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Post by Rocket on Nov 27, 2014 18:46:08 GMT
I've just started using this. Does anybody else use it and has any tips to share regarding configuration? I am currently measuring heart rate, speed, cadence and altitude on my Galaxy S3 via the BTLE beta of IpsensorMan. Worked perfectly on todays ride and may well be my first purchase from the Google Play Store.
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Post by ChrisD on Nov 27, 2014 19:09:40 GMT
I downloaded it some time ago and used it a few times but felt the display was a little quirky at the time. Just checked it out again and it looks much better now so may give it a go alongside the Garmin at some stage.
Have you noticed some of the other apps like ipPeloton? You could pick up the HR, speed and cadence and even power of others running sensors on your club rides. Could be fun!
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Post by Rocket on Nov 27, 2014 20:14:51 GMT
I don't have ANT+ capability so not likely Chris and my data logger is still in my pocket for now. They are behind me is all I need to know
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Post by ChrisD on Nov 27, 2014 22:53:40 GMT
I think all the ip apps work with both ANT+ and Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE sensors for the right phone (I think the S3 is one), although that functionality is in beta.
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Post by Rocket on Nov 28, 2014 0:15:02 GMT
Bluetooth sensors can only connect to one device at a time. ANT+ does not have this limitation but you would still need to be within range which is 10m maximum allegedly.
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Post by Radchenister on Nov 28, 2014 9:21:06 GMT
Just starting with it, I will write something up when used it properly. First impression is it's good for turbo, two minded on whether I'll use it on the road at present. Would need a smaller adapter as fear the one I've got will make the phone susceptible to damage.
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Post by Radchenister on Nov 28, 2014 9:45:16 GMT
...or a flexible one.
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Post by r0b1et on Nov 28, 2014 23:49:24 GMT
I use IPbike and have for a few weeks. I'm running that in my pocket with the Bryton on the bars, both picking up speed/cadence and HRM via ANT+. This has the advantage of numbers to see on ride, but 1s resolution for upload and analysis (yes I am that much of a geek).
I'll prob cough up soon as I'm ~20% through the free trial.
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Post by Rocket on Dec 6, 2014 18:56:19 GMT
After a week of use on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (Android 4.3) alongside Strava I have now switched solely to IpBike for logging my rides. I use a Bluetooth 4.0 heart rate monitor and a Bluetooth 4.0 speed/cadence sensor. Things I like :-
You can view graphs of your stats at any point rather than having to upload to Strava first. Good to pour over on the cafe stops and impress the gang - or not.
1 second sampling resolution for finer detail.
Better battery life than Strava.
Ability to use a phones barometer for more accurate altitude. With Strava it was showing up dips on my climbs over the Pennines as their lookup database is not accurate. I can confirm that it simply goes up... and up and IpBike shows this.
Shows cadence and many other stats live via a fully configurable display. Strava only shows time, distance, heart rate and average speed. Moot point for now as my phone lives in my pocket and not on the bars where I can see it.
Ability to use offline maps and plan/follow a route. Live stats can also be shown at the same time.
Accurately records the moving time on a ride by using a wheel speed sensor. Strava have not implemented this despite many users requesting it. Unfortunately Strava still add bogus moving time to rides after uploading but IpBike at least puts the correct numbers in the ride comments for prosperity.
Rides are stored on the phone so can be reviewed offline from Strava.
It's been rock solid so far. No crashes but then I had no problems with Strava either.
The developer actually listens to feedback and actively develops it.
Many complain that it is over complicated but to me it's just feature rich. I love it. 1,000,000 wheel revolutions or 2,000 Km to evaluate it but I think it will be my first purchase from the Play Store.
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Post by r0b1et on Dec 7, 2014 9:00:29 GMT
Excellent Rocket, I'm 25% through my trial, but I'll bite the bullet at some point I'm feeling a bit flush.
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Post by Rocket on Feb 2, 2015 19:29:04 GMT
I've bought it as my trial would have expired half way through today's ride. I've had 2 issues of my own doing and the developer talked me through reinstating my missing ride data. This guy needs to get someone to manufacture a waterproof smartphone with a built in mount attachment and then corner the market. Β£100 smartphone with this software will exceed any dedicated GPS unit with more features for less than a third of the price.
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Post by derekv4 on Feb 2, 2015 21:33:38 GMT
Developer needs to develop importing from file
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Post by Rocket on Feb 2, 2015 22:27:40 GMT
What file type do you wish to import? There are already options for gpx, kml, ipp and fit files.
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Post by derekv4 on Feb 3, 2015 7:47:13 GMT
Sorry just realised you're on about a phone app, thought you meant a cycle stats website that came up as a topic on this forum a few weeks back. The manual data entry put me right off it and I never went back to it.
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Post by Radchenister on Feb 3, 2015 8:18:42 GMT
I've been using it on the turbo for a couple of months, it's great for that. Not so bothered about statistics at present when out on the road, particularly when just getting about in winter - plus I've only got sensors on the T3 and can't be bothered to switch them about all the time, turbo takes priority as riding to figures is productive. I will switch them over in spring and use it more when riding dryer roads though. The developer lives about 8 miles from here, we're linked on Strava, he commutes or runs most days, so he's a guy who knows what people want / like. Was wondering what Derek meant above, now makes sense - was waiting to see the explanation, as IMO, rarely is a phone app' so good. Yes it's a bit techy and the graphics are jammed in but it doesn't pretend not to be geeky and that's not really a criticism. By comparison, my Garmin has only just started being able to download 'courses' again, there were a few weeks where the website said no (wasting my time planning runs and couldn't get the Sportive routes transferred as done previously) - no explanation to be found on line as to why it just kept telling me to try later, no response from support, just suddenly decided to work again ... I reckon they could learn a few things from IP.
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