trixonik 0 #1 January 6, 2011 http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/recon-details-next-gen-gps-goggle-technology-android-bluetooth Looks like this setup will give people the option to develop custom apps / display using android. I'm thinking it should be pretty easy to have a HUD for Contour video and GPS / glide ratio data. Below is the release from Contour about using android as a viewfinder. http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/contour-adds-live-viewfinder-to-its-contourgps-helmet-cam-real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #2 January 6, 2011 There's some Russian/Ukranian guy already working on a wingsuit specific version (Cyber-Eye), and quite far into development: pic1 pic2 pic3 video of the HUD in action can be found here The thread also mentions other alternatives like this one: pic1 pic2JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #3 January 6, 2011 More interesting woul be the option to use the HUD function, with a camera facing backwards, so the (experienced) base flyer can adjust speed or key points, as he/she sees the formation completing.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,078 #4 January 6, 2011 Craig Girard used a HUD for altitude at the 400 way in Thailand. He said it was so distracting that he ended up just ignoring it so he could focus on the dive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #5 January 6, 2011 On FS dives altitude is a number getting lower, but not actual live feedback on your performance. For wingsuit it wouldnt be my kinda thing, but sure a tool to help finetune ones performance.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvandijck 0 #6 January 6, 2011 QuoteCraig Girard used a HUD for altitude at the 400 way in Thailand. He said it was so distracting that he ended up just ignoring it so he could focus on the dive. Had same experience with even just two leds telling me left or right. And cooper had similar issues with led displays, which is why the flysight gps is an audible device... While i encourage any development, my opinion after having played with it for a bit is that it is OK if you are alone in the air, but it should be left on the ground if you plan to jump with others. But well, that is justt my 0.02$ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #7 January 6, 2011 Quoteit is OK if you are alone in the air, but it should be left on the ground if you plan to jump with others Definately agreed...Id wanna ad that a strict number is hard to come up with, but its defenately good to mention you need a conciderable amount of wingsuit flying experience before adding these kind of distractions.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #8 January 6, 2011 I've been using these for quite some time. They work really well.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #9 January 7, 2011 Quote I've been using these for quite some time. They work really well. I would have figured you more this kind of person. But whatever works best for you...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #10 January 8, 2011 I thought it was more like this?Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottygofast 0 #11 January 10, 2011 Quote Quote I've been using these for quite some time. They work really well. I would have figured you more this kind of person. But whatever works best for you... Just remember, no mask will ever erase the memory of Cigarettes and butt sex.... ;)Z Flock #11; Muff #1909; PFI #15, USPA Lifer Commercial Multi-Inst. Airplane/Rotory www.flyteskool.ws Aerial Photography Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tvandijck 0 #12 January 11, 2011 QuoteJust remember, no mask will ever erase the memory of Cigarettes and butt sex.... ;) from high-tech head up displays to butt-sex in just 3 posts. this world never ceases to amaze me ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #13 January 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteJust remember, no mask will ever erase the memory of Cigarettes and butt sex.... ;) from high-tech head up displays to butt-sex in just 3 posts. this world never ceases to amaze me ;) You really are new to DZ.com aren't you...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 January 11, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Just remember, no mask will ever erase the memory of Cigarettes and butt sex.... ;) from high-tech head up displays to butt-sex in just 3 posts. this world never ceases to amaze me ;) You really are new to DZ.com aren't you... maybe we should introduce him to banesanura.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
