Testing SkyRC GPS Speed Run Meter & Data Logger
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Not only is knowing your speed a great resource, but having all the data from your last drive, or flight, can be quite valuable. Check out the SkyRC GPS Speed Meter here: www.amainhobbies.com/skyrc-gp...
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Wow, the tech. available for RC now is amazing. AMain got it! Fantastic, in-depth review as always Brett. The end of the studio presentation was very professional and I can't help but feel a little bit disappointed with that!
I have been using this for a while now in my rc plane and with a little bit of work in a spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) you can extract the speed and altitude data for every second of the recording. My Excel program now shows the planes flight path, speed and altitude (adjusted for height above the flying field) in charts which is much more useful than just the maximum speed and altitude shown in the recommended App. The device can do more than the manufacturer suggests.
How did you get the software to work im on Win Vista
Great info man. Thanks!!
I've been using this for the past few years. Nice GPS. Great video 👍👍
I see your message is a year old. May I ask if you are still using it or upgraded and if so to which one? Thanks in advance. 👍😊
@@JohnRobinsonRC Yup goes with me in my go bag every speed run. I use the Power Hobby GPS more these days but it's my trusty fallback. And I've needed to use it as a fallback at least 2-3 times .
Literally just ordered it 2 hours ago lol. Cant wait to see the speeds of my Limitless-Infraction-Xo1 with different gearing combos. Looks like a good unit. 👍👌
That's quite the arsenal of extreme speed cars RCN. Pretty awesome.
-Brett
AMain Hobbies Brett.. I have a question.... in relation to a GARMIN fore runner 401 or any of those older and newer GARMINS that Rc car guys all over youtube are typically using for their speed runs on their cars .... how do the Sky RC GSM-010 and GSM-015 gps speed meters compare.....????? Specifically the gsm-015 ?????..... is it as good as a garmin and on par with one ?...... is the sky Rc gps really accurate in general ?.... I always watch this channel and I wanted to know for sure. I’ve spent 60-70 dollars on each one and I sold two because I crashed with them on my cars. Like an idiot I would use rubber bands to keep them tied to my cars and it didn’t work for too long. I love the sky Rc speed meters and they seem 100% accurate and on point but I really needed to get your extra perspective outside of this video once again. I have a tech channel here on CZcams and this is it. I do product unboxings and reviews and I actually reviewed and unboxed both models. I sold them since and now I’m on my third brand new one which I just ordered for 69 dollars off of amazon
Brand new. I ordered the gsm-015 model since I didn’t notice the 010 as much anymore.
I love this thing. You can put it in your bag on a trip and then when you get back get a satellite view of your trip!
Yeah, that would be cool. Or if you take a tour through a new city.
-Brett
Haha. Good way to see if your r/c car is playing around behind your back.
-Brett
I just got mine. I NEED HELP! The altitude is completely incorrect. Its like its doing it at sea level. So if your trying to do a height test. Its almost impossible to get a accurate reading. PLEASE HELP MEEE!!
Hiya and great video. If you were on a budget would you go for the gsm-015 or wait a little longer and get the newer gsm-020? Kind regards, John. 😊
If you like using the app on your smartphone, the 020 is the way to go. We have it here: www.amainhobbies.com/skyrc-gnss-performance-analyzer-bluetooth-gps-speed-meter-data-logger-sky-500023/p1165087
-Brett
I have a traxxas gravedigger from 2012ish... Could that be placed inside the body? I like to go as fast as I can but monster trucks don't always stay on their wheels.
This looks perfect for a project I would love to do. How does it differ from when people use a go pro with the same type of data? Other than the fact the go pro is a camera. Also, is it waterproof?? thanks for helping me out with my fan dilemma ✌🏻😎🏴
No, it's not waterproof but that would be cool if it was! I'm not familiar with using a GoPro to record GPS data or speed, sorry. But a big difference between the two devices is the price.
-Brett
AMain Hobbies thanks Brett
Just rec'd this model yesterday. After charging and acquiring the satellite signal, the time is showing three hours slow. Have yet to hook up to the computer and download the GNSS logger program. Hopefully there will be something there that will allow me to correct the time.😷
Yeah, you should be able to.
-Brett
I am using Windows 10 and thankfully the software loaded without any problems. Sadly I don't know what the problem may be when using Vista. I hope you get it working.
The problem is Vista. Vista was garbage from the start. That's why it was replaced with Win7.
Still cant see why someone cant come up with the GPS product that is a GPS box with its own trans all in one and is linked to a wireless display that you can attach to any radio.... How hard can that be... All the radios with GPS or RPM displays are not good enough or cost a lot for each module and ties you to a single brand and type of radio... Least this way you can easily use it in all your cars without issue no matter what system you own.
People will say "why would you ever want to look down to see your speed while driving?!?!" Well, bob.... You dont... When you make your pass and stop at the end of its pass, you look down and see and then make another pass and do the same each time rather then driving the car all the way back and bending over and looking at the speed. Doesn't matter, if you want to look while you drive you can.
In regards to a GPS with built-in transmitter, I'm in complete agreement with you. Not only 'should' it be simple to include this...it IS simple to include. It could be Bluetooth, or even its own built-in WiFi. If you look at almost any dashcam currently available without a built-in display, they ALL have their own built-in "WiFi hotspot", which you connect to with your cell phone, through the manufacturer's app. This is what allows one to view live video, to download recorded videos, and (in most higher-end models) to change settings. There is absolutely no reason why this couldn't be added to the SkyRC GPS, or similar devices. Sure, it would add a few dollars to the price, but, considering the added functionality, I don't think anyone would mind said higher price.
As for the "looking down at your speed" comment, I'm not saying I agree, but I'm also not disagreeing. When doing a speed-run (not that I do speed runs...I race on an indoor clay track), there are typically two people involved (based on all the speed-run videos I've watched) - one controlling the vehicle, and the other holding the speed gun. Using a app/phone-connected GPS would be no different - one would be controlling the vehicle, while the other holds the camera filming the run, as well as the phone/tablet running the connected app. Taking that one step further, one could even build a combination camera-phone dolly that could place the phone within the view of the camera (say, in the lower right, or left, corner), so that the person filming only had to hold one 'object', as said 'object' would have both devices.
So, the real question isn't "if" any GPS tracker manufacturers are going to produce a GPS tracker with app-connected functionality, but "when". Yes, it could be several years, or just a few months. Again, considering the fairly minimal additional cost, I can't understand why none have released such a unit so far. Here's to hoping one comes sooner, rather than later.
Brett can i use my smart. Phone for a speedy runner cause my phone has those Apps
Yes, you could I suppose. But what happens if you crash, or your phone falls off at 50MPH? Are you ok with damaging, or ruining your phone? Seems really risky Troy.
-Brett
Sounds nice except the 2hours battery limit. Not good for like crawling.
I need one of those 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
i have the 010 model, they didnt maintain the app and it doesnt work on windows 10 anymore :( but otherwise fun tool.
What are the differences between the 010 and 015 we have?
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies I saw a video of both in use, the new model updates faster, so it may be more accurate, probably newer updated hardware since its got its own new app. Have u tried the new one with the app?
The 015? That's what we used in this video and we used the software on Win10 and it worked ok without issue. If there is a iOS or Android app, we have not tried that.
-Brett
Yeah software program for the 010 version is rubbish i've been on to skyrc and all they keep asking me to do is try reloading and now want a video of me downloading and installing, IT WILL MAKE NO DIFFERENCE, IT STILL WON'T WORK, I have asked for a hard copy on disc to eliminate any download erors but they want to charge me $30 for the priviledge for something that should work but doesn't
I have to say I am having major problems with this unit. The app running on the computer app just crashes when I press the config button the computer screen and the developer are no help - all they say is upload the new update - I have done that and no difference and now they say they will look at the issue on a few weeks - would not recommend this unit to anyone
Me again. Tried and tried to download the Gnss logger software for the Gsm-015, but it did not download. Tried again (and again) but no luck. Most frustrating. Any suggestions? I'm ready to baseball bat the computer!!😷
Hmm not sure. I just tried it and it worked for me. Try this link, go to the bottom'ish of the page and select the Client file for PC or MAC: www.skyrc.com/Accessory/gpsgsm015
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies That is the link that I have been trying. I have put a couple of emails directly to Skyrc about it. Let's hope they have some kind of answer. Thx.
@@MrKen-sj5qi What happens then you go to the page, and click on the download link? The download link is set to automatically download once you click on it. Does your Download folder have anything in it?
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies It will download, but I cannot open it. It keeps going on with the Setup Wizard. "Push Finish" it keeps telling me. I'm totally lost and frustrated.😷😖
Had a 'computer literate' friend help me with this, and all seems to be working as it should. Thanks for the follow up.😷
THE SOFTWARE ON THE GSM-010 MODEL DOESN'T WORK
French fried taterz!! Mmmhmm
how come the display just reads. it is definitely not readable. it looks like the battery is low, but it isn't.
Not sure. The display does work pretty well once you get close enough.
-Brett
Nice to bring it on an airplane..😁
Will the GPS antenna work through an airplane?
-Brett
Maybe if you are at the window seat..👍🏻
There is also an app called DigiHud
Price: Free.
What will it cost to buy a new phone after it goes flying down the street in a speed run? Not a good idea.
-Brett
The battery eats this device very much !!!
Good tip. I'll keep on eye on that. Have you replaced the battery with anything else?
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies
Not. Not yet changed. But I will definitely change it. On the external battery. Need to pick a size.
Dont need it, my car is too fast!!! Im sure it is.
First
Pretty sure those tires are on backwards
Could be.
-Brett
Cam i do a speef run off my cell phone with speed ap on my phone?
until i get 1
Those wheels are rotational. If you guys wanna tell us how to do things right, you should do things right. Now how do I believe any of your information.
I carelessly installed the tires in a rush because their direction does not serve towards demonstrating the use of a GPS Speed Meter. The truck simply required tires installed to roll on the ground. This video is like a meal I have spent much time to prepare, cook, and present for you to eat - please do not judge it by focusing on the napkin.
-Brett
@@AMain_Hobbies Nice!! 😂
You might want to consider having your employees actually have all of the relevant data and facts about the products your making videos on. It looks rather unprofessional to have that many mistakes in a product video when those items could have been looked up online rather easily online before or even during making the video. Just my .02