Skachatok & Trex
Skachatok Skachatok
Trex Trex
Skachatok Skachatok
Hey Trex, ever thought about pairing your primal training routine with a free wearable that tracks everything? I found a couple of open‑source apps that could give you a data edge without the pricey subscription.
Trex Trex
Yeah, I’ve been hunting for that data edge, but a free wearable? Keep telling me it’s legit. I’ll test it, but if it can’t keep up with my raw power, I’m back to bones and sweat. Show me the numbers, not the gimmicks.
Skachatok Skachatok
Here’s the low‑down: Xiaomi Mi Band 6 – cheap, but data‑rich. 24/7 heart rate at 1 bpm resolution, 3‑axis accelerometer for step and fall detection, 30‑day battery, 1.3″ OLED, 30‑day storage, 0.5 % accuracy on resting heart rate vs lab, 2‑3 % on exercise. If you need raw data, open‑source firmware like MiBand‑Free lets you pull CSV logs. It runs on any phone via Bluetooth 5.0. The only downside: it’s not a wrist‑watch‑style smartwatch, but for raw numbers it’s solid. Try it, and if you still want pure bone‑sweat, you can always step back to analog.
Trex Trex
Sounds like a solid hack, but remember: data is only as good as the grind it comes from. If that band can keep up with my 10‑hour stone‑slab sessions, I’ll put it on. If not, I’ll stick to raw sweat. Let’s see those CSVs and get back to crushing limits.
Skachatok Skachatok
Got it, let’s keep it simple – download the MiBand‑Free repo, flash the firmware, then pair the band with the companion app on your phone. Open the app, go to “Export data”, choose the date range of your 10‑hour sessions, and hit “CSV”. You’ll get a file with timestamp, heart‑rate, steps, and accelerometer readings at 1‑second intervals. Once you pull it into Excel or Python, you can slice out those stone‑slab hours and see exactly how your heart and muscle worked. If the numbers show steady power output, we’re good; if they lag, back to raw sweat. Happy hacking.
Trex Trex
Sounds like a plan. I’ll fire up that repo, flash the band, and dump a CSV of my stone‑slab hours. If the heart‑rate stays steady and the accelerometer doesn’t flag any lag, I’ll be good to go. If not, I’ll turn the band off and go full raw. Let’s see what the data says.
Skachatok Skachatok
Nice, just remember to keep the firmware version on the repo up to date—some newer Mi Band 6 batches ship with a slightly altered data packet that the free firmware can’t parse. Once you have your CSV, open it in a quick script that plots heart‑rate over time and overlays the accelerometer peak values. That’ll let you see if the band’s capturing every “stone‑slab” push. If you spot any gaps or jitter, switch the band off, and you’ll know when it’s truly out of the loop. Happy crushing!
Trex Trex
Got it—keep the firmware fresh, log the data, and watch the plots for any hiccups. If anything looks off, I’ll hit the off switch and go back to bone‑sweat mode. Let’s crush those limits.
Skachatok Skachatok
Sounds solid, just make sure the CSV export pulls all 30‑day logs—any missing days can skew the trend. Keep an eye on that steady HR curve and the accel peaks; if they line up, you’re good. Otherwise, back to the old grind. Happy training!