Kaliper for Android

11 things about Kaliper

1. Custom: The measuring process remains the same as the predefined systems, but as the markers are customizable some measurements need to be supplied before proceeding: Bow to First Cut: The distance from the center of the first cut to the top shoulder.

2. The full version comes with eight predefined systems: Arrow .014" (5/6 pin), Best A2, A3, A4 (6/7 pin), Kwikset .023" (standard/titan), Sargent .020" (5/6 pin), Schlage .015" (5/6 pin), and Yale .019" (5/6 pin).

3. Shallowest Depth: The distance from the bottom of the blade to the center of the lowest cut in the system (i.e. Zero or One).

4. On the main page begin by selecting your iDevice from the choices on the left, then select either a predefined system or custom.

5. The free version comes with two predefined systems: Arrow .014" and Schlage .015" (5 pin only).

6. These measurements are typically found on pinning kits, however the system you are inputting may be found on the Charts page.

7. Predefined: Lay your device on a flat surface and place your key on top of the silhouette, using the top shoulder (or bottom tip for best systems) as the primary focus for alignment.

8. Once the key is aligned, tap on the first down arrow in the upper right hand corner to lower the cut marker.

9. The markers will adjust accordingly and you can begin measuring the key using the shoulder and blade for alignment.

10. Have a key you need to decode but no caliper or key gauge nearby? Not 100% confident on your eyesight to read the cuts? Then use your iDevice to measure the key with Kaliper.

11. From this chart simply tap on the system and all the measurements will be automatically applied.