Regards,
Rich Bireta
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Rich Bireta
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Rich Bireta
]]>The database format for these releases is compatible with the previous releases. Rallymasters do not need to modify existing events in order to use these releases.
The major functions in these releases are:
Checkpoint open/close times: The rallymaster now has the ability to optionally specify open and close times for checkpoints. This will allow rally routes that double back and reuse roads and checkpoint locations. Checkpoints will not trigger if they are passed before their open time or after their close time.
Rallymaster app parity - iOS and Android: The iOS Rallymaster app is now functionally equivalent to the Android version.
Rescore 1 Car: Rallymaster now has the ability to recore a leg for only one car.
In addition to these major functions a number of smaller functions and enhancements are included:
For completeness, Competitor includes these:
Implement standard Richta checkpoint icon
Trim debug log at startup if file is greater than 1MB
Pick up correct earlyLate value.
Max checkpoint detection radius set to 100m. Good for a 3 second window at 70 mph
Clarify error message if car number out of range
Add Accuracy to Clock Adjust log entries
Add scrolling to critique message
Log the ready operation
Log excess clock adjustment
Confirmation message shown for trimming debug log
Do not log location if it has not changed
Add tolerance for excessive external interrupts and restart operations
For Rallymaster, these changes include:
Check car value < Maxcars in Map, (fixes crash in Map)
Rename Scoreboard button to Export Scores
Field name change earlylate to earlyLate, allow for either (compatibility with iOS version)
Set consistent function names in title bars
Implement current icon standards
Complete the implementation of Time Check CPs
Change Checkpoint Time allows setting of open and close times
Validate - minor improvements
Delete Entry - delete Timeslips from new location under Event
Rearrange Event Menu to move Select Another Event to the top Button was hidden if in read-only mode
Add total to scoreboard spreadsheet
Fix bug in validating open / close times (also in Competitor)
Add toast message to select_event2 when reading event list
Change Event - do not allow more cars than architected maximum (Steve G)
Change Checkpoint Location - use numeric keyboard for lat/long values
Change Event - add email for scoring team
Support new timeslip collection location in Scoreboard, Timeslips, Discard Leg, Rescore Leg, Rescore 1 Car
Set Checkpoint Time, Validate: edit allowable closing times (i.e. not midnight)
Regards,
Rich Bireta
]]>Correct typo in Check Event Password layout.
Reset TA background color when TA reset after passing checkpoint.
Clear TA when a new event selected
Timed from previous CP was not recognizing Flying Start Next Minute as a restart if timing to 0.1 second
Reduce location update to every 10 seconds, from 60 seconds
Change label on main screen, Leg to CP
Register Car - change screen to prompt for driver/navigator name
Car number must be >0 & < max_cars
Clean up formatting on critique slip
Resolve race condition in display_all_scores
Regards,
Rich Bireta
]]>Regards,
Rich Bireta
]]>I am pleased to report 15 events have been held using this system. Over 860 cars have generated over 12,800 timeslips, all since April this year. Feedback has been very positive and often enthusiastic. I have been especially heartened by several Rallymasters who have come out of (organizing) retirement and are putting on events.
Ten events for 2020 are already in the system.
I’ve settled on a tentative fee structure for 2020 based on the event’s entry fee. If your entry fee is $30 to $49 per car, then I’ll ask for $3 per car. If your entry fee is $50 or more, then I’ll ask for $5 per car. The first event for a club will be free. If your entry fee is under $30 per car, then contact me. I think this structure is not an onerous burden for the organizers and will allow us to continue to develop and support the apps. If you feel these fees are excessive then I would like to have a conversation and better understand your concerns
I am planning a release (1.14) of the Competitor app, targeted for March 2020. We’ll roll up some minor bug fixes and enhancements and add the capability to set an optional opening time for a checkpoint. This will allow a checkpoint location to be used more than once on an event.
The Rallymaster app will continue to be enhanced through next year. We’ve identified the gaps in functionality in the Apple version and are actively working to fill these gaps. The other major focus in 2020 will be on improving the functionality in scoring and revising scores. With 100 timed checkpoints and 20 cars on an event the task of finalizing scores for 2,000 timeslips after an event can be a burden. A well organized rally and a skilled scoring team should be able to post provisional scores by the time the last car reaches the end point. Android Rallymaster already allows you to drop a leg from scoring and to correct an ideal leg time and rescore all timeslips. Additional productivity improvements are planned.
In case you missed it: A new stand alone app has been released for Android called Scoreboard. This app allows anyone to follow an event and to receive score updates every two minutes. Leg by leg scores can also be checked. Enhancements planned for 2020 include real-time updates of scores with no “Refresh” button needed. The scores will always be current.
Recent updates to Rallymaster includes a Map of the route including the location of all the contestants, updated once per minute. While this may seem trivial, we’ve found the map of checkpoint locations to be a useful tool to Rallymasters to ensure that the checkpoint locations are actually where they were intended to be. I’ve also heard of a sweep car using the map to track contestants who have wandered off course. It is really cool to be sitting in my home office in Kansas and to watch a rally 800 or 1,000 miles away progress.
I’ve had several requests for a web-based scoreboard or map. I’ve been using a free application on my desktop system call BlueStacks. Bluestacks installs on your Windows or Apple desktop or laptop and to load Android apps from the Google Play Store and run them. I am happy to report that Rallymaster and Scoreboard all work well on Bluestacks. It is now possible for the Rallymaster to set up a laptop at a restaurant, hook it up to the TV and display scores and / or a map of the event.
I plan to be at the SCCA Convention in January and will be presenting a session Saturday morning at 9:30 on the GPS timing and scoring system. Please stop by if you are at the convention.
I am open to improving the usability and function of the apps. If you have a suggestion please send me an email: rbireta@gmail.com
Regards,
Rich Bireta
]]>Release 1.20 of Android Rallymaster has been released to the Google Play Store. The Map has been enhanced to display the last-reported location of each competitor. Tap the white box representing the car and you will see the team name and time of last reporting. The Competitor app reports its location once per minute.
It is more difficult to leave the Change Checkpoint Time screen without saving your changes. There are several other minor changes and enhancements.
In case you missed it: A new stand alone app has been released for Android called Scoreboard. This app allows anyone to follow an event and to receive score updates every two minutes. Leg by leg scores can also be checked.
Work on iOS Rallymaster continues. New versions are being released as functions are added. Keep this app updated to pick up the most recent additions.
I am pleased to report 12 events have been held using this system. Over 700 cars have generated over 10,000 timeslips, all since April this year.
I am open to improving the usability and function of the apps. If you have a suggestion please send me an email: rbireta@gmail.com
Regards,
Rich Bireta
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