Application: Elliptical

How To, Comments and Bugs Thread for Elliptical Application


Elliptical App Store Link

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Full Version : Full Version Click HERE for information how to get the FULL Version
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How to Use (Please Read):
1.) Watch must be worn on your wrist!
2.) Watch hand MUST be on the MOVING Elliptical Arm.
-- i.e. your hand and watch must move with the elliptical or the app will not work.
3.) Hold the elliptical arm with your watch hand 'loosely'. This allows your watch to have more sudden movement.
For example, when you pull the elliptical arm, allow your watch hand to pull away from the handle (1/2 inch or 1 cm) and when you push the elliptical arm, your hand will quickly push against the elliptical handle. This sudden movement is needed for the watch to interpret a revolution.
4.) Adjust distance and speed.
--Configure in watch, use menu button, while in activity. (VAHR long press screen)
--Configure in connect app or Garmin express https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?332843-How-to-App-Settings
-The default "Stride Length" is for a Sole E20.
-Every elliptical brand/model reports distance differently, so configuration is necessary.
-The default will provide distance and speed for other brand but values will differ.
-The easiest way to adjust is to A.) workout for ten minutes, B.) the adjust Stride Length until the watch distance matches the elliptical value.
5.) Chest HRM (3, red or blue) will give improved results.
6.) Bike Cadence Sensor with HRM gives the best results.

Requirements:
- IQ 1.3 or higher
- Activity Tracking Steps: ON
-Optional: Chest HRM and Bike Cadence Sensor (best accuracy)

Known Deficiencies:
-(Garmin Bug) 'Main' Distance field and Garmin's Main Speed Graph are not reporting in connect.garmin.com or connect app.
--I cannot change this, it a Garmin thing, however values may show in third party site. i.e. strava, etc.
-Workaround: Both of Distance and Speed are shown as an IQ data field or as an IQ graph.

Displayed connect data
--Speed as mph/km/h or Steps per Minute
--RPM
--Distance
--Momentary Energy Expenditure graph (https://www.firstbeat.com/en/consumer-products/features/#4)

Displayed watch data
-Speed, Distance, RPM, Calories, Heart Rate, Average Heart Rate, Elapsed Timer, Time of Day
-Heart Rate is completely configurable and color coded.
-Configure Heart rate zones in Garmin Connect or Garmin Express using the generic
-Battery meter uses the entire screen for reliability and acts as a divide to help focus one the upper fields.
-All Displays in ether statute or metric
-Fields are auto-adjust for all data ranges for maximum readability through out your entire activity.
-Second page of data, 11 different fields to choose in configuration.
--Speed, Distance, Elapse Timer, Calories. Energy Expenditure, heart rate (color), avg heart rate (color), RPM, Avg RPM and temperature.

Start Display Abbreviations
cad = cadence ready. (displays last value)
b = connected to phone with connect app running
hr= Heart Rate monitor sensor detected. (displays last value)
temp= temperature sensor detected. (displays last value)


In Development: Ant+ Speed Sensor input, distance reporting as meters
Current Release:
v1.2.1 Better and more accurate cadence with watch only configuration.
v1.2.0 may contain cadence display issues with watch only configuration
v1.2 Corrected: Cadence from watch only, Semi-round watches HR display now working,
-Added: (experimental) Ant+ Speed Sensor and can be view on second page.

connect app
data average rpm is ok
graphs are not labeled and data looks ok.
There is a distance graph, needs removed.:rolleyes:

connect.garmin.com
6 APRIL 2017 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1661740413
all data and values 98% accuracy with distance.

Reporting Errors and Ideas
In order to correct the problem please send/post the following:
-error description
-give watch model, firmware & iq version
-configuration info
-if "!", please send the error log(s). Connect your watch to a PC and it is It's located at {watch}\garmin\apps\logs. Copy file and attach to post or email me the info and log.

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  • The Last Update killed the Data Transfer from the Fenix 5 to the Connect App. the Distance is not showing at all. I Used the HRM Belt and Foot Pod as well.
    Tim


    Uninstall, reboot watch and reinstall.
    The main distance will never show. I write the data but garmin connect ignores it. It will show in third party sites mapmyrun and others but not in garmin. I provide a iq distance field as a workaround.
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 8 years ago
    Uninstall, reboot watch and reinstall.
    The main distance will never show. I write the data but garmin connect ignores it. It will show in third party sites mapmyrun and others but not in garmin. I provide a iq distance field as a workaround.


    Thanks Strange
    in the First post from me (screenshot) it carried the distance to the app perfectly.
    And not I am Getting 0.0Km

    How can that be?
  • Thanks Strange
    in the First post from me (screenshot) it carried the distance to the app perfectly.
    And not I am Getting 0.0Km

    How can that be?


    Not sure. I'm still writing to the :nativeNum=>5 and :nativeNum=>9, which are the overrides for distance and session distance.
    send me a link to the connect.garmin.com for that activity you are referring .
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 8 years ago
    I paid for the full version of the application, I entered the code in Garmin Connect, but when I selected the application on my Vivoactive HR I saw a trial version of seven minutes/
  • I paid for the full version of the application, I entered the code in Garmin Connect, but when I selected the application on my Vivoactive HR I saw a trial version of seven minutes/


    Be sure to use the email that you logged into paypal with. The code is generated using the paypal login email.
    Also make sure there are no typos and spaces.
  • The Inline Skating App is missing an option for "top speed" I always find that interesting to know..
  • The Inline Skating App is missing an option for "top speed" I always find that interesting to know..


    I will add in the next release. Unless there is a bug i will be updating monthly.
  • fbbbrown , thanks for great app. Does difficulty level at elliptical trainer influence to distance (higher level - bigger distance for the same time and speed)?
  • Zodios with the Elliptical app, indirectly. Only due to the resistance would effect your effort. With higher/lower effort, the cadence could change slower/faster, thus changing the distance.


    The answer for the elliptical trainer. Internally with the Elliptical trainer, anything is possible. Every elliptical is different and even between models of the same brand.
  • I found than yesterday Garmin released new beta firmware for my 935 - https://forums.garmin.com/forum/into-sports/running/forerunner-935-aa/1264314-new-public-beta-version-6-75-now-available . Similar beta was already realsysed for Fenix 5/5S/5X.

    It has new app
    • Added elliptical, stair, floors climbed, and yoga apps.
    Somebody tested that betas? What the differen from fbbbrown apps?