Currently we’re working with 2 developers on creating the basics of Fitznet. Just recently we got our first prototype running: It was possible to row on my Concept2 rowing ergometer alongside with 4 computer generated rowers. All the boats were visualized on an endless 3D-river. See the the whole post for a summary of the components.

FitzLane

This component manages the different trainees. The following trainee-types are usable at the momemnt:

• C2Connector let’s you connect one or more Concept2 rowing ergometers with PM3, PM4 or PM5 monitors. We’re currently testing this with a PM5-based ergometer we have available.
• BotConstant is a computer generated rowing bot that row with a constant pace.

One of the main goals of FitzLane was to be easily extendable. It’s very easy to create new kind of ergometer connections or computer generated trainees.

FitzWorld

FitzWorld is an endless generic 3D-world. We created a Template that could be used by anyone to get the basics of Fitznet into Unity. Our own Unity-implementation of FitzWorld is called FitzWorld_Kennel. It allows for 5 rowers to compete against each other on an endless river.