PowerField - comments, questions, and suggestions welcomed.

PowerField

I recently purchased a Garmin 1030 and was disappointed to discover that my favorite ConnectIQ fields and apps were not yet ported. This was the motivation I needed to get started writing my own.

What I wanted was a single data field that provided the information I needed to work on improving my efficiency and power output when cycling. I wanted to see my heart rate and cadence along with the power average for a number of intervals. Additionally, I wanted a quick way of knowing if I was close to a target average for that time period. The field turns the average (or the peak) number Green while it exceeds 80% of the target and Blue while it is over the target.

This thread is for feedback and suggestions.

I am considering ways to make this work for devices with less memory (such as the Fenix or the Forerunner). It would probably be great for a racer or Triathlete who wants to maintain a certain average power over the course or in sections of the course as recommended by Best Bike Split.

The field can be downloaded from https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/ae433c7a-d706-4f80-8e29-f64e3fc4add4
The source code can be seen at https://github.com/creacominc/connectiq-PowerField
Unit tests for the field are at https://github.com/creacominc/connectiq-PowerFieldTests

peterdedecker over 8 years ago

Welcome amongst the Connect IQ developers! ;)
Pleased to see you created a Connect IQ unit test project! I hope more people will follow your tracks!

2455671 over 1 year ago

That sounds like a great way to dive into developing for ConnectIQ! Creating your own data field or app for the Garmin 1030 can be a rewarding experience, especially when it fills a gap left by other apps not being ported over. https://googlesolitaire.org/cookie-clicker-unblocked/

9334182 3 months ago

Very useful. I like how the average/peak power turns green/blue when you reach target zones. Helps me stay in check during intervals. ragdoll archers

9499555 1 month ago

I appreciate the innovative spirit behind PowerField! One suggestion I have is to consider integrating a feature that tracks users' engagement levels over time. This could offer valuable insights into how different workouts or activities impact performance, which might enhance user motivation and habit-building within the app. What do you all think about stickman hook?

9567242 4 days ago

Really cool motivation to roll your own field after moving to the 1030. The color cue (green >80% target, blue over target) sounds like a great at-a-glance way to stay honest during intervals without staring at numbers. For lower-memory devices, maybe consider fewer interval slots or optional metrics toggles. Also, your UI description weirdly reminded me of Crazy Cattle 3D in a good way—clear, immediate feedback.