Harrys Lap Timer VS VIRB 30 Ultra VS Racechrono

wildcatgoal · Aug 22, 2017

Which Harry's Lap Timer version will automatically start a GoPro camera?

Does RaceChrono do this?

I know TrackAddict will. Nice to just hit one button.

NightmareMoon · Aug 22, 2017

wildcatgoal said:
Which Harry's Lap Timer version will automatically start a GoPro camera?

Does RaceChrono do this?

I know TrackAddict will. Nice to just hit one button.

HRT Petrol version will start a GoPro... most of the time.

Between the GoPro Hero5 Session overheating and loosing wifi and Harry's Lap Timer not quite getting the GPS data right to trigger at the start line, I've had a frustrating time. Also I've never gotten the iphone based accelerometer data to be timed correctly with the video in HRT.

It seems the data analysis part of TrackAddict may be a little better than HRT for comparing runs quickly, so I'm planning on switching over to that.

Also RaceRender is really nice for editing. Its worth the money for the paid version. Youtube doubler will only get you so far

rodhx · Aug 22, 2017

RaceChono is pretty simple. Assuming you have to GoPro connected, you tap the big red start button & choose your track the get the session running, then swipe right to bring up the video screen and tap the record button. I like that you start the season early and can wait to start your camera as you leave grid, etc.

firestarter2 · Aug 22, 2017

wildcatgoal said:
Which Harry's Lap Timer version will automatically start a GoPro camera?

Does RaceChrono do this?

I know TrackAddict will. Nice to just hit one button.

Is trackaddict free?

firestarter2 · Aug 22, 2017

NightmareMoon said:
HRT Petrol version will start a GoPro... most of the time.

Between the GoPro Hero5 Session overheating and loosing wifi and Harry's Lap Timer not quite getting the GPS data right to trigger at the start line, I've had a frustrating time. Also I've never gotten the iphone based accelerometer data to be timed correctly with the video in HRT.

It seems the data analysis part of TrackAddict may be a little better than HRT for comparing runs quickly, so I'm planning on switching over to that.

Also RaceRender is really nice for editing. Its worth the money for the paid version. Youtube doubler will only get you so far

Thanks I was going to try HLT on a iphone but if you a have the same issues nevermind. The latest version of HLT wont even export data anymore.

c_reber · Aug 23, 2017

Any advice for the best one on Android platform? I do have a Hero 5 (and 4, 3+, 3 also) but have never tried to mess with the built in gps/data stuff. But I would love to start comparing data on different runs.

I have a Galaxy S7edge phone if it makes a difference. I guess I'd need a windshield mount with any of the different apps?

lizardman · Aug 23, 2017

c_reber said:
Any advice for the best one on Android platform? I do have a Hero 5 (and 4, 3+, 3 also) but have never tried to mess with the built in gps/data stuff. But I would love to start comparing data on different runs.

I have a Galaxy S7edge phone if it makes a difference. I guess I'd need a windshield mount with any of the different apps?

Check out the Ram Mounts X Grip.

wildcatgoal · Aug 23, 2017

Screw it, I just got RaceChrono and Harry's and will try them this weekend at Gridlife. Tons of time in-between sessions to figure these apps out and fool with video. Only 4 sessions per day given all the activities. Maybe you'll see me on some YouTube videos - you know, with the usual DSLR cinematic techno music intro and blurred-out drifting cars.

wildcatgoal · Aug 23, 2017

lizardman said:
Check out the Ram Mounts X Grip.

I have that. Vibrates.

F0J · Aug 23, 2017

I don't know if it'll improve anything but I did see phone specific grips for Ram Mounts. I have the "X" or whatever but I haven't pushed the car with it attached.

firestarter2 · Aug 23, 2017

wildcatgoal said:
I have that. Vibrates.

Thats what I use. Works decently. Are you using the rubber band? Also you might have to turn on OIS on the phone(or off).

firestarter2 · Aug 23, 2017

wildcatgoal said:
Screw it, I just got RaceChrono and Harry's and will try them this weekend at Gridlife. Tons of time in-between sessions to figure these apps out and fool with video. Only 4 sessions per day given all the activities. Maybe you'll see me on some YouTube videos - you know, with the usual DSLR cinematic techno music intro and blurred-out drifting cars.

Let me know ill be at the track next weekend.

Mattrix · Aug 25, 2017

I use a Garmin VIRB and a Bluetooth connector in my OBDII, love it! You can check my YT channel for lots of videos using it. Being able to customize the HUD is awesome!

firestarter2 · Aug 25, 2017

Mattrix said:
I use a Garmin VIRB and a Bluetooth connector in my OBDII, love it! You can check my YT channel for lots of videos using it. Being able to customize the HUD is awesome!

That looks really good. Is that 3 cameras?

Mattrix · Aug 25, 2017

firestarter2 said:
That looks really good. Is that 3 cameras?

Thank you. I have just the 1 Garmin but I've become pretty good at syncing up the data to the other video clips from my GoPros. It takes some time to get it right but I love multiple angles!

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