PICAXE Projects: "MINI-VOLT" |
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A lil' history ...
This project involved the building of "MINI-VOLT", an R/C Battery
Voltage Monitor using the PICAXE microcontroller. This gadget also is
capable of recording 240 voltage samples, from rates ranging from two sample per
second (2 minutes total), to two samples per minute (120 minutes total). After
collecting its required samples, the use can hook up "Mini-Volt" to its
programming/download cable and read the samples, whereas you can then plot the
recorded voltage data. An integrated Low-Voltage Alarm (LVA) is also
included in the design and notifies the user when approaching low voltage levels
by flashing a bright LED and/or by stuttering the ESC.
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Design Criteria Summary:
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Building Instructions...
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Click here to View Code (coming soon)
Click here to Download Code (coming soon)
Testing and Operation Instructions...
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SPECS:
For Initial Voltage
Pack Type/Size
Cutoff Voltage
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5.30V to 7.15V NiCd/NiMH, 5 Cells 5.3±0.1V
7.16V to 8.55V NiCd/NiMH, 6 Cells; 2C LiPo 5.3±0.1V
8.56V to 9.95V NiCd/NiMH, 7 Cells 5.4±0.1V
9.96V to 11.21V NiCd/NiMH, 8 Cells 7.5±0.1V
11.22V to 12.45V NiCd/NiMH, 9 Cells; 3C LiPo 8.4±0.1V
12.46V to 14.50V NiCd/NiMH, 10 Cells 10.0±0.1V
14.51V to 16.05V NiCd/NiMH, 11 Cells 10.3±0.1V
16.06V and Up NiCd/NiMH, 12 Cells; 4C LiPo 11.0±0.1V
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