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== Bike Mounts ==
 
== Bike Mounts ==
  
* André Gaul documented a complete mounting kit [http://andre.web-yard.de/blog/2008/08/03/neo-freerunner-rocks-hard-rides-free/]
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* André Gaul [http://andre.web-yard.de/blog/2008/08/03/neo-freerunner-rocks-hard-rides-free/ documented a complete mounting kit]
* It's just a prototype :) but with some foam around the handlebar and careful positioning to avoid bumps, a basic attachment like this might work [http://www.xmission.com/~bmidgley/neobike.jpg] and makes it easy to "pinch" the screen when you need to finger tap something.
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* It's just a prototype :) but with some foam around the handlebar and careful positioning to avoid bumps, a [http://www.xmission.com/~bmidgley/neobike.jpg basic attachment] like this might work and makes it easy to "pinch" the screen when you need to finger tap something.
 
* [http://www.rabenfrost.net/openmoko/bikemount/ Images of an interesting bike mount]
 
* [http://www.rabenfrost.net/openmoko/bikemount/ Images of an interesting bike mount]
 
* Another mount: [http://comiles.eu/~natanael/wordpress/2008/09/10/fahrradhalterung-fur-den-freerunner/ Description/Parts list (in German)] and [http://comiles.eu/~natanael/wordpress/2008/09/10/bilder-vom-fahrrad-freerunner/ Pictures]
 
* Another mount: [http://comiles.eu/~natanael/wordpress/2008/09/10/fahrradhalterung-fur-den-freerunner/ Description/Parts list (in German)] and [http://comiles.eu/~natanael/wordpress/2008/09/10/bilder-vom-fahrrad-freerunner/ Pictures]
* And another one [http://blog.printf.net/articles/2008/08/11/an-openmoko-bike-ride] "which I don't recommend very highly; I've had the phone come off it (without major damage, which is good) twice now while riding over rough road."
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* And [http://blog.printf.net/articles/2008/08/11/an-openmoko-bike-ride another one] "which I don't recommend very highly; I've had the phone come off it (without major damage, which is good) twice now while riding over rough road."
  
 
== Power Supply ==
 
== Power Supply ==
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=== Charging via hub ===
 
=== Charging via hub ===
Connecting a hub ("Nabendynamo" [http://nabendynamo.de/]) like the SON [http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt.asp] to a self-made or prebuilt charger could supply your device while biking.
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Connecting a hub ([http://nabendynamo.de/ Nabendynamo]) like the [http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt.asp SON] to a self-made or prebuilt charger can supply your device while biking.
  
 
The FreeRunner has three different [[Forcing_fast_charge_mode|charging modes]]: 100mA, 500mA and 1A. 100mA seems to be too low, as it is said, that the FreeRunner draws 100mA current even when it is switched off. A hub dynamo provides 500mA. If you want to use your lights while charging you need to connect the lights in series to the charger. At least the SON will increase the voltage and still delivers the same current. But you need a bypass circuit in case of less current draw of the charger when the battery is full.
 
The FreeRunner has three different [[Forcing_fast_charge_mode|charging modes]]: 100mA, 500mA and 1A. 100mA seems to be too low, as it is said, that the FreeRunner draws 100mA current even when it is switched off. A hub dynamo provides 500mA. If you want to use your lights while charging you need to connect the lights in series to the charger. At least the SON will increase the voltage and still delivers the same current. But you need a bypass circuit in case of less current draw of the charger when the battery is full.
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* [http://www.heise.de/kiosk/archiv/ct/07/23/190 Article (German) in c't 23/2007, page 190]
 
* [http://www.heise.de/kiosk/archiv/ct/07/23/190 Article (German) in c't 23/2007, page 190]
 
* maybe 6V [http://www.forumslader.de/6V-Version-des-Rad-Forum-Ladegeraets.125.0.html Forumslader] (You need at least one diode in series to be within the maximum ratings of the power managment IC and the FET switches in FreeRunner.)
 
* maybe 6V [http://www.forumslader.de/6V-Version-des-Rad-Forum-Ladegeraets.125.0.html Forumslader] (You need at least one diode in series to be within the maximum ratings of the power managment IC and the FET switches in FreeRunner.)
* Makela [http://www.iki.fi/~msmakela/electronics/dynamo5v/]
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* [http://www.iki.fi/~msmakela/electronics/dynamo5v/ Makela]
  
Linear regulator above might be replaced with [http://www.dimensionengineering.com/DE-SW050.htm]
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Linear regulator above might be replaced by [http://www.dimensionengineering.com/DE-SW050.htm DE-SW050].
 
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There is a prototype of a hub with built-in USB-out which will hopefully be ready for mass market soon.
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There is a prototype of a hub featuring built-in USB-out which will hopefully be ready for mass market soon.
  
 
=== Alternatives ===
 
=== Alternatives ===
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== Software for biking ==
 
== Software for biking ==
  
* [[TangoGPS]], + [http://blogs.thehumanjourney.net/finds/entry/20080826 OSM Cycle data]
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* [[TangoGPS]] + [http://blogs.thehumanjourney.net/finds/entry/20080826 OSM Cycle data]
 
* [[Navit]]
 
* [[Navit]]
* [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Rana Rana] uses [[Installing Pyroute|Pyroute]]
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* [http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/Rana Rana] (uses [[Installing Pyroute|Pyroute]])
 
* [http://www.neo1973-germany.de/wiki/pylgrim pylgrim] bitmap map viewer. Dead.
 
* [http://www.neo1973-germany.de/wiki/pylgrim pylgrim] bitmap map viewer. Dead.
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=== See also ===
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* [[GPS applications]]
  
 
== Heart Rate Monitor ==
 
== Heart Rate Monitor ==
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* http://www.mikrocontroller.net/articles/Pulsuhrempf%C3%A4nger_mit_AVR_Butterfly German Microcontroller Wiki. Circuit diagram and DSP Simulation.
 
* http://www.mikrocontroller.net/articles/Pulsuhrempf%C3%A4nger_mit_AVR_Butterfly German Microcontroller Wiki. Circuit diagram and DSP Simulation.
  
== See also ==
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== Other Hardware ==
* [[GPS applications]]
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.obico.de oBiCo] - An open bicycle linux computer - seems to be alive, but nothing there yet.
 
* [http://www.obico.de oBiCo] - An open bicycle linux computer - seems to be alive, but nothing there yet.

Revision as of 19:22, 17 October 2008

The collection of information useful for biking with a Neo.

Contents

Bike Mounts

Power Supply

If you want to keep the GPS running and have the screen always on or staying on with a long timeout, you'll need a way to supplement power.

Charging via hub

Connecting a hub (Nabendynamo) like the SON to a self-made or prebuilt charger can supply your device while biking.

The FreeRunner has three different charging modes: 100mA, 500mA and 1A. 100mA seems to be too low, as it is said, that the FreeRunner draws 100mA current even when it is switched off. A hub dynamo provides 500mA. If you want to use your lights while charging you need to connect the lights in series to the charger. At least the SON will increase the voltage and still delivers the same current. But you need a bypass circuit in case of less current draw of the charger when the battery is full.

pre-built chargers

self-made chargers

Linear regulator above might be replaced by DE-SW050.

There is a prototype of a hub featuring built-in USB-out which will hopefully be ready for mass market soon.

Alternatives

If you decide to try solar, it's recommended to get a flexible panel and attach it to your backpack or something like that. One nice advantage here is it might also charge even when you're not moving. It's unlikely anything below 7 watts will keep things running. (5v * 1A = 5W).

It might work with an dynamo outside the hub like the one on the reelight [1], but it looks like their coil produces only 3vAC so it makes sense to use a custom coil.


Software for biking

See also

Heart Rate Monitor

According to mailing list discussions some heart rate monitors use ANT. Due to the modern chip cases building a reliable homemade receiver seems to be difficult.

HRM Links

Other Hardware

  • oBiCo - An open bicycle linux computer - seems to be alive, but nothing there yet.
Personal tools

The collection of information useful for biking with a Neo.

Bike Mounts

Power Supply

If you want to keep the GPS running and have the screen always on or staying on with a long timeout, you'll need a way to supplement power.

Charging via hub

Connecting a hub (Nabendynamo) like the SON to a self-made or prebuilt charger can supply your device while biking.

The FreeRunner has three different charging modes: 100mA, 500mA and 1A. 100mA seems to be too low, as it is said, that the FreeRunner draws 100mA current even when it is switched off. A hub dynamo provides 500mA. If you want to use your lights while charging you need to connect the lights in series to the charger. At least the SON will increase the voltage and still delivers the same current. But you need a bypass circuit in case of less current draw of the charger when the battery is full.

pre-built chargers

self-made chargers

Linear regulator above might be replaced by DE-SW050.

There is a prototype of a hub featuring built-in USB-out which will hopefully be ready for mass market soon.

Alternatives

If you decide to try solar, it's recommended to get a flexible panel and attach it to your backpack or something like that. One nice advantage here is it might also charge even when you're not moving. It's unlikely anything below 7 watts will keep things running. (5v * 1A = 5W).

It might work with an dynamo outside the hub like the one on the reelight [1], but it looks like their coil produces only 3vAC so it makes sense to use a custom coil.


Software for biking

See also

Heart Rate Monitor

According to mailing list discussions some heart rate monitors use ANT. Due to the modern chip cases building a reliable homemade receiver seems to be difficult.

HRM Links

Other Hardware

  • oBiCo - An open bicycle linux computer - seems to be alive, but nothing there yet.