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Breathing Life into Hardware: Developing Firmware for the Finish Line Tracker
Introduction In my previous post, I detailed the the hardware used to create the finishline tracker. If you missed it, here’s a recap of the key hardware components that make up the finish line tracker: In this post, I’ll explain how to integrate and use all this hardware together effectively. Development environment Architecture The firmware…
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Building the Foundation: Exploring the Hardware Components of the Finish Line Tracker
Introduction As the den leader in Cub Scouts, I’ve been responsible for tracking the finishes of our yearly Pinewood Derby races. In my first year, I used my phone to record slow-motion footage and reviewed tight races to report finish results. The second year, I upgraded to a USB camera, capturing frames of the cars…