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This is a small Windows utility that analyzes a run and calculates the appropriate recalibration for your [[Best Running Watch|Garmin Foot Pod]] [[Footpod]]. Important note: The Garmin Connect web site is no longer exporting the needed footpod data in the TCX file. I've released a beta version of the utility that will read the raw FIT files. This software was =Device Support=The following devices have been tested ; please let me know if you try it with other devices. {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"! Device ! Status ! Notes |-| [[Garmin 920XT]]| Supported (FIT)| |-| [[Garmin 310XT]]| Supported | |-| [[Garmin 910XT]] | Supported | |-| iPhone with iSmoothRun | Supported | |-| [[Garmin Fenix 2]] | Supported | |-| [[Garmin 620]] | Supported | |-| [[Garmin 610]] | Supported | For the calibration run the speed source must be set to[[Footpod]], not GPS. |-| Garmin 210 | Supported | |-| Garmin 405 | TCX Unsupported (FIT untested)| Does not write any speed or distance information from the [[Footpod]]to the TCX file. |-| Garmin 410 | TCX Unsupported (FIT untested)| Does not write any speed or distance information from the [[Footpod]]to the TCX file. |-| Garmin 305 | TCX Unsupported (FIT untested)| TCX Exports from [[Garmin Connect]]contain what looks like speed data from the[[Footpod]], but it matches the GPS signal perfectly. |}=How does it work?=The Garmin devices record your position along with other data such as [[Heart Rate]] every few seconds. If the [[Footpod]] is active, then the speed according to the [[Footpod]] is also recorded. By looking at each position that is recorded, you can work out how far you've traveled and how long it took. That should be the same as the foodpod speed if the GPS is accurate and [[Footpod]] is calibrated. ==Is this different to a Garmin 310XT calibration run?==This is using the same principle as the Garmin calibration run, where you tell the Garmin to calibrate and then run about 1 Kilometer. The calibration run is released under comparing the GPS distance covered with the [[http://wwwFootpod]] reported speed. The advantage of this utility is that you can use any run to check the calibration and you can run much further.gnu==Flaws in the approach==The biggest flaw in the approach is that it relies on the GPS signal, and GPS is not that accurate itself.org/licenses/gplIf you do not have a GPS signal, such as a [[Treadmill|treadmill]] run, then there is no calibration possible and this utility will show that no calibration can be automatically performed.html GPLThat is because the Garmin recorded data is based on the [[Footpod]] ‘as is’, so it's calibrating the [[Footpod]] against itself. ==Getting the best data==To The best run to use for calibration is a run that has the most accurate GPS data. That will be a run that is reasonably straight, as twists and turns tend to reduce the [[GPS Accuracy|GPS accuracy]]. A good view of a clear sky can also help a little. ==Is there a better way?==A better approach would be to run a known distance, either on a track or using a known course and calibrate against that known value. The GUI version allows this utility type of adjustment. =Frequently Asked Questions=* Why do I see [[Footpod]] data when I'm not wearing the [[Footpod]]?** The Garmin will record [[Footpod]] data if you have the watch set so that the [[Footpod]] is active, even if you're not wearing the [[Footpod]] at the time. This is a bit odd, but there's no way of detecting if the [[Footpod]] data is real or fake, though the calibration value is normally very close (within a fraction of a percent), with just rounding error discrepancies.* Why is the 'actual distance' different from what I ran?** The 'actual distance' field is updated based on Windows XP:'good data', and ignores data where the [[Footpod]] and the GPS are wildly different.=Installation=* Download the GUI executable from [http://fellrnr.com//Utilities/CalibrateFootPod/ParseTCXGarminFootpodCalibration.exe http://fellrnr.com//Utilities/CalibrateFootPod/GarminFootpodCalibration.exe]* Check the executable for viruses (trust [[Trust No One]]!)There is no onefurther installation ;}=Finding the Files=This utility requires either a TCX or FIT file from the watch and there are various ways of finding the files. {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"! Device ! Garmin Connect! USB! Garmin Express! Ant Agent!)Training Center|-| [[Garmin 920XT]]| X| | | | |-| [[Garmin 310XT]] | ?| | | X| |-| [[Garmin 910XT]] | ?| | | X| |-| [[Garmin Fenix 2]] | X| X| | | |-| [[Garmin 620]] | X| X| | | |-| [[Garmin 610]] | X| | | X| |-| Garmin 210 | X| ?| | | |}===Garmin Connect===On the Garmin Connect web site, you can click on the gear/cog icon in the top right hand corner and select "export original". ===USB Access===The more recent Garmin watches can be accessed via a wired USB connection. Simply start Windows Explorer and navigate to "X:\GARMIN\ACTIVITES" where "X" is the letter of the device. [[File:GarminCalibrationUSB.JPG|none|thumb|500px]]===Garmin Ant Agent===The Garmin Ant Agent is used to transfer files wirelessly using a USB stick. Note that this has been replaced by Garmin Express. # Transfer the record of the run using the Ant Agent. * # Run the executable ParseTCX.exe with no parameters. The utility will try to find the store of TCX files that the Ant Agent uses. ## On XP this is under C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\GARMIN\Devices\<device number>\History". ## On Windows 7 this is under C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\AppData\Roaming\GARMIN\Devices\<device number>\History" # A command window should open and print out a scaling factor for each file it finds. # On your Garmin 310XT , multiply your current calibration factor by one of the new scaling factors. So if your scale is currently 990 and Foot Pod enabledthe calibration factor is 0.94255403, the new scale will be 933. I ran with 'speed source' set to 'Foot Pod' rather than 'GPS'==Garmin Express==Garmin Express stores the FIT files under C:\ProgramData\Garmin\GarminConnect\{devicename}\Upload\FIT_TYPE_4==Garmin Training Center==Garmin Training Center is an older desktop utility from Garmin.* # Transfer the record of the run to [[Garmin Training Center]]. * # Export the record of the run from Garmin Training Center as a 'TCX' file.* # Run the executable ParseTCX.exe passing the full path to the TCX file as a parameter. ** ## Open a windows explorer window and navigate to the folder with the TCX file.** ## Right click on the TCX file and select "Open With…With..." then "Choose Program…Program..."** ## Click on "Browse…Browse..." and navigate to where you downloaded ParseTCX.exe from.** ## I would recommend checking the box “Always "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" so that you can just double click on the TCX file in the future. ** ## Click OK* # A command window should open and print out a lot of data. At the end you should have a line that says "average scale Multiply your current calibration factor by N" where N is the scaling factor. * # On your Garmin, multiply your current calibration factor by this new scale. So if your scale is currently 990 and the average calibration factor is 0.94255403, the new scale will be 993933. =Gathering the data=This utility does not require a special calibration run to gather data. Any run with your Garmin 310XT and Foot Pod enabled will provide the data needed. Running at a steady pace will provide good data. If you take [[Walking Breaks]], this will tend to produce a lot of variability. =User Guide=* Run the executable (GarminFootpodCalibration.exe).* If you click on the "Open History Files…" it will look for the history files transferred for the Garmin Ant Agent and you will see a screen similar to the one below. [[File:EasyMode.jpg]]* If you have the TCX or FIT file, you can open them directly. * Use the tree view on the left to select the file you are interested in. You can expand a file with laps to view each lap separately.* Entering your current calibration factor will show a new calibration factor you can enter based on the selected exercise or lap.* If you know the distance you ran, such as a marked course or a treadmill, you can enter that value for a more accurate calibration.* Hovering the mouse will produce extra help.* You can load a file that has been exported from [[Garmin Training Center]] (see below) using the File, Open menu.* The graphs give a visual representation of the calibration data.** The top graph is the distance recorded by GPS and the [[Footpod]]. The values vary, as the Garmin does not record at even intervals,** The bottom graph is the scaling factor. The horizontal lines show the average and the standard deviations.==Expert Mode==* Clicking on the 'Expert Mode' check box gives more detail and more options.[[File:ExpertMode.jpg]]=Support=As always [[Contact meMe]] if you have a problem and I will try to help, but this is provided ‘as is’. Emailing me the TCX file helps debug any issues.
You can also download the source code from http://fellrnr.com//Utilities/CalibrateFootPod/ParseTCX.zip
==The Application Failed to Initialize Properly (0cx0000135)==
If you get this message, it is probable that you don't have the .NET framework version 2.0 installed. Version 2.0 has been around a long time, and most users should have it available; I've only had this error reported once by a someone using an XP partition on a Mac.
The first thing to check is that you're running a version of XP with at least service pack 2 installed, preferably 3. If you go to control panel, then system, the general tab should have "service pack X" shown. If you don't have SP2 or SP3, windows update should handle the upgrade for you.
If you have SP2 or SP3, you can download .NET 2.0 and the updates for .NET 2.0 SP2 from http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/aa731542
=Change log=
* V3.1
** Support 2.0 FIT Files.
* V3.0 Beta
** Support FIT Files.
* V2.7
** Get iRunSmooth support right this time.
* V2.6
** Fix build bug in 2.5.
* V2.5
** Look for the footpod data in any of the TPX child nodes, not just the first (needed for iRunSmooth).
* V2.4
** Prevent points in the TCX file from resetting the elapsed distance, which could dramatically increase the GPS distance detected.
* V2.3
** Change the way bad data is detected to allow for rounding errors
** Ignore data from between tracks, which often indicates a pause
* V2.2
** Support calibration without GPS, such as treadmill workouts
* V2.1
** Change to allow a variant of the TCX XML format (TPX without the [[Cadence]]Sensor attribute)
* V2.0
** Major refactoring and the creation of a GUI version
* V1.2
** Fix a crash on TCX files that had a lap with no track points
** Add more defensive coding
** Many thanks to Dan M. for finding this bug!
** Documentation for 1.2 can be found at http://fellrnr.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Garmin_Foot_Pod_Calibration&oldid=765
* V1.1
** Fix bug in XML parsing (Use of XML node name rather than local name)
** Add better error handling
** Correct behavior of number parsing in other culture settings
** Look for files in Ant Agent cache
** Add consistency rating
** Many thanks to Tibor Karaszi who provided some of the code changes for this release!
** Available as http://fellrnr.com//Utilities/CalibrateFootPod/ParseTCX_1.1.exe and http://fellrnr.com//Utilities/CalibrateFootPod/ParseTCX_1.1.zip
* V1.0
** Initial release
** Available as http://fellrnr.com//Utilities/CalibrateFootPod/ParseTCX_1.0.exe and http://fellrnr.com//Utilities/CalibrateFootPod/ParseTCX_1.0.zip
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