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'''Fanboy''' (sometimes spelled '''fanboi''') is a term used to describe an individual who is devoted to a single subject in an emotional or fanatical manner, or to a single point of view within that subject, often to the point where it is considered an obsession.

The term is most commonly associated with adolescent and teenage males but can be applicable to any age or sex, and is mostly applied by others as a derogatory label.

==History==

According to the [[Merriam-Webster]] Collegiate Dictionary, the earliest known use of the term "fanboy" in an English-language publication dates to 1919.<ref name="mw">[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanboy fanboy. (2008)]. In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved July 7, 2008.</ref>

In [[comic book]] culture, a 1982 reference is to the cover of the "Official Underground and Newave Comix Price Guide". On this cover page are sketched overweight, overzealous comic book collectors wearing T-shirts that state "Fanboys of America," who are describing the extreme measures they would go to, including moving to San Francisco, to preserve their comics.

Also published in 1982, a comic strip appeared in Jim Engel and Chuck Fiala's "Fandom Confidential" comic. In the strip, Jim and Chuck met comic artist/writer [[John Byrne]] and collapsed into "mindless paroxysms of adoration." The John Byrne character responded that they were "a couple of fanboys in bondage" (a play on words referring to a [[List of Monty Python's Flying Circus episodes#10. E. Henry Thripshaw.27s Disease|Monty Python sketch]] in which an Elizabethan era character reads what she claims to be a new Shakespeare work called "Gay Boys in Bondage". <ref>[http://www.byrnerobotics.com/FAQ/listing.asp?ID=7&T1=Miscellaneous+Questions#154 Byrne Robotics: FAQ]</ref> Another early use is in a smart-alec editorial reply by "[[Ambush Bug]]" to a letter in his comic in [[1985]].

By 1990 the term was being used in [[popular music]] and [[science fiction]] circles<ref>
[http://groups.google.com/groups/search?lr=&safe=off&num=10&q=fanboy&safe=off&qt_s=Search&as_drrb=b&as_mind=1&as_minm=1&as_miny=1981&as_maxd=1&as_maxm=1&as_maxy=1990 USENET use before 1990]
</ref>, and as electronic entertainment gained popularity, the term became increasingly applied to [[computer]]s and [[video game consoles]] - with people often developing an obsessive loyalty towards one platform or brand.

Current subjects of such obsessive loyalty include areas of: [[TV show]]s; [[film|movie]]s; [[music]]; [[anime]]; [[comic book]]s; [[car]]s; [[video game console]]s, [[video games]] and [[MMORPG]]s; and [[computer]] [[operating system]]s, [[computer Hardware|hardware]] and [[software]]—and more recently politics.
<ref>
[http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2007/11/whos-nuttier-ap.html "Who's Nuttier, Apple Fanatics or Ron Paul Enthusiasts?", Wired Magazine]
</ref>
<ref>
[http://www.blogmaverick.com/2007/02/03/the-fanboy-culture/ "The Fanboy Culture", Mark Cuban, blogpost]
</ref>

"Fanboy" was added to the [[Merriam-Webster]] Collegiate Dictionary in 2008.<ref>[http://www.welt.de/english-news/article2186069/New_words_in_the_Merriam-Webster_dictionary_.html New words in the Merriam-Webster dictionary] [[Die Welt]] online, 7 July 2008</ref>

==Fangirl==
The term fangirl, while similar, often carries slightly different connotations - often applied to any enthusiastic female fan regardless of obsessive qualities or not, and is often used with overtones of "[[teenybopper]]". Depending on context, "fangirl" may be used or perceived as a derogatory label.

==Media==

Popular depictions of Fanboy stereotypes include the [[Comic Book Guy]] on ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and columnist [[Larry Groznic]] from the satirical newspaper ''[[The Onion]]''. In the songs of the fannish [[parody]] [[musician]] [[Luke Ski]], many characters proudly consider themselves ''fanboys.''

===Comic books===
*[[Sergio Aragonés]]' ''Fanboy''
*[[Galactic Storm]]'s ''Fanboy''

===Television===
*''[[The Simpsons]]''' [[Comic Book Guy]] refers to himself as a fanboy.
*''[[Freakazoid!|Freakazoid]]'''s [[freakazoid!#Other characters|Fan Boy]]

===Radio/podcasts===
*[[Fanboy Radio]]
*Fanboy Planet.com[http://www.fanboyplanet.com]

===Movies===
* [[Fanboys (2003 film)|''Fanboys'' (2003 film)]], a New Zealand short film
* [[Fanboys (2008 film)|''Fanboys'' (2008 film)]], an American comedy film

==See also==
* [[Addiction]]
* [[Cyberstalking]]
* [[Editor war]]
* [[Anorak (slang)|Anorak]]
* [[Astroturfing]]
* [[Otaku]]
* [[Obsession]]
* [[Sony]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.bruceongames.com/2008/02/17/fanboys/ A look at fanboys from the game industry perspective]
* [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanboy Fanboy at Merriam-Webster]
* [http://www.netjak.com/review.php/1013 Dissecting the Fanboy Mind] - A discussion of the fanboy behavior in regard to video games.
* [http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=6463 The trial of the Fanboy] - A criticism of the fanboy concept and overusage of the term.

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Archive:Data acquisition system

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'''DAS: Data Acquisition Systems.'''

Data logging, carried out by data acquisition systems known as DAS is used to measure parameters such as temperature and humidity in storage facilities with parishable products; the measurement data is then stored for analysis to improve quality assurance.
An example of such a system that is FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant is [http://www.deltatrak.com/thermo_cdx.shtml FlashLink Wireless Environmental Monitoring System] by [http://www.deltatrak.com DeltaTRAK, Inc.]

'''''Data logging systems consist of four elements (see image):'''''

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'''''Measuring output (sensors around the vehicle)'''''

'''''Recording output signals (logger unit)'''''

'''''Uploading\accessing recorded data (telemetry)'''''

'''''Analysis of recorded data. (DAS software)'''''

The four elements above have specific requirements which need to physically present and
included in the design process. For instance the required sensors to measure selected
parameters and the routing of the sensor cables ensuring they will not suffer from
electromagnet interference from other electronic systems, the DAS unit including memory
and the link from the DAS unit to the operating platform to upload the acquired data via
a hardwire cable or telemetry.

Most race cars are using two types of telemetry, the first being sent to the engineers
in the pits every time the vehicle passes (50mb of data), containing an insight into the
state of the vehicle, and the second being transferred each time the vehicle is in the
pit lane, both providing much needed information on every part of the vehicle.
The most advanced telemetry include the data being sent constantly for analysis through
a transmitter as long good connection is present (not always possible in parts of
certain raceways due to obstruction).

The operating platform required is to include the specialist analysis software to view
the data usually in the form of various graphs to improve and develop the performance of
the key areas and operation parameters of the vehicles running conditions: the most
advanced software in Formula 1 has been developed by Mclaran electronics known as Advanced
telemetry Linked Acquisition System, which displays graphs of each of the vehicles systems
on the exact section of track, in a real time format.
The benefit of using such a system is phenomenal because the parameters in which can be
recorded for analysis cover the whole set-up of the race vehicle (up-to 127 channels).
The parameters which are measured and recorded by a data acquisition system are broken
into three generic categories which are also interlinked due to system requirements and the
complexity of major components which require several different parameters. This can be shown
when looking at a wheel speed sensor, which not only monitors the wheel speed but also
with other parameters the speed of the vehicle, location on the track and an input to traction
and launch control systems.

'''''Engine:''''' Revs per minute, fuel and oil pressure, water and oil temperature, turbo charger
boost pressure, exhaust gas temperature, battery voltage, inlet air temperature and throttle
position sensor.

'''''Chassis:''''' Wheel speed, steering angle, lateral and longitudinal G-force (applied from braking
and cornering), Brake line pressure, damper movement and gearposition.

'''''Advanced Chassis DAS''''': Ride height, drive-shaft of prop-shaft torque, suspension loads,
tyrepressure and compound temperature, brake disk temperature. Aerodynamic parameters which may
be monitored include air speed and local air pressures.

'''''Driver:''''' Both engine and chassis related which are controlled by the driver such as throttle
position, gear position, steering angle and brake line pressure or directly controlled
parameters such as engine revs per minute, speed and G-force.

The accurate information provided by telemetry sent by DAS in practice takes fine tuning to
the extremes, such as ensuring the correct gear ratios are present according to track layout.
Also the engine acceleration speed according to throttle position and sensitivity is set-up
to the required conditions of that race. The engine control system will be programmed with
suitable engine maps giving the driver more control of the throttle input making the first
part of pedal movement very sensitive to negotiate a track with a large number or corners
such as Monaco allowing the pilot to pull off the apex smoothly.
Somewhere like Hockenheim however requires the vehicle to come out-of the chicanes and straight
on the gas up-to peak power levels as soon as possible, thus less sensitivity required on the pedal.

The DAS during race time will be monitored by several workstations which engineers in the pit and
garage area constantly monitor the vehicle diagnosing any faults which may occur, using the
DAS as an early warning system of potential mechanical failure, allowing the designers and
material analysis back at base to easily distinguish what caused the fault.
The benefit of telemetry is incomparable to any other system, giving the whole race team the
holy grail of data required to increase all aspects, while also decrease the danger levels
of the sport to the driver:

A good example of this can be taken from the 2003 Silverstone GP, when engineers in the pits observed the loss of pressure from one of Coulthards tyres. The DAS allowed the team to recall him from his practice, resolving the fault before a dangerous situation occurred.

The DAS and telemetry system is that important within a team, acting as the digital backbone to control the most advanced hybrid mechanical systems that the set-up and detail of the system itself is just as important as the Formula one vehicle.

“Formula 1 telemetry is the technological lifeblood of the sport, helping the drivers and engineers to better understand how a car functions and how they can optimise its set-up.”

Mclaren Electronics.

Oliver Metcalfe