Need input on prototype.
motherpuncher855
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Hello all. Im new to microcontrollers and programming. Im a test engineer and want to design a piece of test equipment. One of my friends suggested I take a look at the Basic Stamp. Ive been doing some research and I think I know what I need to get started but I would like some input from those that are experienced with this sort of thing. Now, Ive always wanted to learn any type of coding, and have started a few code academy courses (havent finished) but have never really had an application for it until now. Im needing to build something that can wirelessly monitor 3 different pressure gauges. On one end im wanting the 3 different pressure gauges to connect to one microcontroller and on the other end im wanting an LCD screen to print those 3 pressures (in PSI). As far as I can tell I'll need 2 microcontrollers and 2 XBee wireless transcievers (and adapter boards). I've also been looking at the propeller activity board for this project. My employer is willing to look at funding this project since (if successful) it will be used in our test process. I'm just wanting input as far as what all ill need to get this project rolling. Thanks for your help!
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What sort of distances will the transceivers need to cover? XBees are great and easy to use, they're just kind of expensive when compared with other options.
I use XBees myself but I'm also a big fan of Nordic nRF24L01+ modules. I have information about these modules in post #1 of my index (see signature).
The Propeller Activity Board is a nice board but the Propeller Project board is a less expensive alternative which would probably work for this application (though it doesn't have a built in XBee headers).
What sort of output do your pressure sensor give?
What pressure ranges are you measuring and how fast of a response do you need? Are these pressures critical or do they just need to b within a certain range.
I apologize, a transducer is what I am planning on using. I'm measuring up to 200 psi and I need a fairly quick response (< 1 second lag between pressure change and display)