SwingTracker 1 — Last update: Jul 09, 2020 Diamond Kinetics Copyright © 2020 Diamond Kinetics
Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ....................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1. Safety Information ........................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 5 1.3. Download the Mobile App...........
9.2. Timed Home Run Derby ................................................................................................................ 46 9.3. Take 10 Swings............................................................................................................................. 47 9.4. Going the Distance........................................................................................................................ 48 10. Start a Swing Session .................................................
15.3.3. Distance in the Zone ........................................................................................................... 96 15.4. Quickness ................................................................................................................................... 97 15.4.1. Trigger to Impact Time ........................................................................................................ 98 16. Setting a Load Position ......................................................
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Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 1.1. Safety Information IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR SWINGTRACKER TM SENSOR This User Guide contains important safety, handling and warranty information, as well software license information for your SwingTracker sensor. Please read carefully before using your sensor. Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock or other personal injury and/ or damage to your SwingTracker sensor or other property.
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Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 1.3. Download the Mobile App Download the SwingTracker app from the App Store on your iOS device. SwingTracker Baseball SwingTracker Softball * To see a list of our compatible Apple devices, click here.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 1.4. Create an Account Accounts can be created using our DK Web App or in the SwingTracker App. DK Web App 1. Go to our DK Web App 2. Fill out the sheet on the page SwingTracker App 1. Download the SwingTracker app on to your iOS device 2. Open the app and select “Sign Up” on the log in page 3. Choose whether you are a Player or Coach (If you are not the one swinging, you should select Coach) 4.
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Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.1. Turning your Sensor ON/OFF Turning Your Sensor On To turn your sensor on when it is on your bat, tap the bat on the ground a couple times! This will wake up the sensor and it will start to blink rapidly. Once the sensor is paired to your device, the light will slow to a pulse. You can turn the sensor on when its is off the bat by tapping the top of the sensor a couple times or placing it on the charger. Turning Your Sensor Off 1.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.2. Removing Your Sensor from the Pod To remove sensor from pod, push down and turn the sensor counter-clockwise 1/8 turn to unlock. * ! The plastics of brand new sensors can sometimes be stiff! Some DK tips on helping that are: 1. Use the green strap to place on top of the sensor then push down and turn. 2. Place the sensor and pod on a flat surface. You the palm of your hand to press down and turn.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.3. Pairing Your Sensor Let’s get your SwingTracker paired and you ready to swing! If you purchased SwingTracker on or after December 1st, 2019, please click here. If you purchased SwingTracker before December 1st, 2019, please click here.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.3.1. Pairing Your Sensor through the App Let’s get your SwingTracker Paired! For users who purchased the SwingTracker on or after December 1st, 2020. To pair to your sensor, make sure that it is on and in range! The light on the top of the sensor should be blinking a rapid green. 1. Open the app and open up the main menu (3 stacked lines in the upper left) 2. Select PAIR SENSOR 3. At the top of the next page you’ll see Sensors.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 “The line underneath my SwingTracker is Blue/Purple” The blue line means that the SwingTracker is currently connected through Apple Settings. Exit the app and go to your Bluetooth Settings on your device. Disconnect from the SwingTracker here. Then go back into the app to pair through this process! “Why does it say “unassigned”” The Assign feature is primarily used for coaches that are using multiple sensors with multiple players.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.3.2. Pairing Your Sensor through Apple Settings Let’s get your SwingTracker Paired! For users who purchased the SwingTracker before December 1st, 2020. 1. Double tap the sensor to turn it on (a rapid blinking green light will appear) 2. Go to Settings on your iOS device 3. Select BlueTooth 4. Enable Bluetooth in the Settings Menu, if it is not already on 5. Select the “SwingTracker” sensor 6.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.4. Firmware Version (Sensor) Your SwingTracker sensor runs it’s own Firmware Version.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.4.1. Checking your Firmware Version To check if your firmware version is up to date, follow the steps below: 1. Pair your SwingTracker to your iOS device. (Click here to learn how.) 2. Navigate to the Pair Sensor Page from the main menu of the app. 3. Select the ‘i’ to the far right of your SwingTracker 4. This next page is your Sensor Information, you’ll see an option that says FIRMWARE VERSION 5. Tap on this option to check if it’s up to date.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.4.2. Updating your Firmware Version Let’s get your Firmware up to date with the latest version and get you swinging! 1. Pair your SwingTracker to your iOS device. (Click here to learn how.) 2. Navigate to the Pair Sensor Page from the main menu of the app. 3. Select the ‘i’ to the far right of your SwingTracker 4. This next page is your Sensor Information, select the FIRMWARE VERSION option 5.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.5. Charging Remove the sensor from the sensor pod. Plug the charging station into a powered USB port. The charging pad should have the ‘DK’ logo face up. Place the SwingTracker in the center of the charging station. The sensor light will change from a blinking red to a solid green light when fully charged. When charging your sensor, you are not able to transfer swings to your device that you have taken while in Disconnected Mode.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.5.1. Checking Battery Level To determine the battery level of your sensor: 1. Pair your sensor to your iOS device. (Click here to learn how.) 2. Navigate to the Pair Sensor Page from the main menu of the app. 3. Select the ‘i’ to the far right of your SwingTracker 4. This next page is your Sensor Information, you’ll see an option that says Battery Level The sensor will go into sleep mode and the light will stop blinking if you stop using it for five minutes.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.6. Naming your Sensor You have the ability to change the name of your SwingTracker Sensor. This will change the name it appears under when it is being paired. To change the name of your sensor: 1. Pair your sensor to your iOS device. (Click here to learn how.) 2. Navigate to the Pair Sensor Page from the main menu of the app. 3. Select the ‘i’ to the far right of your SwingTracker 4. This next page is your Sensor Information, you’ll see an option that says Sensor: 5.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.7. Attaching to the Bat With your SwingTracker, you should receive a green rubber strap. You can use this to attach the sensor and pod to your bat. To attach the sensor to the bat: 1. Place it in the pod by pushing down and turning clockwise 2. Place the green strap on the bat by stretching the center whole over the knob of the bat 3. Place the pod and sensor in the center of the pod 4.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 2.8. Turn Audio On Let’s get your audio turned on! 1. Open up the SwingTracker app 2. Select the three stacked lines in the upper left corner 3. Select Settings 4.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 3. Sensor Care Moisture The SwingTracker sensor is splash-proof, however significant exposure to water may cause damage to your sensor. Do not use your sensor in the rain. Do not spill any food or liquid on your sensor. If your sensor gets wet, dry it thoroughly before using or charging. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave, oven or hair dryer.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 Multi Sensor Management (COACH USE ONLY) BLE provides coaches who use multiple sensors with their team, easy ways to manage all of these sensors. If you do not use multiple sensors for a team, this section does not apply to you. The first step for managing multiple sensors is to Assign the sensors to players. You can learn how to do this here: Assign Sensors to Players After assigning the sensors to players, you can do Bulk Transfers for disconnected swings.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 Assigning Sensors Assigning a sensor to a player enables the app to know which player bulk transferred swings should go into. This process only has to happen once. After a sensor is assigned to a player the sensor will remember who it is assigned to and any other device you log into will keep that assignment. Follow the steps below to learn how to assign sensors: 1. Make sure the sensor you want to assign is on and ready to pair 2.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 Bulk Transfers If you have many players on your team taking disconnected swings, the Bulk Transfer feature will allow you to select all of the sensors you would like to transfer swings from. All the sensors you select must be assigned to a player or else you will be unable to select the sensor. This will ensure all of the swings are put into the correct accounts. 1. Make sure the sensors you want to transfer swings from are on and ready to pair 2.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 Bulk DFU Updates DFU (Device Firmware Update) is the process in which you update the Firmware on your sensor. With BLE you are able to set up a list of sensors you would like to update the firmware on (perform a DFU) and have it run through all of them. This is useful if you are a Coach trying to update the firmware on all of your player’s sensors. This process does not need the sensor to be assigned to a player.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 4. Finishing Your Profile Now that you have the SwingTracker App downloaded, let’s finish setting up your profile! You can access your profile by selecting the three (3) stacked lines in the upper left hand corner of your home screen, followed by selecting your profile picture above your name. Or by selecting your profile picture in the upper right hand corner of the page. This is your profile page. Here you will be able to adjust any personal profile information.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 5. App Dashboard Information The app dashboard is the home page of the app and let’s you easily navigate throughout the entire app. At the top of the dashboard, in the left hand corner, you’ll see three (3) stacked lines. This is your main menu, where you can get to your Home, Groups, Pair Sensor, Settings, USA Baseball Drills and the logout option. To exit the main menu, click to the right of the screen.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 6. Swing Fingerprint Swing Fingerprint combines a personalized swing analysis with a visual 3D heat map of a hitter’s hot and cold zones. To use Swing Fingerprint: 1. Select the fingerprint icon from the menu at the bottom of your Dashboard 2. Tap on the sessions you want to use for your Swing Fingerprint (selected sessions will show a green and white check mark) 3.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 6.1. Swing Fingerprint Walk-through Let’s take a look at your Swing Fingerprint! The first screen you’ll be taken to is your 3D heat map made up of cells that represent different locations in the strike-zone. At the top of the screen you’ll see your name and the date range in which your swings were selected. Underneath you’ll see a 3D icon with two curved arrows and a brain icon. The majority of the page will be taken up by a 3D figure and your Swing Fingerprint.
Diamond Kinetics * SwingTracker - 1 Why am I missing cells? The Swing Fingerprint is a collective view of the strike-zone and all of it’s different locations. If you don’t have enough swings in one location, your Swing Fingerprint will not show that respective cell. Customize your View On the Swing Fingerprint screen you’ll have the ability to customize the way you see your Swing Fingerprint. Select the green and white gear icon in the lower right corner to open up your Swing Fingerprint Settings menu.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 • Eye Icon: This icon allows you to quickly change the view in which you are viewing the Swing Fingerprint. You also have the ability to move around the 3D screen as you wish by dragging your finger. • Square Icon: This is your transparency icon and allows you to control the transparency of the Swing Fingerprint. The transparency is turned on as default when you first enter the Swing Fingerprint screen. To turn it off, select this icon.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 6.2. Insights Now that you’ve generated your Swing Fingerprint and have learned how to customize the view, let’s take a look at what it means for your overall swing! At the top of your Swing Fingerprint screen you’ll see your name and the date range in which your swings were selected. Underneath you’ll see a 3D icon with two curved arrows and a brain icon. Select the brain icon. This takes you to your Insights Page! This is a report generated by your Swing Fingerprint.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 6.3. Swing Fingerprint FAQ What is Swing Fingerprint? Swing Fingerprint combines a personalized swing analysis with a visual 3D heat map of a hitter’s hot and cold zones. How do I generate a Swing Fingerprint? # Select the fingerprint icon from the menu at the bottom of your Dashboard 1. Tap on the sessions you want to use for your Swing Fingerprint (selected sessions will show a green and white check mark) 2.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 Here you’ll learn an overview of your overall swing, what is good about your swing within a given area of the strike zone, and what needs to be worked on within a given area of the strike zone! How are the Insights determined? These Insights are based off of your Swing Fingerprint. As your Swing Fingerprint changes, your Insights will change as well. Can I save my Fingerprint? Currently, Swing Fingerprints cannot be saved.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 7. Activity The Activity option is your history and is made up of Sessions, Performance and Leaderboards.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 7.1. Sessions Welcome to Sessions! Here you’ll have a quick and easy view of past sessions and history. Calendar The top half of the page will show a calendar month. You can scroll through different months by using the arrows at the top or by using your finger to swipe right or left. Dates that have sessions recorded on them will have a green circle around them. Session Rows Below the month view you’ll see several rows with information on them.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 7.2. Performance Welcome to Performance View! Here you’ll get to see the trends for all of your different pitches The Performance page is made up by different graphs. Each graph is for a separate hitting metric. The name of the metric will be displayed at the top of the graph as well as the units that metric is measured in.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 7.2.1. Edit Performance “Now that I’ve seen my Performance View, how can I edit it?” From the Performance View page, select green circle with the white pencil in the lower right hand corner of the page. You’ll be taken to a page that says Metric Preferences. “How do I change the Competition Level I’m comparing to?” In SwingTracker Performance View, you have the ability to compare your metrics against the top 15% of different Competition Levels.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 7.3. Leaderboards Welcome to Leaderboards! Here you will have quick and easy access to all the leaderboards you are apart of! On this page in your Activity section, the leaderboards that you are a part of will be listed.You will see your rank next to the name of the leaderboard and the group that leaderboard is owned by. To take a closer look at the leaderboard, click on it. On the next page, you’ll see the whole leaderboard.
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Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 8.1. Start a Program Let’s start a Program! Click on the Programs option on the bottom menu of the Home Page. All of your Program options will be listed on this next page. Click on one to open it. Once in a Program, you can watch a video that describes what you will accomplish. Below the video you’ll see the different levels of the program. Each level will consist of different drills. You must complete the drills in order.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 9. Games Let the Games begin! Games provide a fun, competitive way to get your reps in with SwingTracker! The Games section of the app (located on the main menu of the Dashboard) consists of four different games: 1. Classic Home Run Derby 2. Timed Home Run Derby 3. Take 10 Swings 4. Going the Distance * * DK Tip: When using games, make sure the audio for your app is turned on! To learn how to ensure your audio is on, click here.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 9.1. Classic Home Run Derby In the Classic Home Run Derby you are given 10 outs to hit as many home runs as you can. Game Notes: • There is no time limit to this game. • Every time you hit a multiple of 10 home runs (10,20,30 etc.), you will get an additional 3 outs. • Fence distances vary by Sport and Competition Level. For information on fence distance used, select an option: Baseball or Fast-Pitch Softball .
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 9.2. Timed Home Run Derby In the Timed Home Run Derby you are given 3 minutes to rack up as many home runs as you can. Game Notes: • The clock will not start until you take your first swing. • If you hit a home run that is 25% greater than your Competition Level’s home run distance, you will get 30 seconds added to your clock. • Fence distances vary by Sport and Competition Level.
Diamond Kinetics SwingTracker - 1 9.3. Take 10 Swings In Take 10 Swings you have 10 swings to do as much damage as possible. Game Notes: • No Game notes.
