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Propeller or Stamp?

Dwayne DibbleyDwayne Dibbley Posts: 63
edited 2011-06-23 13:18 in General Discussion
Hi, i would like to make initially a serial GPS logger ( running @ 10hz ), later i would like to log accelerometer and gyro inputs. With this unit i will run a screen displaying a odemeter with trip rest button based on info from the incomming GPS.

My Question is will i ideally need the propeller for this project or will the basic stamp have the required power?

If a propeller is required would the gadget gangster usb be my best starting choice as this includes an onboard sd card for storing the logged data.

Thanks

Comments

  • LoopyBytelooseLoopyByteloose Posts: 12,537
    edited 2011-06-23 06:36
    I'd have to say that your ambitions seem to point more toward the Propeller as a solution. With all the features you want to combine, parallel processing likely offers the best fit.

    I'll leave it to someone else to comment on a 'best board'. The U3 board is an alternative to the Gangster Gadget board for a USB card.
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    edited 2011-06-23 07:23
    I have to second Loopy's answer. All the hardware is available for the prop, and all software objects for what you want to do are available in the OBEX. As for what board to use, The GG USB board would be an excellent choice. It has all the basic hardware for a data logger. I am sure there are other suitable boards also.

    @ Loopy Byteloose, What is the U3 board? I must have missed that one.
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2011-06-23 08:54
    Another board to consider is the QuickStart. It has a lot on it for $20.

    You'll need to add a SD card socket. Here's a link to a project I'm working on which includes adding a uSD socket to the QS board.

    It would probably be faster to go the GG route.

    Duane
  • Dwayne DibbleyDwayne Dibbley Posts: 63
    edited 2011-06-23 09:41
    Thanks for the info, I think I will go with the propeller platform. now to choose the board I am favouring the gangster at the moment.
  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-06-23 10:29
    kwinn wrote: »

    @ Loopy Byteloose, What is the U3 board? I must have missed that one.

    I think Loopy was talking about the C3.
  • WBA ConsultingWBA Consulting Posts: 2,936
    edited 2011-06-23 12:38
    Here's a few things I have done involving a GPS and the Propeller. Might give you some inspiration or ideas......

    Propeller Based Reverse Geo-Cache Birthday Present Project

    Paul_H's Google Earth Data logger using KML files. (I posted some tweaks)

    Handheld GPS unit that I showed at UPEW 2011. Here it is opened up too.(I still need to post details on it)
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    edited 2011-06-23 12:38
    Publison wrote: »
    I think Loopy was talking about the C3.

    I wondered if that might be the case but the U key seemed to be too far from the C on the keyboard for that to be likely.
  • Dwayne DibbleyDwayne Dibbley Posts: 63
    edited 2011-06-23 13:18
    OK I've ordered up a Quickstart + microSD to play with

    Thanks
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