VeloComputer™ phone and sensor Simulator is Intended to demonstrate the capability of our technology on your PC, compose your own VeloTonesTM and test VeloComputer™ mobile application with the Sensor Simulator via Bluetooth on your PC.
Play with it at our own risk.
The Simulator can be started either from the website http://velocomputer.com/simulator/ as an Applet or it can be downloaded to your PC and launched as an Application. Please, Sign Up first to get access to Downloads section.
If you download SimulatorPC to your desktop make sure to select the latest version and correct ZIP file for your operating system. Unzip it and consult ReadMe.txt for specific instructions.
If you start the Simulator as an Applet you may have to grant extra security permissions described below.
The SimulatorPC requires latest Java™ to operate.
The Simulator has 2 modes:
a. Demo mode - intended to demonstrate VeloComputer™ without using a mobile device (such as a cell phone). You could also Load VeloTonesTM in this mode and compose and test your own MP3 sounds.
b. Simulator mode - intended to simulate Bicycle Sensor from your computer connecting to the VeloComputer™ application on your mobile device.
1. Desktop requirements, installation and operating guide
1.1 You need a Bluetooth adapter 1.2 or later in your computer.
Turn on and configure your Bluetooth adapter first. Consult with your operating system manual or Bluetooth adapter manufacturer.
1.2 You also need a Serial interface (COM port) support for Java on your computer.
Do only if you start the Simulator as an Applet from http://velocomputer.com/simulator/ or if you run Linux, Mac or Solaris.
Install serial interface support for Java RXTX 2.1-7r2. Please, download and read Install instructions.
1.3 Do only if you start the Simulator as an Applet from http://velocomputer.com/simulator/
Configure java security: Open file JAVA_HOME/lib/security/java.policy and add the following:
grant codeBase "http://velocomputer.com/-" {
permission java.security.AllPermission;
};
1.4 Load VeloTonesTM feature allows you to load your own or custom VeloTonesTM and test them in the Demo mode. Download sample VeloTonesTM and unzip into a local folder, then Load VeloTonesTM into Simulator from that folder.
You can compose your own VeloTonesTM based on samples. The following VeloTonesTM are provided in the sample:
idle.mp3 - played when v < V0;
sleep.mp3 - played when v < V0 and t > Tsleep;
accelerate.mp3 - played when a > A0;
decelerate.mp3 - played when a < Astop;
coasting1.mp3 - played when V0 < v < Vc1 (the first number defined in Vc);
coasting2.mp3 - played when Vc1 < v < Vc2 (the second number defined in Vc);
coasting3.mp3 - played when Vc2 < v < Vc3 (the third number defined in Vc);
coasting4.mp3 - played when Vc3 < v < Vc4 (or infinity if no forth number is defined in Vc);
Vc defines speed zones and can contain unlimited number of zones. Each speed zone should have associated coastingX.mp3.
If some mp3 files are missing no sound will be played for this state. It could be useful if, for example, you want to configure a "quite zone" when no sound should be played.
1.5 Settings allow you to customize sound change logic. Move mouse over each parameter to see short help. Save your new Settings.
1.6 Switch to Simulator and connect your mobile device. See Mobile device requirements.
2. Mobile device requirements:
2.1 Your phone has to be Java MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1 and JSR-82 compatible with MP3 player and Bluetooth 1.2 or later.
2.2 Configure Bluetooth on your computer and mobile phone. Pair your phone with your computer according to phone's documentation.
Make sure to discover Bluetooth services from your computer and allocate COM (serial) port for connection to your phone.
Usually this is performed automatically by your computer as part of Bluetooth pairing.
2.3 Download latest VeloComputer™ application for your phone. (You need to Sign up or Login to access Downloads). Unzip it into your local folder and follow instructions in the Readme.txt.
2.4 Start Simulator on your computer and click on Simulator tab. Type the COM (Serial) port allocated by Bluetooth for your phone (e.g. COM5) and click Connect. The green square should confirm a successful connection.
If you are not sure which COM (serial) port is allocated for your phone you can either go to the next step and then repeat this step or consult with your phone manufacturer.
2.7 Start VeloComputer™ application on your phone. Search for BT devices and connect to your computer. Pay attention which serial (COM) port is used for connection.
2.8 Play with acceleration slider (see tips on Simulator start page)
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