Introduction to Cycle Computers [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Introduction to Cycle Computers [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Question by disneyland: what is the difference between introduction to computer science and introduction to computer science lab? i am very computer illiterate and i must take a class on computers to complete my degree program. what class would you recommend and what is the differecne between the 2 class????? thanks Best answer for what is the difference between introduction to computer science and introduction to computer science lab?:

Answer by Bob W
The first one is most likely where one studies from the text book then lab is where you apply that knowledge with hands on learning. Meaning you work with the actual thing in lab to apply what the text and instructors have taught in the classroom. Computers are not as complicated as some might think and the Internet puts the world right in front of you. Google search engine is a valuable tool to find info and resources. I use it daily to access info on car repair or "how to" sites. Being a guitar builder I can find materials and techniques from around the world which I could not find anywhere else.

Answer by William C
if you take intro to computer science, you have to take intro to computer science lab. Any time there is a class with a name identical to another, except for being a lab, it is required to take both. One is class time where you are taught what to do, the other (the lab) is when you practice what you learned, under supervision, with special equipment (chemicals, or computer w/ software) that you wouldn't normally have at home.

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Lecture Series on Computer Organization by Prof.S. Raman, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras. For More details on NPTEL visit nptel.iitm.ac.in

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Like you, most keen cyclists like to know the following information when they are out cycling: How fast am I going? How far have I been? And how long did it take me? As well as this basic data cycle computers can give details of average speed, cadence, temperature, heart rate, etc.

All bike computers work in the same way, you attach a magnet to a spoke on the front wheel and as the wheel rotates a sensor that is mounted on the front fork counts how fast the wheel is turning. When the wheel size is configured in the computer, it can then calculate how fast you are going and how far you have been.

Cycling computers can either be wired or wireless. The majority of computers these days are wireless and this makes the installation easier. The wireless sensor is still fitted on the bike fork, but the data is transmitted wirelessly to the computer unit on the handlebars.

Which cycle computer show I buy? Well like with most cycling accessories, there are computers to fit any wallet.

From ones at under £25 that give you current speed, distance, stopwatch etc. to ones over £100 that also give you monitor your heart rate and your cadence (number of times the pedals rotate). Beyond this you can spend well over £150 and get a unit that also has GPS, this will also enable you to plot your route on your computer back home.

Above £400 you can also get sophisticated cycle power meters, that record the power in watts that is produced when cycling. These are for the budding professional racer, and come with a special hub that has to be used to record the data.

So to recap when buying a Cycle Computer make a list of the data that you'd like to be able to view on your rides.

Work out your budget. Decided whether you want a wired or wireless system. Recommend Introduction to Cycle Computers Articles