On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Vicent Colomar
Prats<vicentecolomar@gmail.com> wrote:
> Solarwind, if you want more ideas, take a look at what commercial cycle
> computers offers (surely you did it before):
> http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=250
>
> I like this project. I also ride a MTB from 20 years ago and it is a very
> interesting diy project.
> * One point, a normal 2x16LCD (with all other electronics) is too big to
> mount in a handlebar, it is going to be non practical. May be a smaller one?
> A mobile phone one?

Good idea. I will look into it.

> * Another, have you think in making it smd or dip? That's a good project to
> start smd if you never did before. Size matters.

I would, but then I have to buy all the components in surface mount
sizes and it's going to be expensive. I don't mind buying the
components actually, but the shipping costs these days are ridiculous.
That and if ordering from the USA, duties fees.
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