New track conditions app - feedback wanted!

[red1234]

Hi guys,

We are looking to get feedback on a new app in development that will hopefully make 4wding and exploring the bush easier and safer.

Its purpose is to provide up-to-date track information for popular tracks in oz to allow better route planning and safer navigation. Users can see whether tracks are passable and see recent traffic on each track including number of and type of vehicle.

Additional features include personalised track difficulties based on your vehicle's capability and mods by comparing against others that have gone up the track.

The app works out track conditions and difficulties by analysing GPS route data collected as users navigate tracks. This data is stored offline whilst in the bush and uploaded automatically when users connect to the Internet. In this way the app requires no active input from users, it's all automatic.

The app was inspired by issues I have had with planning trips into unknown areas or tracks, where often there would be limited recent track condition info. It would be difficult to know if my vehicle was capable, if tracks were passable, and what mods or gear I should have to attempt the track.

Keen to get feedback on this project from the 4x4 community so we can add any other functionality prior to release.

You can get more info from www.newtracs.com.

Cheers

Red

[Ausmosis]

Hi guys,

We are looking to get feedback on a new app in development that will hopefully make 4wding and exploring the bush easier and safer.

Its purpose is to provide up-to-date track information for popular tracks in oz to allow better route planning and safer navigation. Users can see whether tracks are passable and see recent traffic on each track including number of and type of vehicle.

Additional features include personalised track difficulties based on your vehicle's capability and mods by comparing against others that have gone up the track.

The app works out track conditions and difficulties by analysing GPS route data collected as users navigate tracks. This data is stored offline whilst in the bush and uploaded automatically when users connect to the Internet. In this way the app requires no active input from users, it's all automatic.

The app was inspired by issues I have had with planning trips into unknown areas or tracks, where often there would be limited recent track condition info. It would be difficult to know if my vehicle was capable, if tracks were passable, and what mods or gear I should have to attempt the track.

Keen to get feedback on this project from the 4x4 community so we can add any other functionality prior to release.

You can get more info from www.newtracs.com.

Cheers

Red

Sounds like an interesting app and keen to test it out when you release it.

[red1234]

Sounds like an interesting app and keen to test it out when you release it.
Thanks mate, everyone who signs up on the site will get first access of the beta and full release.


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[Sandez]

Hi Red,

Sounds like a very interesting app, one that is very similar in concept to something I was originally planning myself. However, given I'm not a programmer (but slowly self teaching myself), it would be a long way off, if at all, before I make something.

I'll sent you a PM with my details. I have a few ideas/features to recommend if your interested.

Either way, I'm keen on the app and will look forward to testing it when it comes out

[Grippy]

Sounds good.
Is it going to be available on Android?

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[red1234]

Yes it will be available on both iOS and Android.

Cheers
Red

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[red1234]

Hi Red,

Sounds like a very interesting app, one that is very similar in concept to something I was originally planning myself. However, given I'm not a programmer (but slowly self teaching myself), it would be a long way off, if at all, before I make something.

I'll sent you a PM with my details. I have a few ideas/features to recommend if your interested.

Either way, I'm keen on the app and will look forward to testing it when it comes out
Sounds good Sandez, will reply to your PM.

Cheers
Red

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[Cheeza]

Keen for this app. Let us know when it's ready. I have signed up.

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[red1234]

Hi guys

I wanted to provide an update on this app. We have continued to progress the project and currently we are recruiting 4wders to help collect baseline data. Initial focus will be on capturing track data for Victoria, with a focus on the High Country region.

Please yell out if you are interested in providing GPS track data (you might already be recording your tracks). We will be offering free use of the app (including premium features) on launch for those who contribute.

Many thanks

James.

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[red1234]

Hi all

Quick update on progress - we have further progressed with development and have gained access to a huge dataset of GPS track logs covering most of Australia. This will represent our baseline dataset and we plan to have something out in the market by October.

I have been doing the rounds visiting 4x4 club member meetings (in Vic) to spread the word and gain valuable feedback. Support from the community has been fantastic, showing a real need for this solution.

We have also built a prototype analysis engine which can ingest standard GPX track logs to figure out where problem areas are along tracks. Difficulty is based on comparing performance of cars and their respective setups.

Check out the mock up screenshots in the galley on our website at www.newtracs.com.au/gallery (https://www.newtracs.com.au/gallery)

Cheers
James

[red1234]

Hi all,

Just wanted to give an update on this for those who haven't been getting newsletters. I have release a prototype version of my newly built 4wd track map. The map includes track difficulties which I welcome you to scrutinise for accuracy. Testing has shown excellent results so far. This map has been made from track logs of multiple users, and our database continues to grow from contributions of personal track logs. I can process standard GPX track logs exported by most GPS tracker apps/devices.

www.newtracs.com.au/track-map

I have also put up a quick 1 min walkthrough of navigating the map. See here https://youtu.be/E8mX7dAp6i

As always keen to get your feedback on how it works and level of accuracy based on your knowledge.

Note this map doesn't work offline, still working on the mobile app for iOS and will be out early next year.

IF YOU HAVE TRACK LOGS, please consider contributing to the database! See https://www.newtracs.com.au/track-log-upload.

500 KMs of track logs submitted will get you your first years subscription to premium features for free as well as first go at the app as a beta tester.

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Cheers guys
James

[steelo25]

Sounds great, but as I'm usually driving where there's little or no phone range, i.e. WA, SA, NT, and outback Qld, wouldn't be much use to me. THOUGH it would be incredibly useful in those places
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