I2C object needed for DS2760 Thermocouple
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There is an object in the library for the DS1621 (to 275F). I need measurement to <500F, and the DS2760 either standalone or Parallax kit seems like the way to go. With no i2c experience, would it be a simple adaptation to upgrade the 1620/21 to the 2760?
Secondly, there was no mention of any interface details to the Propeller. The i2c can be directly connected via resistors?
What is needed is the temperature in F(preferred) as an integer in the Propeller that can be sent serially as a string to somewhere else for decisions.
Thanks for any tips on where to start
Post Edited (originator99) : 11/13/2006 3:28:47 AM GMT
Secondly, there was no mention of any interface details to the Propeller. The i2c can be directly connected via resistors?
What is needed is the temperature in F(preferred) as an integer in the Propeller that can be sent serially as a string to somewhere else for decisions.
Thanks for any tips on where to start
Post Edited (originator99) : 11/13/2006 3:28:47 AM GMT
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The bus on I2C has pull up resistors to the level that is being used.
It can be a challenge with I2C to interface·among different voltage components. Phillips makes a level shifter "P82B96" that does this, but it is about 3 bucks ($3.00).
The I2C protocol is already in the BS2_functions library, so using the chip once the electrical part is figured out, is not that hard.
The electrical part of I2C is the hardest with the Prop. I'm used to 5 volts....and I'm encountering the same problem, but I have decided to use the Phillips chip as a level shifter.
I doubt this helps much....but I'm trying,
James L
James