In (e.g.) badminton activity there is a really limited collection of data fields.
I'ld really like to get some steps counts ...
Any ideas?
In (e.g.) badminton activity there is a really limited collection of data fields.
I'ld really like to get some steps counts ...
Any ideas?
Update December 11, 2024:
Our engineers have reviewed the concern with steps not being available as a data field for some activity apps, such as Badminton. They have omitted this by design. This is because…
Hello. I am sorry to hear you are not able to add the Steps data field. I have reported this concern to our engineers. Once I receive any update, I will reach out to you again.
I did!
You can add the data field "Steps" to any of the Data Screens in the Badminton Activity. "Steps" are found in the "Other Fields" settings.
During setup:
With Activity running (after swinging my arms around in some expert badminton-like moves):
Of course, due to the movements involved in playing badminton, there will be no assurance of accuracy of the "steps" counted due to the arm movements; but probably the best you can do.
HTH
Edit: OK, just noticed I posted this in the Enduro 3 forum - no idea if the example I posted for my tactix 7 is the same in the Enduro 3.
Unfortunately the list of data fields in "other fields" is quite short in badminton an there are noch steps at all ...
Too bad - Steps is available in the Badminton activity on my tactix 7...
Sorry for any confusion.
Yes, it was available on my fenix 7X pro as well ...
I had the same problem on my Instinct2 - no steps data field.
I am using a steps data field published by Mobile Driveway and available in the apps store here: Steps Data Field
It has worked well for me, and the developer lists the Enduro 3 as a compatible device.
HTH
Hmmm. installed it - it's synched on the watch - but I can't choose it as data field ...
Ah, got it. It seems to be too large for the six field layout ...
So, no could add the IQ-steps data field to my 6-field-layout. (I wasn't allow until I moved the heartfrequency-diagram from bottom to top.
But I still don't ghet why so many "official" data fields are not available in the badminton activity ...
Try this App/Activity, a really good job done by the developper, the last version is ready for F8 Series :-)
https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/f/showcase/2350/app-badminton-score-tracker/
https://apps.garmin.com/fr-FR/apps/51606451-57e2-4f99-9420-2ba5a80b5df6
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But I still don't ghet why so many "official" data fields are not available in the badminton activity ...
I agree - seems like an oversight.
Perhaps you should submit your request for a steps data field directly to Garmin here (Click link):
Submit Ideas Directly to Garmin
The more folks ask for it, the higher the likelihood it will happen.
HTH