Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Introducting CMS Lap Timer Pro

The Pro version of the lap timer is now available in the App Store

The Pro version adds full data acquisition and graphical data analysis.

Check it out!

GPS modules

The following GPS modules have been tested with the lap timers:



GPS ModuleProsCons

TomTom Car Kit

  • Includes speaker

  • Includes Bluetooth hands free

  • Includes (is the) iTouch mount

  • Charges the iTouch


  • Slightly harder to position iTouch properly

  • Requires an extension cable to use with an iPad

  • Requires an extension cable to mount "remotely" from iTouch

  • Not suitable for placement outside the vehicle (like on the roof)


Bad Elf GPS Receiver

  • No rechargeable battery to worry about

  • Will soon support 5Hz and 10Hz high resolution GPS updates


  • Requires an extension cable to mount "remotely" (on the roof of a car) from iTouch

  • Optionally requires a iTouch mount


GNS 5870 MFI GPS Bluetooth Receiver

  • Easy to mount anywhere


  • Require Bluetooth pairing with iTouch

  • Need to remember to keep the battery charged.

  • Easy to turn on/off accidentally

  • Optionally requires a iTouch mount


Dual Electronics XGPS150 Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver

  • Easy to mount anywhere


  • Require Bluetooth pairing with iTouch

  • Need to remember to keep the battery charged.

  • Optionally requires a iTouch mount