initial altitude

[kurt]

Hello,

Mostly I start from home. However every time the pressure is slightly different and the powerpod thinks my starting altitude is different. (it even once thought I started at -100m altitude).
I know in the ISAAC software there is a functionality to correct it. But to my opinion it is stupid that I have to do it every time (I know I am lazy).

Is it possible that I can fixe the starting altitude to a fix value?

Many thanks

Kurt

[Velocomp]

The short answer is: no.

PP does not actually measure altitude; like every other device of its type, it measures barometric pressure. This means that, on a given day, the altitude PP displays not only is dependent on altitude, but also weather. Think high and low pressure fronts...

PP converts baro pressure to altitude with a formula that is based on constant weather conditions. So, when weather changes the starting elevation will change, too.

[kurt]

Hello, I understand that the powerpod can't do it. But the ISAAC software should be able to do it automatically because you can do it now manually.
Or am I mistaking?

Thanks

Kurt

[Velocomp]

When Isaac opens a ride file, it has no idea where the ride takes place. Therefore it is impossible for Isaac to know the starting elevation

[kurt]

Hello,

Sorry to continue ( I am a little bit stubborn)

I also know that the ISAAC soft were doesn't know where I started (but I do because I always start from home).
I had something in mind like this:
Do you want that ISAAC software update starting elevation automatically each time? if checkbox yes
Which altitude do you want to start? enter a positive number.

However if I am the only one that this want it is indeed not worth wile to do the extra programming.

Thanks

Kurt

[Velocomp]

Hello,

Sorry to continue ( I am a little bit stubborn)

I also know that the ISAAC soft were doesn't know where I started (but I do because I always start from home).
I had something in mind like this:
Do you want that ISAAC software update starting elevation automatically each time? if checkbox yes
Which altitude do you want to start? enter a positive number.

However if I am the only one that this want it is indeed not worth wile to do the extra programming.

Thanks

Kurt

This is the first time in 15 years that someone has requested this feature.