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17th August 2012, 08:17 PM #1
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Speaking of novel methods to level
If you have a tablet computer or smart phone (iPhone or Android) there's a free software item: <http://appstouse.com/measure-level-and-slope-with-great-accuracy-with-iphone/762>
I haven't found any accuracy tests, but the graduated dial looks convincing, and tenths of a degree have been mentioned!
The free version can't be calibrated - you pay about a dollar for the full version.
Of course, it'd help if your phone/tablet had a hard, straight edge on it.
Jordan
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17th August 2012, 08:40 PM #2
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I have. the app and I hate it
BETTER TO HAVE TOOLS YOU DON'T NEED THAN TO NEED TOOLS YOU DON'T HAVE
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17th August 2012, 09:15 PM #3
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Yes but does it work?
Originally Posted by welder
I have. the app and I hate it
I don't have a smart phone and do not intend to get one so it is not really of concern to me. Pointless to have a smart phone that I have to drive 14km from home just to use it.
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17th August 2012, 09:53 PM #4
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Downloaded to my Android. Actually seems to work ok.
Don't think I would use it for serious work but as a quick check when nothing else is available, it looks ok.
Will leave it installed.
Probably useful in the 4wd.
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17th August 2012, 10:08 PM #5
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I was trying to build a shelf I used the app and I was 5mm out.
BETTER TO HAVE TOOLS YOU DON'T NEED THAN TO NEED TOOLS YOU DON'T HAVE
Andre
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18th August 2012, 11:02 AM #6
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Mine is pretty good, as the free version. Maybe the full version is needed to calibrate yours? I might be just how the sensor is mounted within your device.
Is it consistently 5 deg wrong?
Jordan
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