FAT Timerv1.3.0
Released May 20, 2026Major
iOS
What changed
- New featureLive mid-race review allowing scrubbing and marking while recording is active.
- New featureMulti-iPad backup recording for redundant angles and synchronized review.
- New featureBib-number marking system with automatic athlete name lookup.
- New featureLocal network spectator timer screen showing live clock and results.
- PlatformLaptop archive download for offline browser-based race review.
- UXTriple-buffered video for smoother, flicker-free frame stepping.
- UXConfigurable arrow-key scrub speed for video review.
- PerformanceSingle-source-of-truth race files and robust chunk rollover for data reliability.
- PerformanceBackup audio capture of the starting gun sound.
- UXUI enhancements including lane-color bracelets and larger status banners.
Original release notes
**Live mid-race review** — scrub back through earlier finishes and place marks while the race is still recording. Recorder and reviewer iPads stay in sync.
**Multi-iPad backup recording** — pair two or more iPads on the same race for redundant camera angles. Switch between views during review; drag panes to rearrange.
**Bib-number marking** — assign athletes to marks by bib number with automatic name lookup, alongside or instead of lane assignment. Per-race mark mode (Lanes / Bibs / None) persists.
**Spectator timer screen** — open the iPad's `/timer` URL on any device on the local network to show a live race clock plus provisional results. Times now display naturally ("10.12" instead of "00:10.12") for sub-minute races.
**Laptop archive download + offline review** — pull a race archive to your laptop and review it in the browser without keeping the iPad nearby.
**Smoother video review** — triple-buffered primary video for flicker-free frame stepping across segments. Frame-accurate marks at 60, 120, or 200 fps. Configurable arrow-key scrub speed (default 1.5×).
**Reliability fixes** — single-source-of-truth race files for consistent state across review, export, and live mode. Robust chunk rollover for long live recordings. Lane-color bracelets in the assign UI. Backup audio capture of the starting sound. Larger LISTENING banner while waiting for the gun.