Raspberry Pi...

[Keith B]

Do any of you Pi experts know if it can be used to 1) receive input from an accelerometer (shock/impact sensor); and 2) trigger a relay. If so, can it handle multiple independent inputs/outputs?

Thanks,
Chas.

I found the answer. I can use a Gertboard to control relays.

Chas.

Charles, if you don't find what you need let me know; I have a friend who has a business doing custom automation and control circuits. He currently has a system that can be remotely controlled by text messages sent to it from a cell phone, and it sends response messages back verifying the change in state.

[ghostrider]

I looked at them, then procrastinated long enough so that these came out:

http://beagleboard.org/black" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


A comparison to help you choose the 'correct' toy:

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-pick-the-r ... -742869540" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ghostrider]

'course, like guns, maybe the right answer is: you need 1 of each :-)

[threoh8]

My son surprised me a while back with a basic Arduino training setup. Nothing fancy like y'all are talking about, but I've got some ideas for it!

[Charles L. Cotton]

I looked at them, then procrastinated long enough so that these came out:

http://beagleboard.org/black" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


A comparison to help you choose the 'correct' toy:

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-pick-the-r ... -742869540" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the links. I want to use it/them for running target controllers, as well as other types of moving targets. It looks like the Arduino will work, but the Raspberry PI might be better.

Chas.

[clarionite]

I looked at them, then procrastinated long enough so that these came out:

http://beagleboard.org/black" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


A comparison to help you choose the 'correct' toy:

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-pick-the-r ... -742869540" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the links. I want to use it/them for running target controllers, as well as other types of moving targets. It looks like the Arduino will work, but the Raspberry PI might be better.

Chas.

Charles,

I'm doing exactly that. I'm using Freescale and TI boards instead though.

Marty

[clarionite]

I've designed and built custom targets. My latest project is for larger targets (m203 rounds) and the portability vs. reusability aspects of the design are the most challenging parts. I've got three designs I need to build prototypes for and get out to the range to let them blow them up.

[OldCannon]

Do any of you Pi experts know if it can be used to 1) receive input from an accelerometer (shock/impact sensor); and 2) trigger a relay. If so, can it handle multiple independent inputs/outputs?

Thanks,
Chas.

You really want an Auriono for that kind of stuff. RPi is overkill. Arduino = microcontroller, RPi = micro-computer.

[clarionite]

Do any of you Pi experts know if it can be used to 1) receive input from an accelerometer (shock/impact sensor); and 2) trigger a relay. If so, can it handle multiple independent inputs/outputs?

Thanks,
Chas.

You really want an Auriono for that kind of stuff. RPi is overkill. Arduino = microcontroller, RPi = micro-computer.

I agree.

Arduino if you're not a programmer, or are looking for lots of readily available code. They also have lots of pre made shields.

[10Shooter]

new Raspberry just released,
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/raspberry- ... 0-11-2014/