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[GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324039] |
Tue, 19 September 2017 18:34 |
Keith V
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I think it's my new record low.
Lots of hills in western Wisconsin, and I was well below 5 in vacuum a lot. Secondaries sound great :P
I was nicer the rest of the way, especially on the way home. I got 8.8 even with some long grades.
The first 1/2 tank looked like better than 10 MPG, then the hills got me.
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324042 is a reply to message #324039] |
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I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles and how I hold my mouth.
Gurgle - gurgle - gurgle
Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324050 is a reply to message #324042] |
Tue, 19 September 2017 21:44 |
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Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
in the tank?
On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles and
> how I hold my mouth.
>
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
> 77 Palm Beach
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324052 is a reply to message #324050] |
Tue, 19 September 2017 22:13 |
Keith V
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My point is really that going easy on the throttle really helps the fuel economy 😊
As far as instantaneous MPG, the Howel Fuel injection system can do it
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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 9:44:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
in the tank?
On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles and
> how I hold my mouth.
>
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
> 77 Palm Beach
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324062 is a reply to message #324039] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 08:27 |
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My Town and Country has the feature. The MouseToad has average, but you can reset it and get instantaneous if you like - for a few moments.
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Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324065 is a reply to message #324062] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 09:04 |
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You could get a third party add on for the fuel injected BMW motorcycles in
the 1980s. And standard for Bosh equiped late 1990s European cars.
Ron
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 6:27 AM, Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <
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> My Town and Country has the feature. The MouseToad has average, but you
> can reset it and get instantaneous if you like - for a few moments.
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> --johnny
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324071 is a reply to message #324070] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 12:52 |
Keith V
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you could get a speed sensor VSS that plugs into your speedo cable a lot cheaper.
https://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/electronics/sensors/
Speed & Position Sensors for Jeep Conversion Applications
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Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:58:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Started working on just such a project. Found a fuel rated flow meter at futurelec for about $20.00. I also will need to upgrade my speedometer with an electronic one so that I can get pulses to count (for speed). Planning on using either an Arduino Mega or a Rasberry Pi control computer, screen will be a Nextion 3.5" touchscreen. Computer parts will be less than $100. Don't know what the newer Autometer speedometer setup will cost yet.
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From: "John Phillips"
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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:44:56 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
in the tank?
On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles and
> how I hold my mouth.
>
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
> 77 Palm Beach
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324072 is a reply to message #324070] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 13:38 |
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Rick,
I vote for the pie. That way you can add more functionality later.
I also vote for GPS rather than speedometer connection. It should be more
accurate and easier to integrate to the MH.
Here is an instructables link
http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-GPS-Tracker/
and here is a $20 GPS GPS USB dongle
https://jet.com/product/detail/e1edbb89de4e4ce3add7f632c1995f25?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a3:Electronics_GPS_Navigation_GPS_System_Accessori es_a3:na:PLA_785706713_43735003609_aud-303405841869:pla-307670825895:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&pid=kenshoo_int&c=785706713&is_retargeting= true&clickid=43cd3370-05e7-4ce6-8dfb-d3abbda5f03e
used in that project.
There are many other GPS solutions
With the pi you should be able to run data through a spreadsheet to do a
bunch of math, pick out the pertinent data and store it in a different
sheet then zero the original sheet and do it again. Lessor boards are not
compatible with this kind of approach.
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM, wrote:
> Started working on just such a project. Found a fuel rated flow meter at
> futurelec for about $20.00. I also will need to upgrade my speedometer with
> an electronic one so that I can get pulses to count (for speed). Planning
> on using either an Arduino Mega or a Rasberry Pi control computer, screen
> will be a Nextion 3.5" touchscreen. Computer parts will be less than $100.
> Don't know what the newer Autometer speedometer setup will cost yet.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> From: "John Phillips"
> To: "gmclist"
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:44:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
>
> Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
> in the tank?
>
> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
>
>> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
>> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles
> and
>> how I hold my mouth.
>>
>> --
>> Patti & Jerry Burt
>> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
>> 77 Palm Beach
>> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324077 is a reply to message #324072] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 15:40 |
Keith V
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Mm yes, then add bluetooth to the flowmeter and viola no wires :D
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Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:38:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Rick,
I vote for the pie. That way you can add more functionality later.
I also vote for GPS rather than speedometer connection. It should be more
accurate and easier to integrate to the MH.
Here is an instructables link
http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-GPS-Tracker/
and here is a $20 GPS GPS USB dongle
https://jet.com/product/detail/e1edbb89de4e4ce3add7f632c1995f25?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a3:Electronics_GPS_Navigation_GPS_System_Accessori es_a3:na:PLA_785706713_43735003609_aud-303405841869:pla-307670825895:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&pid=kenshoo_int&c=785706713&is_retargeting= true&clickid=43cd3370-05e7-4ce6-8dfb-d3abbda5f03e
used in that project.
There are many other GPS solutions
With the pi you should be able to run data through a spreadsheet to do a
bunch of math, pick out the pertinent data and store it in a different
sheet then zero the original sheet and do it again. Lessor boards are not
compatible with this kind of approach.
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM, wrote:
> Started working on just such a project. Found a fuel rated flow meter at
> futurelec for about $20.00. I also will need to upgrade my speedometer with
> an electronic one so that I can get pulses to count (for speed). Planning
> on using either an Arduino Mega or a Rasberry Pi control computer, screen
> will be a Nextion 3.5" touchscreen. Computer parts will be less than $100.
> Don't know what the newer Autometer speedometer setup will cost yet.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "John Phillips"
> To: "gmclist"
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:44:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
>
> Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
> in the tank?
>
> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
>
>> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
>> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles
> and
>> how I hold my mouth.
>>
>> --
>> Patti & Jerry Burt
>> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
>> 77 Palm Beach
>> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324079 is a reply to message #324077] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 16:07 |
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One other approach would be to add Bluetooth to the flowmeter and write an
app for a smartphone. You can pick up one or 2 generations out phones cheap
and if you download the maps you do not have to have service.
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 1:40 PM, Keith V wrote:
> Mm yes, then add bluetooth to the flowmeter and viola no wires :D
>
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> From: Gmclist on behalf of John
> Phillips
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:38:47 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
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> Rick,
> I vote for the pie. That way you can add more functionality later.
> I also vote for GPS rather than speedometer connection. It should be more
> accurate and easier to integrate to the MH.
> Here is an instructables link
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-GPS-Tracker/
> and here is a $20 GPS GPS USB dongle
> https://jet.com/product/detail/e1edbb89de4e4ce3add7f632c1995f
> 25?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a3:Electronics_
> GPS_Navigation_GPS_System_Accessories_a3:na:PLA_785706713_43735003609_aud-
> 303405841869:pla-307670825895:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&pid=
> kenshoo_int&c=785706713&is_retargeting=true&clickid=
> 43cd3370-05e7-4ce6-8dfb-d3abbda5f03e
> used in that project.
>
> There are many other GPS solutions
> With the pi you should be able to run data through a spreadsheet to do a
> bunch of math, pick out the pertinent data and store it in a different
> sheet then zero the original sheet and do it again. Lessor boards are not
> compatible with this kind of approach.
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM, wrote:
>
>> Started working on just such a project. Found a fuel rated flow meter at
>> futurelec for about $20.00. I also will need to upgrade my speedometer
> with
>> an electronic one so that I can get pulses to count (for speed). Planning
>> on using either an Arduino Mega or a Rasberry Pi control computer, screen
>> will be a Nextion 3.5" touchscreen. Computer parts will be less than
> $100.
>> Don't know what the newer Autometer speedometer setup will cost yet.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>
>> From: "John Phillips"
>> To: "gmclist"
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:44:56 PM
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
>>
>> Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range
> left
>> in the tank?
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt
> wrote:
>>
>>> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
>>> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump
> nozzles
>> and
>>> how I hold my mouth.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Patti & Jerry Burt
>>> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
>>> 77 Palm Beach
>>> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324080 is a reply to message #324039] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 16:48 |
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Just to make you feel better, contemporary [to GMC MH] SOB class As usually only got 4-5 mpg routinely
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324086 is a reply to message #324081] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 19:31 |
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Use a vacuum gauge and change the face to reflect the mileage..Terrible,
worse, p-poor and not moving! You'll have the numbers to enter within a
week...
Mike in NS
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 8:04 PM, John Phillips
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> what do the new class A gas MHs get?
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>
> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Chris Tyler
> wrote:
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>> Just to make you feel better, contemporary [to GMC MH] SOB class As
>> usually only got 4-5 mpg routinely
>> --
>> 76 Glenbrook
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324087 is a reply to message #324086] |
Wed, 20 September 2017 19:54 |
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If you do the PI it would not take much to add all the dash info to a
screen like Tesla. I would like brake temps but not sure how to get that?
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 5:31 PM, Kingsley Coach
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> Use a vacuum gauge and change the face to reflect the mileage..Terrible,
> worse, p-poor and not moving! You'll have the numbers to enter within a
> week...
>
> Mike in NS
>
> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 8:04 PM, John Phillips
> wrote:
>
>> what do the new class A gas MHs get?
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 2:48 PM, Chris Tyler
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Just to make you feel better, contemporary [to GMC MH] SOB class As
>>> usually only got 4-5 mpg routinely
>>> --
>>> 76 Glenbrook
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324099 is a reply to message #324050] |
Thu, 21 September 2017 07:03 |
kstockwell
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I put a scanguage in the SOB and it would tell me all kinds of instantaneous things.
johnd01 wrote on Tue, 19 September 2017 22:44Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
in the tank?
On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles and
> how I hold my mouth.
>
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> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
> 77 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324107 is a reply to message #324039] |
Thu, 21 September 2017 09:55 |
James Hupy
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Why not go "whole hog" and make it a heads up display with projection
capability. Then you could read the info off the windshield, where your
eyes should be focused anyway. Just sayin'.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Sep 21, 2017 7:50 AM, wrote:
I'm leaning that way as well. I have a 4 line by 20 character Vacuum
Fluorescent Display that I want to use, which is definitely not PI
compatible. If I could re-position the display, a 5" or 7" touchscreen
could be used. I want to have the display part look like it could have been
installed at Pontiac originally.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Phillips"
To: "gmclist"
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:38:47 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Rick,
I vote for the pie. That way you can add more functionality later.
I also vote for GPS rather than speedometer connection. It should be more
accurate and easier to integrate to the MH.
Here is an instructables link
http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-GPS-Tracker/
and here is a $20 GPS GPS USB dongle
https://jet.com/product/detail/e1edbb89de4e4ce3add7f632c1995f
25?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a3:Electronics_
GPS_Navigation_GPS_System_Accessories_a3:na:PLA_785706713_43735003609_aud-
303405841869:pla-307670825895:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&pid=
kenshoo_int&c=785706713&is_retargeting=true&clickid=43cd3370-05e7-4ce6-8dfb-
d3abbda5f03e
used in that project.
There are many other GPS solutions
With the pi you should be able to run data through a spreadsheet to do a
bunch of math, pick out the pertinent data and store it in a different
sheet then zero the original sheet and do it again. Lessor boards are not
compatible with this kind of approach.
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM, wrote:
> Started working on just such a project. Found a fuel rated flow meter at
> futurelec for about $20.00. I also will need to upgrade my speedometer
with
> an electronic one so that I can get pulses to count (for speed). Planning
> on using either an Arduino Mega or a Rasberry Pi control computer, screen
> will be a Nextion 3.5" touchscreen. Computer parts will be less than $100.
> Don't know what the newer Autometer speedometer setup will cost yet.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "John Phillips"
> To: "gmclist"
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:44:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
>
> Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
> in the tank?
>
> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
>
>> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
>> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles
> and
>> how I hold my mouth.
>>
>> --
>> Patti & Jerry Burt
>> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
>> 77 Palm Beach
>> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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>
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324108 is a reply to message #324077] |
Thu, 21 September 2017 09:54 |
richshoop
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Actually, I am experimenting with a product from low power labs that incorporates a radio, a computer, and lots of input / output capability for doing the interconnecting (without wires). It would be very nice to be able to monitor the coach systems as well as the flow meter stuff.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith V"
To: "gmclist"
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:40:02 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Mm yes, then add bluetooth to the flowmeter and viola no wires :D
________________________________
From: Gmclist on behalf of John Phillips
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 1:38:47 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Rick,
I vote for the pie. That way you can add more functionality later.
I also vote for GPS rather than speedometer connection. It should be more
accurate and easier to integrate to the MH.
Here is an instructables link
http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-GPS-Tracker/
and here is a $20 GPS GPS USB dongle
https://jet.com/product/detail/e1edbb89de4e4ce3add7f632c1995f25?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a3:Electronics_GPS_Navigation_GPS_System_Accessori es_a3:na:PLA_785706713_43735003609_aud-303405841869:pla-307670825895:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&pid=kenshoo_int&c=785706713&is_retargeting= true&clickid=43cd3370-05e7-4ce6-8dfb-d3abbda5f03e
used in that project.
There are many other GPS solutions
With the pi you should be able to run data through a spreadsheet to do a
bunch of math, pick out the pertinent data and store it in a different
sheet then zero the original sheet and do it again. Lessor boards are not
compatible with this kind of approach.
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM, wrote:
> Started working on just such a project. Found a fuel rated flow meter at
> futurelec for about $20.00. I also will need to upgrade my speedometer with
> an electronic one so that I can get pulses to count (for speed). Planning
> on using either an Arduino Mega or a Rasberry Pi control computer, screen
> will be a Nextion 3.5" touchscreen. Computer parts will be less than $100.
> Don't know what the newer Autometer speedometer setup will cost yet.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "John Phillips"
> To: "gmclist"
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:44:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
>
> Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
> in the tank?
>
> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
>
>> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
>> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles
> and
>> how I hold my mouth.
>>
>> --
>> Patti & Jerry Burt
>> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
>> 77 Palm Beach
>> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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>
>
>
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>
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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324109 is a reply to message #324072] |
Thu, 21 September 2017 09:49 |
richshoop
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I'm leaning that way as well. I have a 4 line by 20 character Vacuum Fluorescent Display that I want to use, which is definitely not PI compatible. If I could re-position the display, a 5" or 7" touchscreen could be used. I want to have the display part look like it could have been installed at Pontiac originally.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Phillips"
To: "gmclist"
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 11:38:47 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
Rick,
I vote for the pie. That way you can add more functionality later.
I also vote for GPS rather than speedometer connection. It should be more
accurate and easier to integrate to the MH.
Here is an instructables link
http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-GPS-Tracker/
and here is a $20 GPS GPS USB dongle
https://jet.com/product/detail/e1edbb89de4e4ce3add7f632c1995f25?jcmp=pla:ggl:NJ_dur_Gen_Electronics_a3:Electronics_GPS_Navigation_GPS_System_Accessori es_a3:na:PLA_785706713_43735003609_aud-303405841869:pla-307670825895:na:na:na:2&code=PLA15&pid=kenshoo_int&c=785706713&is_retargeting= true&clickid=43cd3370-05e7-4ce6-8dfb-d3abbda5f03e
used in that project.
There are many other GPS solutions
With the pi you should be able to run data through a spreadsheet to do a
bunch of math, pick out the pertinent data and store it in a different
sheet then zero the original sheet and do it again. Lessor boards are not
compatible with this kind of approach.
On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 9:58 AM, wrote:
> Started working on just such a project. Found a fuel rated flow meter at
> futurelec for about $20.00. I also will need to upgrade my speedometer with
> an electronic one so that I can get pulses to count (for speed). Planning
> on using either an Arduino Mega or a Rasberry Pi control computer, screen
> will be a Nextion 3.5" touchscreen. Computer parts will be less than $100.
> Don't know what the newer Autometer speedometer setup will cost yet.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "John Phillips"
> To: "gmclist"
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7:44:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG
>
> Anyone dream of a car computer that shows instantaneous MPG and range left
> in the tank?
>
> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:27 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:
>
>> I gave up checking mpg. I got from 12 - 6 mpg on the same trip. (mostly
>> flat) I can never be sure how much my fill-up is because of pump nozzles
> and
>> how I hold my mouth.
>>
>> --
>> Patti & Jerry Burt
>> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
>> 77 Palm Beach
>> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
>>
>
>
>
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