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New #Documentation: Importing ballistic chronograph data from #FXRadar into #InfluxDB
I use a pocket chronograph to monitor power output when #shooting - I decided that I wanted to be able to monitor it over time, so created a utility to take an export from the app and write it into InfluxDB
https://www.bentasker.co.uk/posts/documentation/shooting/importing-fx-radar-shots-into-influxdb.html
@neil Yeah, it's a lovely bit of kit. I ummed and ahhed a bit about whether to get it or not, but I'm glad I did
The app has profiles for each rifle, so knows how many shots there are in the mag - it uses text-to-speech to tell me when I'm onto my last shot 😀
@neil Ah that's a good idea.
Do they test everyone at the beginning, or do they just do random spot checks so that things can get moving faster?
Funnily enough, someone I go dog walking with was talking about airsoft (and specifically, snipers) this morning
@neil I have a standalone one too (though likely less featureful than yours - it can store the last 5 shots and that's it).
I use it as an authoritative source for muzzle energy readings - although the radar one's close enough for routine use, if the gun were ever formally tested, they'd likely be measuring at the muzzle.
In my experience, there's *always* a need, you just haven't rationalised/invented one yet!
