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Control with Bluetooth LE

Control with Bluetooth LE

Introduction – there is more than one way to get bits from point to point Connecting devices using wired connections can be too complex or costly.  The agility of some systems is compromised when hard wiring the components.  Modifying becomes labor intensive.  This is problematic for systems that are used for research or development.  Wireless technology has advanced recently with the release of Bluetooth Low Energy. Bluetooth LE has brought about a simpler way to connect and control devices.  Earlier…

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Sensor Helmet Developments

Sensor Helmet Developments

CartoDB – Cloud based GPS visualization Back in April I had found ways to plot sensor readings using GPS Visualizer.  The website allowed me to upload my data and plot the results on a map.   Just recently I came across another online tool that has some enhanced features that made me take notice. CartoDB provides SaS that processes geospatial data and presents it in customized formats.  The helmet sensor readings will be geospatial data.  This will be ideal for that application….

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Heart of the matter – Bluetooth Low Energy

Heart of the matter – Bluetooth Low Energy

New phone means new things… My Android phone was ridiculously problematic.  The battery life wasn’t reliable and the reception spotty.  I finally conceded and replaced it with a iPhone 4s.  I have a 5s already and use a case on my bike to house it while travelling.  The new phone is a bit shorter than the 5s, so I thought I’d check with the case manufacturer for a 4s case. The manufacturer is Tigra Sports and they offer a variety of…

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