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StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Jul 3 2012, 04:47 PM Post #2
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	TTT. Anyone have some feedback with the iPhone? I was looking at Harry's Lap timer http://gps-laptimer.de/Home.html it looks very capable and only $20 for the pro version. It looks like it can use the camera directly in the iphone for video, the GPS and accelerometer built into the phone, and can integrate with OBD II for engine data (rpm, wheel speeds, voltage, temps, throttle position etc). Seems like it is as capable as a 1000$ Data system that I was looking at a couple years ago but this one is $20. But the GPS is as limited as the phone and they recommend something with a higher frequency (as mentioned by Eskimo). What I couldn't find so far is how does the phone connect to the OBDII of the vehicle? A quick google search: http://www.amazon.com/goPoint-Technology-O...e/dp/B00336S7KS $99 for a cable.

Crazy Canuck View Member Profile	Jul 5 2012, 04:19 PM Post #3
North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177	QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jul 3 2012, 12:47 PM) TTT. Anyone have some feedback with the iPhone? I was looking at Harry's Lap timer http://gps-laptimer.de/Home.html it looks very capable and only $20 for the pro version. It looks like it can use the camera directly in the iphone for video, the GPS and accelerometer built into the phone, and can integrate with OBD II for engine data (rpm, wheel speeds, voltage, temps, throttle position etc). Seems like it is as capable as a 1000$ Data system that I was looking at a couple years ago but this one is $20. But the GPS is as limited as the phone and they recommend something with a higher frequency (as mentioned by Eskimo). What I couldn't find so far is how does the phone connect to the OBDII of the vehicle? A quick google search: http://www.amazon.com/goPoint-Technology-O...e/dp/B00336S7KS $99 for a cable. aren't you better off w/ the trainer version vs the professional version ? http://gps-laptimer.de/LapTimer_Products.html I'd prefer to get the data analysis over the sun orbit/satellite location and trip information.

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FASTFATBOY Smart phone GPS based lap timers Apr 26 2011, 06:40 PM

StanIROCZ ShortcutsSleeping (Costas) did this a while ago, s... Apr 26 2011, 06:50 PM

FASTFATBOY QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Apr 26 2011, 06:50 PM)... Apr 26 2011, 10:32 PM

GCOSENTINO I've heard of an app you could download to you... Apr 26 2011, 11:25 PM

Eskimo I was reading about this in this month's motor... Apr 27 2011, 03:01 PM

StanIROCZ TTT. Anyone have some feedback with the iPhone? ... Jul 3 2012, 04:47 PM

CrashTestDummy QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jul 3 2012, 11:47 AM) ... Jul 4 2012, 04:45 PM

Eugenio_SS QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jul 3 2012, 12:47 PM) ... Jul 5 2012, 04:19 PM

00 SS PLX makes a cable that has a small box on the end ... Jul 3 2012, 09:13 PM

SuperMacGuy I would recommend getting some kind of external GP... Jul 5 2012, 12:31 PM

Eugenio_SS android, there is this one: http://trackmaster.tra... Jul 5 2012, 04:23 PM

FASTFATBOY QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Jul 5 2012, 04:23 PM)... Jul 5 2012, 04:26 PM

Eugenio_SS you can always try the chronogps for free and see ... Jul 5 2012, 04:29 PM

Eugenio_SS I have the Google Nexus (one) and I had bought the... Jul 5 2012, 04:32 PM

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FASTFATBOY View Member Profile	Apr 26 2011, 06:40 PM Post #1
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410	Anyone use them? I have an Android phone and have been reading about them. How do you overlay video on to the app? You need special software? My camera will be a Flip HD. Trackmaster looks pretty good. How do you get around having that big Ass phone holder on the front glass? Please show your setups.