3) Factory sequences
4) User defined pitchers
5) User defined pitches
6) User defined sequences
Using Sheets is completely optional, but the larger your collection of
pitches, pitchers, and sequences, the easier it will be to maintain them
with Sheets. A single Sheet can support an unlimited number of tablets,
so this is an ideal solution for organizations with multiple machines that
need access to the same data. Pitch aiming must still be conducted
manually. Once the pitches are aimed, that aim data can be entered in
the Sheet for storage and distribution throughout the organization. Data
flow is currently one-way only. Tablets can only read the Sheets, they can
not write to them.
Spinball will maintain the factory databases for pitches, pitchers, and
sequences. You can download and modify the data from these Sheets at
any time, but you can not edit the Sheets themselves. Users must create
and maintain their own Sheets separate from the factory databases.
To create a Google Sheet from the Chrome browser, go to Apps, and
select Sheets. Once you have created a new sheet, you can name it
anything you like, but you will need to create separate sheets for pitches,
pitchers, and sequences.
Pitch Sheet:
The Pitch Sheet consists of an unlimited number of rows,
each row defining one pitch. There are seven columns:
A: pitch name or description –
must be unique
B: button name – short name displayed on button on BP screen
C: speed in mph
D: spin rate in rpm
E: spin angle expressed as a time – must use “:”
F: horizontal aim
G: vertical aim
There can be no other data in the sheet – no headings or notes are
allowed. Here is a short example of a user defined Pitch Sheet:
Bob’s Fastball
Bob’s FB
94 2500 12:00
0
-21
Bob’s Curve
Bob’s CV
76 2650
7:00
27
92
Bob’s Slider
Bob’s SL
82 2375
8:30
45
23
Once your Sheet is created, you must enter a portion of its URL (web
address) into the tablet to access it. This is a tedious process, but you
