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Old 06-26-2017, 11:48 PM
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I realize Ill probably end up with a "real" logger... But before I make that leap, are there any simple ones to capture slow moving metrics... Specifically oil temp/pressure and trans temp. Don't need a dash... Alarm / warning would be nice, but mainly something I could download at the end of a session/day and see if I had problems.
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I don't know anything outside of an industrial logger of some sorts. You best bet would be to buy an old data system from someone.
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The advent of cheap miniature computers like raspberry pi have made this possible. I think for less than $60-$75, you could do this. A simple search took me here: https://www.element14.com/community/community/stem-academy/blog/2016/01/04/a-raspberry-pi-data-logger-for-about-25-temperature-probe-and-thingspeak
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If you are into coding and hardware, a Raspberry-Pi would be an option, I have playing around with the idea, have GPS, accelerometer, working and have a 8 channel analog to digital converter module I haven't tried yet. It also has a few digital input/output pins right on the board.
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If your into coding........
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Yeah, sort of like Race Capture Pro... Plenty of people are.
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Originally Posted by pmason
If you are into coding and hardware, a Raspberry-Pi would be an option, I have playing around with the idea, have GPS, accelerometer, working and have a 8 channel analog to digital converter module I haven't tried yet. It also has a few digital input/output pins right on the board.
It's amazing for the money...
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Ya I'm well versed in microcontrollers.. I built smart irrigation controller around a beaglebone, and tinkered extensively with Arduino.... Just hoping for something in the same price range that is sealed and ready to go.... I was thinking of some kind of industrial device..
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https://www.microdaq.com/tandd-tr4-b...ata-logger.php

$129. Temp range to 310 degrees F. Bluetooth wireless transfer. Self contained and ready to go. Might need two for two temps.
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Originally Posted by jscott82
Ya I'm well versed in microcontrollers.. I built smart irrigation controller around a beaglebone, and tinkered extensively with Arduino.... Just hoping for something in the same price range that is sealed and ready to go.... I was thinking of some kind of industrial device..
Check the drone market.

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If you have OBD2, there are lots of options. Here's one that is based on Arduino.

https://freematics.com/pages/product...s-obd-adapter/



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