It’s really nice to know what your suspension is doing.
But off the shelf damper potentiometers can be north of $400 per corner, not to mention the data logging equipment. Utilizing simpler materials and smart design, my system provides damper position and velocity, proven over multiple 15 hour endurance races, for $200 TOTAL.
This quick snippet of the end of a stint shows the difference between on track movement versus the movement experienced cruising along in the paddock.
The use of dual gimbals allows for the minor misalignment between the path of travel of the sensor and the strut, with negligible corrections needed in data processing.
From its inception this project was designed to be 3d printable on even a basic machine. Allowing for rapid and affordable part replacement in the event of damage.