Craig Wasn't a Particularly Well-Grounded Individual
DN Staff
April 5, 2004
1 Min Read
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 |
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