Grand Prix Track Timer
#1
Posted 02 March 2011 - 08:53 AM
This project is still in progress, but my son and I completed our first pass on testing the code so I wanted to go ahead and post it and will update it with the final code and build of materials as I complete them. The details for the project are at http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com/.
Here is the main timer:
Video I posted on my blog regarding the testing (EDIT: Sorry about the quality):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXiUx43sbdU
I don't have the cover on the timer yet. It came with a black one but I didn't like it so I am making one out of Lexan. Also the wires are sitting on my bench cause I am still working on the aluminium frame that will hold the IR LEDs and Photo Transistors. There are a buch of other pics, process diagrams, drawings, and video of this build at http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com/ where I am building a project page with detailed information on the build.
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#2
Posted 02 March 2011 - 08:40 PM
Terry Massey
#3
Posted 02 March 2011 - 10:11 PM
#4
Posted 04 March 2011 - 06:03 PM
#5
Posted 05 March 2011 - 01:53 PM
Reminded me I can across an e-ink display the other day.What kind of display are you using, is it sunlight readable?
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#7
Posted 08 March 2011 - 04:56 AM
What kind of display are you using, is it sunlight readable?
This is a Nokia 5110 from Sparkfun. See this thread for details on it's use http://forums.netdui...x2s-are-boring/
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#8
Posted 08 March 2011 - 05:07 AM
Completed Timer and Finish Line:
Finish line attached to the track:
see http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com/ for full details. Race day is on the 19th of March and I will post pictures and video of it after it is finished.
I want to thank all of you on these forums for your help on this build, could not have done it without you!!
http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com//
#9
Posted 08 March 2011 - 02:29 PM
#10
Posted 22 March 2011 - 12:02 AM
wanted to let you know that this last weekend we had out first race. The new Track and Timer worked great!!!. See My Blog for pics and video.
I am taking suggestions for my next project so feel free to post a reply
FYI - sorry for the video and pic quality, my SLR bit the dust and I have not replaced it yet.
http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com//
#11
Posted 22 March 2011 - 01:01 AM
Hi All,
wanted to let you know that this last weekend we had out first race. The new Track and Timer worked great!!!. See My Blog for pics and video.
I am taking suggestions for my next project so feel free to post a reply
FYI - sorry for the video and pic quality, my SLR bit the dust and I have not replaced it yet.
Saw the new vid. its very nice!
#12
Posted 14 July 2011 - 01:53 PM
Ever wondered what it would be like to ride one of them cars of yours?
Well, now you can, all thanks to me introducing the all new "in-car race cam" Check it out!
http://www.youtube.c...h?v=AjmeUFneiOM
Proportional speed is probably well in excess of 200 mph. Imagine what adding music and a using a wider lense could do...
Enjoy!
#13
Posted 01 September 2011 - 06:11 AM
I have finally updated the build in my blog: http://jarrodsinclai...nd-source-code/
Here is the relevant info from the Blog post:
Well it has been busy the last few months, but I finally freed up enough time to add the design documents for the Grand Prix Timer to the build page on my Blog and add the source code to a new Codeplex project. With these items you should be able to build your own after doing a little homework.
- Project goals and part selection:
http://jarrodsinclai...od-derby-timer/ - Design Documents:
http://jarrodsinclai...y-timer/page-2/ - Source code:
http://gprt.codeplex.com/
Also for those that want to see the final setup in operation here is the video of its completed operation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29NmJD5_BGo&feature=player_embedded
http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com//
#14
Posted 02 November 2011 - 07:36 PM
http://channel9.msdn...er-via-Netduino
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#15
Posted 03 November 2011 - 05:01 AM
Congrats, Jarrod. I still really love that project. Thanks again for sharing it with us!Guess What, my Grandprix track timer got picked up by Channel 9's coding4fun blog:
http://channel9.msdn...er-via-Netduino
#16
Posted 08 December 2011 - 10:42 PM
http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com//
#17
Posted 09 December 2011 - 05:58 AM
#18
Posted 09 December 2011 - 07:20 AM
Buzzers on quiz machines.h, that would be cool. In high school, I was on the scholastic bowl team and the buzzer system was a prized possession
How about making each team / persons buzzer make a different sound.
Regards,
Mark
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#19
Posted 23 February 2015 - 04:03 AM
Hi All,
Know I haven't been very active in the Forums for the last couple of years but this project still sees alot of traffic on my Blog and I help a handful of people build them ever year. Normally this is not a big deal because I have down the most common issues and have tried to keep the project page up to date. However there is a guy in Puerto Rico that is trying to build a modified version of my timer and I have been trying to help him through the build but his English is not very strong and my Spanish is non-existent . Is there anyone out there they might be willing to give this guy a hand and translate?
BTW - here is their track:
http://jarrodsinclair.wordpress.com//
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