All posts by Manoj R. Thakur

About Manoj R. Thakur

In 2014 I started contributing to Open Source electronics, and life has just gotten better from there. Founder of Maven Technologies.

Arduino Rotary Encoder Module KY-040

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The Keyes KY-040 Rotary Encoder

The Keyes KY-040 rotary encoder is a rotary input device (as in knob) that provides an indication of how much the knob has been rotated AND what direction it is rotating in.

It’s a great device for stepper and servo motor control.  You could also use it to control devices like digital potentiometers.

Rotary Position Measurement

A rotary or “shaft” encoder is an angular measuring device. It is used to precisely measure rotation of motors or to create wheel controllers (knobs) that can turn infinitely (with no end stop like a potentiometer has). Some of them are also equipped with a pushbutton when you press on the axis (like the ones used for navigation on many music controllers). They come in all kinds of resolutions, from maybe 16 to at least 1024 steps per revolution. Industrial encoders come from 1200PPR to 10000PPR (Pulse per revolution). Continue reading Arduino Rotary Encoder Module KY-040 →

Water Level Measurement Using Arduino

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Water Level Measurement

Here we discuss on low cost continuous liquid level monitoring system based on MPX5010DP differential pressure sensor. Most of the traditional measuring systems were designed and implemented by complicated hardware circuitry. It made the product expensive, with low functionality and with limited precision. With virtual measurement technology, more of the instrument can be substituted by software. Using this approach the cheaper and more versatile measurement system can be developed. The method for obtaining liquid level with one differential pressure sensors MPX5010DP Continue reading Water Level Measurement Using Arduino →

Arduino 4-20mAmp Current Loop Measurement

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For industrial process control instruments, analog 4–20mA current loops are commonly used for analog signaling, with 4mA representing the lowest end of the range and 20mA the highest. The key advantages of the current loop are that the accuracy of the signal is not affected by voltage drop in the interconnecting wiring, and that the loop can supply operating power to the device. Even if there is significant electrical resistance in the line, the current loop transmitter will maintain the proper current, up to its maximum voltage capability. Continue reading Arduino 4-20mAmp Current Loop Measurement →

Knock Detection Sensor Arduino

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Knock Detection

Here we use a Piezo element to detect sound, what will allow us to use it as a knock sensor. We are taking advantage of the processors capability to read analog signals through its ADC – analog to digital converter. These converters read a voltage value and transform it into a value encoded digitally. In the case of the Arduino boards, we transform the voltage into a value in the range 0..1024. 0 represents 0volts, while 1024 represents 5volts at the input of one of the six analog pins. Continue reading Knock Detection Sensor Arduino →

Distance Measurement using Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04 and Arduino

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The HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor is a very affordable proximity/distance sensor that has been used mainly for object avoidance in various robotics projects. It essentially gives your Arduino eyes / special awareness and can prevent your robot from crashing or falling off a table. It has also been used in blind stick applications, water level sensing, and even as a parking sensor. Continue reading Distance Measurement using Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04 and Arduino →