Confused over "Current MPG"

[Nevyn]

(Yes, I'm aware; I'm dense.)

I've been pondering this for a while, and want to make sure I'm on the right track. are the "Current" numbers in the MPGuino for "Current Trip?" If not, what are they? I can't seem to decide.

The mockery may commence after the question is answered.

[wagonman76]

"Current" on the mpguino means total since the last time it timed out (default timeout is 7 minutes). Shut the car off and let the mpguino time out, and the "current" numbers start over at zero.

[Nevyn]

So it's "sort of" trip, but not a 'true' trip thing. Makes sense. Thank you!

[dcb]

I don't know if I would categorize it as "untrue". If I'm in the store more than 7 minutes it resets is all. It's a "true" trip with a "true" auto-reset feature

[Nevyn]

Originally Posted by dcb

I don't know if I would categorize it as "untrue". If I'm in the store more than 7 minutes it resets is all. It's a "true" trip with a "true" auto-reset feature

True. You say "gahzeundheit," I say "Watch your mouth!"


I think of "trip" for going to + coming from a destination, as that way the climbs/descents balance each other. But I'm not setting the timeout to 8 hours... I don't know that I can come up with anything better either.

Just to be clear, I'm not faulting your choice of wording or code design - it make perfect sense (now), especially in a pre-1.0 release.

[gascort]

just reset the tank each time if you want that... I've been using tank mpg for my daily commute.

[Nevyn]

Originally Posted by gascort

just reset the tank each time if you want that... I've been using tank mpg for my daily commute.

Yeah, been doing that too. However, I'm working on a "Distance to Empty" function, so resetting tank constantly isn't good for that. I'll get there someday.