Odometer

[Thrashed]

Hi guys

 

I have the standard smith type gauges that read the speed and total mileage etc.

 

I am terrible a remembering the mileage for each trip to work out how far i have traveled, so was wondering if anyone had fitted a separate odometer just as a trip counter.

 

I was thinking about something like mountain bike computers, like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WIRELESS-LCD-BIKE-COMPUTER-SPEEDO-ODOMETER-WATERPROOF-SPEEDOMETER-CYCLE-BICYCLE-/390643187280?hash=item5af425fe50:g:f8kAAOxyVVJSCgwO , but would it work?

 

Thoughts on this or any other method are welcome.

 

Thanks

 

 

[Thrashed]

Is it a recent smiths gauge?

Generally they have one trip meter... I use it as a double check for refuelling range

 

You should have a remote pushbutton attached to the speedo

 

short push cycles between trip & total miles

long push resets trip.

Thanks, buy mine is a analogue gauge from ETB so no digital read out

[ozz]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dive-slate-18-5cm-x-15cm-clip-fastener-and-pencil-WS-7-Red-Hat-Diving-/131467865602?hash=item1e9c186e02:g:vycAAOSwPhdVE9z4

 

low Tech solution similar price.

 

Or take a photo on phone before you go.

[Thrashed]

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low Tech solution similar price.

 

Or take a photo on phone before you go.

 

Wish is was that organised! Photo on the phone is a good idea.

[nelmo]

Those bike computers work on a magnet attached to the wheel and detecting each revolution. IIRC, max speed they can measure is something like 50mph and I imagine the odometer function wouldn't work above that speed?

 

Edit: just noticed that one says it works up to 99mph, so that's fine because the speed limit is 70, so you'll never go that fast, hey? ;-)

 

Wireless ones are also affected by interference from other electrical gadgets. Not a problem on a bike but might be tricky on a car?

 

Have you got a smartphone with GPS? Lots of free GPS logging apps that will also record your exact route and display it on a map etc.

Edited February 22, 2016 by nelmo

[Thrashed]

Those bike computers work on a magnet attached to the wheel and detecting each revolution. IIRC, max speed they can measure is something like 50mph and I imagine the odometer function wouldn't work above that speed?

Edit: just noticed that one says it works up to 99mph, so that's fine because the speed limit is 70, so you'll never go that fast, hey? ;-)

Wireless ones are also affected by interference from other electrical gadgets. Not a problem on a bike but might be tricky on a car?

Have you got a smartphone with GPS? Lots of free GPS logging apps that will also record your exact route and display it on a map etc.

I like the idea of a smartphone app. Can you recommend a good app?

[ozz]

No help re odometer but interesting/worrying for technophiles/technophobes.

 

I have an android phone with location settings turned on.

 

When i log on to google chrome with my google account and search for location history I get a google map which shows where I (my phone) has been every day.

 

Not exact routes and no mileage but length of journey time and stops and it even guesses mode of transport (Cycling! yeah right)

[Guest 2b cruising]

Could be scary if swimbo got hold of it...

[nelmo]

I like the idea of a smartphone app. Can you recommend a good app?

I've used one skiing and one on a bike (Strava/strata or something like that) but never in a car. Just do a search for 'gps tracker' and install one at a time until you find one you like...

Edited February 23, 2016 by nelmo

[Thrashed]

Thanks for the ideas guys. Going to go for a photo each fill up and then an app. Downloaded a few so will try them in the tin top. Will report back on which I find best.

[Guest mr D]

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low Tech solution similar price.

 

Or take a photo on phone before you go.

even works underwater!

LoL

[ozz]

even works underwater!

LoL

Its also multilingual and works upside down and in zero gravity