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Re: GarminDB
#2I was hoping this would be a way to import and track data directly from the device, but it appears it talks to the Connect API, so I'm still tied to the official app.
Re: GarminDB
#3I was hoping this would be a way to import and track data directly from the device, but it appears it talks to the Connect API, so I'm still tied to the official app.
Activities are just FIT files that can be accessed over USB.
Re: GarminDB
#4I was hoping this would be a way to import and track data directly from the device, but it appears it talks to the Connect API, so I'm still tied to the official app.
Activities are just FIT files that can be accessed over USB.
You are right, but I've worn out the USB ports on multiple Garmins from using the ports to recharge and download the files. Now I just use the app and download the files later from the Garmin website, and use a magnetic charger plug also to eliminate the wear and tear on the port. I wish I could wirelessly access the files and cut out the Garmin app/download steps.
Re: GarminDB
#5Earlier quoted context omitted.
Activities are just FIT files that can be accessed over USB.
You are right, but I've worn out the USB ports on multiple Garmins from using the ports to recharge and download the files. Now I just use the app and download the files later from the Garmin website, and use a magnetic charger plug also to eliminate the wear and tear on the port. I wish I could wirelessly access the files and cut out the Garmin app/download steps.
Whats your magnetic charger of choice? I am tired of wearing through my charging ports.
Re: GarminDB
#6it always surprises me how much data is locked up in garmin's (ancient) sdk.
for example, the FIT file format, used exclusively for programming workouts on all bike computers, are only supported in one or two apps!
I suppose that's our fault and we should build on the sdk
Re: GarminDB
#7Earlier quoted context omitted.
You are right, but I've worn out the USB ports on multiple Garmins from using the ports to recharge and download the files. Now I just use the app and download the files later from the Garmin website, and use a magnetic charger plug also to eliminate the wear and tear on the port. I wish I could wirelessly access the files and cut out the Garmin app/download steps.
Whats your magnetic charger of choice? I am tired of wearing through my charging ports.
I gamble and buy the cheapest ones on EBay in lots of three (some have adapters included plugs for USB-C/micro USB, though it seems like as time passed by, more and more are separating the plug purchase from the cable purchase). The recently announced tariffs will put a damper to this since the last few I have bought were dropshipped from China.
Re: GarminDB
#8it always surprises me how much data is locked up in garmin's (ancient) sdk. for example, the FIT file format, used exclusively for programming workouts on all bike computers, are only supported in one or two apps! I suppose that's our fault and we should build on the sdk
The Garmin Connect web site seems to work fine for building structured workouts. It can also sync with TrainingPeaks. Is there something else we need?
There are a lot more than two apps which read or write FIT files for purposes other than workout planning. I wrote one of them.
Re: GarminDB
#9it always surprises me how much data is locked up in garmin's (ancient) sdk. for example, the FIT file format, used exclusively for programming workouts on all bike computers, are only supported in one or two apps! I suppose that's our fault and we should build on the sdk
The Garmin Connect web site seems to work fine for building structured workouts. It can also sync with TrainingPeaks. Is there something else we need? There are a lot more than two apps which read or write FIT files for purposes other than workout planning. I wrote one of them.
Yeah, Garmin’s own software isn’t great but it very easily syncs directly to loads of other services, and there are “interlocutor” (not sure what the right term is) apps like Rungapp on iOS that will let you sync it to even more.
I personally highly recommend intervals.icu
Re: GarminDB
#10it always surprises me how much data is locked up in garmin's (ancient) sdk. for example, the FIT file format, used exclusively for programming workouts on all bike computers, are only supported in one or two apps! I suppose that's our fault and we should build on the sdk
The Garmin Connect web site seems to work fine for building structured workouts. It can also sync with TrainingPeaks. Is there something else we need? There are a lot more than two apps which read or write FIT files for purposes other than workout planning. I wrote one of them.
I personally don't know anyone who creates workouts in Garmin Connect. Not saying it doesn't happen, or even that it isn't common, but everyone I know is creating their workouts in TP, Intervals.icu, Golden Cheetah (or other similar dedicated training platforms), or even in Zwift (or another virtual training platform).