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Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-25-2009, 11:10 AM

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Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

Oh, yeah, that was my extension of the idea. I...

Oh, yeah, that was my extension of the idea. I didn't mean to imply you did. Worth looking into, but not even close to practical.

Since the new iPod Nano has an accelerometer in it I contacted...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-24-2009, 05:18 PM

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Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

Did a bit of digging and it'd be a cumulative...

Did a bit of digging and it'd be a cumulative error nightmare. Unless I can find a good excuse to have a general accelerometer lying around I should go for the digital inclinometer, since it'd...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-24-2009, 03:59 PM

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Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

Wonder how accurate the accelerometers in the Wii...

Wonder how accurate the accelerometers in the Wii controller are? I already have the libraries to read from it. Been looking for an excuse.

I realized I can just buy a cheap power inverter to run...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-24-2009, 03:01 PM

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Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

That is a fine suggestion. I'll check it out. May...

That is a fine suggestion. I'll check it out. May be able to use it to do the coast down speed logging as well.

If I play my rationalization cards right, maybe I can justify the purchase of a...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-24-2009, 12:31 PM

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Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

The runway's about 3800 feet, but that doesn't...

The runway's about 3800 feet, but that doesn't give me any place to get up to speed. My test spot's close to the same length, but I can speed up before the reasonably gradual turn.

Digital...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-24-2009, 12:10 PM

Replies: 11

Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

You make a good point, but my first run is to try...

You make a good point, but my first run is to try and zero in on why the car coasts worse than I expected. Since it's a somewhat subtle effect (well, not glaring) and I therefore am looking to get...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-24-2009, 09:33 AM

Replies: 11

Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

I can get distance easily, but the elevation...

I can get distance easily, but the elevation change doesn't show in the measurement tool's results. Some trick I'm missing perhaps?

As the stretch is all inside the same contour ring as it is,...

Forum: Experiments, Modifications and DIY

04-24-2009, 03:24 AM

Replies: 11

Accounting for variable grade

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Posted By GasSavers_maximilian

Accounting for variable grade

Did some preliminary scouting of my coast down test strip and it's just long enough to be useful and is very straight. However, I also put a bullseye level on my dash and it varied a fair bit along...

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