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…
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…
One of the requirements of the sensor helmet will be to confine the action camera. The 808-16 camera that I’m currently using sits on top of the helmet with a USB cable tethered from it to a LiPoly pack on the back of the helmet. My first helmet had this USB cable on the outside of the shell. The second and third generation helmets had the cable routed inside, but the camera and battery pack were still on the outside….