Wishlist/Sensorbox
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+ | * Device is addressed as a simple serial interface over USB | ||
+ | * allows to switch on/off each sensor (so that power drainage can be controlled) | ||
+ | * sends every 0.1 seconds a data block with latest data values | ||
+ | * User-Interface runs on the Freerunner | ||
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Revision as of 14:50, 31 October 2008
During out SYSTEMS fair presentation, an idea was born: an external sensor box!
There is an initial discussion (in German):
http://freeyourphone.de/portal_v1/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=661&p=6966#p6966
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Features
- analog sensors
- connected as USB (host)
- battery extender (?)
Sensors
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Barometer
- magnetic compass
- Light intensity / Color
- Laser / Ultrasonic distance
- Voltmeter (?)
Other proposed extensions
- pocket lamp
- GPS Antenna
- Battery pack
- Camera
- USB Hub
- RJ45
Mechanics
There is currently some discussion if it should be a Jacket or an external box. http://freeyourphone.de/portal_v1/download/file.php?id=51
Electronics
- should be a PIC with USB and 8 x ADC
- power comes through USB
- USB A plug (?)
Software
- Device is addressed as a simple serial interface over USB
- allows to switch on/off each sensor (so that power drainage can be controlled)
- sends every 0.1 seconds a data block with latest data values
- User-Interface runs on the Freerunner