Outdoor Clock - Appraisal and User Manual

Appraisal

Outdoor Clock is a sleek, intuitive web application designed for outdoor enthusiasts who need reliable timekeeping and navigation tools. Its minimalist interface, optimized for mobile devices, delivers essential features with impressive efficiency. The app combines a large, readable clock with real-time geolocation data, including latitude, longitude, altitude, and heading, making it ideal for hiking, cycling, or any outdoor activity. The recent addition of route tracking and detailed statistics—such as distance, elevation gain/loss, average speed, and duration—enhances its utility for performance analysis. Key strengths include:

• User-Friendly Design: A clean, touch-optimized interface with a white background and high-contrast yellow accents ensures readability in bright sunlight.
• Robust Functionality: Fullscreen mode, swipe gestures for info display, and GPX file export cater to both casual and advanced users.
• Battery Efficiency: Optimized geolocation updates minimize power consumption, crucial for long outdoor sessions.
• Versatility: The ability to save and share data in multiple formats (TXT, JSON, CSV, GPX) supports integration with other tools.

Whether you're tracking a mountain trek or timing a run, Outdoor Clock is a lightweight, powerful companion that balances simplicity with sophisticated features.

User Manual

This manual provides step-by-step instructions for using Outdoor Clock, a web-based app for timekeeping, navigation, and route tracking. Follow these steps to get started and make the most of its features.

Getting Started

• Open the app in a modern web browser (e.g., Chrome or Firefox on Android or iOS).
• Ensure your device has GPS enabled for geolocation features.
• Grant location and device orientation permissions when prompted.

Main Features

• Clock Display:
  • The main screen shows a large digital clock (HH:MM:SS).
  • Updated every second for accurate timekeeping.
• Fullscreen Mode:
  • Tap the "Go Fullscreen" button to enter fullscreen mode.
  • The app locks to landscape orientation for optimal viewing.
  • Share and Track buttons appear in the bottom-right and bottom-left corners, respectively.
• Geolocation Info:
  • In fullscreen mode, swipe up or down to show/hide the info panel.
  • Displays real-time data: latitude, longitude, date, heading, and altitude (if available).
• Route Tracking:
  • In fullscreen mode, tap the Track button (pin icon) to start tracking.
  • The button turns red to indicate active tracking.
  • Tap again to stop tracking.
  • A modal dialog displays stats: distance, duration, average speed, elevation gain/loss, and max/min altitude.
  • A GPX file and a text summary file are saved to your Downloads folder.
• Share Data:
  • In fullscreen mode, tap the Share button (share icon).
  • Choose a format: Text (.txt), JSON (.json), or CSV (.csv).
  • Share via your device's sharing options or save as a file to Downloads.

Viewing Track Statistics

• When you stop tracking, a modal dialog shows:
  • Distance (km)
  • Duration (HH:MM:SS)
  • Average Speed (km/h)
  • Elevation Gain and Loss (m)
  • Max and Min Altitude (m, if available)
• Close the modal by tapping the "X" button.
• Stats are also saved in the GPX file's `` section and in a separate `.txt` file in Downloads.
• To view GPX stats, use a GPX viewer (e.g., Mobile GPX Viewer) or open the file in a text editor.

Tips

• For accurate tracking, ensure a strong GPS signal.
• Exit fullscreen mode by pressing your device's back button or exiting via browser controls.
• Check the Downloads folder for GPX and text files after tracking.
• If altitude data is unavailable, elevation stats will show as N/A.

Troubleshooting

• Geolocation not working: Ensure GPS is enabled and permissions are granted.
• Stats modal not appearing: Check the browser console (Developer Tools) for errors and ensure tracking recorded multiple points.
• Files not downloading: Verify browser permissions for downloads and check the Downloads folder.

MIT License

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