My electronics project

[yopappamon]

I've been looking for a project to use a PICAXE micro controller. I've settled on controlling some lighting on the bike and the temperature of the battery case. I'll use the controller to either flash or modulate the light. Maybe pick up the brake switch and make a brake light.

It's always fun to get toys in the mail.





PICAXE project board 5 in /8 out with half high current drivers.
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8316

Temperature sensor to monitor battery pack temperature. Turn on a ventilation fan if the temperature rises.
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9438

Red led emitter
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1776

Diffuser lens
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1917

Current driver board
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13557

Sealed 12v led for head light
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11263

Wall lump 12v power supply. Feed it the 36vdc from the batteries, it works just fine. Small and cheap.
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=9442

Still toying with the 5v power supply, thinking of using this solar charged usb battery.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.42139