Skydiving app uses the Microsoft Band 2's barometric sensor as a smart altimeter
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The Microsoft Band 2 was the inspiration for a new third-party app designed to assist skydivers. Developer David Vescovi created an altimeter app that is designed to assist skydivers on when they should open their chutes.
Vescovi found the Microsoft Band 2 had a barometric pressure transducer sensor:
The app that he created even includes a way for the Microsoft Band 2 to vibrate when its time to pull the ripcord. He has posted the code for the app on GitHub for any developer to check out and perhaps improve. He added:
Thanks to Rod Trent for the tip!
Source: Embedded101
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