So what are the recommendations for a phone app for tracking your trip and displaying it on Spotwalla?
Brit Butt Rally 26/28 May 2017
- Thread starter FazerPhil
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Yep, I use the Bubbler GPS App on my android S4. Unlike a Spot tracker you can type text messages before hitting an 'OK' button. Anyone clicking on the icon on the spotwalla map can then read the text message you sent i.e. "Bloody Rallymaster, sending me down this stupid little track" 
It also has little icon buttons which you can press i.e for fuel or rest, which then also displays on the Spotwalla map. Another nice feature is a camera icon button. If you press this it automatically activates your phone's camera and then sends this as an attached icon on the map too. So in theory you could post a photo of yourself and/or the bonus location which the rally team could then also view in real time too.
It also has little icon buttons which you can press i.e for fuel or rest, which then also displays on the Spotwalla map. Another nice feature is a camera icon button. If you press this it automatically activates your phone's camera and then sends this as an attached icon on the map too. So in theory you could post a photo of yourself and/or the bonus location which the rally team could then also view in real time too.
Stupid question time - I presume that Bubbler/SWConnect only work if your phone has a signal and you would be using data all the time you are using it?
I imagine that would be a real issue on my iPhone's battery life as well, so that I'd have to have some sort of powered mount?
I imagine that would be a real issue on my iPhone's battery life as well, so that I'd have to have some sort of powered mount?
John Cross
Active Member
Joined the SpotWalla Brit Butt 2017 page as JC. Not visible yet so I assume I have set up my secure zones correctly.
The only stupid questions are the ones you refrain from asking for fear of asking stupid questions.
Your assumptions are basically sound. If no cell signal is available Bubbler queues its updates and sends them when signal is available so your track will eventually be posted but might not be always in real time.
The easiest way to check the data/power demands is to use it to track a short trip, couple of hours maybe. Demands shouldn't be too strenuous.
When I do LD rides and rallies my phone is in a powered mount so power usage is never an issue. I always carry a 22000 mAh battery pack with me too in case of powered mount failure and to charge my spare headset battery.
Thanks Bob/Mark.
My spot gen 2 went missing from my arm a couple of weekends ago on a ride down to Cornwall.
Once I'd realised, the lat/longs told me it was 40 miles back, so I decided to leave it and buy a gen 3.
Trouble is, I forgot to cancel the old one with the spot site whilst waiting for the gen 3 to arrive, and I received a phone call from Texas at 0300 asking if I was OK.
Seems like the finder decided to press all the buttons.
That'll teach me.
I think I have time now, whilst my existing contract with spot plays out, to have a play with the SWConnect system - use it alongside the spot one and compare them.
My spot gen 2 went missing from my arm a couple of weekends ago on a ride down to Cornwall.
Once I'd realised, the lat/longs told me it was 40 miles back, so I decided to leave it and buy a gen 3.
Trouble is, I forgot to cancel the old one with the spot site whilst waiting for the gen 3 to arrive, and I received a phone call from Texas at 0300 asking if I was OK.
Seems like the finder decided to press all the buttons.
That'll teach me.
I think I have time now, whilst my existing contract with spot plays out, to have a play with the SWConnect system - use it alongside the spot one and compare them.
Was planning on selling my Spot Gen 3 and RAM mount if anyone is looking for one?
Hope all the BBR Riders have a great weekend - I'll hoping for bright weather and light traffic for you
I'll have the mounting cup thing off you if you wanted to dispose of that separately.
orestesdjc
Premier Member
I've recently been diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus and awaiting surgery so have had to withdraw from the BBR (and the IBR
) but I hope to make it to Leicester to see the rest of you on the way.
) but I hope to make it to Leicester to see the rest of you on the way.
I've recently been diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus and awaiting surgery so have had to withdraw from the BBR (and the IBR
Devastating news .... all the Best Dave with your treatment and challenges ahead ... Hope to see you down at Leicester
Ledwardio
IBA Member
I've recently been diagnosed with a tumour in my oesophagus and awaiting surgery so have had to withdraw from the BBR (and the IBR
Sorry to hear that Dave, hope you have a speedy recovery.
I was sorry to hear of your issues Dave. Let us know how youget on.It'll be good to see you.
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Bob, I've tried joining the page, but nothing seems to be appearing, nor is the number of users going up. Is there anyway you can check?
W
Winglider
Sorry to hear your diagnosis Dave, hope the surgery and the recovery go well. See you at Leicester.
Dave, go on a short journey, couple of miles (or 500 if you prefer
) with your tracker running (so that SpotWalla knows where you are and not in a secure zone) then try joining the page again. Once you've logged in the refreshed page should show your icon. If it still doesn't work, PM me your spotwalla creds and I'll fiddle around for you)