direction-stabilization

Stabilize direction and heading display in SmartDash ride flows.

1|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ShawnRn/SmartDash-by-Shawn-Rain --skill direction-stabilization
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: direction-stabilization
Source: https://github.com/ShawnRn/SmartDash-by-Shawn-Rain/tree/main/.agents/skills/direction-stabilization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ShawnRn/SmartDash-by-Shawn-Rain --skill direction-stabilization

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many raw heading inputs (GPS bearing and sensor heading) cause the SmartDash top-right direction indicator to jump and distract riders. This Skill defines a production-ready stabilization pipeline so the UI shows a stable travel direction rather than noisy instantaneous heading, preserving readability during braking, turns, and stops.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-stage stabilization pipeline: speed-layered freezing, GPS/sensor quality gating, deadband filtering, speed-tiered exponential smoothing, and turn-rate limiting.
  • Hard safety rules: enforce freezing below 3 km/h, never move sensor-gathering logic into the stabilizer, and require GPS age/accuracy and step-distance checks before accepting bearing.
  • Tuning guidance & examples: stepwise parameter adjustments for making the display more stable or more responsive; label hysteresis to avoid 8-way text flicker.
  • Real-world use: prevents heading flicker at traffic stops, smooths display through small corrections, and ensures consistent direction labels during urban e-bike rides.

Quick Start

Review and tune DirectionStabilizer parameters to enforce speed-layered freezing, GPS and sensor quality gating, deadband, smoothing, turn-rate limits, and confirm stableDirectionDegrees and rideDirectionLabel behavior across speed tiers.

Frequently Asked Questions about direction-stabilization

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I stop GPS heading jitter from flickering the direction display on Android?▼

To stop GPS heading jitter, apply a stabilization pipeline with deadband filtering and speed-tiered exponential smoothing to eliminate UI jitter and sudden label flipping during e-bike and scooter rides.

What is the best way to smooth GPS bearing and sensor heading for a stable UI indicator?▼

The best way to smooth GPS bearing and sensor heading is a five-stage pipeline enforcing speed-layered freezing, quality gating, deadband filtering, exponential smoothing, and turn-rate limiting.

How do I prevent direction labels from flickering at low speeds on an e-bike dashboard?▼

Prevent direction label flicker by freezing heading updates below 3 km/h and applying label hysteresis with tunable parameters to avoid 8-way text flicker at traffic stops.

Can I use sensor fusion and exponential smoothing for Android heading stabilization?▼

Yes, you can use sensor fusion and exponential smoothing for Android heading stabilization, provided you enforce GPS age, accuracy, and step-distance checks before accepting bearing inputs.

Why does my direction indicator jump and distract riders during braking and turns?▼

Your direction indicator jumps because raw GPS bearing and sensor heading inputs cause UI distraction; applying turn-rate limiting and deadband filtering stabilizes the travel direction display.

How do I tune heading stabilization parameters to make the display more responsive?▼

Tune heading stabilization parameters by making stepwise adjustments to tiered alpha values and turn-rate limits, balancing the trade-off between a more stable display and faster response during corrections.