It slices in the dark… Here is what I did with my Dinotte head lamp to make it work comfortably with my setup. First off, the unit that I purchased is the 400L headlight without the battery. It ran for around $150 and this was my primary reason for being reluctant for screwing it up with a modification. Not long after placing the order, the headlight arrived. The headlight was built solid and I had to poke around to get…
A search for stereo photography morphed into 3D panoramic videos, I didn’t expect to go that far with it… I had found instructions on panoramic photography from Florian Knorn’s Pano.ie website awhile back. I’m not entirely new to the prospects of panoramic imaging. I’ve used image stitching a long time ago. It’s mainstream now. The iPhone has made it effortless with the built in pano option. I still think the behind the scenes tour that Florian gives is well worth the…
Lately, something about Strava keeps me coming back for more. This personal tracking app that runs on both iPhone and Android makes it a snap to log rides. It’s not the simplicity or the details that has my attention, it’s the unseen potential. The off the shelf app and plans offered by Strava don’t really give the casual onlooker an understanding of this. It’s hidden in the myriad of API’s offered by third party developers. RaceShape.com has a site with three tools to enhance…
I have been using GPS to record my biking for a few years now. It started when I found Google’s MyTracks app in 2010, in preparation for my first STP ride. The app was simple to use and I liked the fact that I could export track data. This prompted me to use another program called TopoFusion. The limits of the MyTracks app didn’t mater, because TopoFusion offered more features. TopoFusion gave me a way to compare my rides and…