Thanks for this feature Max. I wonder how well can it work in places like California and Nevada. My phone is normally in "searching" mode 90% of the time. Only when I am close to a town and low enough (like below 4000 feet) I can usually get signal. The rest of the time nada. I can't test it myself since my Streak has no cell service.
Ramy On Jun 30, 2012, at 2:15 AM, Max Kellermann <m...@duempel.org> wrote: > One major feature of XCSoar 6.4 will be SkyLines Live Tracking. I > would like to introduce you to it. > > SkyLines implements a very light-weight tracking protocol that > transmits only 48 bytes for each fix, opposed to hundreds of bytes for > other protocols. It works better when the connection is flaky (and it > usually is in a glider!), because it does not require a complicated > handshake between client and server. It transmits not only your > position, but also altitude, speed, vario, engine noise level. > > Due to these advantages, you can easily set the tracking interval to > only a few seconds, and make the word "live" in "live tracking" > credible. > > The web interface is under heavy construction. We can always use some > help developing it! > > How to use: > > - register in SkyLines if you havn't already > (http://skylines.xcsoar.org/users/new) > > - generate a tracking key in the SkyLines system settings > (http://skylines.xcsoar.org/settings/) > > - get XCSoar 6.4_alpha1 > (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xcsoar.testing) > > - enter this key in XCSoar's tracking settings (Setup System, Setup, > Tracking) > > - fly! > > - your friends click on Live to see current live tracks > (http://skylines.xcsoar.org/tracking/) > > This feature is only available on Android. You need an internet > connection during the flight, so be sure to put your SIM card into > your device. As soon as XCSoar detects take-off, it will transmit > your location to the SkyLines server. > > Take care, this transmits data over your mobile connection. This may > cost you money. Be sure to have a data plan. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > _______________________________________________ > Xcsoar-user mailing list > Xcsoar-user@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/xcsoar-user ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Xcsoar-user mailing list Xcsoar-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/xcsoar-user
