HoldMaster Applications
The HoldMaster sensor that we used for both Apple iOS and Android applications is not longer available.
We have sourced a new sensor which works well for Android applications. However, this new sensor does not work with Apple iOS applications.
Consequently, we are unable to provide a Holdmaster solution on Apple iPhones or iPads.
HoldMaster Apps for Smartphones
The Android HoldMaster Coach App and the Android HoldMaster Plus App are both available from the Google Play Store.
The HoldMaster Coach App is superceded by the HoldMaster Plus App.
The Apple iOS App for iPhones is no longer available.
The HoldMaster Plus Application differs from the HoldMaster Coach in three key ways.
- This App is designed to be used on both phones and tablets and supports screens in both portrait and landscape mode.
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A new sensor has been introduced as the original sensor is no longer available.
This app will support both the original and the new sensors. -
When this App is collecting Session data, each shot is analysed and the shot trace is shown immediately after the shot.
This allows the shooter to instantly review their hold after each shot.
A HoldMaster Coach or HoldMaster Plus App is required to collect the data from the HoldMaster sensor.
The App collects the streaming data during a shooting session from the HoldMaster via Bluetooth, so no cables are required.
During a typical 60-shot match or session, the HoldMaster will collect approximately 16 - 20 Mb of high frequency data.
The HoldMaster App is designed to collect the streaming data from the HoldMaster accelerometer, using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity.
BLE allows the App to connect to and control the sensor, up to a range of 10 metres. This may be less if there are walls between devices.
Once the data has been collected, it is saved in a file on the device for analysis and/or uploading the the website.
As the HoldMaster transmits its data using Low Energy Bluetooth, any receiving device (phone) must support Bluetooth v4.0 or greater.
The Android HoldMaster App will run on an Android phone or tablet running Android v8.0 or greater.
The Apps are simply designed to allow a shooter to define their session and to collect the data from the HoldMaster.
A small, low cost phone will be sufficient to collect the data and is unobtrusive on the mound. A larger screen smartphone is better for anaylsis and review.
Many ranges do not have WiFi access, so the data file is stored on your device or phone.
When you are in a WiFi zone, the file can be selected and uploaded to our Website Cloud storage.
The file(s) are then processed and saved under your own storage directory. Remember to delete any old session files from your device to save space.
There are currently two Apps available to use. These include:
- The Android HoldMaster Coach App available, free, from the Google Play Store; and
- The Android HoldMaster Plus App available, free, from the Google Play Store;
Search for HoldMaster
in the Google Play store.
The Google Play Store link is: HoldMaster Coach
The Google Play Store link is: HoldMaster Plus
The HoldMaster Coach App runs on a Windows 10+ PC, laptop or tablet, as a Universal Windows App.
The Windows 10 HoldMaster Coach App can also collect the data for up to three shooters, simultaneously. The data is maintained in separate files.
The data is captured from the HoldMaster, via Bluetooth, so no cables are required.
During a typical 60-shot match or session, the HoldMaster will collect approximately 16 - 20 Mb of high frequency data, per shooter.
Once the session is complete, the coach or shooter can immediately analyse their performance with the App.
If the session has been captured on a smartphone, the data file can be transferred to the PC via Bluetooth File transfer.
The Windows 10 HoldMaster Coach App is currently be updated and will be available from the Microsoft Store at no cost.