Hi, John. First, thanks for all the work. Next, what is the URL for the new site? Is it still the beta link? If so, I don't see anyway to login to the site, change password, etc. None of what looks like links in the top header (Motors, My Stuff, Info, Tools) go anywhere - is that a part of what isn't working (see below)? Also note the the link to Thrustcurve in the Rocketry Resources thread in the Watering Hole is still the old site link. TIA. Google searches still only bring up the old Thrustcurve site.I have been working on an update for ThrustCurve.org for several years, but not very actively. Most of the work was done in 2016, but I never deployed it because it wasn't quite finished. At any rate, last week the ISP hosting the old site disappeared and I was forced to deploy the new site.
The good news is, there are a lot of new features:
The bad news is, there is still a lot missing.
- more modern web experience
- responsive layout to work with phones and tablets
- relevant links on each page
- motor listing by popularity
- ability to mark favorite motors
- ability to compare motors
- more explicit motor URLs are search engine friendly
As always, if you find a bug, let me know. If you want to discuss an existing feature or propose a new one, check the to-do list first, then create a post here on TRF to discuss it. The good news is that the new site is a lot easier to maintain and enhance.
FAQ
Q. Are the phone apps broken?
A. Yes, without the API, they are broken for now. However the new site is designed to work on all sizes of screens so give it a try from your phone or tablet. I will get around to the apps eventually, but I need to do major work to restore them so this won't happen soon.
Q. My old password doesn't work?
A. I migrated over accounts for anyone who entered motor data or created rockets. First try to reset your password and if that doesn't work, you'll have to create a new account. Note that the old site didn't check email addresses very well so some bogus emails weren't migrated.
Q. How can I change the units?
A. Like the old site you can choose your units if you login, under My Stuff/Preferences. In addition to choosing individual units, you can also chose a coordinated set by picking a "Unit Defaults" such as "inches & pounds".
Q. The new site has a different structure, won't that break old links?
A. The new site should handle old requests and redirect them to the new URL. If you have a broken link that was valid on the old site, let me know.
Q. Why isn't xxx working?
A. Either it moved slightly or I haven't gotten around to implementing it yet. You can see the to-do list here.
https://www.thrustcurve.org/Next, what is the URL for the new site? Is it still the beta link?
You don't have to login, but you can if you want to save preferences or rockets. All the pages under "My Stuff" require a login; other pages don't.If so, I don't see anyway to login to the site, change password, etc.
I'm not aware of anything broken. Those are drop-down menus. Do you have JavaScript disabled?None of what looks like links in the top header (Motors, My Stuff, Info, Tools) go anywhere - is that a part of what isn't working (see below)?
The URL should be the same as the old site (thrustcurve.org domain is redirected to Heroku now).Also note the the link to Thrustcurve in the Rocketry Resources thread in the Watering Hole is still the old site link.
+1John,
I just wanted to publicly thank you for all you have done and continue to do for rocketry. I posted a copy of your FAQs and announcement for the repairs on the Tripoli Facebook group page and nearly everyone who commented expressed their appreciation for your work!
Steve
Great; thanks Steve!I posted a copy of your FAQs and announcement for the repairs on the Tripoli Facebook group page and nearly everyone who commented expressed their appreciation for your work!
OK, I figured out two things. One, I had setup a hosts files when the old site tanked and forgot to remove the entry (duh!). The other thing is I use privacy add-ins to manage website trackers (Privacy Possum and Privacy Badger). The add-ins kept the menus from working until I shut them off. Thanks again for all the hard work.https://www.thrustcurve.org/
You don't have to login, but you can if you want to save preferences or rockets. All the pages under "My Stuff" require a login; other pages don't.
I'm not aware of anything broken. Those are drop-down menus. Do you have JavaScript disabled?
The URL should be the same as the old site (thrustcurve.org domain is redirected to Heroku now).
Interesting. That JavaScript is on many sites. (I'm using Bootstrap for the site framework in case it's not obvious.)The other thing is I use privacy add-ins to manage website trackers (Privacy Possum and Privacy Badger). The add-ins kept the menus from working until I shut them off. Thanks again for all the hard work.
I just added motor diameter to the guide results. It shows up on the summary only if there is more than one, but always shows up in the details and spreadsheet.A feature request is to add a column to the motor guide results with manufacturer name, it helps when there are so many same and similar motor designations.
Not yet. I still need to finish the API and the "outbox" feature. Here's the full list of to-dos.On the new site, how can we do a bulk download? Is that feature still available?
You can do that.I would also love to be able to overlay the thrustcurves from multiple motors on one graph.
That right, the right side goes away on small screens. I'll add a link to the top menu (under Motors).Maybe it's a PC/Desktop thing, I don't see it on two different mobile devices. Anyway, I would like it in the motor guide.
Yes, columns are different on different devices. You will see more columns if you rotate your phone. I adjusted the columns that show up for the motor guide a bit. Here's how it looks on a phone now:I cannot get the “Acceleration” column to show on my iPads or iPhone but it shows up clearly on my PC.
That right, the right side goes away on small screens. I'll add a link to the top menu (under Motors).
Here's what the comparison looks like on a phone:
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The idea of comparing the motor guide results is an interesting one. Let me think about it. (My first response is there are so many that it would just be spaghetti, but let me try it.)
I think you would have a compare check box column on the results and a compare button below the guide list. Probably limit to number of motors that can be compared. That is a really nice compare!
I am able to get the ”acceleration” column to display on my iPad if I turn the device to portrait orientation as that suppresses the the right side menu.Yes, columns are different on different devices. You will see more columns if you rotate your phone. I adjusted the columns that show up for the motor guide a bit. Here's how it looks on a phone now:
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Of course, which columns are most important is debatable.
This sort of "responsive" site behavior is quite tricky to get right on the wide variety of devices out there. Maybe someone with more experience with this sort of thing can help out.I can live with that.
No promises, but I'm willing to take a look. Is there a behavior you want that you're not getting? From my looks it seem like everything is behaving in a reasonable responsive way; it's unclear to me from previous comments in this thread exactly what the problem is.This sort of "responsive" site behavior is quite tricky to get right on the wide variety of devices out there. Maybe someone with more experience with this sort of thing can help out.
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