Dynolicious turns iPhone into cheap performance meter

[cplusONER]

well, it's pretty cool. I just put it between my legs, and make sure it's pointing straight ahead, and it was pretty accurate

problem is traffic, so I couldn't get a solid run. I put that I have 15% drivetrain loss in the setup, and it said I had peak HP of 260 so it's fairly accurate. Tonight driving to Indy airport at 330 am I'll get some good tests on it.

mmm.. so I guess placing it in my chest pocket on my shirt wouldnt work too well.. mmmm.. :frown:

 

[Wild Hare]

What will they think of next?

 

[blackraven]

App crashes everytime I try to edit "My Ride"...don't spend a dime on it yet (apparently it's a beta, but the company decided to release it anyway).

 

[LBKEN41]

Someone in the comments section said this might work for the ipod touch...anyone know if that's true? I would think you would have to be in a WiFi area though for that to work.

 

[Call.me.Junior]

App crashes everytime I try to edit "My Ride"...don't spend a dime on it yet (apparently it's a beta, but the company decided to release it anyway).

Thanks. I just went and upgraded to v2.0 and was reading through the comments about the app. guess i'll wait a little while. any idea of when the full version will be out?

 

[Syxx Shotter]

I don't think this is a beta version. Everything is functioning fineon most peoples. The only thing wrong with mine is finding a spot for mounting it. I'll get a better test on it tomorrow morning when I get off base.

 

[maxgtiturbo]

I don't think this is a beta version. Everything is functioning fineon most peoples. The only thing wrong with mine is finding a spot for mounting it. I'll get a better test on it tomorrow morning when I get off base.

what i found as a good place is to wedge it between the seat cushion on the passenger seat like in the crevice between the ass cushion then the back cussion

 

[xyouthx]

The hardest part is finding an empty stretch of road to launch from a stand still. Atleast for me.

 

[Morph]

The hardest part is finding an empty stretch of road to launch from a stand still. Atleast for me.

I know what you mean, it's near impossible here(Belgium, Bruges) too:frown:

 

[Kricket]

New iPhone App: "Dynolicious Car Performance Meter"

check this out:

Dynolicious is an all-purpose automotive performance meter, utilizing the built-in accelerometer in the iPhone and iPod touch to record your driving characteristics. BunsenTech, the makers of the software, claim that it can record 0-60 times within .08 of a second, accurately estimate your current speed and monitor and record any directional G force. The system seeks to perform nearly every function of (much) more expensive dedicated monitoring units, which seems like an awfully tall order for a $12.99 piece of cellphone software.

Fortunately, bloggers more experienced with the dedicated units have dispelled fears that this app is a waste of money. Dynolicious can actually do what it claims, and presents its data in a useful and attractive way. Realtime speedometer graphing and skidpad display may not be much more than pretty toys, but a bevy of data analysis tools can properly process your driving after it's done. Entering your car's weight and estimated power even allows Dynolicious to fulfill its namesake, calculating actual wheel horsepower and drivetrain efficiency with surprising accuracy. Data is recorded for as many vehicles as you want, and car mods can be noted and taken into account over a course of multiple tests.

Some reviewers are scoffing at the $12.99 price, and others are pointing to the cheaper g-tac, though it only records straight-line performance and doesn't offer nearly as complete of a feature set. Perspective is important though, and considering the high cost of roughly comparable dedicated systems and the amount of money avid car tuners spend on their rides, the price is a veritable bargain. This is one of the most creative uses of the iPhone's hardware I've seen that actually delivers.

http://gizmodo.com/5030749/iphone-apps-we-like-dynolicious-car-performance-meter

that looks pretty spiffy - anyone care to test it out? give us a lil review?

EDIT - it would be cool if someone who's already run a 1/4 mile on the track could compare times from this app with their actual times..

 

[Call.me.Junior]

Two threads merged.

 

[Kricket]

^ oof - sorry guys! i shall not lie - i didnt even search before i posted! lol

 

[GTIxpinay]

i still have yet to be sold.

i really want to be convinced this works before i buy it.

 

[Call.me.Junior]

I decided to get this morning. it's pretty cool. I just need a better stretch of road to try it on.

 

[FIJIParisi]

reading about errors, etc... I am more tempted to download the SDK and try to build an app similar to this on my own... not that I'm a master programmer, but Steve makes it look so damn easy..

If you guys are interested in helping i would, of course, drop it to Cydia afterwards for public download...

I would need things like the formulas to calculate hp based on weight and 1/4 stats, as well as some more detailed info on this program and its specific features