CheckPoint is an
enduro computer.
It is an android app that will help enduro riders stay on
time throughout an entire enduro.
CheckPoint does the timekeeping calculations necessary to
display the correct mileage at all times.
By keeping the odomoter in sync with the mileage
displayed by CheckPoint, the rider will stay on time.
A separate odometer is required. Possibles.
The next possible Check
Point mileage is displayed at all times in the 'Possible'
field.
A yellow alert 'Check Ahead' is displayed for 15 seconds
prior to the time of a possible check point.
When safe to proceed, the alert changes to a green 'GO'.
Resets.
The next Reset mileage
is diplayed at all times.
When a reset mileage is reached, CheckPoint changes the
mileage color to red and displaya an alert 'Stop - Reset.
The reset mileage is displayed on screen to allow the
rider to reset his odometer.
During the reset a countdown timer displays the time
remaining before departure.
Speed
At all times, the
current required speed is displayed.
The speed in display changes automatically when the next
speed change mileage is reached.
Key Time
At all times, Key Time
is displayed. .
Enduro Data
Entry
On start up, the screen
will look like this.
Pressing the Android Menu button will reveal menus.
- Setup
- Speeds
- Resets
- Go
- About
The term 'android menu' refers to the permanent menu
'button' on the lower edge of your android phone.
To return from an input screen to the main screen, press
Android back button.
Setup
Screen
Start Time is the race
time published in the event flyer usually 8 am or 9 am.
Key Time is the time posted by the club at sign-up (do
not adjust for your row).
Row Number is the number the club has assigned to you.
Speeds
If the race has speed
changes enter theme here.
There must always be a speed in the first speed box
If there are no speed changes, you must enter the race
speed in box one
Resets
If the race has resets
enter theme here.
Go
After all of the enduro
data has been entered, press the Android Back Arrow
to return to main screen. Press Menu ... Go to begin
tmekeeping.
Prior to race start time you will see information about
when the race will begin.
Once Race time arrives, the mileage will turn green, and
you will see 'GO' on the display.
Typical
Display
Right now your odometer
should read mile 1.4 to match the CheckPoint display
value.
Note 3.2 is the next possible check point
Note the Next reset will be From mile 12.0 To Mile 14.0
Current speed average is 24 mph
Current key time is 9:03:34
Display
as you approach a check
An alert is dispalyed
for 15 seconds before every possible Check.
'Check Ahead' is displayed in Yellow
In the image below, you can't enter the check for another
15 seconds.
If you are on time, your odometer matches the display at
5.9 miles
If your odometer reads 5.8, you are falling behind
If your odometer reads 6.0, you are in danger of burning
a check.
Display
after you reach a reset
You have passed reset
mile 12. Mileage has turned red to let you know you need
to stop.
Mileage will continue to show the red 12 untill it's time
to leave.
You have 4 minute 56 seconds remaining in the reset.
When it is time to leave - The green 'GO' will appear,
mileage will turn green and begin advancing
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