sti robot project (robotmeter project)-see post #461 if you want to test a setup out! - Page 11

sti robot · 05-17-2007, 08:30 PM

Spent a lot of time coding this week.

The timer section works. Has two lap times, etc.

The performance meter is something i'm struggling with. Getting a non-fudged hp rating is not easy (esp when you can't use floating point #'s...grr lang developers). Right now i'm thinking of showing your 0-60 time and doing a virtual drag strip thing with ET and Trap Speed. But that might encourage racing up and down the street so i dunno.

***Mack*** · 05-18-2007, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti robot

Spent a lot of time coding this week.

The timer section works. Has two lap times, etc.

The performance meter is something i'm struggling with. Getting a non-fudged hp rating is not easy (esp when you can't use floating point #'s...grr lang developers). Right now i'm thinking of showing your 0-60 time and doing a virtual drag strip thing with ET and Trap Speed. But that might encourage racing up and down the street so i dunno.

the sti encourages racing.... i wouldn't worry about it.

***Mack*** · 05-24-2007, 05:16 AM

any updates?

***kwkSTi*** · 05-24-2007, 05:46 AM

I too would like a digital gear display.........!

sti robot · 05-24-2007, 08:56 AM

No, no updates. Sorry guys, I've been busy. The code is 100% complete for the lap timer and 90% complete for the performance meter part. I'm probably going to do 0-60 and 1/4 mile time.

You might hear an update from me sometime next week. Either and "aha it worked" and maybe a video or a "oh crud I have extra work to do to make it perfect"

Meridock · 05-24-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti robot

No, no updates. Sorry guys, I've been busy. The code is 100% complete for the lap timer and 90% complete for the performance meter part. I'm probably going to do 0-60 and 1/4 mile time.

You might hear an update from me sometime next week. Either and "aha it worked" and maybe a video or a "oh crud I have extra work to do to make it perfect"

If you need a camera man - I have a good road we can take and a decent DV camera.

sti robot · 05-24-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meridock

If you need a camera man - I have a good road we can take and a decent DV camera.

Sweet, I'll let you know when I'm ready and such.

sti robot · 06-07-2007, 07:59 AM

I lied...I haven't gotten anything done on this in a while.

Some thoughts though:
-I came up with a generic function for displaying a digital number and analog number and label for any analog sensor. What does this mean? It'll be easier to later add sensors. All that will be needed is the mapping of voltages to values...a title...a scale factor...and a label.
-buttons are still not installed...boo...
-I think I'm going to package the unit in multiple enclosures. A large enclosure one will have the "brain" and have plug in's for the sensors which will be housed in their own enclosures (in the case of the accelerometer) or wire up to senders. The screen will be a separate box unto itself so (if i sell a couple) people want a screen and buttons in a nice little box they can have that but if they want a naked screen/ naked buttons to custom install anywhere they can have that too. Now I have to find better enclosures (clear acrylic isn't that hot looking...I think a black box would be better.)

***Mack*** · 06-07-2007, 08:16 AM

Sounds like an idea. Makes it easier for custom mounting to have those separate enclosures.

NOW JUST FINISH IT!

STIFun · 06-07-2007, 09:29 AM

Finish I can't wait too see final product.

View Poll Results: What should I work on next (choose multiples if you'd like)?
Lap timer	30	25.00%
Temp gauges (low temps: intake, intercooler, ambient, underhood, etc.)	59	49.17%
boost (w/peak, etc.)	55	45.83%
boost ref ic spray	33	27.50%
EGT/Oil temp - mess with off the shelf senders (egauges sells them by themselves)	45	37.50%
Something else	15	12.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 120. You may not vote on this poll

05-17-2007, 08:30 PM	#101
sti robot Spec C Club Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,804 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005	Re: the sti robot and his project accelerometer/thermometer/boost/kitchen sink thread Spent a lot of time coding this week. The timer section works. Has two lap times, etc. The performance meter is something i'm struggling with. Getting a non-fudged hp rating is not easy (esp when you can't use floating point #'s...grr lang developers). Right now i'm thinking of showing your 0-60 time and doing a virtual drag strip thing with ET and Trap Speed. But that might encourage racing up and down the street so i dunno.

05-24-2007, 05:16 AM	#103
*Mack* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 14 reviews My Stuff: Subaru Parts Posts: 18,401 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Re: the sti robot and his project accelerometer/thermometer/boost/kitchen sink thread any updates?

05-24-2007, 05:46 AM	#104
*kwkSTi* JDM whore Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: MY04 Subaru WRX STi My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: JDM Spec C roof vent / scoop Location: Winterpeg Posts: 116 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005	Re: the sti robot and his project accelerometer/thermometer/boost/kitchen sink thread I too would like a digital gear display.........!

05-24-2007, 08:56 AM	#105
sti robot Spec C Club Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,804 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005	Re: the sti robot and his project accelerometer/thermometer/boost/kitchen sink thread No, no updates. Sorry guys, I've been busy. The code is 100% complete for the lap timer and 90% complete for the performance meter part. I'm probably going to do 0-60 and 1/4 mile time. You might hear an update from me sometime next week. Either and "aha it worked" and maybe a video or a "oh crud I have extra work to do to make it perfect"

06-07-2007, 07:59 AM	#108
sti robot Spec C Club Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,804 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005	Re: the sti robot and his project accelerometer/thermometer/boost/kitchen sink thread I lied...I haven't gotten anything done on this in a while. Some thoughts though: -I came up with a generic function for displaying a digital number and analog number and label for any analog sensor. What does this mean? It'll be easier to later add sensors. All that will be needed is the mapping of voltages to values...a title...a scale factor...and a label. -buttons are still not installed...boo... -I think I'm going to package the unit in multiple enclosures. A large enclosure one will have the "brain" and have plug in's for the sensors which will be housed in their own enclosures (in the case of the accelerometer) or wire up to senders. The screen will be a separate box unto itself so (if i sell a couple) people want a screen and buttons in a nice little box they can have that but if they want a naked screen/ naked buttons to custom install anywhere they can have that too. Now I have to find better enclosures (clear acrylic isn't that hot looking...I think a black box would be better.) Last edited by sti robot; 06-07-2007 at 08:13 AM..

06-07-2007, 08:16 AM	#109
*Mack* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 14 reviews My Stuff: Subaru Parts Posts: 18,401 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Re: the sti robot and his project accelerometer/thermometer/boost/kitchen sink thread Sounds like an idea. Makes it easier for custom mounting to have those separate enclosures. NOW JUST FINISH IT!

06-07-2007, 09:29 AM	#110
STIFun Spec C Club Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 05 Subaru Sti Fav Mod: Defi triple pod guages Location: Texas Posts: 1,360 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006	Re: the sti robot and his project accelerometer/thermometer/boost/kitchen sink thread Finish I can't wait too see final product.

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