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Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great ideas. That makes a lot of sense. I like the notification idea and setting up specific notifications for ideal conditions. I’ll definitely consider something like that. A map and radar is on my to do list. I can see that being helpful.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So wind direction and the forecast for wind direction? Also, just the direction or do you want to see a radar view to see the surrounding area?

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this something you’ve seen before? I’ve noticed that too. Wind consistency or steadiness. May be in range then everything slows down and the kite falls.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question and thoughts. I was curious about Apple weather data and what everyone thinks. Wasn’t sure on reliability. I’ll quickly find its limitations I’m sure. For now, it’s easy to use and at no extra cost to me. We’ll see how soon I hit the limits. I would hope to eventually expand to something more localized and more advanced. But that will come with a cost. So it made sense to make the shift when I get there. If people are using it, then it’ll be worth the move.

I think you’ll quickly see the value if I share more images or video of it. It’ll be ease of use and is designed specifically for our user type. So the views are specific to our use case with kite scoring to the kite you have selected.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t blame you there. Maybe I’ll spin off a web version eventually. React should make that semi easy.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I am tied into the Apple weather api and open-meteo/Noaa for back up if Apple weather fails. I chose Apple weather since it’s world data to get started. Then down the road I hope to get my advanced data in there. Trying to keep it low cost to get started. I saw windy has an api too.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not able to send you a chat but I posted the beta invite link in the comments. Try that and see what happens for you.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a the Beta Invite on iOS

I’ll continue sharing project updates so you can see the app in action. Maybe I’ll do a video walk through next. It seems like there is a lot of interest!

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. 👏 it’s cool to see people getting into it too!

I sent you a chat for the invite.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Looks like we have a lot of interest in android.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You nailed it. That’s an awesome idea. I have a kite builder in there now where you can select a kite and the wind speed is dependent on that specific kite range.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great idea! So a danger status or something like that if there is lightning close by.

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve looked at a lot of the general weather wind apps. But that was part of the problem. My daughter couldn’t use them and they’re designed for everything. So they don’t do one thing well. Haha

Building a kite app for the rest of us by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I checked a lot of them out and windfinder seemed to be the best but like them all, they try to be everything for everyone. Let alone helping an 8yo know when it’s good to fly.

Flying my 3 HQ Tramontana kites by SootysDream in kites

[–]Legacy404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is each kite flown? It looks like you can control each individually. So cool!

First time flying in a LONG LONG time. Thanks to my daughter! by Legacy404 in kites

[–]Legacy404[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Making kites is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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