CloudACM – Page 83 – Autonomous Computational Machines

GPX, CSV, and TCX Data Formats

February 28, 2014 Patrick Gilfeather

In my previous post about Topofusion, I mentioned that the software was a perfect fit for the GPX files that my Android phone created with MyTracks. The GPX files are a GPS eXchange Format files that contain information about tracks that have been traveled or routes that have been planned. Knowing the difference between tracks and routes is key. Here is a quick description about each. Tracks are paths that have been recorded while traveling. Routes are plots made with…

Topofusion

February 27, 2014 Patrick Gilfeather

Topofusion, the only thing I can say to simply summerize this software is AWESOME! If you haven’t used this, seen it, or heard about it, go here. I stumbled on to this software one evening looking for something that would take my GPX files. I was using MyTracks on my Android to create the GPX files. This was awesome too, check it out. I was getting used to the usual route and track plots with speed and elevation profiles offered…

Power of the Sensor Helmet

February 26, 2014 Patrick Gilfeather

Powering the sensor helmet will be a multi step approach. First, I’ll need to identify the power requirements for all of the devices connected. Each component that requires voltage to operate will have a spec detialing its nominal operation. Second, I’ll need to identify power sources. For instance, some sensors will be powered by the on board regulator of the pro mini. Will that regulator be able to handle the load? Third, I’ll need to determine the time span that…