Oh How Original Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Figured this would be the best section to ask? I have a bit of a speed car idea in my head, it won't be very fast, but it will be quite fast for what it is and what it was made for originally. I don't fancy stripping my Note 20 Ultra to a car, so what's a cheapish but known accurate GPS speedo I could buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Frosty Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 We bought one of these, seems to work well https://hobbyking.com/en_us/skyrc-gsm020-gnss-performance-analyzer-w-bluetooth.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiAgJWABhArEiwAmNVTB1gTZBkZ7ER8jHVXxglV7kvN_zd_Y2ynThhuV3K_K688HY3BYNIaUBoCYKMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&___store=en_us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 38 minutes ago, Darren Frosty said: We bought one of these, seems to work well https://hobbyking.com/en_us/skyrc-gsm020-gnss-performance-analyzer-w-bluetooth.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_gb_shopping&countrycode=GB&gclid=CjwKCAiAgJWABhArEiwAmNVTB1gTZBkZ7ER8jHVXxglV7kvN_zd_Y2ynThhuV3K_K688HY3BYNIaUBoCYKMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&___store=en_us I assume you take it for a run, then check all your data and whatnot afterwards, high speed etc...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 23 minutes ago, Oh How Original said: I assume you take it for a run, then check all your data and whatnot afterwards, high speed etc...? For that one I think you connect your phone to it and it send the data to that. There's been some people questioning these as there's been some errors with people's speed but overall they seem to be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alex97 said: For that one I think you connect your phone to it and it send the data to that. There's been some people questioning these as there's been some errors with people's speed but overall they seem to be ok. I think I'd rather an all in one unit to be honest, I used to have a Garmin Forerunner, but lost it quite a long while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) The 020 GNSS records and transmits live - but of course range via bluetooth is limited, so you record and then read out via phone. There's a few pretty trick things that you can do that way (it records 0-62 etc as well). I personally like it, and it's fair priced imho. And you can mount it inside the RC, rather than somewhere on top, because you don't need to take the shell off to read it out (doesn't ruin the looks of me Felony ). I'm not rushing for world records either, so if it's off by one mile per hour sometimes, i don't care. Edited January 18, 2021 by m4inbrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Frosty Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) ^ what he said. we had a right laugh seeing who could get the best 0-40 time. Edited January 18, 2021 by Darren Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 That might be just the ticket then, thanks chaps, shame HK hasn't got them in UK stock though, I don't fancy waiting months from China and UK prices are double HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 If you're willing to wait, shaggreat banggood has them too, i'd assume in general the usual suspects do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 It might have to be that one and just wait then. I do have an old phone I could maybe strap to the car temporarily, but the added weight will be a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Modelsport UK have the Sky RC GNSS in stock and although it's £16 more at least if it goes wrong sending it back for warranty won't be a PITA plus the wait time for delivery will be short: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/skyrc-gnss-performance-analyzer/rc-car-products/445867 Another option for you from Sky RC. All in one and in stock in the UK too: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=441960&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6byVj9O07gIVwoBQBh1HqQL8EAQYASABEgKYKvD_BwE 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted January 26, 2021 Author Share Posted January 26, 2021 On 24/01/2021 at 13:18, GMballistic said: Modelsport UK have the Sky RC GNSS in stock and although it's £16 more at least if it goes wrong sending it back for warranty won't be a PITA plus the wait time for delivery will be short: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/skyrc-gnss-performance-analyzer/rc-car-products/445867 Another option for you from Sky RC. All in one and in stock in the UK too: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/index.php?product_id=441960&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6byVj9O07gIVwoBQBh1HqQL8EAQYASABEgKYKvD_BwE 👍 That second one might be just the ticket, bit more than I wanted to spend originally, but I am used to spending £25 on a second hand Garmin thanks very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I have the Speed flea V1 coming, i guess i will need it if i am to be able to do this high speed lark, i like the really small size so i can also use it in the planes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 4 hours ago, Jack Reacher said: I have the Speed flea V1 coming, i guess i will need it if i am to be able to do this high speed lark, i like the really small size so i can also use it in the planes I ended up cancelling mine, please post how you get in with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Alex97 said: I ended up cancelling mine, please post how you get in with it. will do, why did you cancel it? seems a good unit, maybe more use to me as i can lob it up in the sky in the planes as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 59 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: will do, why did you cancel it? seems a good unit, maybe more use to me as i can lob it up in the sky in the planes as well Untested at the time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Alex97 said: Untested at the time Right, but seems i got last one, mine is showing shipped but none available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: Right, but seems i got last one, mine is showing shipped but none available i've seen loads of people buying them but not too many using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 i will test it on the brushed car before the decent brushless goes in, only right to see what it does pre modifications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: i will test it on the brushed car before the decent brushless goes in, only right to see what it does pre modifications Be good to see it Vs a car speedometer. I know they aren't 100% however on the newer ones they are much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 These do look easier to mount than the Garmin GPS Forerunner devices. I think you're right @Jack Reacher, I did see them listed on their website, but now only stickers and replacement cable. Remind me the price again? I have a Tamiya TT02, thinking of joining you in a speed run championship on MSUK 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 @Derka it was £36 uk shipped, lets hope they get more in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Derka said: These do look easier to mount than the Garmin GPS Forerunner devices. I think you're right @Jack Reacher, I did see them listed on their website, but now only stickers and replacement cable. Remind me the price again? I have a Tamiya TT02, thinking of joining you in a speed run championship on MSUK 👍 A sub £200 championship would be a good event, maybe talk with the forum staff and some people at Rossa to see if they'd back it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derka Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 These images are from M & P RC Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mandprc) as a comparison between the trusty Garmin Forerunner and the Speed Flea... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Alex97 said: A sub £200 championship would be a good event, maybe talk with the forum staff and some people at Rossa to see if they'd back it? Yes! Please oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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