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Feature Request: Countdown #240

Open iointerrupt opened 4 years ago

iointerrupt commented 4 years ago

Before the tracking starts, it would be great to have a possible countdown. This could be further enhanced by allowing the countdown timer length to be chosen in settings.

I've switched over to OpenTracks recently and its really great. Low footprint and very functional for my runs.

(Edit: separated original requests to multiple requests)

dennisguse commented 4 years ago

Valid requests! Can you split it into two issues? Easier to work with for us...

dennisguse commented 4 years ago

@developersx3 Why do you want a countdown (What is your use case)? To wait for first GPS fix?

iointerrupt commented 4 years ago

On my phone which is inside my armband before a run, registering a touch is sometimes difficult. After pressing start thru the armband, you may need to readjust the position of the band.

Screens with LCDs have bad visuals at angles. Additionally looking at a dark mode screen (black background with a red button) is harder, especially when looking at it thru a foggy armband cover, against a sun. Countdown gives you an audio queue that you have successfully pressed the start button.

When stating a run, I prefer to build a pace when starting for closer to accurate results.

Additionally this might now only give you a better GPS fix as well as proper bearing calculation