xcsoar on android devices samsung amazing

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 11:02 pm

well big thanks to martin and his patience today stting up my Samsung tab 2. I thought it was a bit big but it fits fine on my impress 3 harness and the features make setting up triangles the xc planner and then downloading it and dropping into the Samsung. I have some 25k plus 100k triangles for cross fell as well as blease.

checkit out as airspace and evry feature is mind blowing for free software.

cheers gary

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:37 am

Interesting Gary which Samsung 2did you go for would love to see that in operation. What's the battery life like on it? Is this the way forward instead of the vario alti combo?

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 5:29 pm

well the machine also records in igc so have just submitted them as easy as pluging in any other machine i have got.

cheers gary

Lloyd · Post by **Lloyd** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:21 am

A DIY alternative is the NOOK (e-ink)) simple touch @ £59 + a NMEA GPS

See: http://tophatsoaring.wikispaces.com/XCS ... mple+Touch

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:14 pm

Yep looks pretty simple to me?

Hey Lloyd how come no ones prompted you to do a session at the club meets....would interesting to hear something about what you do.

Ali

Lloyd · Post by **Lloyd** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:16 pm

I could do a session on gliding related gadgets like XCSoar, AirCub, LK8000, etc...

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:13 pm

That would be good!

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 4:34 pm

That would be great....a useful contribute that is directly applicable....you fancy a pint on Thursday?

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:32 pm

What's he best time for everyone 7:30 ish ?? and have a bite to eat too

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:04 pm

i am in for 7.30 and will more than likely have bar meal as well

cheers gary

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:52 pm

Lloyd. That RD in the top right hand corner, dose that mean it’s for, ME!! RonDon. How Nice.

Chris L · Post by **Chris L** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:15 pm

Don't think I can make it now won't be back till late tomorrow after work. What about Friday instead ?

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:48 pm

7.30pm good for me. .... Shame I'm driving I'm fancying a bit of a bender.

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 10:11 pm

you don't need to drink to have a bit of a bender as I will have my 7 incher there

RonDon · Post by **RonDon** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:06 am

Cannot make it to Lion and the Lamb tonight. Prior engagement.

Sounds like it will be a interesting
Night. RonDon.

Post by **chrisfozz** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:47 pm

I'll be there for 7.30 for some food etc.

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:01 am

What a pleasant informative evening last night. Thanks to Lloyd Gary Ali and Chris much learned in a few hours cheers.

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:46 am

Aye, absolutely top-drawer!

Definitely a topic for a full club meeting....if Lloyd and Gary are up for it?

Ali

Lloyd · Post by **Lloyd** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:54 am

Great evening, thanks to all present.

Following on from yesterday. Here is the missing waypoint file for XCsoar.

Post by **chrisfozz** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:56 am

I really enjoyed last night, very interesting and entertaining.
Where's me credit card, i need one of those ggogle things.
Cheers
chris

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:58 pm

havent had access to tinternet for a few days
whats happening or should I say happend on thursday is this the breakaway tyne valley soaring club again

if loyd has something interesting and informative to say about gadgetry keep your hands of hes a nhpc member

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:48 am

Muuhhhaaaaa. He's ours now all ours he drank from the Lion and Lamb chalice and is now a convert. Bill both Gary and Lloyd gave us a great insight to the use of androids and airspace Lloyd in particular is very knowledgeable looks like its the way to go. My only concern was how good are they to read in direct sunlight having said that they are out there being used now. The Samsung only costs £158 the software is free to download and the system Lloyd uses is even cheaper but you need to link it with a GPS watch this space

brian day · Post by **brian day** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:58 am

Buy a Samsung telly and you get one free

It's sat in the cupboard for the last 6 months because I didn't like it. Don't think the craze will last long though, my guess is the screen will last one trip in your harness in the back of the car before its broken.

ron freeman · Post by **ron freeman** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:03 pm

I'm always up for new gadgets but if you need to connect to a GPS.. why not just use your GPS ? they are pretty good.

It would be very interesting to have an XC comp just using a helmet beep only vario and your map on your lap and see who does the buisness

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:29 pm

I'm always up for new gadgets but if you need to connect to a GPS.. why not just use your GPS ? they are pretty good.

Hi Ron that's the device Lloyd was showing us (Photo in link below) it only costs about £50 ish and the screen is much bigger and easier to use. It's also got a monochrome screen and works very well in direct sunlight. The one Gary has is the Samsung and that works direct.

http://www.nhpc.org.uk/nhpc/viewtopic.p ... sc&start=0

Post by **gary stenhouse** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 4:08 pm

well i have just put my 300 k task on the device from kirk yetholme to loughbrough think i can avoid most airspace just need a nnw going nne then nnw and about 20mph at base and who knows british record

bill-scott · Post by **bill-scott** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:42 am

Not sre what exactly went on at the lon and lamb the other night but sound likw itwsa good night so can it b doneagain or expanded on at the next club metingmmaybe using the bigscreen who do I have to coax to get itsorted who wre the instigators :: D apologies forthe bd spelling lm doingthis on aphone fat fingersandittle buttons

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:36 am

So Brian

It's sat in the cupboard for the last 6 months because I didn't like it. Don't think the craze will last long though, my guess is the screen will last one trip in your harness in the back of the car before its broken.

It's sat for 6 months you don't like it and it will only last one journey in the bag.

How much do you want for it then!

Sad Northerner · Post by **Sad Northerner** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:56 am

I'll start the bidding at 50 quid.

John Wallis · Post by **John Wallis** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:21 am

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