Harry's Lap Timer

[Mentalpen]

I know technically this should be in the mobile phone section but it relates directly to track days and before anyone asks NO I DO NOT GET ANY MONEY FROM THIS!

Anyway, today finally we saw the releases of V.17 of Harrys Laptimer by apple (coming to android later this year).

So for those with it there as been a MAJOR! upgrade, firstly there are now 3 versions, rookie (formally timer), petrol head (formally pro) and now a GP version.

regardless of if you have the new rookie or petrol head version harry has yet again given additional features totally free! and depending on your version has some new epic features such as picture in picture with a new multicam feature including experimental support for GoPro hero3 & 2+BacPac, increased obd support, icloud support and a whole host of other bits and pieces.

GP upgrade price is just £6.88 for the uk and even if you don't need the features it would be great to support the development even further by its purchase. For those that have been using it for some time will know just how far this app has come with no price increase and has to be a essential addition to anyone doing trackdays.

 

[John1006]

That's so good, I just clicked update the other day and hadn't checked what had changed. Now I know. Can't wait to use it

 

[A2ON]

I've just upgraded I have no idea hw to get it to work though never have do you know MP

 

[Mentalpen]

I've just upgraded I have no idea hw to get it to work though never have do you know MP

Yes mate, i'm a beta tester so know most of it, what do you need to know.

 

[A2ON]

Just how to use it would be great or how to record and overlay then export I find the product god but the interface terrible I even struggled to upgrade from pro to the next on gp is it ? Could be so much easier to use

 

[mark_1873]

Just how to use it would be great or how to record and overlay then export I find the product god but the interface terrible I even struggled to upgrade from pro to the next on gp is it ? Could be so much easier to use

Totally agree mate, it took me ages to find the video I recorded and I've still got no idea how to do the overlay.

I'd love to know :lol:

 

[A2ON]

Totally agree mate, it took me ages to find the video I recorded and I've still got no idea how to do the overlay.

I'd love to know :lol:

It seems a shame however it does seem typical of application created by tech people so submerged in it they live and breath it but forget the rest don't shame as I have no paid lots of cash for the app it is brill no doubt but need some help

 

[Mentalpen]

ok i'll do a write up for you all later. as it won't be quick.

 

[A2ON]

ok i'll do a write up for you all later. as it won't be quick.

Wow this would be amazing a real basic guide an idiots guide to harrys is ideal

This will be great really looking forward to using it

 

[Mentalpen]

sure but it will take a few hours so i'll try do it tomorrow or tonight when the kids aren't here.

 

[Mentalpen]

Basic video walk through



open HLT and hit the more tab, vehicle list then edit (top left) add add new and input the following fields.








ok so now click tracks tab





type England in the search to filter tracks





and select a track in this example brands indi curcuit

and then load it





the track set will load up







and will open with a google map view + the track set POI's





now going to the lap list tab you will see the track set





now go to the racer view ( i have set in the tab menu which you can alter by going to the more tab and clicking edit in the top right and drop and dragging into the tab bar)





click video

mount and click ok to calibrate





Now just go out on track and when you pass a go trigger or a stop/go trigger in a poi track set it will automatically start recording but remember your phone must be placed in a position to receive satellite signals unless you use a 3rd party satellite receiver.


*****NOTE satellite signal strength via green bars at the top*****



now the next bit is a bit tricky as i don't have any saved laps but go back to the lap list and pretend i have been out on track and lest use the unspecified lap





clicking the lap and scrolling down







Click on overlay (i can't actually do it as i have no lap data) then add the options you want. Intro adds a small user defined amount of time to the beginning of the video and with countdown on it will put a countdown to the lap start, sector and lap close in a small semi transparent timer. The same with extro but adds a small user defined section after the close of the lap.

this will obviously not be available on the first lap unless you have manually started video recording as it will record the point you started recording to the go/ stop/go trigger (finish line)

POI/Speed inserts adds corner/straight information as well as speed.

data and timing is self explanatory i would have thought.

odb data will require a compatible obd reader or a jailbroken device and un signed/supported reader.

you then simple click overlay and the app does the rest and transfers it to your photo library.


Example of a finished video

[YOUTUBE]327qP5Tyfy4[/YOUTUBE]

 

[Mentalpen]

I shall write up how to create a poi set (your own track) so you can make a track round your block to test and experiment with.

 

[Mentalpen]

How to create a basic poi set (track)

In this example we will set up a track round the block with a stop/go trigger (finish line that starts & stops timing/video automatically), 4 corners and 2 splits (sectors)

Ok click more tab then map, you will see a small cross hairs bottom right, tap it to stop centre map location allowing you to move the map round without it springing back to your current location.






Now go to where you wish to place the stop go trigger and zoom in on that location





tapping the flag top right will bring up the following page. ***Noting*** the type set to trigger.





Tap the edit top right and then add new track





type the track description, in this example i've named it Track Test Set





now hit poi set that will be set as unspecified at this point





and hit the track set name you wish to associate the current poi to, in this case test track set





Now press description





and describe it in this case as Stop Go and save (top right)





scroll down and hit direction





you need to now add the direction of travel in degrees, in this case 55o and save





now click map at the bottom to see the current poi and note the direction now lines up with the road





we now need to move to our next poi on the map, in this case it will be a right turn





and zoom in to set the poi





top the flag as before top left to place it and name it in this case Turn 1 and then save





associate it with the track set





so it will now look like this





go to the trigger type (currently set to stop go) and tap it





and change it by tapping it to information with it being a corner





it will now alter to look like this





going to map we can now see the first two poi's





now scroll to the next poi placement and zoom in again and hitting the flag again to set the poi placement





name it and save





associate it with the track set








scroll down to change the trigger type





and set it as info





click map





and scroll and zoom for the next poi and hit the flag to set its placement





This time we will set a split up and name it accordingly





associate it with the poi set





scroll down and hit the trigger type

 

[Mentalpen]

This time set it as a split





as you will see we need to set direction again





so as before we need to set it and save





and the map will sow it lined up with the direction of travel





now clicking map as before we can see the track coming on nicely





so time to scroll and zoom to the next poi (corner 3 this time) hitting the flag to set it





name it





add the track set





press the trigger





set it to information





click map





now you will see its not quite lined up, this can happen from time to time. so tap the poi and you will see its info + a blue arrow





holding your finger on it you can now drag and drop it into place





So then scroll to the next poi place and zoom accordingly and we will make a split 2 buy hitting the flag





name and save it





associate it with the poi set





change the trigger type





set it as split again





set and save direction





now as you can see its not quite right





tap the split and click the blue arrow





it will then take you to the main page and go back and change the direction and save





back to the map to check alignment





now onto the next poi placement and zoom in hitting the flag again to set its position





this time adding turn 4 and save it





setting the track set





trigger type to information





so now go to the map and we can see the full circuit





if you then go the the lap list tab you will see the poi set named test track set with the 7 poi's (4 corners, 2 splits and the stop go trigger)





and hitting the track set you will see all the poi's, don't worry they are not in the correct order as they work on long/lat positions





now all you have to do is go out and drive the circuit with it set to time/video.

 

[mark_1873]

Brilliant, thanks a lot !

How do you get it to change from recording just one lap at a time ?

 

[Mentalpen]

it will keep recoding when passing a stop/go and only stop on a stop trigger such as a hill climb finish like or the ring doing B2G.

but the laps get split so to speak into individual laps.

Currently you can not overlay a session so to speak but that is planned for V18. Obviously this version over version 16.x has seen a massive change with things such as multicam, experimental support to GoPro etc

by the way i forgot to say that if you are using a iphone or a device connected to the web is automatically uploads your times to the hall of fame for that track set if its been downloaded.

just go to tracks and say select brands indi and scroll down to see the hall of fame for times. with the option to sort via various settings such as best lap, named drivers, most recent lap etc

 

[A2ON]

Epic thread now ! Well done

What's this about Overlay you can only do one lap overlay ? Not a full session ?

 

[mark_1873]

Nice one, cant wait to get back to Knockhill now.

My new Ram Mount should be here today and yesterday I spent ages at lunch finding the gear ratios for the Megane ND0 000 gear box.

The only Video I have is a warm up lap where my mount gives in as soon as I hit the first kerb :lol: I might upload it for a laugh, looks like I've rolled it.

 

[A2ON]

Nice one, cant wait to get back to Knockhill now.

My new Ram Mount should be here today and yesterday I spent ages at lunch finding the gear ratios for the Megane ND0 000 gear box.

The only Video I have is a warm up lap where my mount gives in as soon as I hit the first kerb :lol: I might upload it for a laugh, looks like I've rolled it.

I need an iPhone mount for roll cage (4s) any ideas ?

 

[Robo_#1]

Awesome guide MP, very thorough, there's quite a lot to this app it seems. Lots of room for improvement on GUI by the looks of things but nice.

What mount are you using? I think I'll pick one up and get the App for How Fast