Looking for a wheel speed sensor...

[Chris Howard]

Hi,

I'm currently building a data logger for a thesis project and I need a wheel
speed sensor. I'm thinking of using a proximity sensor with a magnetic
trigger on the front hub. Does anyone know of a suitable sensor and where I
could get one from ? (I'm in Sydney but anywhere will do!)

I am also considering getting a crank position sensor from an engine to
perform this task. Is anyone familiar with a particular make/model of engine
with one of these which might be suitable?

Thanks in advance,

Chris Howard
Mechanical Engineering
University of Sydney
Australia
Email:    choward at extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU
Web:     http://www.usyd.edu.au/~choward/