The more specialized version of a handheld device is a diagnostic tool, with on the fly visual output. At a basic level, it could be something like a simple digital multimeter digital multimeter. On the other end of the spectrum, here’s a handheld cable analyzer from Fluke , for 2 easy payments of $10,000!

Or in my case, I chose to build something a little more flexible of my own, for a lot less than $20,000.

The Field Diagnostic Rig is like the Sensor Base, but with real-time graphical input and output on a touchscreen OLED display.

It also comes in a “Pro” Flavor, with dual-screens, as well as an additional core.

Both Diagnostic Rigs are portable and ready to be paired with sets of diagnostic inputs, or can be mounted as a remote work station. If set up with the WiNet Kit , the Diagnostic Rigs can also be used to log data wirelessly.

Components

Field Diagnostic Rig comes with:

• 1 Pair of Triangle Extenders
• 1 TouchShield Slide
• 1 Arduino Duemilanove
• 1 HiCap Lithium Backpack
• 1 DoubleWide ExtenderShield
• 2 Mini ProtoBoards
• 2 6-pin extension cables
• 3 3-pin extension cables
• 1 6-inch Type B standard USB cable

The Diagnostics Rig Pro comes with all of the above, plus the following:

• 1 additional Arduino Duemilanove
• 1 additional Pair of Triangle Extenders
• 1 additional TouchShield Slide
• 1 12-in Type B standard USB cable

Resources

• Gravitational RC Driving
• CrashDuino

Media