In the event you’re a fan of the unique High Gun or High Gun Maverick, you in all probability know that fashionable army plane have a heads up show or HUD that permits the pilot to see essential data with out having to take a look at the management panel and as an alternative give attention to flying/their goal. The ENGO 2 sun shades are: Welcome to High Gun biking!
ENGO integrates a micro OLED (natural mild emitting diode) projector and ambient mild sensor right into a pair of protect type sports activities sun shades to obviously show exercise knowledge in all mild situations to offer endurance athletes a heads up show as an alternative of getting to shift their focus to a motorbike pc or watch.
The ENGO 2 is out there with a photochromic lens (not mirrored) or a blue mirrored lens. The protect type lens may be had in a regular measurement (138 mm huge x 49 mm tall) or giant measurement (139 mm huge x 61 mm tall). PEZ obtained the ENGO 2 with a big measurement blue mirrored lens.
Click on on the image beneath to see a video about ENGO.
Engo 2 Sun shades – $299.95
If an image is price a thousand phrases, I’m going to let footage do as a lot of the speaking as doable for this overview.
The field is a sign that these aren’t a pair of run of the mill sun shades
ENGO 2 sun shades come safely saved in a hardshell case with delicate lining
What’s within the field: (1) charging twine, (2) delicate case, (3) ENGO 2 sun shades, (4) cleansing material (similar microfiber materials because the delicate case), and (5) sunglass lanyard (plus the hardshell case pictured above)
At first look when seen from the entrance, the ENGO 2 sun shades don’t look that a lot totally different than plenty of different protect type sun shades
However trying from the again reveals the tech that makes the ENGO 2 not your common pair of sports activities sun shades
Talking of the tech, right here’s what ENGO says about it:
NOTE: The 13 grams ENGO claims for your entire tech bundle is concerning the distinction between what the ENGO 2 sun shades weigh and what a typical pair of protect type sun shades weigh.
Spot on ENGO’s spec weight for a pair of enormous measurement lens ENGO 2 sun shades
Organising the ENGO 2 sun shades
As you may think, establishing the ENGO 2 sun shades is a bit more than simply slipping them on.
At first, absolutely cost the sun shades.
The charging cable is USB to a proprietary connection
The charging port is magnetic and a part of the nostril piece. The on-off button is on the highest of the nostril piece.
You’ll additionally have to obtain the ActiveLook app to your telephone.
Listed below are some display screen pictures to indicate the best way to pair the ENGO 2 sun shades with the ActiveLook app.
The app additionally walks you thru adjusting the ENGO 2 sun shades for match.
And right here’s a video displaying the best way to make changes:
Configuring knowledge screens
The ENGO 2 sun shades permit as much as three knowledge fields to be displayed. And you’ll create a number of screens with totally different knowledge fields. For my major display screen, I needed pace, energy, and coronary heart charge (I additionally created a second display screen for distance, complete elevation achieve, and common pace).
It’s also possible to regulate the location of screens in your area of view on the lens:
Not knowledge fields/screens, however you’ll additionally need to configure a few of your different settings:
Gesture management
So if in case you have a number of screens, you’re in all probability questioning how you progress between them, proper? Clearly, you may within the ActiveLook app by swiping left or proper:
However this solely works if you happen to’re utilizing your smartphone as biking pc in your handlebars. To not fear … The ENGO 2 sun shades have gesture management that means that you can wave your hand in entrance of the glasses to swipe between screens. Method cool, eh? 😎 Like all the pieces else, you set this up within the app.
Pairing sensors
With the intention to see knowledge carrying the ENGO 2 sun shades, it’s essential pair applicable sensors to the ActiveLook app. In my case, that meant pairing my Wahoo PWRLINK ZERO pedals (which additionally present cadence knowledge), my Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL watch, and my Hammerhead chest strap coronary heart charge monitor. That is fairly simple and never in contrast to connecting sensors to some other app.
It’s also possible to authorize Strava to obtain actions recorded on ActiveLink (inexperienced arrow)
NOTE: You don’t have to pair a pace sensor to get pace knowledge. Because the ActiveLink app is GPS-based it could possibly calculate pace and distance. However now I’m interested by getting a Bluetooth pace sensor (the one I’ve is older and ANT+).
Using with ActiveLink
If all you need/want is to see your trip knowledge within the ENGO 2 HUD, you may simply trip utilizing the ActiveLink which is fairly easy-peasy.
- Activate the ENGO 2 (the little button on the highest of the nostril piece)
- Open up the ActiveLink app in your telephone
- The HUD will let you know that you just’re related
- Your knowledge display screen will seem within the HUD
Begin your trip!
NOTE: Though ActiveLink can be utilized as a GPS bike pc, I nonetheless use my bike-specific pc (Hammerhead Karoo 2 or Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM) to file my rides. And regardless that I can mount my telephone (utilizing a Quad Lock Out Entrance Mount) on my handlebars, I choose to trip my iPhone in a Muc Off Rainproof Necessities Case stowed in my rear jersey pocket.
In the event you insist on mounting your telephone in your bike to make use of as a motorbike pc (NOTE: That’s the Navigr8 app on my telephone, not ActiveLook)
Sadly, I can’t take footage of what the HUD appears to be like like displayed on the within of the ENGO 2 sun shades. However the image beneath provides you some concept. The three knowledge fields seem on the correct lens at concerning the bridge of the nostril piece. Not in my direct line of sight if I’m trying straight forward, however simply inside my visual field. It takes just a little bit to get used to, however when you’ve ridden sufficient (for me, one brief trip) it wasn’t distracting.
Click on on the image beneath for a video that offers you some concept of how totally different knowledge are displayed.
However wait, there’s extra …
Integration with Navigr8
The Navigr8 navigation app that I beforehand reviewed is now built-in with ActiveLook know-how and can be utilized with the ENGO 2 sun shades. Per Eric Marcellin-Dibon, C.E.O. at MICROOLED S.A., the corporate behind the ActiveLook Mild AR (augmented actuality) know-how:
“Navigr8 is the primary ever software to offer bread-crumb navigation in heads-up show mode – a function which has been requested by our customers from day one. We consider that the mix of smartphones and smartwatches, Navigr8 and ActiveLook AR sports activities glasses have the potential to disrupt the bike pc market.”
In keeping with Phil Riley, Founder and developer of Navigr8:
“By integrating Navigr8’s quite a few navigation options and Garmin Varia radar site visitors alerts into ActiveLook glasses, we’re not merely introducing new know-how—we’re forging a brand new paradigm for cyclists. This innovation prioritizes security and comfort, enabling riders to remain alert and targeted on the highway whereas having their efficiency knowledge of their area of view. Paired with an Apple Watch Extremely, this setup is pure minimalism with out sacrificing performance.”
Key options of the combination:
- Superior Navigation: Flip-by-turn instructions together with a navigation monitor and cues displayed straight on the ActiveLook glasses, guaranteeing eyes stay on the highway.
- Varia Radar Assist: Actual-time alerts about automobiles approaching from behind, growing situational consciousness and security.
- A Absolutely Useful “Heads Up” Bike Laptop: Join Bluetooth units comparable to an influence meter, pace, cadence, and coronary heart charge sensor to view a variety of metrics on customizable panels and prepare extra successfully with Ghost – a digital competitor
Connecting the ENGO 2 sun shades to Navigr8 is straightforward. NOTE: the Navigr8 app is free however it’s essential improve to the Professional model by way of an in-app buy (both month-to-month or annual subscription, each of which embrace a one-month free trial) to entry the ActiveLook options.
Arrange ActiveLook on Navigr8 to your liking
What’s cool concerning the Navigr8 integration is that it’s going to present turn-by-turn navigational instructions if in case you have a route loaded. You’ll be able to create routes in Navigr8 however I exploit Trip With GPS and import them to Navigr8.
NOTE: Per Phil Riley at Navigr8, by the point this goes to press the app ought to be up to date (launch 3.6.5) such that you just received’t should Improve and Add Instructions to get turn-by-turn navigation on route imported from Trip With GPS
To load the path to trip:
No matter what show panel you could have within the HUD, while you method a flip (roughly 200 meters earlier than), the show will change to indicate you the flip knowledge. Sadly, I can present you first hand trying by means of my pair of ENGO 2 sun shades, however the video beneath provides you a good suggestion of what you’ll see (at concerning the 23 seconds mark). No extra having to look down at my biking pc for the map/instructions! NOTE: In the event you put on a Bluetooth earpiece (or my SENA R2X helmet that has built-in Bluetooth audio system), Navigr8 also can provide you with audio flip instructions.
Must you purchase the ENGO 2 sun shades?
Clearly, that’s a person determination. And $300 (OK, $299.95) is loads to spend on a pair of sun shades. In the event you’re an early adopter or a type of individuals who has to have the most recent and best tech, the reply may be “sure.” In the event you resolve to make the leap, listed below are ENGO’s refund and guarantee insurance policies:
- All ENGOs carry a 30-day no-risk / 100% satisfaction promise – Inside 30 days of authentic buy, you may return ENGO for a full refund or alternate, for any cause. This consists of match, type, expertise, efficiency – if ENGO isn’t best for you, merely contact help to coordinate a return, refund, or alternate
- ENGO additionally gives a full 2-year guarantee in opposition to producer defects. This guarantee applies to product failure in the middle of regular use, however doesn’t embrace unintended harm or abuse. In the event you expertise an issue with ENGO inside 2 years of buy, merely contact help. If we can not appropriate the difficulty, we’ll exchange the product.
High Gun Biking
I’ve ridden 35-50 mile rides carrying the ENGO 2 sun shades and so they’ve been greater than snug sufficient. The tint was darkish sufficient for full solar, however wasn’t too darkish for reasonably cloudly/evenly overcast days (however I’d have an interest to see how the photochromic lens does in altering mild situations, in addition to at night time in an city surroundings with ambient avenue mild). I just like the protection of the big measurement lens, which can also be EuroPro trendy. However there’s at all times the usual measurement lens in case your preferences run smaller.
Not having to at all times look down at my biking pc for trip knowledge is form of liberating. In fact, having the ability to hold my eyes on the highway is an added security issue. The gesture management to vary knowledge screens is the stuff of flicks made actual. However the actual sport changer for me is the combination with Navigr8 for routing/instructions. All in all, trickle down High Gun fighter jet know-how to channel my interior Maverick.
Goose, it’s time to buzz the tower
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