Version-1.7.1 Release

🛠️ ScoutOps Android: Version 1.7.1 Update

This update introduces critical bug fixes, configuration improvements, and several new data collection points to enhance scouting performance for the Gitls Competition. These changes ensure more comprehensive match data collection, making your scouting process more accurate and effective.

🔄 Updates

1. Bug Fixes & Configuration Improvements:

• Fixed Undefined Methods:

  • Imported the url_launcher package.
  • Updated the launchURL method to use canLaunchUrl and launchUrl for better handling of external links.

• Resolved PlatformException:

  • Properly configured the url_launcher package in the AndroidManifest.xml by adding necessary permissions and intent filters to prevent platform-specific exceptions.

• Corrected Manifest Attributes:

  • Removed incorrect attributes from the application and activity tags in the AndroidManifest.xml, ensuring accurate configuration.

• Fixed Manifest Parsing Error:

  • Combined duplicate queries tags and ensured each intent tag contains at most one data scheme to resolve the INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_MANIFEST_MALFORMED error.

2. New Data Collection Points Added:

• Driver Skill:

  • New rating system to evaluate driver effectiveness:
    • 1: Not effective
    • 2: Average
    • 3: Very effective

• Defense Rating:

  • Added a rating system for defense capability:
    • 1: Below average
    • 2: Average
    • 3: Good
    • 4: Excellent

• Speed Rating:

  • A new rating to evaluate robot speed:
    • 1: Slow
    • 5: Fast (scale of 1-5)

• Died/Immobilized:

  • Checkbox to record if the robot became immobilized during the match (Yes/No).

• Tippy?:

  • Checkbox to log if the robot showed signs of being unstable or tipping (Yes/No).

• Dropped Notes (>2):

  • Checkbox to track if the robot dropped more than two game pieces during the match (Yes/No).

• Stage Climb Timer:

  • Added a timer to record how long the robot took to climb during the endgame.

• Pickup From:

  • New options to record where the robot picks up game pieces from:
    • Source
    • Floor
    • Both
    • Not attempted

🚀 Update Summary

This update improves match data collection by introducing new data points to enhance driver, defense, and speed assessments, while also tracking critical factors like robot stability and climbing performance. The bug fixes ensure a smoother experience during data collection and analysis.

🚀 How to Update

1. In-App Update: Navigate to the app’s settings and check for updates. Version 1.7.0 update is now available.
2. Manual Update: Download the updated version from the repository or app store.

Thank you for using ScoutOps, and good luck in the competition! 🚀