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Re: [GMCnet] 4.8 MPG [message #324079 is a reply to message #324077] Wed, 20 September 2017 16:07 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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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
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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.
>>>
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