RacerOne, a social, GPS, MX fitness app

ricozinn
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11/1/2016 8:25am
Big high-five from us here at LITPro @RacerOne. Your website looks great actually. Well done - and we know what kind of effort and passion goes in to building something like this. A rising tide lifts all boats. If you can do something to improve the sport then great!
skubasam
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11/1/2016 12:39pm
Would love a android version. I have a external gps I built that is more acurate and polls @ 10Hz. I'm stuck using Oruxmaps. Something more mx specific would be great
pietscher
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11/1/2016 2:45pm
RacerOne wrote:
Yep, so it uses the internal GPS radio, as well as all the other sensors to get an accurate reading. The iPhone is actually a pretty...
Yep, so it uses the internal GPS radio, as well as all the other sensors to get an accurate reading. The iPhone is actually a pretty cool device, it has so many sensors, all which Apple constantly make better.

Go for it, I have 2000 spots available, and am nowhere near that right now! Smile I hope to have the production version on the AppStore pretty soon anyway. I just need to make sure I've ironed out all the bugs!

EDIT: I haven't thought of the boot idea before. I could see it working well though lol! There are bar pads you can get to contain your phone, and those fitness arm bands as well. Cable ties to the handle bars seem to work for me though haha.
Will it be possible to export waypoint data (gpx / tcx)? If so, I would like to extend my article about motocross specific GPS lap timing.

You can find it here: https://mxbuddy.wordpress.com


RacerOne
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11/1/2016 3:55pm
ricozinn wrote:
Big high-five from us here at LITPro @RacerOne. Your website looks great actually. Well done - and we know what kind of effort and passion goes...
Big high-five from us here at LITPro @RacerOne. Your website looks great actually. Well done - and we know what kind of effort and passion goes in to building something like this. A rising tide lifts all boats. If you can do something to improve the sport then great!
@ricozinn That's awesome to hear from you guys! Smile Thanks!

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RacerOne
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11/1/2016 3:58pm
skubasam wrote:
Would love a android version. I have a external gps I built that is more acurate and polls @ 10Hz. I'm stuck using Oruxmaps. Something more...
Would love a android version. I have a external gps I built that is more acurate and polls @ 10Hz. I'm stuck using Oruxmaps. Something more mx specific would be great
"I have a external gps I built"

ahh that sounds pretty cool. Hopefully I can do an Android version at some point as well.
RacerOne
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11/1/2016 4:01pm Edited Date/Time 11/1/2016 4:02pm
pietscher wrote:
Will it be possible to export waypoint data (gpx / tcx)? If so, I would like to extend my [b]article about motocross specific GPS lap timing[/b]...
Will it be possible to export waypoint data (gpx / tcx)? If so, I would like to extend my article about motocross specific GPS lap timing.

You can find it here: https://mxbuddy.wordpress.com


Presently there isn't, but I'll PM you now to find out how exactly you want it, and I'll code it now. I'm pretty sure it wont take long to do.
smv ryder
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11/1/2016 5:25pm
You gave out all your BETA apps?
I just tried and said I had to wait for a position to open.
thank you for doing this
JW381
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11/1/2016 5:32pm
Very cool, I'm on Droid so I hope to get this someday and try it out. Show my friends where I'm making up time with my sick but scrubs.
wsc96
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11/1/2016 5:37pm
pietscher wrote:
Will it be possible to export waypoint data (gpx / tcx)? If so, I would like to extend my [b]article about motocross specific GPS lap timing[/b]...
Will it be possible to export waypoint data (gpx / tcx)? If so, I would like to extend my article about motocross specific GPS lap timing.

You can find it here: https://mxbuddy.wordpress.com


Good article and review, thanks!

One thing i'd note with the GPS watch is that I can check the duration on screen relatively quickly/safely during a ride if i'm looking to do a certain length moto. Depending on how the smart phone was mounted this is possible but no way with the LITpro.
RacerOne
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11/2/2016 4:07pm
smv ryder wrote:
You gave out all your BETA apps?
I just tried and said I had to wait for a position to open.
thank you for doing this
Nope. I've just added everyone who has signed up so far. So let me know if you haven't received your invite from Apple TestFlight Smile

I had to slow the sign ups for a little bit, so I didn't add the latest set of testers right away. Everyone sees the message about waiting for a position, this is just to let the user know I might not be able to add them immediately due to the current server load.
RacerOne
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11/2/2016 4:09pm
JW381 wrote:
Very cool, I'm on Droid so I hope to get this someday and try it out. Show my friends where I'm making up time with my...
Very cool, I'm on Droid so I hope to get this someday and try it out. Show my friends where I'm making up time with my sick but scrubs.
haha, that's the way!
RacerOne
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11/2/2016 4:16pm
wsc96 wrote:
Sucks about your wrist. I've been setting a lap start point in the right hander before the willows so it could count the first/last lap each...
Sucks about your wrist.

I've been setting a lap start point in the right hander before the willows so it could count the first/last lap each time when using the Garmin but it was a bit hit and miss. If you ever want an export of some data out of the Garmin site for Kembla or Nowra let me know.
Hey, I'm going to do an import/export function to parse data from other devices. Mind grabbing me some of the data from your garmin? At Kembla would be cool. Send it to support@racerone.mx Thanks!
JM485
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11/2/2016 8:46pm
Is there any way I would be able to download this on iOS 8.1? I really want to give it a try for moto and bmx but last time I updated my phone it took me a long time and a lot of frustration to fix everything that it screwed up so I want to avoid that if at all possible. It's kind of a gamble it seems like with these updates, some work and some just screw all of your settings and privacy up.
RacerOne
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11/2/2016 9:37pm
JM485 wrote:
Is there any way I would be able to download this on iOS 8.1? I really want to give it a try for moto and bmx...
Is there any way I would be able to download this on iOS 8.1? I really want to give it a try for moto and bmx but last time I updated my phone it took me a long time and a lot of frustration to fix everything that it screwed up so I want to avoid that if at all possible. It's kind of a gamble it seems like with these updates, some work and some just screw all of your settings and privacy up.
Unfortunately there isn't. There have been a number of upgrades since 8.1 that has changed the way things are written in some instances. This app has been designed for iOS 10 and above.

I know there are a few big changes from 8.1 to 10, so if you did upgrade, it'll likely look much different. Also, if your using an iphone 5 or older, iOS 10 will likely make your phone run pretty slow. Sad

As a general note for all, running a newer iphone will give you greater GPS accuracy.
WileCyot
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2/10/2017 9:33pm
Did this die?
wsc96
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2/10/2017 9:46pm
Nope. Last update was on the 3rd Feb.
RacerOne
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2/10/2017 9:48pm
WileCyot wrote:
Did this die?
Nope, still alive and kicking haha!

I'm literally working on a final build for release to the AppStore right now. There are a number of beta testers using the app at the moment, you can still sign up for the beta at https://beta.racerone.mx/contact/beta however I expect to do a production release to the AppStore next week.

Follow the RacerOne Facebook page to stay updated, https://www.facebook.com/RacerOne.mx
Wato17
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4/6/2017 2:08am
This sounds Awesome just signed up for the beta. Avid strava user here as well for MTB haha. Often go to Appin and Kembler as well.
Stoked to check this thing out and give it a go.
If you can pull Garmin sess off onto this app (like strava) that be a dream. Awesome stuff!
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4/6/2017 2:24am
Wato17 wrote:
This sounds Awesome just signed up for the beta. Avid strava user here as well for MTB haha. Often go to Appin and Kembler as well...
This sounds Awesome just signed up for the beta. Avid strava user here as well for MTB haha. Often go to Appin and Kembler as well.
Stoked to check this thing out and give it a go.
If you can pull Garmin sess off onto this app (like strava) that be a dream. Awesome stuff!
Just made its way into the App Store

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/racerone/id1163690544?mt=8

You can import TCX files. Good to see fellow Kembla riders in here Wink
RacerOne
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4/6/2017 2:26am
Wato17 wrote:
This sounds Awesome just signed up for the beta. Avid strava user here as well for MTB haha. Often go to Appin and Kembler as well...
This sounds Awesome just signed up for the beta. Avid strava user here as well for MTB haha. Often go to Appin and Kembler as well.
Stoked to check this thing out and give it a go.
If you can pull Garmin sess off onto this app (like strava) that be a dream. Awesome stuff!
wsc96 wrote:
Just made its way into the App Store

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/racerone/id1163690544?mt=8

You can import TCX files. Good to see fellow Kembla riders in here Wink
Yep, literally just made it to the AppStore. Smile
wsc96
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RacerOne wrote:
Yep, literally just made it to the AppStore. Smile
Congrats on that mate.
RacerOne
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RacerOne wrote:
Yep, literally just made it to the AppStore. Smile
wsc96 wrote:
Congrats on that mate.
Thanks mate, its been a journey! Thanks for your help during the beta as well Smile
Acidreamer
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4/6/2017 2:42am
Is there a way to use this without strapping a $1000 phone to your dirtbike?
RacerOne
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4/6/2017 2:48am
Acidreamer wrote:
Is there a way to use this without strapping a $1000 phone to your dirtbike?
Or you could strap it to yourself haha!

The other alternative is to use an Apple Watch series 2. The watch app does not require the phone during your MX session, however the GPS accuracy isn't as good as the iPhone's.
Francis377
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4/6/2017 3:24am
What I wonder about when using the smartphones for something like this is the accuracy of the GPS measurement.
I used to work in optical measurement systems for factory automation and it was all about linearity and repeatability. What do those numbers look like for an iPhone?
Assume you walk a distance of 5meters 10 times. Will the iPhone give you 10 measurements of exactly 5m or will it be some like 5.2, 5.1, 5.1 5.2 etc. ?

I use my iPhone for tracking my running and I run the same 10k loop each time but the distance recorded will always vary between 10 to 10.25 k.
In my case, recording laptimes and looking at time differences between laps on a 1second level would be completely pointless because the measurements are nowhere near accurate enough to be meaningful on that level.
RacerOne
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4/6/2017 3:49am
Francis377 wrote:
What I wonder about when using the smartphones for something like this is the accuracy of the GPS measurement. I used to work in optical measurement...
What I wonder about when using the smartphones for something like this is the accuracy of the GPS measurement.
I used to work in optical measurement systems for factory automation and it was all about linearity and repeatability. What do those numbers look like for an iPhone?
Assume you walk a distance of 5meters 10 times. Will the iPhone give you 10 measurements of exactly 5m or will it be some like 5.2, 5.1, 5.1 5.2 etc. ?

I use my iPhone for tracking my running and I run the same 10k loop each time but the distance recorded will always vary between 10 to 10.25 k.
In my case, recording laptimes and looking at time differences between laps on a 1second level would be completely pointless because the measurements are nowhere near accurate enough to be meaningful on that level.
Test it out Smile

During testing, all lap times appeared to be within a second of actual times. This level of lap time accuracy should be more than sufficient for the majority of MX riders. However, those riders who are on average within 10 seconds off Ryan Dungey, need to look at something more accurate.

Also, the resolution of the GPS radio is not as good as it could be in an iPhone, such as in a LITpro. This means your lines on the track map may not be exactly the lines you took, however this is not a problem for detecting lap times.

The app is more so for the common man. So they can figure out if they're getting better or not. This is why I created it, because I too had the same problem.
Acidreamer
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4/6/2017 4:39am
Do we need cell service for it to work? Id feel safer buying an iphone 5c and using that.
RacerOne
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4/6/2017 4:46am
Acidreamer wrote:
Do we need cell service for it to work? Id feel safer buying an iphone 5c and using that.
You don't, but will need it initially, as it needs to download track information, and other stuff. You'll also need it to sync your data at the end of your session. You can pick up an iphone 5s fairly cheap on ebay these days. I suggest installing it on your current iphone before you purchase another device, in case you don't like it.
22Ryann
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4/6/2017 4:51am
Congrats mate!
Acidreamer
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4/6/2017 4:54am
Acidreamer wrote:
Do we need cell service for it to work? Id feel safer buying an iphone 5c and using that.
RacerOne wrote:
You don't, but will need it initially, as it needs to download track information, and other stuff. You'll also need it to sync your data at...
You don't, but will need it initially, as it needs to download track information, and other stuff. You'll also need it to sync your data at the end of your session. You can pick up an iphone 5s fairly cheap on ebay these days. I suggest installing it on your current iphone before you purchase another device, in case you don't like it.
I have the app. I love it actually. Is there a way to sync it through the icloud? Lets say i create a hotspot from my main phone for my other one. That way i can transfer data. If it saves to my racerone account it should load onto another phone when i log in right?

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