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talk2myshirt.com - 8/25/2008

DIY – Bicycle Speed Vest

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Bicycle gear does get a lot of creative attention from the wearable electronic community as the Bicycle SPEED-VEST is another example to combine visibility with a touch of fun or practicality, depending on how you want to see it. Visibility while riding a bike in low visibility condition is one of the most important features as [...]

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mykle.com - 8/21/2008

mykle systems labs » Blog Archive » Speed-Vest!

— mykle.com — The SPEED-VEST is a bicycle safety device and advocacy tool which displays the wearer’s current speed on... their back in easy-to-read lighted numerals. It improves rider conspicuity while legitimizing bicycle speeds on the roadway. Originally conceived ... (more) mykle systems labs » Blog Archive » ...

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ladyada.net - 8/21/2008

Speed-Vest (take that, Leah!)

— ladyada.net — This vest uses a ‘nixie’-like numeric display system to show the speed of the cyclist. It seems... that the builders used the hall effect sensor from a bikecomputer to calculate the RPMs on an Arduino and then turn that into MPH which is ... (more) Speed-Vest (take that, Leah!)

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ohgizmo.com - 8/21/2008

Speed Vest Shows Biker’s Current MPH

— ohgizmo.com — By Andrew Liszewski From the DIY department comes this novel safety vest designed by Brady Clark and... engineered by Mykle Hansen which shows the rider’s current speed in MPH on the back using electroluminescent wiring. The system consists ... (more) Speed Vest Shows Biker’s Current MPH

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Cycling vest shows off your speed
SlashGear — The Bicycle Speed-Vest is great way to let drivers around you know where you’re at while showcasing your current speed in a bright, illuminated manner. It’s actual pretty practical, though it might draw too much attention to yourself.  According to talk2myshirt: The complete system consists of a wheel speed sensor mounted on the bike, the numerical display and the open source computing platform Arduino which is doing the speed calculation and display control. the power comes from a 9 volt battery for ...

Speed Vest - Biking Speeds in Real-Time
Alice Hill's Real Tech News - Independent Tech — ... of four knows the dangers of being invisible on the road. Here’s an innovative cycling vest that shows the rider’s speed in real-time . The complete system consists of a wheel speed sensor mounted on the bike, the numerical display and the open source computing platform Arduino which is doing the speed calculation and display control. the power comes from a 9 volt battery for the Arduino and one AA battery for the display, both running for 6 hours on one set of battery. Source: Talk2myshirt.com