05-29-2010, 08:08 PM | #1 |
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anemometer
A half decent wind gauge can be purchased for $50 & you would have a full time speedometer that would be fairly accurate. Anyone think about doing this?
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05-29-2010, 08:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: anemometer
If you were headed into the wind? or with a tail wind. how about a 40mph cross wind?
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05-29-2010, 08:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: anemometer
Not going to be accurate all the time.
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05-29-2010, 08:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: anemometer
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05-29-2010, 09:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: anemometer
Or you can pay a monthy fee for a GPS then.
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05-29-2010, 09:18 PM | #6 |
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Re: anemometer
Or you can install a Schwinn bicycle speedometer.. I installed one on both of my carts.. It's pretty accurate after programming the tire size, +/- 1 MPH by my GPS.. It has a magnet that is mounted on the hub, and a pickup that is ziptied to the spindle.. They can be had for less than $20.00..
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05-29-2010, 09:29 PM | #7 | |
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Re: anemometer
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05-29-2010, 09:36 PM | #8 |
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Re: anemometer
I have a Garmin handheld GPSMAP 175, and there are no subscription fees.. The OP may be talking about a TomTom or other similar GPS service..
I really like the Schwinn speedometer, it has a permanent odometer showing total miles traveled, and a resettable trip meter.. It will also retain max speed for later reference.. I put one on Ike during his rebuild, and have racked up just over 225 miles on the clock so far.. |
05-29-2010, 09:36 PM | #9 |
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Re: anemometer
CC-John, what type batteries that thing use?
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05-29-2010, 09:42 PM | #10 |
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Re: anemometer
It has a single lithium watch battery that is replaceble.. It goes into "sleep" mode when it detects no wheel movement for 15 seconds, it "wakes up" as soon as the magnet passes the sensor.. The one on my EZGO gasser is nearing three years old on the original battery.. I need to look at the manual to see how to save the odometer reading before the battery is removed for replacement..
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