Minimal configuration
At least three settings must be configured before you can use a new (or reset) OpenBikeSensor.
- The left and right offsets as the largest width of the bike with rider (handlebar width, elbow, etc.)
- API key
- WLAN settings to upload your data
Enable configuration mode
To activate the configuration mode, press and hold the button to turn on the device.
There are two different modes of operation.
Access Point Mode
Without a configured WLAN in range, the OpenBikeSensor opens its own WLAN access point.
- SSID is the MAC address of the device
OpenBikeSensor-xxxxxxxx
. - The default password is
12345678
. - The configuration page can be accessed via http://172.20.0.1 in a web browser.
WiFi mode
If a previously configured WLAN is in range, the OpenBikeSensor will connect to it and show the IP address on its display. This is used to reach the configuration page in a device’s browser in the same WLAN.
Data can only be uploaded from a WLAN with Internet. This can also be triggered directly from the OpenBikeSensor by pressing and holding down the button.
Login to the configuration menu
Since version 0.6.x, an HTTPS connection is offered, and a PIN secures access to the web interface.
To open the configuration menu, click on go to https.
- (Since version 0.6.x) When using HTTPS, a certificate warning is expected, which can be dismissed or silenced by importing the certificate into the browser. The certificate is presented for download in the dialog.
- (Since version 0.7.x) Instead of go to https, the warning can be bypassed by selecting enable unencrypted access. This should only be used in secure wireless networks (example: own home network).
After selecting the configuration mode, the browser will ask for a username and password.
- User:
obs
(Note: the username is not checked, and the only condition is that the string is not left blank). - Password: is shown in the display of the OBS.
- User:
Important settings in the configuration menu
General
Offsets to the largest width are measured from the sensor. For a symmetrical bike with a 75cm handlebar width, the offset is (75-5)/2=35.
You must enter the “Personal API Key” found in your own account’s Setting menu in the portal. A list of available portals can be found in the Forum.
Important: Don’t forget to save.
Wifi
In the WiFi menu, enter and save the connection details of a WLAN with Internet.
This completes the minimal configuration with which tracks can be recorded and uploaded.