View Full Version : Cool New Power Meter, Cheap


amurphysmu
02-03-2006, 08:31 AM
has anyone checked out http://www.geocities.com/poormanspower ? It looks like they're building an open source/hardware power meter kit. Coolz.

MikeBiker
02-03-2006, 11:26 AM
It seems to be a rather complicated way of doing it. Wouldn't starting with a strain gauge on a crank be easier?

teoteoteo
02-03-2006, 07:13 PM
has anyone checked out http://www.geocities.com/poormanspower ? It looks like they're building an open source/hardware power meter kit. Coolz.


Would Johnny Lockpockets endorse it?

firstrax
02-03-2006, 07:41 PM
It seems to be a rather complicated way of doing it. Wouldn't starting with a strain gauge on a crank be easier?I have often wondered if a strain gauge could be placed on one of the stays to measure power. It would need to be calibrated to each individual bike but would eliminate the need for wireless components.