Difference between revisions of "Skating Lap Counter"
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** IR emitter, microcontroller, and battery | ** IR emitter, microcontroller, and battery | ||
** When switched on, transmits a code repeatedly | ** When switched on, transmits a code repeatedly | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Rechargeable via USB |
* Base unit with an IR receiver and display | * Base unit with an IR receiver and display | ||
** Shows how many times each skate module has passed by | ** Shows how many times each skate module has passed by | ||
| + | ** USB rechargeable and USB data interface for possible future use | ||
[[Category:Current Projects]] | [[Category:Current Projects]] | ||
Revision as of 00:36, 2 July 2014
Skating Lap Counter is a project to automate counting laps skated on a derby track.
Project Status
- 2014-07-01: More work on the RX, getting close to done the schematic side.
- 2014-06-30: Worked on the design/BOM/schematic for the RX more.
- 2014-06-29: Completed routing TX PCB and checklisted it. Started designing the RX.
- 2014-06-28: Started putting idea together, designed transmitter BOM/schematic, started working on PCB layout. 5 airwires left.
Architecture
- Small module that attaches to one skate
- IR emitter, microcontroller, and battery
- When switched on, transmits a code repeatedly
- Rechargeable via USB
- Base unit with an IR receiver and display
- Shows how many times each skate module has passed by
- USB rechargeable and USB data interface for possible future use
