The storage device for the sensor helmet will be the Sparkfun Openlog. This is a simple serial feed sniffer that drops the data it reads on to a micro SD chip. I had a chance to try some test sensor data read from the pro mini. The pro mini let me choose a software serial port to output to. Once that was setup, I was ready to connect the Openlog and start it. It really is that simple. The program…
The Arduino Pro Mini will be selected as the controller due to its small size and reliability. This micro controller is small. I ordered 2 of them from Sparkfun and they arrived in a few days. They don’t come with header pins installed. This is a plus because I have the option to header or wire it in a way the is dictated by the design. Here is a pin out map of the Arduino Pro Mini for reference. I…
The helmet sensor data will be incorporated into mapping and video data for later analysis. This topic will cover the image and video capture system for the sensor helmet. There will be an action camera that will embedded inside the helmet. There are 3 current options for action cameras for this purpose. 808-16 Key FOB Camera, 720p – $50 from eBay 808-26 Key FOB Camera, 1080p – $100 from Amazon HackHD Camera, 1080p – $159.95 from Sparkfun I would like…