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IOS Sensor Tracking with SensorLog

IOS Sensor Tracking with SensorLog

Over the years I’ve used a variety of sensor tracking programs that ran on smart phones.  These programs will read the sensors built in the phone and log them.  I like this because it uses hardware that is already available.  There are many apps that I have used to do this.  The latest one I used is called SensorLog authored by Bernd Thomas.  As of this writing it is at version 1.9.2, dated June 2nd, 2017.  I’ll be covering some…

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Bicycle Helmet Embedded Electronics

Bicycle Helmet Embedded Electronics

Several years ago I purchased a small video camera that was shaped like a flashlight for $50.  It had VGA 640 x 480 30 fps video quality and would record up to 2 hours on a single charge.  I used it to record several bike rides around the county on numerous bike trails.  The videos provided a way to recall the conditions and experiences which I used to plan future trips. A couple of years later I purchased some 808…

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Metering electrical service to the home

Metering electrical service to the home

This project involves working near and around the electrical service panel.  Do not perform these steps unless you are a licensed and qualified electrician.  You assume all risk and liability.  The information contained here is merely for reference purposes, I do not take any responsibility for the loss of property or life should anyone not follow this warning. Home energy use accounts for 11% of the total energy consumed nation wide.  Typically, homes have a variety of energy services provided…

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