilled with this "easy" programming?

I would be happy to do the graphics for it just tell me what you need.

TomasNM said:
Well,I know,that the sensor reacts also for a acceleration,because normally it changes inertial forces and the result is not depended only on the gravity. Anyway,it should be okay,because I need it for very slow motion of the car in difficult terrain and I want to see,if my tilt angle(especially to side) is in tolerance,because I don't want to flip the car on the roof. Are you skilled with this "easy" programming?
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I wouldn't necessarily say "skilled", but I wrote the Touch Incall Screen Tweak which turns on/off the screen during a call based on the orientation of the phone, so I'm familiar with working with the accelerometer.
Cheers,
Steve.

Okay,I will prepare demo application tomorrow for PC. I want to have the functionality of the software in video,but with comparable graphics as Kai's bubble level gyrometer(visible horizont). It will be lonely one application of its type on the world,so you can be rich.

Maybe a little something like this. The buttons at the bottom would change color depending on the alarm setting for each angle. You could change that setting by pressing the corresponding button. The numbers in the buttons would give you the actual ° reading.
Just a thought.

Ok, I pulled a stupid moment, there would only be 2 axis, Yaw and Tilt. I was thinking 3D

Also the Waterlevel app found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=411550 has the open source files posted with it, may save some time.

For me is enough to have just 2 axis. The front-end angle and side angle. The image posted before is quiet perfect,but we should have 4 buttons for X-warning,X-max,Y-warning-Y-max,when I hit one of them,I will be able to adjust it. Of course some notifications for these warnings are welcomed as well as angle value visible on the screen all the time.
Next thing what is also welcomed is the power-on ability to prevent auto-dim/off the display. All the things should be visible from the driver's place,when the phone is fixed on the dashboard,so the fonts should be big enough and of course the calibration function to be present.
With this picture you have saved me lot of time spended with programming the PC demo-now isn't needed,because all features are explained.
Anyway,thank you for your help and willingness.

Something more like this? Then pressing the X or Y button would take you to a setup page that you could set warning sounds for yellow or red and you could also set degrees for the setpoints of yellow warning and red warning for each axis.

Quiet perfect!
Can you enlarge the degree fonts and locate them to the bottom corners nearby the circle? Also the labels "Actual" are not necessary. Into the top corners maybe you can locate Calibration button and options/exit(if it will be fullscreened). The warning sounds is also not bad idea...

Like this?

Absolutely perfect!!!
Well done mate.
Now just make it working and it will be super. Are you able to make it alive?

Sorry I do not have that talent, wish I did.

Oh,what a shame. I'll try to take some developers here...

I think this needs moved to the developers thread.

Please, make this dream come true! I'm looking for this kind of software too!

[Android 2.1+] SIP HorsePower Dyno - measure your performance

Playstore Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...siphorsepowerdyno&feature=more_from_developer
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This is a dyno app, for scooters, motorcycles or cars.
I have only tested it on my vespa, but people told me it works good on other vehicles, aslong the engines sound can be recorded and IT IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC SCOOTER !
Unlike all other dyno apps, I don't use the GPS signal or the accelerometer to measure your speed, but i use the sound.
Ok, I know what you are thinking:
"Dude this wont work or do you really think: The louder the faster ?"
Here is how it works:
Each sound has its specific frequency, consider someone whistling low or high.
The frequency is always the same, let's say you run your engine at 2000 RPM or 2100 RPM, i can measure 2 different frequencies there and i can exactly say at which RPM the engine runs.
From the RPM i can calculate the EXACT speed (GPS or accelerometer just isn't exact, it's a mess).
From the speed difference at 2 points of time i can calculate the power that is needed to get from speed1 to speed2.
Done, thats it.​
There are a couple of important things you should be aware of, before you download the app:
1. Not all devices support the recording quality, therefore i uploaded a test app. Please download it, record sound (speak or something else, doesn't matter). Then replay the sound. If it doesn't force close, you are good to go. Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...29tLnBsZWRsc3RlZmFuLmhvcnNlcG93ZXJ0ZXN0ZXIiXQ..
2. In order to get the measurement right you need to know these values (it is a very technical app):
Overall Weight (vehicle + you + gas + backpack + helmet + trousers + shoes ...)
Gear Ratio (this needs to be as exact as possible as well, i use the overall gear ratio, which is your gear ratio divided by your tire-circumference in meter, i have an option to calculate the gear ratio by using the GPS speed, but as said before the GPS isn't exact enough)
Cw-Value (if you dont know what this is, please google it. I could fill a whole thread with information on this. If you don't enter the exact value here, you will still get comparable results for different dyno runs and engine setups aslong you leave this value the same)
Frontarea in squaremeter: (either measure it, or just leave the value, like the Cw-Value to get comparable results)
Temperature + air pressure: (can be get online, within the app)
One thing i didn't consider yet is how the tire changes during the run, the faster it spins the higher the tire circumference gets.
I compared my measurements to real dyno runs and its usually only about 0.5 horsepower off.
The displayed horsepower is "power on the ground". I know americans have some other fancy methods to measure this, but to be honest, "power on the ground" is the only measurement that is worth measuring.
Unlike power on the crank it is the real value which your engine has on the street.
Maybe you might have noticed that i am not native english speaking, so here are a couple of copy/pastes from other users, which i think help to explain what is going on:​
I tried a couple of more runs with this app. I'm really fascinated by your app. This time I tested mypinasco 225cc Vespa GL.
I still can't find a big enough road for that 3rd gear run, but I did ride on and off the motorway a couple of times in 2nd gear. Both runs gave me the same result within 0.5hp
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it would be power at the ground. The sound frequency gives you the RPM of the engine, knowing the gear ratio and tire size gives you speed. The rate of change gives you acceleration.
Power = Force * Velocity
The forces that we care about are due to acceleration (f=ma) and drag (f=1/2*roh*A*C*V^2).
We know the mass, acceleration we got above, roh is constant and known for air at a given temp and pressure, frontal area*drag coefficient can be estimated, and velocity is known from above as well.
So, as long as you are not doing a burnout, it can measure the power at the ground.
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Text Tutorial which i wrote here:
http://modernvespa.com/forum/topic101980?page=1
1. Go to “Settings”
Here are 2 options:
a) Calculation by Overall Gear Ratio
From the RPM/min the Speed is calculated by the overall gear ratio which you can enter below.
Overall Gear Ratio: “Primary Gear Ratio” times “Secondary Gear Ratio” devided by “Tire Circumference in meter”
E.g.rimary : 60/20=3
Secondary: 50/20 = 2.5
Tire Circumference in meter: 1.3
Overall Gear Ratio: 3 * 2.5 / 1.3 = 5.769
b) Calculation by Maxspeed
If the GPS was on during the run I record the speed and look for the max speed. Then after editing the frequency spectrum I look for the max RPM and calculate the Overall Gear Ratio. The GPS signal is sometimes unreliable so I recommend using option a.
If you have a digital Speedometer you can also check the max speed and enter it at “GPS TOP Speed in km/h” with option “b” checked.
All other settings are pretty obvious, just enter them as precise as possible.
If you don’t know the Cw-Value just leave the predefined value in there,
In order to compare different scooter setups, please keep in mind that these values should not change (unless they really changed, e.g. you lost 20kg or dismounted a windshield or whatever) and that you should keep the same position on the scooter for all dyno runs
Save the settings.
2. Go to “New Record”
Find a place where no other vehicles are. Best is a street which has a minimal gradient upwards.
If you want to record the GPS Speed hit the checkbox in the bottom right, enable the device’s GPS if it is not already (a popup will show up if it is not enabled) and wait for a GPS Lock.
Hit the Microfon-Button. The record is now started and the Buttons are locked. Locking the Menu Button is not possible, so don’t touch it. Power Button will shut the screen off, but the record will keep going.
NOW PUT YOUR DEVICE IN A BACKPACK!
In your pant’s pocket the airstream will be too loud, thus making it harder to find the right frequency.
Get on your scooter and start driving slowly. Shift to 2nd ord 3rd gear and from lowest RPM possible full throttle to max speed and hold max speed for a bit.
Stop your vehicle, get your phone and slide the ring from right to left to unlock the buttons.
Hit the microfone button again.
3. Find the run
Here you can see (easy put) the volume of your record. By pressing the Menu Button (^) you can replay the record, where the white area shows the replayed part. Move the red bars until the record of the run (from low rpm to high rpm) is in-between the red bars. Hit menu(^)-> Trim. The red areas will be cutoff, the green part will stay. Replay the record and see if all went fine or continue editing the now zoomed in part.
When done hit > to go to the next screen.
4. Find the right RPM curve
Usually our scooters have their max RPM at around 8000-9000 rpm. So your first look goes to the left side to find these rpm. Then look at the right side which curve has its max rpm at 8000-9000.
You should now know which curve is the correct one. Unfortunatly its not that easy to find the right curve programmatically, so what you first do now is:
Menu(^) -> Snap
Snap: This function starts looking on the very left side of the spectrum to find the signal with maximum strength. Then it looks in a small range heading right for the next max strength signal. Please keep this in mind !
Start removing the false signals from the very left and eventually “Snap” will snap to the right curve.
If snap wont find the right curve, because on the very left side it finds a curve under the real one, then you should either go back and cut the record a little earlier, so there is a signal of your run with lower rpm
Or
Disable snap ad completely edit the spectrum by hand, removing all false signals.
The white line shows the signals which will be used for calculation.
The green line is the smoothed signal, smoothing the signal is necessary. You can play around with the filterlength on the “Edit Spectrum” screen and on the “Result” screen. The larger the filterlength, the smoother the signal will be. But unfortunately too long filterlengths will lead to a wrong result. Play around with the filter on the spectrum screen and the result screen to see what it actually does.
5. Result
Well this is your result. You can save it and compare it to other results or you can share it with your friends.
Will this text tutorial work without pictures for you guys ?
If something isnt clear, just let me know, maybe suggest a better wording
I was asked what some permissions do or why the app needs them, so:
This application has access to the following:
Hardware controls
record audio
->well, no need to explain this i guess
Your location
fine (GPS) location
-> ... GPS
Phone calls
read phone status and identity
-> if a call is incoming i have to handle the current app state, for example stop the record, or stop the "data transforming" and so on
modify/delete USB storage contents or modify/delete SD card contents
-> save record to sd card/delete the record
Network communication
full Internet access
-> just needed to get the weather online
System tools
modify global system settings
->i am kinda confused why google makes this sound so bad, this is the permission to save private app settings (i use this to save weight,gear ratio, temperature...)
in code all permissions look like this, with the bold being this permission
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.PREVENT_POWER_KEY"
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO"
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE"
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION"
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE"
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET"
uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS"
uses-permission android:name="com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE"
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Either watch this thread or follow me on Google+ for updates:
https://plus.google.com/105280101829289526269/posts
or:
https://plus.google.com/109720416927515295704/posts
If there are apple fanboys around here:
I am working on an iphone version.

Changelog:
06.09.2012:
Added "SHARE" at compare results
03.09.2012:
Jelly Bean related fixes
16.08.2012:
Mean of results can be build
13.08.2012:
Files go into different folders now
fixed a couple of typos and missing translation
The only problem right now is the filterlength, which i use to smooth the curve.
The automatic detected length is usually too short, so please change the value on the result screen.
I saw at least one word in the english version which was german, this is because the new eclipse version somehow doesn't handle files with the same filename right.
To come:
An option to rename the record straight after recording.
An option to build the mean of different results.
A better filter, without the need of chossing the filterlength.
I am pretty busy with my tests at University, so please dont expect any update before the 16th of August.

Wow! Very cool app! How goes the progress on it? I always wanted to make a measurement of actual power of my Vespa but the costs of diagnosis on the dyno seem to me to be too expensive. I hope that in two days there's an update to the application.

Version 1.5 is out, with the long awaited option to build the mean of different runs!

Version 1.6: jelly bean related fixes

1.61: Added "share" button to compare results.
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Very cool, and I want to get distance. As you say, f =ma,time can be recorded, the distance between two positions could be culculated.
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Sure, i will add that later.
I released a Free Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sZWRsc3RlZmFuLnNpcGhvcnNlcG93ZXJkeW5vZnJlZSJd

Updates in 2.03:
- The spectrum is visible at the "Trim Screen". This means it is lot easier to find the right positions to trim the record.
- Edit Spectrum: it is no possible - by turning "change snap area" on to tell the algorithm where it should look for the right signals. So instead of wiping the wrong signals you chose where the curve should be. This makes the editing much easier.
- Added the option to chose between DIN and SAE climate correction factors.
- Added the option to display the torque in NM or ft-lbs.
- Added a reminder to update the weather when a new record is done.
- The last two locations are saved at the Update Weather screen.
- lots of bugfixes
- details are attached to the email message and are inserted into the jpg when a result is shared
- UI changes: the navigation bar at the bottom is gone and was replaced by an ActionBar,

Some people still seem to think that this is something like a burp app.
->
http://www.scootering.com/Current-Issue/
94 Tech Tips – A Dyno in Your Pocket?
Yes it’s true, and Sticky checks it out.

Peek - beautiful notifications in a peek of a distance

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Me and Jesús David Gulfo Agudelo AKA @D4rKn3sSyS present you Peek!
This application is a complete redesign of the known "Peek" feature by ParanoidAndroid project, built to work on any 4.4+ ROM. The whole concept lies into allowing users to quickly interact with their notifications, without having to press any button. The new design includes sharper typography, nicer placement of the items, breathtaking new effects and extended functionality (including blacklist). It works on secure locked devices, with the ability to customize what information to show.
How peek works:
When you receive a notification, and screen is off, peek will start polling your sensors. If some movement is detected on your device (either it was on a table and you lifted it, or it was in your pocket and you got it out), peek will show. Sensors will be polled for 10 seconds (by default, customizable) and then it stops doing so, to save battery. It is not possible to simulate the behavior of devices like the Moto X, without affecting battery, since they have special hardware for the task.
Featured on:
Android Police: http://goo.gl/0Dtr2P
Android Authority: http://goo.gl/iJ9GC9
Droidlife: http://goo.gl/WCo7C0
Chris Nacca YouTube channel: http://goo.gl/233P2G
And many more!
Play store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jedga.peek
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-This application was successfully tested on stock Android 4.4 and AOSP based 4.4 ROMs, on multiple Nexus devices (including tablets) and Oppo Find 7a.
- Internet permission is used for bug catching.

Really cool app! Great work Franco and others
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Amazing
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Interestingly, I have found that enabling 'always polling' a là the Moto X only has a very small battery impact (maybe around 1% extra per hour). The default 10 seconds has no impact on battery life. Love the feature.

Works very inconsistently on my xperia z2. Success rate under 10% I'll say. Submitted an email for support on the issue, awaiting feedback.

So u guys have any plans to make this an "lockscreen replacer"?

LiFeSII said:
So u guys have any plans to make this an "lockscreen replacer"?
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Not for now, it would mean too much deviation from its main objective.

hotnikkelz said:
Works very inconsistently on my xperia z2. Success rate under 10% I'll say. Submitted an email for support on the issue, awaiting feedback.
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Can you help us describing what is the problem? We've tested successfully on more than 10 devices that we own, with no apparent problems. Just quote this post, me and Jesus will see it and help you. Sorry if I didn't reply to the e-mail, my inbox is crammed with e-mails from Peek, I haven't had time to answer them all.
LiFeSII said:
So u guys have any plans to make this an "lockscreen replacer"?
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Currently we have no plans because it would require a major re-design of our code. Its not so straightforward, but its something we can think about for the long run.

franciscofranco said:
Can you help us describing what is the problem? We've tested successfully on more than 10 devices that we own, with no apparent problems. Just quote this post, me and Jesus will see it and help you. Sorry if I didn't reply to the e-mail, my inbox is crammed with e-mails from Peek, I haven't had time to answer them all.
Currently we have no plans because it would require a major re-design of our code. Its not so straightforward, but its something we can think about for the long run.
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Simple problem really. The screen supposed to come on when i pick up my phone and display notifications right, whether past or present?! Mine simply doesn't most of the time. I actually see a little red light indicating the sensor coming on, but Peek doesn't get activated for some reason and my screen remains black. I'm using a Sony Xperia z2 with 4.4.2. Hit or miss basically. Sorry I can't give more info for you, but that's just the reality with my device. I'm testing for a few days to see if i can discern some kind of pattern

hotnikkelz said:
Simple problem really. The screen supposed to come on when i pick up my phone and display notifications right, whether past or present?! Mine simply doesn't most of the time. I actually see a little red light indicating the sensor coming on, but Peek doesn't get activated for some reason and my screen remains black. I'm using a Sony Xperia z2 with 4.4.2. Hit or miss basically. Sorry I can't give more info for you, but that's just the reality with my device. I'm testing for a few days to see if i can discern some kind of pattern
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Hmm... that's not easy. Did you read the "how peek works" in the OP? You sure you're following it?

franciscofranco said:
Hmm... that's not easy. Did you read the "how peek works" in the OP? You sure you're following it?
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Yeah, I didn't want to report the problem, but I thought I should due to the app's infancy. I believe i followed it. I have made sure Peek is a device administrator, and I have made sure notification access is checked as well.
Correct me if I'm wrong but regardless of when I get the notifications, as long as I pick up my phone at anytime, the Peek screen is supposed to activate right? it seems (and don't quote me) that it activates when I get a fresh notification. At one time it activated with me just looking at the phone (without touching it)
I left thepolling a the default 10 seconds, I'm going to put it to always on and see if that helps. I think my problem may be device specific though. Good luck, and thanks

I'm using nexus 4 with FK r208.
I have to say, Peek is a great work for nexus 4. Especially for the poor durability of the power button of nexus 4, Peek massively reduces the usage of power button
Here's a little question:
I find that when the screen just turns off for about 2~3 seconds, a new message accidentally comes in and the LED glitters (controlled by Light Manager 6.0),
I lift it from the table, but Peek does not work.
Is this event not meeting the criteria for Peek to take actions?
BTW, if it's not a must for Peek's functionality, is it possible to remove the "Peek service is running" message from the notification tray?

I would like to suggest to reduce slightly the distance to slide to unlock and dismiss notifications. Currently I have to slide until the very end of my screen to trigger it. Or maybe just me. Thanks for the nice app anyway!
Oh by the way, how to blacklist system apps? Thanks. @franciscofranco
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kevin0164 said:
I'm using nexus 4 with FK r208.
BTW, if it's not a must for Peek's functionality, is it possible to remove the "Peek service is running" message from the notification tray?
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Go into app info and uncheck show notifications, test notification won't work anymore but everything else still works :good:

hotnikkelz said:
Yeah, I didn't want to report the problem, but I thought I should due to the app's infancy. I believe i followed it. I have made sure Peek is a device administrator, and I have made sure notification access is checked as well.
Correct me if I'm wrong but regardless of when I get the notifications, as long as I pick up my phone at anytime, the Peek screen is supposed to activate right? it seems (and don't quote me) that it activates when I get a fresh notification. At one time it activated with me just looking at the phone (without touching it)
I left thepolling a the default 10 seconds, I'm going to put it to always on and see if that helps. I think my problem may be device specific though. Good luck, and thanks
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No, it only shows up during that 10s polling period.

kevin0164 said:
I'm using nexus 4 with FK r208.
I have to say, Peek is a great work for nexus 4. Especially for the poor durability of the power button of nexus 4, Peek massively reduces the usage of power button
Here's a little question:
I find that when the screen just turns off for about 2~3 seconds, a new message accidentally comes in and the LED glitters (controlled by Light Manager 6.0),
I lift it from the table, but Peek does not work.
Is this event not meeting the criteria for Peek to take actions?
BTW, if it's not a must for Peek's functionality, is it possible to remove the "Peek service is running" message from the notification tray?
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We don't know about those LED apps, they are independent of Peek. Maybe that app is consuming the notification. If that's the reason then there's not much we can about it.

jiatern said:
I would like to suggest to reduce slightly the distance to slide to unlock and dismiss notifications. Currently I have to slide until the very end of my screen to trigger it. Or maybe just me. Thanks for the nice app anyway!
Oh by the way, how to blacklist system apps? Thanks. @franciscofranco
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Ok, I'll check the distances.
Next app update you'll be able to blacklist System Apps.

franciscofranco said:
No, it only shows up during that 10s polling period.
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Sorry for what seems like a dumb question but is that 10 seconds polling from notification ARRIVAL, or from picking up the phone (independent of when the notification comes in) Just want to be 100% clear. If it is the former then I definitely have to have it always on for it to be of use to me.

I was just wondering, is peek a lock screen widget or replacement?
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BadFish79 said:
I was just wondering, is peek a lock screen widget or replacement?
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Neither.
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