An engineer who likes to collect data everywhere he goes, Craig figured out how to mount a speedometer that uses a Hall-effect sensor on his 42-inch-long skateboard. By calibrating it for the 65-mm old-school wheels, he now knows his current speed, average and max speed (30 mph!), trip miles, and total miles traveled. Given the slight imbalance created by the wheel-mounted magnet, the only thing left for him to compute is a quick cure for road rash.
Skateboard computer parts list
Amt
Part Description
Allied Part #
1
Magnet ICs
808-2008
1
Foam mounting tape
617-7009
1
Cable tie
805-1117
Other supplies: Speedometer assembly (Out of Line Sports), custom-made board cover plate Cowabunga dude, check out the full assembly details!
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