STC - String Tension Calculator v0.1.9.1 - Corrected CK strings weight datas!

[Ishan]

Well, if you had been more specific and less rude I could have helped you out
It's for Java 6 minimum, on what OS are you trying to run it?

 

[Fiction]

Where in the manual does it say "what to do when you have java and it won't open."

Yeesh, it's version 0.19 and made by a member in his spare time, you can't expect a large detailed explanation for java problems. If there is ever any problem with java it will most certainly be time to update your java.

 

[RockerAlex]

Well, if you had been more specific and less rude I could have helped you out
It's for Java 6 minimum, on what OS are you trying to run it?

Sorry!

I seem to have Java 7 on Windows 7 64bit ... really would like to get this working so I can sort out a custom set for my new 8!

 

[iloki]

Ok, do you get an error message at all when it doesn't start? If so, can you take a screenshot or copy/paste the error for us?

Really shouldn't make a difference for this app, but have you tried running as an admin?

 

[RockerAlex]

Ok, do you get an error message at all when it doesn't start? If so, can you take a screenshot or copy/paste the error for us?

Really shouldn't make a difference for this app, but have you tried running as an admin?

A little command line box opens up quickly then disappears, I don't really know what that means.

 

[iloki]

Try right clicking on STC_0.1.9.1.jar and choosing 'Open With...' and then choose the 'Java(TM) Platform SE Binary'

That should do it, I think.

 

[RockerAlex]

Try right clicking on STC_0.1.9.1.jar and choosing 'Open With...' and then choose the 'Java(TM) Platform SE Binary'

That should do it, I think.

Nice one, sorted!

 

[Danukenator]

strings 9
shortlen 25.5
longlen 30
G4 .008 CKPLG == 14.74#
D4 .0105 CKPLG == 14.92#
A3 .014 CKPLG == 15.5#
F3 .017 CKPLG == 15.01#
C3 .024 CKWNG == 17.06#
G2 .033 CKWNG == 17.8#
D2 .043 CKWNG == 17.06#
G1 .065 CKWNG == 17.7#
D1 .086 CKWNG == 17.79#

I actually prefer this one. It's nice to just have everything spelled out. While the alternatives are much simpler, they may confuse new users.

 

[Ishan]

I think I do too, it's way less confusing
I'll have more time to work on this in a week or two, I'll try on implementing it.

 

[RoadToNever]

I noticed Labella has started posting tension info.

Would it be easy to add tension data, or does it require recompiling?

 

[InfinityCollision]

I noticed Labella has started posting tension info.

Would it be easy to add tension data, or does it require recompiling?

Got a link to that? I saw the new product catalog but I don't see any tension values aside from the usual classical string data.

 

[RoadToNever]

It's only some bass lines(super steps, stainless, NPS). Sorry if I got your hopes up. Thomastik post tension data but no singles.

 

[RoadToNever]

BTW, I mentioned in the previous STC thread, albeit implicitly, the prosteels data might not be accurate. Tensions posted in the product description pages differ from that of the tension chart pdf. I brought this to Don Dawson of D'addarios attention last fall. He's very friendly and replies quickly when I email him every 2-3 month for an update, but as of yesterday the issue is unresolved.

 

[iloki]

Would people find a mobile version of this helpful?
I have been toying with the idea of porting this to Android.

If people are interested, I'll work with Ishan a bit and see what we can come up with. He's done most of the hard work already

I don't currently own a Mac, or I'd work on an iOS version too, as I already have some experience developing for the iPhone thanks to my job

 

[vansinn]

^ Having taken two courses into programming for iphone/pad, I think programming such an app in xcode/objectiveC first, and then porting it to Andröid would be easier than either the other way around, or doing two separate ports.

(disclaimer: I won't be programming for i-devices; development kits sold, don't like apple's restrictive user-data-gathering biz model; a Bit pity, as xcode is quite nice)

 

[iloki]

Xcode is quite nice.

The reason for android being easier first is that the base is java, so all that really needed to happen for an android app is a mobile layout and control flow.

 

[BMMA]

Would people find a mobile version of this helpful?
I have been toying with the idea of porting this to Android.

If people are interested, I'll work with Ishan a bit and see what we can come up with. He's done most of the hard work already

I don't currently own a Mac, or I'd work on an iOS version too, as I already have some experience developing for the iPhone thanks to my job

I would find it VERY helpful!!
It's just that I own a phone with Symbian S60 3rd edition (feature pack 2), and not Android
Most of the time I don't have a computer with me, and I 'need' Ishan's STC lots of times. The currect JAR-file cannot be run on my phone, ofcourse, and I don't have the knowledge or programming skills to port it.

 

[Nag]

bumping this like a mofo.

I started messing with acoustic strings on your calculator. I started checking if the calculator aligns with the d'addario website (using dapl and dapb codes in the calculator) and the phosphor bronze wound strings don't match.

E4 : 10 plain - 16.22 lbs (website) VS 16.21 (STC) : correct.
B3 : 14 plain - 17.85 VS 17.84 : correct.
G3 : 23 PB wound - 27.90 VS 27.95 : still correct.
D3 : 30 PB wound - 26.7 VS 27.1 : 0.4 lbs difference
A2 : 39 PB wound - 24.66 VS 25.37 : 0.7 lbs difference
E2 : 47 PB wound - 19.1 VS 20.7 : 1.6 lbs difference.

I would assume the differences keep increasing with thicker gauges.

If you could correct that

I'm just at a loss to find a very accurate calculator for acoostick strings. STC rocks for CK electrics so it would be great if it was a 100% reliable tool

 

[ElRay]

Thanks again! I just grabbed the updated version.

Ray