Contour Timesync OTG
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About Contour Timesync OTG
The app sets the clock of your Contour Roam Actioncam after charging.
!!! Requires an 'USB OTG'-capable cellphone and an 'USB OTG' cable !!!
--- About ---
I've bought a Contour Roam helmet camera to easily and securely take fotos on the motorcycle while driving.
The camera's built-in clock stores each foto with the current timestamp (given it has accurately synchronized time) which I then can associate with the locations I visited using logs from my GPS or memorized or estimated times.
For one-day-trips that worked just fine, but after a several-day-trip I realized that the internal clock stops while charging the camera, resulting in discrepancies of several hours, growing each day.
Because I did not want to take my laptop with me on the bike, I wrote this synchronization app that can easily correct the clock on the camera after charging it in the evening, and since I assumed that other Roam-owners have the same problem...
If a different Contour camera also has this problem, do not hesitate to contact me and I will see what I can do.
I could only test it with a Contour Roam on a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and I would be grateful for feedback about other devices.
This app is my first contribution to Android and actually I wrote it just for myself, so please be gentle with the rating. ;)
--- Usage ---
Connect the camera via the USB OTG-cable to the phone, so that you can access the file system on the camera via the phone.
Open the app, there you should see the difference between the current time and the time the camera's clock has been set to.
Press the 'sync' button, then the clock will be prepared correctly (plus a configured amount of seconds as an offset), but it is not yet set. You need to first disconnect the camera from your phone properly and turn it on (just for a few seconds), the best time to do the latter is when the difference between the current and the time in the camera reaches zero.
If your phone does not support USB OTG innately (what, unfortunately, only the fewest Android phones do), then you need to unlock it first and extend it with an appropriately expanded custom ROM (e.g. AOKP), or, easier, root it and extend it with a small utility such as Stick Mount by Chainfire.
If everything goes well, and you can access the filesystem of e.g. an USB-stick with your phone and a filemanager-app, then you're ready, and it will also work with your Contour Roam.
The app is not supposed to cause any problems, but if, by any unforeseen reasons, the configuration file of the camera should be damaged in any way, just delete the file from the camera and it will automatically create a fresh one the next time you power it up.
If data loss or file errors on the camera occur, then this is most probably not the fault of my app but the camera has probably been disconnected from the phone or a computer and to fix it the camera needs to be formatted or at least has to have a complete file system check!
Never pull a data carrier from your phone or computer without having it unmounted properly by software beforehand!
The brutest (but perfectly working) way I know is to turn off the phone/computer, and then remove the camera/USB-stick.
!!! Requires an 'USB OTG'-capable cellphone and an 'USB OTG' cable !!!
--- About ---
I've bought a Contour Roam helmet camera to easily and securely take fotos on the motorcycle while driving.
The camera's built-in clock stores each foto with the current timestamp (given it has accurately synchronized time) which I then can associate with the locations I visited using logs from my GPS or memorized or estimated times.
For one-day-trips that worked just fine, but after a several-day-trip I realized that the internal clock stops while charging the camera, resulting in discrepancies of several hours, growing each day.
Because I did not want to take my laptop with me on the bike, I wrote this synchronization app that can easily correct the clock on the camera after charging it in the evening, and since I assumed that other Roam-owners have the same problem...
If a different Contour camera also has this problem, do not hesitate to contact me and I will see what I can do.
I could only test it with a Contour Roam on a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and I would be grateful for feedback about other devices.
This app is my first contribution to Android and actually I wrote it just for myself, so please be gentle with the rating. ;)
--- Usage ---
Connect the camera via the USB OTG-cable to the phone, so that you can access the file system on the camera via the phone.
Open the app, there you should see the difference between the current time and the time the camera's clock has been set to.
Press the 'sync' button, then the clock will be prepared correctly (plus a configured amount of seconds as an offset), but it is not yet set. You need to first disconnect the camera from your phone properly and turn it on (just for a few seconds), the best time to do the latter is when the difference between the current and the time in the camera reaches zero.
If your phone does not support USB OTG innately (what, unfortunately, only the fewest Android phones do), then you need to unlock it first and extend it with an appropriately expanded custom ROM (e.g. AOKP), or, easier, root it and extend it with a small utility such as Stick Mount by Chainfire.
If everything goes well, and you can access the filesystem of e.g. an USB-stick with your phone and a filemanager-app, then you're ready, and it will also work with your Contour Roam.
The app is not supposed to cause any problems, but if, by any unforeseen reasons, the configuration file of the camera should be damaged in any way, just delete the file from the camera and it will automatically create a fresh one the next time you power it up.
If data loss or file errors on the camera occur, then this is most probably not the fault of my app but the camera has probably been disconnected from the phone or a computer and to fix it the camera needs to be formatted or at least has to have a complete file system check!
Never pull a data carrier from your phone or computer without having it unmounted properly by software beforehand!
The brutest (but perfectly working) way I know is to turn off the phone/computer, and then remove the camera/USB-stick.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
- 1.4.2
"Contour time" is replaced by the camera's actual name on the main page
Added possible path "/mnt/UsbDriveA/FW_RTC.txt"
- 1.4.1
Fixed possible exception while changing the time difference
- 1.4
You can now configure all options of your Contour Roam
Backend completely rewritten: Less read/write operations, less CPU load
- 1.3
Shows space left on a connected Contour
Now using device specific color and icon theme
- 1.2
Change between Tabs via swiping
- 1.4.2
"Contour time" is replaced by the camera's actual name on the main page
Added possible path "/mnt/UsbDriveA/FW_RTC.txt"
- 1.4.1
Fixed possible exception while changing the time difference
- 1.4
You can now configure all options of your Contour Roam
Backend completely rewritten: Less read/write operations, less CPU load
- 1.3
Shows space left on a connected Contour
Now using device specific color and icon theme
- 1.2
Change between Tabs via swiping
More downloads Contour Timesync OTG reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
What are users saying about Contour Timesync OTG
L
by L####:
by L####:
Really helpful app if you don't have computer. But still not perfect. I wish I could have all features like on a computer. ... I can not use with otg cable, only with microSD
H
by H####:
by H####:
I'm looking for a way to change Contour Roam2 settings on my Motorola Xoom, but this app is unable to connect /when connected as removable storage/ to camera and doesn't show 60 frames per sec. Anyway, thanks for the efforts and please make it work with Roam 2.
C
by C####:
by C####:
This is my first App Review ever. Went through all of the new hoops Google forces now - enabling Google+ and it's various screens, just to post this. :) Running this app on a Samsung Galaxy S2 (the T-Mobile version - SGH-T989), with a generic chinese OTG cable. . Works pretty well. Connecting to the original Contour Roam, flashed with the ROAM2 firmware v2.16, released 20Dec2012, which enables 60fps on 720p Would be nice if the new recording options can also be used. Perhaps, the developer can read the various possible options from the relevant sections in the FW_RTC.txt file, and use those to display various options. Also, it seems that the app reads the time from the same file, instead of the actual camera time (?) All in all, a pretty good effort.
Y
by Y####:
by Y####:
I'm sure others would agree: you should make a paid version as well, so that we can compensate you for your work and initiative. As Xavier Faurens mentioned, it would be great if you could update the app to reflect ROAM 2's 60p.
R
by R####:
by R####:
On the Asus TF101 with the docking station (keyboard), using a USB 2.0 A to Mini-B cable plugged into the USB port on the docking station, the Location of Contour preferences file (third screenshot above) should be set to: /Removable/USBdisk2/FW_RTC.txt . Once you set that, it works as described by the author, and I'm pleased with it.
D
by D####:
by D####:
It is a great and easy way to configure your camera on the go. I tried it with my Roam2 camera, and it mostly works, but some options are missing (720p, 60fps). Could you please update your app for the Roam2? Thanks.
M
by M####:
by M####:
It works quite well as expected and I was able to turn it on silent mode on this app when I couldn't find that feature on story teller, however when I tried to change from video to picture mode it didn't work, it continued to make video. I am using the ROAM and a Stock S3 I saw another review and it worked for them with the same phone so I don't know what is wrong. Good work though, and thanks for not using ads.
C
by C####:
by C####:
This app works great on my N7 2012. I wonder if it could do 60fps. I believe my Contour Roam 2 can do 60fps. Good work...
C
by C####:
by C####:
Works well on my Nexus 7 (2013) with stick mount.
C
by C####:
by C####:
Wish i could give this more stars. Great app for those moments when you need to change your settings on the fly. Simply perfect
G
by G####:
by G####:
Great app, easy configuration of my Contour Roam with my Asus Transformer Prime. Thanks for your hard work.
V
by V####:
by V####:
I'm looking for a way to change Contour Roam2 settings on my Motorola Xoom, but this app is unable to connect /when connected as removable storage/ to camera and doesn't show 60 frames per sec. Anyway, thanks for the efforts and please make it work with Roam 2.
C
by C####:
by C####:
Down loaded the original app from contour and worked like a charm
E
by E####:
by E####:
Would you be able to support changing the configuration as far as resolution/frequency as well?
S
by S####:
by S####:
This is my first App Review ever. Went through all of the new hoops Google forces now - enabling Google+ and it's various screens, just to post this. :) Running this app on a Samsung Galaxy S2 (the T-Mobile version - SGH-T989), with a generic chinese OTG cable. . Works pretty well. Connecting to the original Contour Roam, flashed with the ROAM2 firmware v2.16, released 20Dec2012, which enables 60fps on 720p Would be nice if the new recording options can also be used. Perhaps, the developer can read the various possible options from the relevant sections in the FW_RTC.txt file, and use those to display various options. Also, it seems that the app reads the time from the same file, instead of the actual camera time (?) All in all, a pretty good effort.
Q
by Q####:
by Q####:
I'm sure others would agree: you should make a paid version as well, so that we can compensate you for your work and initiative. As Xavier Faurens mentioned, it would be great if you could update the app to reflect ROAM 2's 60p.
M
by M####:
by M####:
On the Asus TF101 with the docking station (keyboard), using a USB 2.0 A to Mini-B cable plugged into the USB port on the docking station, the Location of Contour preferences file (third screenshot above) should be set to: /Removable/USBdisk2/FW_RTC.txt . Once you set that, it works as described by the author, and I'm pleased with it.
K
by K####:
by K####:
It is a great and easy way to configure your camera on the go. I tried it with my Roam2 camera, and it mostly works, but some options are missing (720p, 60fps). Could you please update your app for the Roam2? Thanks.
Z
by Z####:
by Z####:
It works quite well as expected and I was able to turn it on silent mode on this app when I couldn't find that feature on story teller, however when I tried to change from video to picture mode it didn't work, it continued to make video. I am using the ROAM and a Stock S3 I saw another review and it worked for them with the same phone so I don't know what is wrong. Good work though, and thanks for not using ads.
S
by S####:
by S####:
This app works great on my N7 2012. I wonder if it could do 60fps. I believe my Contour Roam 2 can do 60fps. Good work...
S
by S####:
by S####:
Works well on my Nexus 7 (2013) with stick mount.
S
by S####:
by S####:
Wish i could give this more stars. Great app for those moments when you need to change your settings on the fly. Simply perfect
J
by J####:
by J####:
Great app, easy configuration of my Contour Roam with my Asus Transformer Prime. Thanks for your hard work.
H
by H####:
by H####:
I'm looking for a way to change Contour Roam2 settings on my Motorola Xoom, but this app is unable to connect /when connected as removable storage/ to camera and doesn't show 60 frames per sec. Anyway, thanks for the efforts and please make it work with Roam 2.
L
by L####:
by L####:
Would you be able to support changing the configuration as far as resolution/frequency as well?
S
by S####:
by S####:
Great I'm sure others would agree: you should make a paid version as well, so that we can compensate you for your work and initiative. As Xavier Faurens mentioned, it would be great if you could update the app to reflect ROAM 2's 60p.
D
by D####:
by D####:
Pretty good It works quite well as expected and I was able to turn it on silent mode on this app when I couldn't find that feature on story teller, however when I tried to change from video to picture mode it didn't work, it continued to make video. I am using the ROAM and a Stock S3 I saw another review and it worked for them with the same phone so I don't know what is wrong. Good work though, and thanks for not using ads.
S
by S####:
by S####:
Works once you figure out how to set file location On the Asus TF101 with the docking station (keyboard), using a USB 2.0 A to Mini-B cable plugged into the USB port on the docking station, the Location of Contour preferences file (third screenshot above) should be set to: /Removable/USBdisk2/FW_RTC.txt . Once you set that, it works as described by the author, and I'm pleased with it.
U
by U####:
by U####:
Great concept! How about the Roam2? I love the idea! It looks like a great way to configure your camera on the go. I tried it with my Roam2 camera, and it mostly works, but some options are missing (720p, 60fps). Could you please update your app for the Roam2? Thanks.
S
by S####:
by S####:
Awesome app, Awesome developer Wish i could give this more stars. Great app for those moments when you need to change your settings on the fly. Simply perfect
X
by X####:
by X####:
Did what Contour Couldent Great app, easy configuration of my Contour Roam with my Asus Transformer Prime. Thanks for your hard work.
Q
by Q####:
by Q####:
Great! Would you be able to support changing the configuration as far as resolution/frequency as well?
by B####:
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