[Q] mapmyrun cardio sensor - Samsung Gear 2 Neo

Hi, i've installed this new app to control my runs with gear2 neo. The plugin works flawlessly except for the cardio sensor which can be paired with the app, but it doesn't start.
Has someone esperience this issue, too?
Thank you

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I am also having this issue. It's very disappointing as I do a lot of home workouts and basketball, so distance doesn't exactly help me. The other problem I noticed is that the workout calculation the site use are based on distance and duration, not heart rate. I have not looked through all the listed workout categories, but the mass majority does not calculate based of bpm. I've read that Endomondo might do this, so I'm eagerly awaiting the release of their app.

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HTC Diamond G-Sensor - New Use IDEA!!! MP3 Playback speed adjustment for runners

Hi ...
Various manufacturers have come up with sensors and software (even special running shoes) as accessories to iPod etc to allow beat analysis + playback speed modification based on a runners pace (detected by a pedometor).
I'm thinking, as a runner, and an owner of the very capable Diamond, that the G-Sensor could do this very job.
I personally run, using the Diamond as an MP3 player, with it mounted in a tiny arm band holder.
The very nature of the position of the phone will produce "G" signals which will match the pace of my running.
If this was combined with a fairly standard "Beat analysis" algorithm in an MP3 player, it should be possible to adjust the speed of MP3 playback (within margains) to match the running pace.
Does this sound like a reasonable idea ?
If so, is there anyone out there that has the skill and time to develop such an application ?
I'm sure it would be very popular.
I have lots of ideas about how it would work and what parameters would be useful to adjust etc.
Looking forward to any responses.
Interesting, and probably the movement data could be used for a pedometer as well, could be a battery efficient way to track running distance.
I just set up yesterday my Diamond to play MP3's via WMP and track my running with RunGPS at the same time, using the wired remote to control the tracks. Very cool. If you are a serious runner/cyclist I suggest you try RunGPS, you can export to google maps etc but the feature I like the most is you can get voice announcements over your headphones e.g. announce your current speed, average speed, distance run etc etc every 5 minutes. I have just started training for my first marathon so it's good to help me learn to keep a constant pace (aim is to finish under 4 hours, and most importantly just to finish....)
GPS obviously hits the battery life, running for 1.5 hours yesterday with rungps and mp3 playing took my (Stock) battery from 100% to 50%.
Hiya Bigruss ...
I've taken a look at the trial version of RunGPS - it looks great. I'll give it a try this afternoon on my half-marathon training run (ING Amsterdam).
I see this chap has plans to add a pedometer function based on the G-Sensor in his very nice GPS Cycle Computer software.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424423
I'll keep an eye on that!
Bit more info for this idea
A few more ideas on this ...
I would imagine that the G-Sensor / Pedometer area isn't too difficult, as mounting the phone on the arm creates a steady swinging action in direct correlation to your pace.
BUT the MP3 adjust side requires several things :-
1) An MP3 player that will adjust playback speed without pitch adjustment. (Many do this now within reasonable limites, but not the built in one).
2) A beat analysis program to establish where possible a number of BPM in the music (easier with dance music etc) - similar algorithm used in all the visualizations for WMP etc.
3) G-Sensor based pace rate analysis.
4) Interface between the two with some adjust parameters from the user.
I think it's pretty complicated! But it would make the diamond a seriously impressive partner to the thousands of runners out there.
Anyone up for the challenge ?
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ScummVM + Rotation Locker = Pretty Sweet!

I don't know why - but every time I get another gadget, I immediately want to see it run Monkey Island (probably because it is the one game that can almost define my childhood)...luckily, the Gear does it pretty well! I was able to side load ScummVM, but like some other side loaded apps, it wants to run in landscape, which doesn't work well for a watch. Well - I found Rotation Locker (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20718991) which turned out to be a really useful app for the Gear. It enables the ability to force orientation to portrait, so it can be useful for any apps on the Gear that want to go landscape...
I've also played around with some other SCUMM based games and get a kick out of playing them on such a tiny device...I remember my cousin with his 286 in 1991 being so excited because he just bought an 8 bit sound blaster (for something like a hundred and fifty bucks) so we could actually hear the audio on Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island. Amazing that we had $2,000 computers and were amazed how they ran these games that we can now run on a watch.
The only shortcoming is that the save option in ScummVM is initiated with the menu button, which the Gear does not have. A workaround I found is that you can setup 5 minute auto saves - not the best option, but it works.
So...anyone that wants to check out some classic point-and-click games on the Gear should definitely give ScummVM a try!

Waze not filling the full screen ?

Hi
I bought T325 and i wanna use it as a big GPS (when i'm passenger, it's more funny than watching video while wife is driving)
So i tried Waze. Working fine on all my FullHd devices, but not with T325 2560*1600. Screen is not fulfilled.
Waze is not screen resolution compatible atm with T325. Porbably app will be updated in the future, devices like LG G3 are coming with huge resolution.
Is there a way to solve this problem for the moment, modifying DPI for example ?
White squares WAZE SM-T325...
luminouche said:
Hi
I bought T325 and i wanna use it as a big GPS (when i'm passenger, it's more funny than watching video while wife is driving)
So i tried Waze. Working fine on all my FullHd devices, but not with T325 2560*1600. Screen is not fulfilled.
Waze is not screen resolution compatible atm with T325. Porbably app will be updated in the future, devices like LG G3 are coming with huge resolution.
Is there a way to solve this problem for the moment, modifying DPI for example ?
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I have lot of white squares on the map using WAZE SAMSUNG TAB PRO 8.4" SM-T325 on the corners or at the top and the bottom! How can it be corrected?
youtube.com/watch?v=wn1AU0qziow&feature=player_detailpage
I've just bought a glaxy tab pro 8.4 for the specific reason to use waze ( i'm a taxi driver ) to my horror i'm having the same problems as described here. I had a tab 4 7 inch and it worked fine. Please be a solution for this, is there any way around this?
Guys, haven't received my T320 yet, but try fiddling around with 'Xposed' + 'App Settings', some DPI change or fullscren force would probably resolve this.
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but Waze still has yet to fix the rendering issues on higher res screens. I've played with a bunch of settings in X App Settings and nothing seems to help. I think we'll have to wait on a fix from Waze

[Q] Fitness apps that utilze all sensors

I've checked all the usual suspects and found that all fitness apps fall short of utilizing all of the LG G Watch R's sensors. I've found a few that use it's pedometer function to count steps, but none that will track an activity while counting steps and heart rate! Even LG's own app (LG Health) doesn't utilize the heart rate sensor, nor does google's Fit app. Does anyone know of an app that uses all of these sensors?
UPDATE: A recent update to Endomondo has enabled use of Android Wear devices and their built in Heart Rate Monitors. There are two things that should be pointed out, though. First, it doesn't work in the paid "Pro" version...only the free version (strange). Second, you must start the app from the watch for everything to work right.
You have to use a combination of apps. One that tracks steps and another that tracks heart rate. And do any merge on your own.
Even with apps that work with a separate chest strap monitor, they're not going to do pedometer too. But apps such as Endomodo, will track heart rate and using your phone's GPS track distance too, but not pedometer steps.
Darnell_Chat_TN said:
You have to use a combination of apps. One that tracks steps and another that tracks heart rate. And do any merge on your own.
Even with apps that work with a separate chest strap monitor, they're not going to do pedometer too. But apps such as Endomodo, will track heart rate and using your phone's GPS track distance too, but not pedometer steps.
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Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I knew that I could use multiple programs...which is what I've been doing. However, what I'm looking for is an app that allows me to say "Start a Run" via my watch and the app will use the watch to track my steps & heart rate and if I have my phone with me also utilize the sensors on the phone to track my route via GPS while using the pedometer to compare to the watch for increased step accuracy. I know it can be done...one of these company's just needs to step up and add these features!
edwmsjr said:
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I knew that I could use multiple programs...which is what I've been doing. However, what I'm looking for is an app that allows me to say "Start a Run" via my watch and the app will use the watch to track my steps & heart rate and if I have my phone with me also utilize the sensors on the phone to track my route via GPS while using the pedometer to compare to the watch for increased step accuracy. I know it can be done...one of these company's just needs to step up and add these features!
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You should be sending your suggestions to them directly. I don't think they're reading here .
a nice app to track Pulse -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macropinch.hydra.android&hl=de
Can be started directly on the Watch!
I'm after an app that will take heart rate measurements automatically at certain intervals. Can anyone recommend one, please?

[Q] Recommendation for Bicycle App?

I would be interested in hearing anyone's views on the best app for recording bicycle metrics.
I have the Trek/Bontrager frame integrated DuoTrap. I have been using the Strava app to connect to the bicycle but the app does not seem to provide any data output about the cycles/power collected during the ride.
I look forward to everyone's input! Thanks!
Runtastic
Strava is the best app for cycling.
Strava, nothing else comes close. I cycle and use it every single day.
I found strava to be very heavy on the battery
Thanks for responding. Is there a way to see the duotrap Cadence / speed / power data on the Strava app?
If there is I haven't found it. I'm only using the free app for now so maybe it is a premium feature but, if so, it is not listed.
B1aze said:
Strava, nothing else comes close. I cycle and use it every single day.
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strava, hands down, use it everyday and it can be used for running/walking too
I found the answer to my question about whether Strava uses external data:
From their site: https://strava.zendesk.com/entries/21165523-iPhone-and-External-Biometric-Sensors-or-Displays
"Do you support speed and/or cadence data gathered from power meters?
The Strava iPhone app does not gather speed or cadence data gathered from power meters at this time.
Do you use the speed data gathered from speed sensors?
The Strava iPhone app does not use speed data gathered from speed sensors. Please see article: How Distance Is Calculated for more details."
I’m using the same frame integrated DuoTrap with the app IpBike. It records all sorts of metrics. You can upload your rides into other apps if wanted. I usually upload mine into Strava.

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