Hi,
A project I'll be working on to monitor my running will be aiming to data-log gps position, temp/humidity as well as my pulse from which i'll be able create a spreadsheet which timestamps everything.
I have been unable to find an answer anywhere for this question however: Will the Adafruit Ultimate GPS Logger Shield record data from the other sensors, or am I better off getting the breakout boards for the GPS and SD card separately?
Thanks.
On most shields, you can use any pin that the shield does not use for its own processing. So you can use those other pins for other sensors. If the ultimate GPS uses i2c, you can presumably add other i2c devices that have different addresses than the devices on the shield. You will need to read the documentation for the shield to see what pins are used, and what are available (and what jumpers are available).
Thanks.
I guess my other question would be; is it better to get the SD card shield and have all my sensors (gps, temp, pulse etcc) plug into that, or just get the ultimate gps shield? I suppose getting the ultimate gps shield saves a few dollars.
if cost is the major concern, the gps logger has the major sheiled parts. add your UNO (or other) and add your other inputs.
just for kicks, look at the lillypad and the ultimate gps module and the SD module. the SD REQUIRES 3v not 5.
this method would allow you to get a mini without pins and connect everything with wires for a flat assemble. you could create a velcro flap on your jogging vest or shorts and the entire unit would be pretty small. also, since all the parts would be connected by wires, it would be a bit more flexable.
someone may want to comment on wires. stranded not solid. solid do not like movement.
Thanks for that.
I had considered the lilypad as it looks perfect for what i want to do but wasn't sure if it was capable of doing all that. I searched for similar projects using it but none to be found. I have a Uno and some of the sensors already so i'll stick with that for now.