Here's how you can use the Wiimote's built-in accelerometers to measure your ride's G forces and 0-60 time:
I got this idea after seeing some physics class use the wiimote in some kinda pendulum experiment.
Via Hackszine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:18
Fresh off the tip line, [Ben] sent in his one wheeled balancing scooter. It's a nice simple design - I just might have to build one myself. The steel frame surrounds a pair of 12V 12Ah SLA batteries, a 400w 24v DC motor, one of the ever handy OSMC motor controllers, rate gyro, accelerometer and a PIC 16F876A.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:12
[basjoos] modded [via] the body of his '92 Honda Civic - and managed to improve his fuel efficiency from 50-60MPG up to 95MPG for about $400. Even more interesting is the SuperMID (Translated) that he added to the car to monitor his fuel efficiency.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:05
[alti] wants night vision for his car, so he picked up a nightmax night vision camera that has a built in LCD. The plan is to mount the display so that it will reflect off the windshield of his car to create a simple HUD.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 11:05
Every so often I have to slap myself in the head. I'm surprised that we haven't covered these things by now. DeWalt's been selling a LiIon 36 volt battery pack that's full of the latest A123 cells.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:48
The greatest feature of the navigation system used in Lexus and Toyota autos is undoubtedly the lockout mode which occurs automatically whenever the car is in motion.
Via Hackszine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:46
There's a great article at Mother Jones which profiles Wayne Gerdes, a mileage hacker who's able to get 59MPG in a stock Honda Accord. There are a number of driving hacks which allow hypermilers to increase their milage, ranging from over-inflating tires to extreme drafting behind large vehicles.
Via Hackszine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:21