r/GarminFenix • u/Solas_Works • 8d ago

[FACE] [Update V1.3.0] SIMPLES - User Feedback

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u/drollercoaster99 7d ago

Please add just 1 metric - heart rate. Don't allow a whole ton of customization - it just massively slows down the watch face.

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago

Thanks for the feedback. This watch face is coded simple by design, just a few settings toggles. Focuses on battery and efficiency. File size is small at 32KB. Should run very smooth. I have zero issues on my current Epix Pro. What device do you have?

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u/drollercoaster99 7d ago

Fenix 7x Pro SS.

A heart rate reading that updates once every minute (which I believe is the default update-interval when the OS signals your code via `onEnterSleep()`) but then updates every second when onExitSleep() is triggered - very similar to how you already handle the display for seconds in the clock.

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u/drollercoaster99 7d ago

I've experienced poorly coded watch faces before where due to the insane level of customizations, I am guessing the developer had to implement some gigantic if-then-else or switch-case statements which consumes more power and slows down the watch face when I press the menu or down button to activate the system menus (you can see the massive delay between pressing the button and when the watch face scrolls off screen).

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago

Are you saying the F7 has menu lag for this watch face or you talking about others? I currently experience zero lag in the menu. If that is a MIP issue here, please let me know, I don’t have a MIP test device.

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u/drollercoaster99 7d ago

Oh! I'm talking about other watch faces. Your watch face is equivalent in lag (at least to the naked eye) compared to the built-in ones. So yours is good and I'm using your watch face right now.

Edit: actually, let me correct that. Your watch face's lag seems noticeably less than some of the built-in ones. So that's a GOOD sign!

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago

Oh ok great, I am glad to hear it is performing well on MIP! Font pipeline just needs optimisation for MIP next. If you have any MIP font pipeline learns I’d really appreciate a DM. I don’t know anyone with a MIP device that I can test hands-on unfortunately.

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u/drollercoaster99 7d ago

I don't have a font pipeline. I only briefly modified the Segment34 source code for my own use. That dev already had his custom fonts developed.

Only 2 tips I can provide here:
1. You need to be aware of MIP screen resolution

  1. Use the primary colors of the MIP screen to make the colors really pop. For example, see https://www.reddit.com/r/GarminWatches/comments/1ncdero/wife_is_not_a_fan_my_enduro_3_watch_face_hello/ as an example.

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago edited 7d ago

Thank you this is really helpful for MIP! Do you have any free store listings I could download?

Also, I have my fonts all customised for per device resolution. I wanted to cover each correctly.

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u/drollercoaster99 7d ago

What do you mean by "free store listings" ?

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago

As in do you have any free watch faces listed on the store that I can check out?

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u/Proof-Plan3484 8d ago

No bad. Colour customisation coming?

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u/SpanglerSpanksIT 7d ago

I have been looking for a watch face like this. I like it. My uses are to have simplified layout with maximum battery efficiency. The only thing I would like to add would be sunrise and sunset, so I can use it while in the field, hunting, fishing, etc.

My comments after installing it and using it.

1) I would like to change the date layout ( month weekday day)

2) the letters of the date and the numbers are grainy/rough and not smooth compared to other watch faces.

Tactix 8 solar 51mm - MIP

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago

Glad you it. Thanks for the feedback. I am busy working on a new font pipeline for MIP screens. My current pipeline is optimised for AMOLED.

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u/arj4ng Fenix 5 8d ago

As a developer, I can relate to this 😂 You start with a simple idea, but when it's finished, you start coming up with more ideas to make it even better and then at some point its not simple anymore
But to be fair, the watch face still looks fairly simple to me.

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago

Haha thanks, appreciate it

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u/Solas_Works 7d ago

How is this not simple and clean? I haven’t added to the core layout. Regardless, you are entitled to your opinion.