Instrument Development
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I would like to build a set of instruments to read eight
sensor inputs (0-5vdc real time) then translate that
information to drive eight R/C servo motors that will
position dial indicators showing the input values. In your
opinion what equipment will I need to do this.
I am not familiar with the Basic Stamp other than its
existence. Any information and/or resources would also be helpful.
It seems that this should be an easy thing to do!? These
instruments will be in a harsh environment, i.e.. vibration,
electrical noise, 0-50C, and need to be small in size.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dave
sensor inputs (0-5vdc real time) then translate that
information to drive eight R/C servo motors that will
position dial indicators showing the input values. In your
opinion what equipment will I need to do this.
I am not familiar with the Basic Stamp other than its
existence. Any information and/or resources would also be helpful.
It seems that this should be an easy thing to do!? These
instruments will be in a harsh environment, i.e.. vibration,
electrical noise, 0-50C, and need to be small in size.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dave
Comments
The MAX186 is a 12-bit - serial - 8-channel - ADC that would work
for your application, and interface to the Basic Stamp.
Have a look at the datasheet:
http://dbserv.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm?pdf_num=1070
Regards,
Bruce
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Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Instrument Development
| I would like to build a set of instruments to read eight
| sensor inputs (0-5vdc real time) then translate that
| information to drive eight R/C servo motors that will
| position dial indicators showing the input values. In your
| opinion what equipment will I need to do this.
|
| I am not familiar with the Basic Stamp other than its
| existence. Any information and/or resources would also be helpful.
| It seems that this should be an easy thing to do!? These
| instruments will be in a harsh environment, i.e.. vibration,
| electrical noise, 0-50C, and need to be small in size.
|
| Any help will be much appreciated.
|
| Sincerely,
|
| Dave
|
|
|
|
|
>I would like to build a set of instruments to read eight
>sensor inputs (0-5vdc real time) then translate that
>information to drive eight R/C servo motors that will
>position dial indicators showing the input values. In your
>opinion what equipment will I need to do this.
Wow, this seems like alot of moving parts just to display values. Can you
use a digital display (LED or LCD) to display the values? This would be
easier, more accurate and more reliable. There are numerous
easy-to-interface (serial) display options available. You could read the
analog values with a MAX186, do a little math and then send a scaled
reading to a digital readout...
>
>I am not familiar with the Basic Stamp other than its
>existence. Any information and/or resources would also be helpful.
>It seems that this should be an easy thing to do!? These
>instruments will be in a harsh environment, i.e.. vibration,
>electrical noise, 0-50C, and need to be small in size.
Again, any moving parts are going to potentially suffer more than a sealed
digital display.
Best, Duncan