Kpowell911 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Curiosity has got the better of me, and I Want to do a speed run. Every video I watch seems to use the same small Garmin GPS, its around the same size as a shock oil bottle but I Cant find the model number? Anyone know what one to use, or other than that the cheapest possible way of doing it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Guns said: Curiosity has got the better of me, and I Want to do a speed run. Every video I watch seems to use the same small Garmin GPS, its around the same size as a shock oil bottle but I Cant find the model number? Anyone know what one to use, or other than that the cheapest possible way of doing it? Thanks Garmin Forerunner 101 but there discontinued now you can pick them up secondhand on eBay though or SkyRc do one there about £45 on rcmart ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastebuzz Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Yeah the SkyRc one is the most cost effective.However, if you have an old, relatively small, smartphone lying about you can install GPS speedo apps on it and use that.I have an old Vodafone smart whatever that sits in the draw as a spare and I've used that many times.Cost nowt...... Sent from my S55 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, namastebuzz said: Yeah the SkyRc one is the most cost effective. However, if you have an old, relatively small, smartphone lying about you can install GPS speedo apps on it and use that. I have an old Vodafone smart whatever that sits in the draw as a spare and I've used that many times. Cost nowt...... Sent from my S55 using Tapatalk I was doing that before, but always struggled with it. It was a cheap android phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 36 minutes ago, mydoddy69 said: Garmin Forerunner 101 but there discontinued now you can pick them up secondhand on eBay though or SkyRc do one there about £45 on rcmart ?? Saw the Sky RC one, looks good. Ill look into it when I next order from RC Mart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 The sky rc only has a polling rate of 1hz which is pretty slow. The dynamite one has a polling rate of 10hz which means it should be more precise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jumper said: The sky rc only has a polling rate of 1hz which is pretty slow. The dynamite one has a polling rate of 10hz which means it should be more precise. any links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanveer Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 https://www.horizonhobby.co.uk/en/gps-speed-meter-dyn4401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I do speed runs myself using my Arrma Typhon 6S. My first GPS speed meter was the SkyRc speed meter which worked okay for a few months but then started reading inconsistently, giving much lower speeds then actual as well it then started failing to upload the data from itself to the GPS logger so I couldn't look at the results on my laptop or record them. I now use the Dynamite GPS which is what I recommend to people and I wish I had just bought that one in the first place. The faster refresh rate does make a massive difference, ...you wouldn't think it would but then because we are using them on R/c vehicles the acceleration/deceleration that can occur in just 1 second is much more than on a 1:1 scale vehicle for the most part (providing you can get traction). I bought mine from Modelsport UK: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/dynamite-gps-speed-meter/rc-car-products/385011 As mentioned though the Garmin Forerunner 101 or the 201, which has a rechargeable battery instead of using regular batteries, are another option although they're a little big and I don't know what the refresh rates are on them. You'd also need to track them down on the secondhand market but I have seen them on eBay before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, GMballistic said: I do speed runs myself using my Arrma Typhon 6S. My first GPS speed meter was the SkyRc speed meter which worked okay for a few months but then started reading inconsistently, giving much lower speeds then actual as well it then started failing to upload the data from itself to the GPS logger so I couldn't look at the results on my laptop or record them. I now use the Dynamite GPS which is what I recommend to people and I wish I had just bought that one in the first place. The faster refresh rate does make a massive difference, ...you wouldn't think it would but then because we are using them on R/c vehicles the acceleration/deceleration that can occur in just 1 second is much more than on a 1:1 scale vehicle for the most part (providing you can get traction). I bought mine from Modelsport UK: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/dynamite-gps-speed-meter/rc-car-products/385011 As mentioned though the Garmin Forerunner 101 or the 201, which has a rechargeable battery instead of using regular batteries, are another option although they're a little big and I don't know what the refresh rates are on them. You'd also need to track them down on the secondhand market but I have seen them on eBay before. Thanks for that, bit more than Wanted to spend but will bare it in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I have and use the Garmin 101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 28 minutes ago, Guns said: Thanks for that, bit more than Wanted to spend but will bare it in mind Understandable and you're welcome. All I do with my Typhon is speed runs so it was worth spending a bit more on a quality GPS speed meter like the Dynamite. If you keep an eye on eBay I have seen the Garmin Forerunner 101's go for between £25 and £85 odd depending on condition/auction bidders etc. Couple for sale on there now but one is a whopping £175 odd, ...that sellers mental if he thinks it's worth that. Link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?LH_PrefLoc=1&Brand=Garmin&_sop=15&_osacat=75230&_odkw=garmin+forerunner&LH_ItemCondition=3000&_dcat=75230&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xgarmin+forerunner+101.TRS0&_nkw=garmin+forerunner+101&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartmoorTrails Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Saw the Sky RC one, looks good. Ill look into it when I next order from RC MartI have this and it works a treat [emoji106]Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 @Guns Just thought of another option I've seen a few speed runners using on YouTube which is a Canmore GPS logger. Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Canmore-G-PORTER-GP-102-Multifunction-Device-green/dp/B00F8AJQ9S Now I can't recommend it as I've never used one nor do I know how good they are, refresh rates etc but just giving you options. Less than £50 so probably more what you were thinking of spending I'd guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153487624764 would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Guns said: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F153487624764 would that work? I don't know sorry. If it records speed then I can't see why not, ...I'd either look up the features online to see if it does or ask the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastebuzz Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Hey GMballistic, just out of interest, what speed have you got from your Talion? Sent from my S55 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, namastebuzz said: Hey GMballistic, just out of interest, what speed have you got from your Talion? It is a V3 Typhon I have and my current PB is 97mph. That was done on a half depleted battery and when the ESC/motor was already a bit hot so I'm sure it will surpass that into triple digits. Video here of one of my runs; https://www.msuk-forum.co.uk/forums/topic/233502-arrma-typhon-6s-speed-run-video/?tab=comments#comment-2459699 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namastebuzz Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Sorry - Typhon. Good job. Read up on your thread on the Arrma forums too. Interesting stuff. Look forward to seeing your 100mph run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydoddy69 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 15/05/2019 at 20:36, Jumper said: The sky rc only has a polling rate of 1hz which is pretty slow. The dynamite one has a polling rate of 10hz which means it should be more precise. The newer ones have a 1-10hz rate though which is changeable so the same as the Dynamite but cheaper ?? http://www.rcmart.com/gsm015-gnss-speed-meter-p-83050.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 4 hours ago, mydoddy69 said: The newer ones have a 1-10hz rate though which is changeable so the same as the Dynamite but cheaper ?? http://www.rcmart.com/gsm015-gnss-speed-meter-p-83050.html nice, i didnt realise they had updated it. That is good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parves Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 SKYRC GPS Speedometer Altimeter is the best one. It come with a customizable frequency from 1Hz to 10 Hz. Also, it increase positional accuracy through tracking GPS and GLONASS satellite constellations. You can check this GPS speedometer list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzock Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 😉 Ian... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashingBrian Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Holy thread resurrection Batman..!!! The current king of the GPS readers is the SkyRC GSM020 can be had for as little as £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 I still havent brought one from the original thread haha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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