How 2.0: Hack a Bat - the Ryan Howard Speed Test

Ryan Howard geeks out! The Techno-Gurus of technology makeover show My Home 2.0 created a 2.0 Bat for the MVP slugger to try. It's got an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a wireless transmitter, all synched up to a computer that tracks a batter's swing.

Check out the step-by-step instructions and more great projects from the Techno-Gurus at http://www.2pointhome.com

Step 1: Make a hole in your bat

MATERIALS:

• 34-inch baseball bat
• 1 1/2 inch spade bit
• 3-axis accelerometer
• Gyroscope
• Microcontroller
• Wireless transmitter
• 3-volt lithium ion battery
• Data visualization software
• Foam padding
• Anti-static bag
• LED light display

You'll need a place to put the electronics. Using your spade bit, bore out a hole at the end of your bat, two and a half inches deep, and one and a half inch in diameter.

Comments

[studdmstr]

Not really an instructable, but more of a "Hey look at what I did, but I'm not going to share anything but the basic details".

[back4]

Hello,
I'd be interested to know how to wire the circuit - it's a bit too general at the moment.

Thanks.

[berserk]

Very nice idea. As far as instructables go, where are the instructions?

[3D STEREO]

How do I get the wiring diagram and more detailed instructions on building the bat?