Return of the onboard wooly computer - Page 3

SheepOfBlue · 09-17-2007, 02:56 PM

Hmm I could even broadcast laptimes and telemetry

Shenders1 · 09-17-2007, 03:17 PM

What would one need to receive such a broadcast? Another Woolly Computer? A card + software for a normal computer? Special CIA-issue fillings?

OSIRIS · 09-17-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shenders1

What would one need to receive such a broadcast? Another Woolly Computer? A card + software for a normal computer? Special CIA-issue fillings?

Black rimmed glasses with tape in the middle and/or on each earpiece, a pocket protector, and a tendency to smell funny.

Shenders1 · 09-17-2007, 03:29 PM

Dang - I'm all set to get that signal right now.

phobe · 09-17-2007, 03:41 PM

I think Jesus will return before this thing is finished. But hell, maybe he'll need a data acquisition system for his Honda.

SheepOfBlue · 09-17-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shenders1

What would one need to receive such a broadcast? Another Woolly Computer? A card + software for a normal computer? Special CIA-issue fillings?

An FM radio.

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Originally Posted by OSIRIS

Black rimmed glasses with tape in the middle and/or on each earpiece, a pocket protector, and a tendency to smell funny.

I do not smell funny

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I think Jesus will return before this thing is finished. But hell, maybe he'll need a data acquisition system for his Honda.

It will never be finished, but I hope to have it in a case for some preliminary testing very soon (need to make a cable tonight)

SheepOfBlue · 10-08-2007, 10:21 PM

Well case #1 is a failure. I might have to rethink what to make a case out of and/or get a table saw. The plastic is a bigger pain than I figured. The bad part is I doubt a off the shelf case will work.

CBR929RE · 10-08-2007, 10:24 PM

I think you need to invest in a ruler.

slickwill · 10-08-2007, 10:34 PM

What is your Length, Width, and Height?

SheepOfBlue · 10-08-2007, 10:38 PM

Roughly 8 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4

ND4SPD · 10-08-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Well case #1 is a failure. I might have to rethink what to make a case out of and/or get a table saw. The plastic is a bigger pain than I figured. The bad part is I doubt a off the shelf case will work.

Check these:

mini-itx.com - store

slickwill · 10-08-2007, 10:43 PM

You could make a mold then do fiberglass or CF?

navydevildoc · 10-09-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SheepOfBlue

Roughly 8 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4

And that right there is the difference between a EE and a Civil or Mechanical Engineer.

SheepOfBlue · 10-09-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by navydevildoc

And that right there is the difference between a EE and a Civil or Mechanical Engineer.

Yep my machinist ability has never been great. I can picture it but the translation

I still think the answer is plastic or a plastic hybrid though. I have to think on this a day or two.

1) Need tooling for straight cuts on plastic (probably a new blade for said tooling also)
2) The plexiglass I have is to thin for threading into the edge (might not be able to easily get thicker)
3) Non circular holes are hard to cut cleanly into the plastic (though I can get a functional opening easy)

CBRVFR · 10-09-2007, 03:29 PM

The size and shape of the unit has been very carefully selected and engineered to fit inside a plush stuffed sheep toy normally available for purchase on on popular adult fetish sites. The toy will be fitted with text-to-speech capability so it can whisper lap times, GPS coordinates, brake rotor temperatures, altitude, Lunar date calendar equivalents and "encouragement" via bluetooth headphones.

Release 2.21 will also calculate the distance and lap time differential to Frenchie and offer several "excuse options." (This feature is being tested in MotoGP right now, but I can't tell you which American Fiat Yamaha rider from Texas is doing the development. It's a secret.)

SheepOfBlue · 10-09-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

The size and shape of the unit has been very carefully selected and engineered to fit inside a plush stuffed sheep toy normally available for purchase on on popular adult fetish sites. The toy will be fitted with text-to-speech capability so it can whisper lap times, GPS coordinates, brake rotor temperatures, altitude, Lunar date calendar equivalents and "encouragement" via bluetooth headphones.

Release 2.21 will also calculate the distance and lap time differential to Frenchie and offer several "excuse options." (This feature is being tested in MotoGP right now, but I can't tell you which American Fiat Yamaha rider from Texas is doing the development. It's a secret.)

Per the rules I beat FrenchieR6 as she could not behave and crashed

and it is carefully engineered to fit in the sub frame of an RC

HondaGalToo · 10-09-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

The size and shape of the unit has been very carefully selected and engineered to fit inside a plush stuffed sheep toy normally available for purchase on on popular adult fetish sites. The toy will be fitted with text-to-speech capability so it can whisper lap times, GPS coordinates, brake rotor temperatures, altitude, Lunar date calendar equivalents and "encouragement" via bluetooth headphones.

Release 2.21 will also calculate the distance and lap time differential to Frenchie and offer several "excuse options." (This feature is being tested in MotoGP right now, but I can't tell you which American Fiat Yamaha rider from Texas is doing the development. It's a secret.)

SheepOfBlue · 12-30-2007, 11:52 PM

OK to the uniformed it would look like I have made no progress (other than a baad case). But I have been busy rebuilding my development area as my old Linux machine is gone. So now I have Linux running on my Mac. Mystery number one was solved when I figured out Parallels (virtual machine for running non-Mac operating systems) cannot directly access USB storage. I like it but it had to be replaced. So I got VMWare (trial version now) and started to prepare a 1GB CF card using Open SUSE 10.3. Well apparently it has a glitch. When I format a card with ext2 format everything appears fine until boot when it rejects the card and falls back to single user mode at 38400 (115200 is the target) thus the boot fails AND I got garbled messages. Figured this out and am trying a different Linux (I have Debian Sarge, Ubuntu, Fedora Core) Major time dump on this as it was hard to debug.

Started to write up the master to do list so I can get more methodical as the new year arrives. Still need to come up with a case design

So not much apparent progress but a lot of virtual progress and learning. I also got my new Mac really setup nicely now with the only exception being a cross compiler (going to do the Linux box first). Though my research says I can set one up and use Xcode for everything but the final make which will be invoked via script. This means I can use the Subversion version control server on it via various machines.

Also with what I found on the cards I should be able to get Sarge up and running so setting up wireless may go better

CBR929RE · 12-31-2007, 12:09 PM

so what you're saying is its still no closer to working.

SheepOfBlue · 10-01-2008, 08:37 PM

Yep I spent the summer riding and waiting for the Mac Mini to be upgraded after I tossed the G4. So no real progress but I did order a new toy for it. I have been looking at CAN bus for a method of connecting peripherals. And found these interesting little bits and ordered one. CAN and a bunch more

navydevildoc · 10-01-2008, 11:29 PM

CAN? Good lord, just replace the ECU while you are at it...

SheepOfBlue · 10-02-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by navydevildoc

CAN? Good lord, just replace the ECU while you are at it...

2 decades from now when this is complete a custom ECU will be next

navydevildoc · 10-02-2008, 11:33 AM

On a serious note... why would you want a CAN bus and all of that hassle when the board you are using already has a bunch of A/D inputs? Just seems to be adding complexity.

gt702 · 10-02-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by navydevildoc

On a serious note... why would you want a CAN bus and all of that hassle when the board you are using already has a bunch of A/D inputs? Just seems to be adding complexity.

I thought that was his intent ... to make the most complex, coolest system out there.

09-17-2007, 02:56 PM	#61
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,849	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer Hmm I could even broadcast laptimes and telemetry __________________ When the past is allowed to fade to nothing then only chaos is left.

09-17-2007, 03:17 PM	#62
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,026	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer What would one need to receive such a broadcast? Another Woolly Computer? A card + software for a normal computer? Special CIA-issue fillings?

09-17-2007, 03:29 PM	#64
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,026	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer Dang - I'm all set to get that signal right now.

09-17-2007, 03:41 PM	#65
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,735	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer I think Jesus will return before this thing is finished. But hell, maybe he'll need a data acquisition system for his Honda.

10-08-2007, 10:21 PM	#67
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,849	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer Well case #1 is a failure. I might have to rethink what to make a case out of and/or get a table saw. The plastic is a bigger pain than I figured. The bad part is I doubt a off the shelf case will work. Attached Thumbnails __________________ When the past is allowed to fade to nothing then only chaos is left.

10-08-2007, 10:24 PM	#68
CBR929RE Christmas baby meatball Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,558	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer I think you need to invest in a ruler. __________________ Seamus FTW

10-08-2007, 10:34 PM	#69
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer What is your Length, Width, and Height? __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

10-08-2007, 10:38 PM	#70
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,849	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer Roughly 8 3/16 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 __________________ When the past is allowed to fade to nothing then only chaos is left.

10-08-2007, 10:43 PM	#72
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer You could make a mold then do fiberglass or CF? __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

10-09-2007, 03:29 PM	#75
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 56 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,254	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer The size and shape of the unit has been very carefully selected and engineered to fit inside a plush stuffed sheep toy normally available for purchase on on popular adult fetish sites. The toy will be fitted with text-to-speech capability so it can whisper lap times, GPS coordinates, brake rotor temperatures, altitude, Lunar date calendar equivalents and "encouragement" via bluetooth headphones. Release 2.21 will also calculate the distance and lap time differential to Frenchie and offer several "excuse options." (This feature is being tested in MotoGP right now, but I can't tell you which American Fiat Yamaha rider from Texas is doing the development. It's a secret.) __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

12-30-2007, 11:52 PM	#78
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,849	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer OK to the uniformed it would look like I have made no progress (other than a baad case). But I have been busy rebuilding my development area as my old Linux machine is gone. So now I have Linux running on my Mac. Mystery number one was solved when I figured out Parallels (virtual machine for running non-Mac operating systems) cannot directly access USB storage. I like it but it had to be replaced. So I got VMWare (trial version now) and started to prepare a 1GB CF card using Open SUSE 10.3. Well apparently it has a glitch. When I format a card with ext2 format everything appears fine until boot when it rejects the card and falls back to single user mode at 38400 (115200 is the target) thus the boot fails AND I got garbled messages. Figured this out and am trying a different Linux (I have Debian Sarge, Ubuntu, Fedora Core) Major time dump on this as it was hard to debug. Started to write up the master to do list so I can get more methodical as the new year arrives. Still need to come up with a case design So not much apparent progress but a lot of virtual progress and learning. I also got my new Mac really setup nicely now with the only exception being a cross compiler (going to do the Linux box first). Though my research says I can set one up and use Xcode for everything but the final make which will be invoked via script. This means I can use the Subversion version control server on it via various machines. Also with what I found on the cards I should be able to get Sarge up and running so setting up wireless may go better __________________ When the past is allowed to fade to nothing then only chaos is left.

12-31-2007, 12:09 PM	#79
CBR929RE Christmas baby meatball Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,558	Re: Return of the onboard wooly computer so what you're saying is its still no closer to working. __________________ Seamus FTW

10-01-2008, 08:37 PM	#80
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,849	Yep I spent the summer riding and waiting for the Mac Mini to be upgraded after I tossed the G4. So no real progress but I did order a new toy for it. I have been looking at CAN bus for a method of connecting peripherals. And found these interesting little bits and ordered one. CAN and a bunch more __________________ When the past is allowed to fade to nothing then only chaos is left.

10-01-2008, 11:29 PM	#81
navydevildoc Smog is better. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Sunny San Diego Bike(s): Aprilia RSV-R Posts: 1,339	CAN? Good lord, just replace the ECU while you are at it... __________________ Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. - JFK, 1962

10-02-2008, 11:33 AM	#83
navydevildoc Smog is better. Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Sunny San Diego Bike(s): Aprilia RSV-R Posts: 1,339	On a serious note... why would you want a CAN bus and all of that hassle when the board you are using already has a bunch of A/D inputs? Just seems to be adding complexity. __________________ Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. - JFK, 1962

10-02-2008, 11:54 AM	#85
SheepOfBlue Your tax dollars at work Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,849