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greenhornet
8th October 2012, 03:02 PM
Hi All.
This is not GPS related, but thought this was the most appropriate place to post - please move if should be elsewhere.

Has anyone used an inclinometer app for iPhone, iPad or Android?
They are also referred to as clinometer, tilt meter, or land meters.

I am keen to hear if anyone has experience with them or can recommend a good one?

Example of what I am talking about here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phonegap.helloworld&feature=also_installed#'t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwNCwiY29t LnBob25lZ2FwLmhlbGxvd29ybGQiXQ..

Thanks in advance.
Gav

p38arover
8th October 2012, 03:10 PM
I have two:

iHandy Level free

http://a5.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/074/Purple/v4/ba/05/6a/ba056a74-57ce-b21b-298c-e5f54a173ff2/mza_1416363872987953100.320x480-75.jpg

V-Cockpit lite

http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r1000/096/Purple/v4/2d/60/62/2d606205-9ccc-4eab-5597-db1e03d2055f/mzl.pvuzhhrc.320x480-75.jpg

Haven't really used them.
Try V-Cockpit http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/v-cockpit-gps/id303482803'mt=8

greenhornet
8th October 2012, 03:27 PM
Thanks Ron.

I was more thinking for actual off road use to assit in avoiding tip overs etc.
Some come with alarms for 'critical' angles?
Are they just a gimmick?

Lotz-A-Landies
8th October 2012, 03:56 PM
They used to be fitted to Pajero and other vehicles, mostly they were called wankometers.

Ron the swear filter isn't working? Can I star it out?

jwb
9th October 2012, 08:27 AM
The Madman EMS has built in inclinometer and artificial horizon, no alarms.

Fred Nerk
13th October 2012, 07:38 AM
I use an iPhone App called "Clinometer". Not for the car. I use it to get the camper level for a better sleep and so the sink drains properly. For that it is great.

That said; I have measured the slope of the terrain to confirm how steep it was AFTER I conquered it. :-)