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Originally Posted by bennettj800
The problem here is that not everyone has the kind of data required to do that... so when you just send kids out with their phones and say to use this online form you made, they wont always have access to that form! We tried that last year and people got really mad at me... like, *really upset* kinda mad... so just keep the internet out of play when you roam the pits, unless there is some sort of wifi (which there should not be!)
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There are ample ways around this. Saving data to text files which are then copied off of each scout's device is the easiest way, if EXTREMELY inefficient. We use an android app that interfaces with an AWS database. Scouting a thousand matches would use less than 1Mb, and our scouters know that they should check how much data is left on their plan, and if theyre running out, to use the "save to text file" mode on our scouting app instead.
On that topic...
GearScout!
GearScout is THE tried and true scouting app for both iPhone and Android devices. (iPhone version is now available, sorry about the delay... apple takes their time)
2 teams on Einstein last season were GearScout users, and GearScout has been the app of choice for numerous regional winners and finalists. We provide
flexible save options for teams wishing to take advantage of the simplicity of CSV files, and offer the ability to save data to the Gear it Forward
Amazon DynamoDB database, and we also give the option to have each line of data send itself over text to a lead scout. The app automatically
calculates points contributed, and offers the ability to switch into
"notes mode" for qualitative scouters. Database data is secure; your team is the only one that can access your data. Search "FRC GearScout" on Google Play or the iPhone App Store. If you check my media posts, you can find a barebones spreadsheet for importing the CSV files and viewing them. If you have any questions, or you're using our app this season, PM me! I'm always happy to help resolve issues with the app, and we love to hear the success stories of teams who use our system.