Wooly Onboard computer project

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 12:45 PM

I have decided this is a project that needs to be done so here is the thread that starts it all.

The current first phase is to install the onboard computer and use it to time laps. I will be installing a PC104 based computer, probably this one.
Technologic TS-7200 with the battery backed up clock, LCD and ejector
Powered by a Technologic TS-12W power supply for 12V DC conversion.
Running Linux.

The IR beacon sensor design is not as firm yet, but I have USB Complete a book on making USB peripherals and am going to start persuing it tonight.

More photos and details as things evolve.

Plotting Sheep

gt702 · 08-19-2005, 12:54 PM

What are your overall goals of the on-board computer? That is a ton of computing power to just do lap times? Is this for datalogging, or do you intend to run something in the future? You peaked my interest.

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 1:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gt702

What are your overall goals of the on-board computer? That is a ton of computing power to just do lap times? Is this for datalogging, or do you intend to run something in the future? You peaked my interest.

I would like to add (all maybe):
RPM
Lean angle
Throttle Position
Suspension position
Tire Temperature
GPS position

And geek sheep bling factor fun. My thought is to have a USB run front to back with a hub in the front for sensor plug in. I had considered being able to reload Powercommander Maps but that requires Windoz and they will not share info so I can make my own in Linux. Also I would like to be able to have all the above time tagged for computing on the Mac laptop later. This is purely a for fun project though.

ReaperAZ · 08-19-2005, 3:54 PM

NERD!

Crash · 08-19-2005, 4:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ReaperAZ

NERD!

Werd!

Sounds cool though

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 4:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ReaperAZ

NERD!

And your point is? Never claimed otherwise

More details will still follow though even for you if you care to follow it

dB · 08-19-2005, 4:26 PM

Ah...embedded computers and motorcycles, two of my favorite things.

I saw pics and documentation of a project just like this somewhere online a couple years ago. Been searching and can't find it now. Might be worth some searching.

Yes I know, I'm of no help whatsoever. Have fun with that cool project though.

ReaperAZ · 08-19-2005, 4:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

And your point is? Never claimed otherwise

More details will still follow though even for you if you care to follow it

I'm just jealous I don't have the ability or know how to tinker with stuff like that. Sounds like it will be a cool project. You go to Adams College? Were you a member of the Tri-Lamda's?

Baketech · 08-19-2005, 4:34 PM

LOL on Adams college....

But judging from post #10 in this thread, I'm thinking the SoB is engineering humor impaired...

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 4:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

LOL on Adams college....

But judging from post #10 in this thread, I'm thinking the SoB is engineering humor impaired...

but at least I added Sheep Ear flap speed.

luvtolean · 08-19-2005, 4:41 PM

I don't know how much you think you're going to spend on this, but you might be better off just buying a data aq set-up (unless the point is the fun of building it).

I have a Drack Gold from Aim sportsystems. The IR receiver is so common, I've never once had to use my beacon.

http://www.aimsports.com/

cbr99xx · 08-19-2005, 4:45 PM

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If you do this... there is no way I'm sharing a garage with you next year at Grattan.

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 4:53 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

I don't know how much you think you're going to spend on this, but you might be better off just buying a data aq set-up (unless the point is the fun of building it).

I have a Drack Gold from Aim sportsystems. The IR receiver is so common, I've never once had to use my beacon.

http://www.aimsports.com/

Yep purely an exercise in geek-sheepness. I think it will be a blast building and extending it. Also would like total access to the data so I can run it into my own custom software. I even considered pumping video into the device although I think that is not happening. On the beacon I have no intentions of making one merely leveraging those present (if I can get the IR receiver done by October I might bring the Mac to a track day in October to test the reciever)

Thank you for the info though.

EDIT: and I might have to look at the capabilities of that for ideas

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 4:58 PM

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If you do this... there is no way I'm sharing a garage with you next year at Grattan.

it is when. I already have the USB book and will likely order the boards soon to start.

But I am confident that you are to kind to toss me out

Baketech · 08-19-2005, 5:24 PM

This is all the on-board equipment I need...

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 5:27 PM

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This is all the on-board equipment I need...

Is that durable enough to with stand your riding style

gt702 · 08-19-2005, 5:27 PM

With your record, I hope that is poly-carbonate and not glass.

Baketech · 08-19-2005, 5:28 PM

Got Lexan...

ReaperAZ · 08-19-2005, 5:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

This is all the on-board equipment I need...

**** my laptimes are so slow I need something like this...

matt232 · 08-19-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

I had considered being able to reload Powercommander Maps but that requires Windoz and they will not share info so I can make my own in Linux.

Any chance you could use WINE to get the win32 PCIII software to work?

sheepofblue · 08-19-2005, 10:58 PM

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Any chance you could use WINE to get the win32 PCIII software to work?

Nope the chip would be a non-x86 chip. Also the unit is headless. I was hoping I could get download protocol from Dynojet but was not suprised by the no answer. I could possibly do downloads using soft windows on my Mac though.