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Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:10 pm
by Odd Job
I need a chrony which will connect to my Samsung S4 phone, preferably via a cable.
The chrony will be for .22LR and for crossbow bolts also, but the main use will be for determining velocity changes for .22LR suppressed and unsuppressed.
One thing is certain: I will be looking for a device that I can put on a tripod, not one that attaches to the barrel. I want to use my phone as the readout at the shooting bench and I also want to record all the strings on the phone.
I'm going to be testing a bunch of suppressors with the same rifle and ammo.
If you've done something similar, please let me know.
Also: I have no Apple devices and I don't intend to purchase any.
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:13 pm
by DW58
You'd be much better with a Magnetospeed V3 as this records all data to a microSD card which can be read on almost anything via anSD card adaptor.
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:43 pm
by Odd Job
Sadly I can't attach anything to the barrel (I am going to be attaching and detaching multiple suppressors during testing). Also, that Magnetospeed won't attach to my crossbow.
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:18 pm
by DW58
Agreed, the V3 is not suitable for a crossbow but perfect for suppressors whereas the Magnetospeed sporter is not.
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:45 pm
by Alpha1
Switch your phone off don't worry the world wont come to a end.
Buy a chrono that comes with a hand held gizmo that displays all the data and even stores it. Lots of them out there. I have one.
Had it for years.
I leave my phone at home a much peace fuller range day.
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 9:32 pm
by Odd Job
I'll just bump this one more time:
Looking for a chrony that:
1) Does not attach to the barrel
2) Can send data to my Samsung S4 (prefer wired but wireless will be okay if it has adequate range)
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:53 am
by Sandgroper
The only specific chronograph I could find was the Caldwell Ballistic Chronograph -
http://www.uttings.co.uk/p119251-caldwe ... 3Ic0jUY3EQ originally designed for Apple devices it does have an App that allows it to be used on Android phones -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... rono&hl=en
Do a search as there seems to be plenty of Apps that allow phones to be connected to various chronographs. HTH.
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:21 pm
by davidh195
Re: Need a chrony (to connect to my Samsung S4)
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:22 pm
by Odd Job
Ta, I'll check out the suggestions...