Virtual Power Meter extension
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Dear all, I would like to introduce an extension that allows you to have a virtual power meter and use all the power fields in the Karoo.
This extension for Karoo devices adds a device simulates a virtual power meter. You only need to add this power meter (settings -> sensors) and you can use all power fields.
Compatible with Karoo 2 and Karoo 3 devices running Karoo OS version 1.524.2003 and later.
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Loaded it today and tried it out. Power numbers were very high using defaults provided, unfortunately I couldn’t find any documentation to adjust the input parameters. For example:
1. Is the “bike weight” field in lbs or kg? And how can the user tell, or change the units? Also there is no field for rider weight, so should I add that to “bike weight”?
2. Does Kpower use wind info from the Windsock app?
3. Does Kpower use gradient info from the Karoo? And cadence data from a cadence meter?
4. What is “Cdr” ? Is that the same as Cda?
From my limited test it seems like Kpower overly emphasizes speed and doesn’t factor gradient in enough. And I have no idea if it’s even taking wind into account.
Thanks
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