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popular temperature sensors

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2001-10-30 23:41 in General Discussion
Hi,
I have a DS1620 temperature sensor. however, I would like to try
other sensors with my BS2SX. I have heard of sensors with as little
as 3 pins. What are some popular temperature sensors to measure
ambient temperature as well as measure temperature inside the system.
Here are some factors that are important: cost, availability (parts
and information), and ease of use (both in terms of programming and
in terms of hooking up to a breadboard and PCB board). Any input
would be appreciated.

Thanks,
RP

Comments

  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-10-30 22:36
    For RP

    Try the LM34DZ. Cheap, dependable, accurate.

    Sid
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-10-30 22:37
    > I have a DS1620 temperature sensor. however, I would like to try
    > other sensors with my BS2SX. I have heard of sensors with as little
    > as 3 pins. What are some popular temperature sensors to measure
    > ambient temperature as well as measure temperature inside the system.
    > Here are some factors that are important: cost, availability (parts
    > and information), and ease of use (both in terms of programming and
    > in terms of hooking up to a breadboard and PCB board). Any input
    > would be appreciated.

    There's an LM335 (and its series, the 35, 135, 235) that is a
    temperature controlled zener diode. It has three pins, but you can
    get by using two pins (the third lets you calibrate it more
    accurately). however you need a ADC to get the temperature from
    it.

    There's also a one wire version of the DS1620 called the DS1820.
    But the BS2SX can't do one wire networking by itself. If you
    change to a BS-2P........

    Paul
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-10-30 23:41
    The LM34 outputs +10mV per degrees F, and is very easy to use.
    http://www.rentron.com/PicBasic/LM34.htm This shows a project
    using the LM34 with a PIC, but you can easily use it with the Stamp,
    and an external A/D IC such as the ADC0831.

    Scott Edwards "Programming and Customizing the Basic Stamp" book
    has a complete article showing how to use the LM34, serial LCD, ADC0831,
    for an LCD display with time/temperature project.

    Regards,

    -Bruce
    webmaster@r...
    http://www.rentron.com

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    > Hi,
    > I have a DS1620 temperature sensor. however, I would like to try
    > other sensors with my BS2SX. I have heard of sensors with as little
    > as 3 pins. What are some popular temperature sensors to measure
    > ambient temperature as well as measure temperature inside the system.
    > Here are some factors that are important: cost, availability (parts
    > and information), and ease of use (both in terms of programming and
    > in terms of hooking up to a breadboard and PCB board). Any input
    > would be appreciated.
    >
    > Thanks,
    > RP
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