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SI-Droid Event

Tutorial how to upload results to OResults service using only mobile device connected to the internet (via Wifi/hotspot or mobile data). Make the event even more attractive to participants by sharing the results online.

SI-Droid Event app icon

A mobile app for running orienteering events with SPORTident units. It is a paid app, bought once.

SI-Droid Connector app icon

  • OS: Android (the only supported)
  • Download link: here

Connect SI-Droid Event to OResults. Just fill the SI-Droid result service port and OResults.eu event Api Key and start uploading!

  • Sign up for free on OResults.eu

  • Click on Create event on the Events page and fill in the details — Set up an event covers the event editor, including who can see the event while you are testing

  • Copy the API key from the Automation section of the event’s Event & Access page

    The Events list in OResults The Automation section of the event’s Event & Access page, with the API key beside its explanation

  • In any tab in SI-Droid Event click on the three dots in the upper right corner and tap Settings

  • In the Settings menu scroll down and click on Result service

  • Tick the Use the builtin result service option

  • Copy the Port in the Result Service port section

    SI-Droid Event: the overflow menu button SI-Droid Event: the menu

    SI-Droid Event: result service settings SI-Droid Event: enabling the service and copying the URL

3. Connect result service to OResults and start uploading

Section titled “3. Connect result service to OResults and start uploading”
  • Open the SI-Droid Connector app and confirm Android permission

  • Open Settings in the upper right corner

  • Switch to OResults tab

  • Choose the Upload interval, default is 30s

  • Paste both the API key and the Port into their respective input fields, the event name will appear immediately after entering the key. Or use Copy in the Share section of the event’s Event & Access page — the copied link automatically updates the API key when opening the app The event link and its Copy button in the Share section

  • Click the Start uploading button and the uploading will start!

    SI-Droid Connector settings SI-Droid Connector uploading

Detailed log is available in the menu under Show log or HTTP log options.

  • use QR in the Share section of the event’s Event & Access page to print the QR code, or share the event link on your event webpage

The QR button in the Share section, which prints the event QR code

  • scan QR Code and follow how your buddies, rivals, clubmates or family are doing

Additional columns/data can be added (will be filled in after the read-out) to the screen after importing courses and selecting online controls (fake ones) on the Online controls page of the event editor.

This selection: Selecting online controls in the OResults event editor

results in (examples of different classes): Extra result columns — example 1 Extra result columns — example 2

instead of basic: Extra result columns — example 3

Creating a start list with a mass start in an external program (QuickEvent, MeOS, OE12, …) and then manually uploading it to OResults will allow you to view all the competitors who should start, so you can see who hasn’t read-out yet.

SI-Droid Event: start list upload

Using Bluebox Mobile app you can even more improve the result service at your event with a real online control.

In case of any issue do not hesitate to contact official OResults support at tech@oresults.eu in Czech or English.