Clinometers
07-07-2008, 07:08 AM
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I built my own:
As soon as I figure out how the hell USB on-the-go works, I'm building another version that uses a much more compact USB LCD display from crystalfontz instead of the VFD and my gargantuan homemade display enclosure.
I've seen three other inclinometers. One is a digital unit with a red LED display and beeper with programmable set point. A second has two round mechanical dials to indicate pitch and tilt. A third looks like an upside down protractor with a plumb bob hanging from it. Sorry, I don't have pictures of those.
-Glen
As soon as I figure out how the hell USB on-the-go works, I'm building another version that uses a much more compact USB LCD display from crystalfontz instead of the VFD and my gargantuan homemade display enclosure.
I've seen three other inclinometers. One is a digital unit with a red LED display and beeper with programmable set point. A second has two round mechanical dials to indicate pitch and tilt. A third looks like an upside down protractor with a plumb bob hanging from it. Sorry, I don't have pictures of those.
-Glen
So.... bargain basement builder?
07-07-2008, 07:21 AM
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I built my own:
As soon as I figure out how the hell USB on-the-go works, I'm building another version that uses a much more compact USB LCD display from crystalfontz instead of the VFD and my gargantuan homemade display enclosure.
I've seen three other inclinometers. One is a digital unit with a red LED display and beeper with programmable set point. A second has two round mechanical dials to indicate pitch and tilt. A third looks like an upside down protractor with a plumb bob hanging from it. Sorry, I don't have pictures of those.
-Glen
As soon as I figure out how the hell USB on-the-go works, I'm building another version that uses a much more compact USB LCD display from crystalfontz instead of the VFD and my gargantuan homemade display enclosure.
I've seen three other inclinometers. One is a digital unit with a red LED display and beeper with programmable set point. A second has two round mechanical dials to indicate pitch and tilt. A third looks like an upside down protractor with a plumb bob hanging from it. Sorry, I don't have pictures of those.
-Glen
07-07-2008, 10:51 AM
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Thanks. I wouldn't call it a bargain after all I've spent on it, but maybe someday a cheaper version will make its way to the bargain basement craft builders thread. In the meantime, the software and schematics are posted and freely available if you click on the picture. The next time I build one, I'm using a less expensive three-axis accelerator from ST Micro instead of the two-axis inclinometer from Analog Devices.
07-07-2008, 01:31 PM
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07-07-2008, 02:16 PM
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I took a protractor to the screen since the bottom of the license is pretty level and it looks to be somewhere between 32°-34°.
07-07-2008, 04:04 PM
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this is 21* grab your screen and level out lake ontario horizon
I was crappin
but since then i have gone way past that
lets just say i know why the bottom edge of the doors are angled
if your quick enough to open them they will just clear the ground as you fall out and the door acts as a kick stand
I was crappin
but since then i have gone way past that
lets just say i know why the bottom edge of the doors are angled
if your quick enough to open them they will just clear the ground as you fall out and the door acts as a kick stand
07-08-2008, 11:52 AM
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07-08-2008, 05:21 PM
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