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i have this cool idea about a pedometer/rpg gadget, that lets you advance through the game by walking/exercising. Just a simple little gadget with an lcd screen and 3 buttons (tamagotchi-esque). Think of something along the lines of what Bandai is doing and has been doing in the past. see screenshot.
i dont know anything about electronics, im willing learn though. and i know its going to take me a while. Can you recommend any books/websites to help me get started with my actual project, (ie build a 3 button Lcd pedometer device)? also what equipment and materials will i have to buy to build a prototype?
im confused but i really wanna do this :)
Can anyone help a newbie
Can anyone help a newbie out?
You would need a peizoelectric pad
in the sole of the shoe. most are flexible and light. use a MCU to count the number of steps by constantly checking the pad.
The problem with this idea
The problem with this idea is that you’d need a long wire running down from your pocket/belt to your shoe; somewhat inconvenient at best.
You’ll find most electronic pedometers use something like a mercury/ball contact tilt switch or a springy contact switch to detect the sudden change in vertical acceleration at each step. My suggestion would be to find a cheap $2 pedometer and bust it open. That way you can see what they’ve come up with, and salvage some of the more useful parts.
Thanks for the input bros.I
Thanks for the input bros.
I think it doesnt have to be that accurate, a simple waggle-detector would suffice. im going to go and get a pedometer and check out its insides. like i mentioned earlier, i have no knowledge about how electronics work or what elements are needed for such an undertaking.
can you recommend a starting resource?
i guess im going to be quite
i guess im going to be quite puzzled when trying to identify the innards of the pedometer im buying…
well…
mcdonalds gad them a few years back…frosted flakes has some now…check the prizes on kellog’s healthier cereals. they may have some…
worst case scenario i could send you mine. what country dude?
