Uber simple HUD reminder thingy

**bogan** · 16th February 2011, 11:18

As per imdying's idea from this thread.

Simple little circuit to notify the rider when the indicator has been left on etc. Tiny circuit gets stuck inside the helmet on the chin bit and has a few LEDs that'll be just at the bottom of your visor, runs off a button cell and has some sort of on-off switch. Small circuit to attach to the bikes loom, possibly designed with splice connectors so you just hook it in and zip tie it to the loom itself for ease of installation.

Price probably $50-100 depending on functionality requirements (gimme your opinion on the requirements).

**blackdog** · 16th February 2011, 11:39

I'd like four LED's (top, bottom, left and right) corresponding with n,s,e,w flashing with increasing frequency as a patrol car gets closer ( vice versa as it gets further away) please.

LED's not required if ya can just design something that scrambles all their radar/laser equipment.

**lone_slayer** · 16th February 2011, 11:42

I would be happy if the indicator turned itself off after a set time? sounds simple dont it!

**steve_t** · 16th February 2011, 11:46

Originally Posted by blackdog

I'd like four LED's (top, bottom, left and right) corresponding with n,s,e,w flashing with increasing frequency as a patrol car gets closer ( vice versa as it gets further away) please.

LED's not required if ya can just design something that scrambles all there radar/laser equipment.

How about just a HARD receiver that has an auto-off function and doesn't chew thru the batteries as fast.

Originally Posted by lone_slayer

I would be happy if the indicator turned itself off after a set time? sounds simple dont it!

Simple yet effective!

**javawocky** · 16th February 2011, 11:59

I am well in the habit of turning it off myself. I even have OCD - periodically push the reset switch even when I know its off.

However, I think a volumn ramp buzzer which comes on after 10 seconds getting louder would be useful. I don't want to worry about another battery or distraction in my helmet.

**imdying** · 16th February 2011, 12:00

No data signal turns it off perhaps?

Something like one of these items for the transcievers?
http://www.sparkfun.com/categories/79

Got a meeting...

**avgas** · 16th February 2011, 12:01

Originally Posted by bogan

Small circuit to attach to the bikes loom

Can I just say NO?

Its so much easier than explaining why

**avgas** · 16th February 2011, 12:03

Originally Posted by imdying

No data signal turns it off perhaps?

Something like one of these items for the transcievers?
http://www.sparkfun.com/categories/79

Got a meeting...

yes

yes
(cool website btw)

**javawocky** · 16th February 2011, 12:07

Originally Posted by imdying

No data signal turns it off perhaps?

Something like one of these items for the transcievers?
http://www.sparkfun.com/categories/79

Got a meeting...

NOOOOO!!!! I am trying to get work done and you are sending us cool links like that! Going to be gone for at least 20mins poking around there - THANKS!!

**scumdog** · 16th February 2011, 12:28

Why are they not like those stone-aged Harleys?

Their indicator self-cancel on a time/movement basis.

**imdying** · 16th February 2011, 13:19

Go and read the other thread before posting, the what isn't even half of the point. For all I care you can have a HD radar on the front of the bike and use the light to tell you when YAHDRW is coming so you know when to wave

**scumdog** · 16th February 2011, 13:22

Originally Posted by imdying

Go and read the other thread before posting, the what isn't even half of the point. For all I care you can have a HD radar on the front of the bike and use the light to tell you when YAHDRW is coming so you know when to wave

Grinch...

**NinjaNanna** · 16th February 2011, 13:34

it would depend on battery life and what sort of casing it goes into for me.

**onearmedbandit** · 16th February 2011, 14:01

Originally Posted by imdying

YAHDRW is coming so you know when to wave

Knowing you, I'm guessing that's 'Yet Another Harley Davidson Riding Wanker'?

**bogan** · 16th February 2011, 16:03

Originally Posted by lone_slayer

I would be happy if the indicator turned itself off after a set time? sounds simple dont it!

is simple too, but what time would you set it for?

Originally Posted by avgas

Can I just say NO?

Its so much easier than explaining why

Easier yes, helpful, no!

Originally Posted by javawocky

NOOOOO!!!! I am trying to get work done and you are sending us cool links like that! Going to be gone for at least 20mins poking around there - THANKS!!

you got off lightly then, I spent over 400 bucks there a few weeks ago!

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

it would depend on battery life and what sort of casing it goes into for me.

helmet bit should be size of a small usb flash drive, just 3M whatsit it to the chin bit.