Fusion USB I/O Board - What type of sensors would you like to see?

[P3D4T0R]

what about a laser/IR distance sensor I cant remember if it was discussed but I think it would be a lot better than an ultra sonic one.

[2k1Toaster]

Laser is more accurate, but it is focused. So it depends what you want.

For a backup sensor, a laser system just wont work because if it is angled incorrectly, you wont be reading the other car, you will be reading the ground under it, or even just miss the car alltogether.

Ultrasonic is a sound wave like sonar. So it is not focused like light, but it will hit anything in its path and give you a general idea of the stuff behind you.

So really it comes down to what you want to do with the sensors.

We will also be carrying a laser distance ranger, and it will have a maximum distance of 1.5m. So not really for backing up, but can be if you are careful!

What is it that you are wanting to do with the distance sensors?

[P3D4T0R]

What is it that you are wanting to do with the distance sensors?

I'm not sure yet, I'm not even sure if I have a use for one but I like to keep all options open plus I was thinking someone else might have a use for one. Just putting in my $0.02

[2k1Toaster]

Well I figured a lower resolution distance sensor is more important to most than a high resolution one. Of course you could mount the IR one to a stepper motor and create a 3d image of its surroundings. That could be cool!

[P3D4T0R]

Yes I could do that I could also rewrite the definition to overkill If I go for a back up sensor Ill use the ultrasonic version and/or if I go for a tailgate sensor (or whatever you want to call it) ill go for the laser/IR version.

[brian60]

My vote is for the ultrasonic sensors:

1) So I can get an alert if someone is about to merge into my blind spot.
2) So the car can ***** at people if they are getting too close in the parking lot.

[greenman100]

New Sensor:

Linear position/motion

applications:

volume
song track position
HVAC control
throttle position sensing

etc




The LED is available in red or green.



http://fusioncontrolcentre.com/Fusio...products_id=37

[greenman100]

air pressure sensors upto 200psi.

ideally id love to be able to get these to work with the fusion

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd124.htm

Do you want the 150 or the 400?

I don't have a way to make much more than about 130 PSI, so I won't be able to calibrate the 400 very well. Which do you need?

[Ryann]

well im goinjg to use the 150's for each wheel bag pressure and i was going to use the 400 for my airtank pressure.. so yea 150 will still be awesome.

i may be able to calibrate the 400 later on as long as i can receive info from it..?

[greenman100]

well im goinjg to use the 150's for each wheel bag pressure and i was going to use the 400 for my airtank pressure.. so yea 150 will still be awesome.

i may be able to calibrate the 400 later on as long as i can receive info from it..?

yup, sounds good.