I'm a long time computer geek and returning back to the RC hobby after a break.
I'm currently wrapping up a program I've been writing for myself to unify my RC hobby.
Currently it tracks each model owned by type (planes, vehicles, boats by type and subtypes) and the specific information for each. It will track each usage, length of time, result (wreck/crash, normal, or any other result. I plan to add the ability to have lists for desired hop-ups, replacement parts, or any other items to purchase in the future for the model.
It tracks batteries that are compatible with the model, number owned, type, and adapters. It will allow adding each use, length of time, date of use, so that each battery will be able to show age, uses, and any other relevant information desired.
I plan to basically do the same type of tracking for transmitters as well. The models controlled, settings files stored (copy to be stored in the program), if I can find a way to breakdown the actual by model settings per transmitter, I would like to be able to include an ability to edit those files within the program.
The manual(s) that relate to the current item/model are also displayed and can be opened and used from within the program (.pdf files). These manuals can be added for each item/model. So, a new receiver put into a model can have its manual added as a manual for that model.
From my research, there is no program that is specifically oriented to the RC hobby, mainly train hobby programs or a generic hobby inventory type of program.
First, I'd like to know how many out there could find a program like this useful and would want a copy.
Secondly, what types of things you think should be a part of a program like this.
Lastly, if you have any ideas about this, please let me know what you think, would like to see, and any other ideas and comments you might have.
Thank you all in advance for your feedback.
I'm currently wrapping up a program I've been writing for myself to unify my RC hobby.
Currently it tracks each model owned by type (planes, vehicles, boats by type and subtypes) and the specific information for each. It will track each usage, length of time, result (wreck/crash, normal, or any other result. I plan to add the ability to have lists for desired hop-ups, replacement parts, or any other items to purchase in the future for the model.
It tracks batteries that are compatible with the model, number owned, type, and adapters. It will allow adding each use, length of time, date of use, so that each battery will be able to show age, uses, and any other relevant information desired.
I plan to basically do the same type of tracking for transmitters as well. The models controlled, settings files stored (copy to be stored in the program), if I can find a way to breakdown the actual by model settings per transmitter, I would like to be able to include an ability to edit those files within the program.
The manual(s) that relate to the current item/model are also displayed and can be opened and used from within the program (.pdf files). These manuals can be added for each item/model. So, a new receiver put into a model can have its manual added as a manual for that model.
From my research, there is no program that is specifically oriented to the RC hobby, mainly train hobby programs or a generic hobby inventory type of program.
First, I'd like to know how many out there could find a program like this useful and would want a copy.
Secondly, what types of things you think should be a part of a program like this.
Lastly, if you have any ideas about this, please let me know what you think, would like to see, and any other ideas and comments you might have.
Thank you all in advance for your feedback.