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by EHB
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:28 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: ConnectIQ app developer needed
Replies: 2
Views: 3093

Re: ConnectIQ app developer needed

The need for Connect IQ would probably not be necessary if Garmin/ANT sorted out an aerodynamics profile. It’s been ages. Any idea why it’s taking so long? Personally, I think it suits Garmin. I’m trapped to buying Garmin Bike Computers because I already have an Aeropod. I’ve suggested Wahoo reverse...
by EHB
Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Joint announcement with Notio
Replies: 3
Views: 2897

Re: Joint announcement with Notio

I thought ANT+ was only Garmin official profiles and so it wasn’t possible to create ANT+ profiles without involving Garmin and so this would be an open ANT (no plus) profile? I still don’t quite see the point unless you can convince other bike-computer manufacturers to implement the open protocol. ...
by EHB
Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Joint announcement with Notio
Replies: 3
Views: 2897

Joint announcement with Notio

What does the joint announcement with NOTIO actually mean without an ANT+ or BT profile? I can’t see how this effect things. Does it mean that you can use each other’s Connect IQ Apps? Or are you hoping other bike computer manufacturers, such as Wahoo, use it? I don’t really understand what this act...
by EHB
Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Rolling resistance estimation
Replies: 5
Views: 3250

Re: Rolling resistance estimation

As well as temperature rolling resistance also varies with wetness of the road. Ages ago I wondered about this after noticing that it felt very different. From memory the only research I found that was published was using thicker tyres eg. Trailer. A similarly small difference though. No idea how th...
by EHB
Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: PowerStroke
Topic: real time display
Replies: 15
Views: 17114

Re: real time display

Is it possible that some extremely simple data could be transmitted, particularly where an ANT+ data type already exists?

For example, pedal smoothness & L/R balance? For smoothness you could just transmit variability and copy the standard bodge for L/R balance.
by EHB
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin
Replies: 78
Views: 225849

Re: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin

On the 530. Given up on connecting the watch via usb with this firmware.

I thought of a problem with my plan of testing it by putting in front of a fan though: the cal ride.
by EHB
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin
Replies: 78
Views: 225849

Re: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin

I did an experiment last night before your reply & I think you guess right. I created a new profile called TT on it and followed your instructions. It seems to have worked, but unfortunately I can’t test it as my one bike with a DFPM has no brakes currently. I removed them to hide them from the ...
by EHB
Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin
Replies: 78
Views: 225849

Re: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin

Sod. The watch is flakey over USB. Do you think it can be installed on an Edge 530? It’s very similar to a 520 and always appears via USB.
by EHB
Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:50 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin
Replies: 78
Views: 225849

Re: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin

Do you happen to know if it requires a USB connection to the device? My forerunner 735XT is very temperamental about connecting over USB, but connects to the Garmin phone app over Bluetooth fine. My Garmin account has the watch registered, it just doesn’t appear in the ‘Garmin Express’ app much. Wha...
by EHB
Wed Jan 01, 2020 4:31 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Accuracy loss in profile 1-3 on removing pitot tube
Replies: 2
Views: 3861

Re: Accuracy loss in profile 1-3 on removing pitot tube

Any idea? I know it will be a bit worse, but I don’t really care for commutes and the main high episode is uphill anyway.
by EHB
Wed Dec 25, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Accuracy loss in profile 1-3 on removing pitot tube
Replies: 2
Views: 3861

Accuracy loss in profile 1-3 on removing pitot tube

The button on my aeropod stopped working and it’s with you now, but as part of my initial troubleshooting I reset it to factory settings; so I’m going to have to do a new calibration ride anyway: was wondering if I remove the pitot tube before the tide on the commuter bike how much accuracy loss wil...
by EHB
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Is there any point varying CRR with temperature?
Replies: 3
Views: 3240

Re: Is there any point varying CRR with temperature?

There’s stuff for big tyres that’s quite easy to find. For example: https://www.researchgate.net/publicatio ... resistance

Not seen anything on bike tyres though.
by EHB
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Is there any point varying CRR with temperature?
Replies: 3
Views: 3240

Re: Is there any point varying CRR with temperature?

No, but I never looked for it. Temperature seemed important when I looked for the effect of rain though & the method of testing for tyre rolling resistance almost always keeps it the same. I would bet some of these tyre testing labs have tested for a temperature effect, but not published it &...
by EHB
Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:33 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Is there any point varying CRR with temperature?
Replies: 3
Views: 3240

Is there any point varying CRR with temperature?

This is actually something I came across ages ago when reading on rolling resistance in rain, but forgot. Essentially, at least in bigger tyres, a small amount of water decreased rolling resistance, but more increased it (assuming road temperature was not changed by the rain). They had to keep tempe...
by EHB
Wed May 15, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Rolling resistance in the rain
Replies: 2
Views: 2413

Re: Rolling resistance in the rain

Yeah, when I looked it was mostly other wheel types with patterned treads. For example: http://www.davidpublisher.org/Public/uploads/Contribute/566e64a472e9f.pdf I was actually thinking more about being outside and caught in a sudden downpour. You don’t change clothing or anything, but going it feel...
by EHB
Wed May 15, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Rolling resistance in the rain
Replies: 2
Views: 2413

Rolling resistance in the rain

Just caught the end of today’s stage of the Giro d’Italia, which was very wet. The calculations for CdA and power in the other profiles require an estimate of rolling resistance. The device could possibly detect actual puddles using the accelerometer & adjust the rolling resistance? But, riding ...
by EHB
Fri May 10, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin
Replies: 78
Views: 225849

Re: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin

10th of May. Just had another look in the Connect IQ store. I still don’t think it is there. Am I wasting my time looking?
by EHB
Sun May 05, 2019 11:39 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin
Replies: 78
Views: 225849

Re: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin

The device I’ve purchased is still on pre-order (Edge 530). The predicted shipping is mid-May, although I wouldn’t be surprised if it was later. Is the aeropod Connect IQ thing going to appear in the Connect IQ store and, if so, do you guess it will appear by then?
by EHB
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:37 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin
Replies: 78
Views: 225849

Re: AeroPod CdA Connect IQ app for Garmin

I’ve finally got a device with Connect IQ, or will shortly. Garmin have recently released a new streamlined way of getting apps onto the device. Just searched in the new ‘connect IQ’ App for you. Can’t see it. I’ve tried ‘aeropod’ and ‘velocomp’: are you in the Connect IQ store?
by EHB
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Isaac 5 for Windows--AeroPod FW now downloadable
Replies: 6
Views: 4046

Re: Isaac 5 for Windows--AeroPod FW now downloadable

Just to let you know your instructions on how to manually update the firmware using the Mac software worked perfectly.

I’m guessing the PC software has a similar interface & they could do the same if they are having problems?
by EHB
Sun Mar 10, 2019 11:36 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: 4k video about AeroPod featuring Steve Jackson, elite triathlete
Replies: 6
Views: 3749

Re: 4k video about AeroPod featuring Steve Jackson, elite triathlete

Can you share the exact name of the mount or a link to the precise product? It is probably too late for me now, but maybe for future bikes & other people searching. Thanks!
by EHB
Fri Mar 08, 2019 1:30 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: New AeroPod firmware 7.06
Replies: 32
Views: 14554

Re: New AeroPod firmware 7.06

Doh! I forgot: you said there would be a new version of Isaac for Windows. What about Isaac for Mac? I tried ‘check online for update’ & it said 7.03 was latest version. Thanks, Eerke
by EHB
Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: 4k video about AeroPod featuring Steve Jackson, elite triathlete
Replies: 6
Views: 3749

Re: 4k video about AeroPod featuring Steve Jackson, elite triathlete

The thing that most surprised me about the video is the mount he used (as well as the magnitude of CdA change). I thought it had to be really firmly attached, but he was getting away with a click-in GoPro mount.
by EHB
Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: New AeroPod firmware 7.06
Replies: 32
Views: 14554

Re: New AeroPod firmware 7.06

Thanks!
If I’m using Profile 4 but there is some messing around getting somewhere quiet would I just re-do the calibration ride as normal when I get there?
by EHB
Wed Mar 06, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: New AeroPod firmware 7.06
Replies: 32
Views: 14554

Re: New AeroPod firmware 7.06

As regards the 5 minute warm up: does that apply to the profiles that don’t have CdA? My cycles to the swimming pool and heath to run both require stopping at red lights, surging on greens & there are lots of 90° turns. I don’t actually need super accuracy there anyway - main use is to avoid get...
by EHB
Mon Jan 07, 2019 11:11 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: CdA changes between headwind and tailwind - to be expected?
Replies: 34
Views: 18641

Re: CdA changes between headwind and tailwind - to be expected?

I’ve wondered before if effective weight varies with airspeed & if the effect is significant. Just imagining a cyclist I can easily see an aerofoil type effect at higher speeds, with higher pressure underneath the rider than above the back. I can’t remember the formula for CRR but I think it is ...
by EHB
Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: What if AeroPod could be paired to a cycling computer as a heart rate monitor?
Replies: 4
Views: 2813

Re: What if AeroPod could be paired to a cycling computer as a heart rate monitor?

What about headunits that connect via Bluetooth rather than Ant+? Have you any idea if the Bluetooth Special Interest Group are going to release a Bluetooth CdA profile? I’m thinking mostly about Bluetooth connected phone apps and the newer Suunto watches mainly.
by EHB
Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:43 am
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Broke my Aeropod racking my bike in a Triathlon
Replies: 3
Views: 2258

Re: Broke my Aeropod racking my bike in a Triathlon

Thanks, I am actually going to do that. I was already going to remove it for bike transport, but will reattach when loading food/drink. My experience is that it is actually other competitors that bash things. I used to have a magnet based speed sensor and someone knocked it off so my Newton+ went to...
by EHB
Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: Upgrading from Newton to Aeropod, & Wahoo TICKR
Replies: 14
Views: 7301

Re: Upgrading from Newton to Aeropod, & Wahoo TICKR

my previously preferred App, run meter/cyclemeter, doesn't appear to compatible with multiple device types over bluetooth e.g.. aeropod and even indoor trainer. The only good bit to the app is that it can be started using Siri (since iOS 12); not sure that one feature is worth paying for a subscript...
by EHB
Mon Oct 29, 2018 2:19 pm
Forum: AeroPod
Topic: What is AeroPod where does it inthe whole scheme of things?
Replies: 9
Views: 4608

Re: What is AeroPod where does it inthe whole scheme of things?

I really hate all the complex button pushing. Newton is MUCH simpler. I agree, but I think we might be in the minority, though you’ve made me think - I’m going to resurrect a 2013 Wahoo RFLKT+. The 4 buttons aren’t as easy to hit as the middle one on a Newton, but they’re real and don’t need specia...