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Pacer
Run with a virtual partner at your chosen pace, and export the GPX data from the Bangle.js App Store.
Usage
Pacer starts up with a menu.
- Recording - whether to record the run
- Units - imperial or metric
- Lap - the multiple of a mile or kilometer to use for splits
- Dark mode - use black or white background
- Eco battery - display will turn off after 10 seconds
- Eco storage - only record GPS position every 10 seconds
- Steps - display step count or cadence
- Pacer - pace of virtual partner
On selecting Start, GPS position will be detected. A run cannot be started without a GPS fix. The watch touchscreen is disabled while the app is running.
The app will run on Bangle.js 1 and 2, although use on Bangle.js 2 is not recommended due to poor GPS accuracy.
On a Bangle.js 1, the top button reverses the screen colours, the middle button starts, pauses or resumes a run, and the bottom button ends the run.
On a Bangle.js 2, a short press of the button starts, pauses or resumes a run, and a long press (over 0.5 seconds, but under 2!) ends the run. Note that holding the button for 2 seconds will exit back to the default clock app.
Downloading
GPX tracks can be downloaded using the App Loader. Connect the Bangle.js and click on the Pacer app's disk icon to see the tracks available for downloading.
Tips
For best results, only start a run when the satellite signal strength bar is green.
Use the Assisted GPS Updater to improve the time taken to get a GPS fix.
Bugs
The eco settings are unlikely to be useful.
GPS track smoothing is accomplished simply by reducing the frequency with which readings are taken, depending on signal strength.