I brought my finish line back to the gym, but I added some functions to measure distance continuously and send the data to a serial port where I could view it in real-time. With help from my gym mates, we discovered that the ultrasonic sensors wouldn't sense clothing, and I'll need an alternative.
More real-world testing at Fight or Flight Academy
I bought a couple of laser sensing modules and tested them with and without their lensing units. A module without a lens will sense my pasty skin at approximately 30cm (1 foot), but it needs optics to see objects farther away.
Determining laser responsiveness
I found some plastic reflectors at a hardware store and reflective tape. I tested them with the laser modules first, and a bit of flash photography confirmed that the retroreflectors are more effective than the tape.
Reflector candidates
The program needed tweaks to recognize the laser instead of the ultrasonic distance sensor. Modifying the code was easy enough, and I got it to time races again.
Laser module integrated with the programming
It was time to take a break from the finish line project, and I went to my PrandomBeats hardware. I've been publishing TikTok videos daily, but I'd like to use more sounds than the MIDI library built into cheap instruments. I bought a sample pad and a wireless SD card to add sound clips.
PRandomBeats may get new sounds
I experimented with different ways to transfer files. My best bet seems to be uploading many sounds and configuration files then reprogramming my drum machine to only focus on eight instruments at a time. I had a bunch of trouble with corrupted samples, but I could have overloaded the machine.
File to update wirelessly
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
I bought a couple of laser sensing modules and tested them with and without their lensing units. A module without a lens will sense my pasty skin at approximately 30cm (1 foot), but it needs optics to see objects farther away.
I found some plastic reflectors at a hardware store and reflective tape. I tested them with the laser modules first, and a bit of flash photography confirmed that the retroreflectors are more effective than the tape.
The program needed tweaks to recognize the laser instead of the ultrasonic distance sensor. Modifying the code was easy enough, and I got it to time races again.
It was time to take a break from the finish line project, and I went to my PrandomBeats hardware. I've been publishing TikTok videos daily, but I'd like to use more sounds than the MIDI library built into cheap instruments. I bought a sample pad and a wireless SD card to add sound clips.
I experimented with different ways to transfer files. My best bet seems to be uploading many sounds and configuration files then reprogramming my drum machine to only focus on eight instruments at a time. I had a bunch of trouble with corrupted samples, but I could have overloaded the machine.
The rest of the summary posts have been arranged by date.
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Completed projects from year 4
Completed projects from year 5
Completed projects from year 6
Completed projects from year 7
Completed projects from year 8
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com and 24HourEngineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information on this blog, or linked by this blog, is not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property, or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on their post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
Comments
Post a Comment