Slot Car Speed and Acceleration measured using Arduino ESP32 and IR Sensors (EP110)

Measure speed and acceleration with Arduino ESP32 and IR sensors. We are building a DIY measuring device with which we can measure the speed and acceleration of our slot cars at any point on the track.

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0:00 Measuring Acceleration & Speed
1:00 The Idea
1:07 The Math & Physics
2:59 Realization using ESP32 & IR Sensors
3:37 Time Resolution
4:18 Arduino Code & Interrupt Routine
5:29 Test Constant Speed
5:59 Test Acceleration
7:02 Test Acceleration of Gravity
7:44 Accurracy
9:12 Insights


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