Bicyclesim

This is a prototype web app developed to be demonstrated at Energia 2012 expo (http://www.expomark.fi/fi/messut/energia2012).

This application is built using Meteor JavaScript platform (http://meteor.com/).

Usage

You can try the app at http://bicyclesim.ekokumppanit.fi/. Instructions there are currently on finnish so here's a short version:

Select a route from "Simulaatio"-tab and start hitting the space key. For the best experience connect a bicycle with a trainer to computer using a speed sensor.

Speed sensor

Most basic speed sensor would be "Keyboard" that sends a keypress whenever the wheel has turned one revolution. This kind of sensor can be built from a old keyboard by soldering a reed switch to right conductors at keyboard circuit board. Some instructions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hacking-a-USB-Keyboard/.

It is also possible to built equivalent device from Arduino Uno: http://mitchtech.net/arduino-usb-hid-keyboard/. Or more easily with the new Arduino Due: http://www.i-programmer.info/news/91-hardware/4965-new-powerful-arduino-due-.html.