Quick answer
Pendulum clock beat asymmetry analyzer
TickTock is an open-source Android app that helps set the beat of a pendulum clock.
KEY FEATURES:
- Real-time beat tracking from microphone audio
- Period measurement in milliseconds
- Asymmetry measurement in milliseconds and percent
- Gauge visualization from -25% to +25%
- Color-coded asymmetry indicator for quick feedback
- Start/Stop acquisition with live status text
- Live
G:indication of the automatic gain-control multiplier; the value freezes after fit lock - Beat-log export with 0.1 ms precision
USAGE:
- Set the initial guess period (default 1200 ms)
- Tap Start and grant microphone permission
- Wait while TickTock locks to the beat
- Read Period, Asymmetry [ms], and Asymmetry [%]
OPEN SOURCE:
Licensed under GNU GPL v3.0 or later.
Source code: https://github.com/leodp/TickTock
How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
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Frequently asked questions
What is TickTock?
Pendulum clock beat asymmetry analyzer
Who develops TickTock?
TickTock is developed by Leonardo Della Pietra.
Which Android version does TickTock require?
TickTock requires Android API 30 or later.
What is the current version of TickTock?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.08.
Which license does TickTock use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-or-later.
Where is the source code for TickTock?
https://github.com/leodp/TickTock
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