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Lab 4: Data Logger!

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Part A.  Writing to the Serial Monitor 

a. Based on the readings from the serial monitor, what is the range of the analog values being read?

     0-1023

b. How many bits of resolution does the analog to digital converter (ADC) on the Atmega32U4 have [hint: where might you look to find this sort of thing]? How many are you using with the range of values you're seeing?

     10 bit ADC according to the datasheet. We are using all 10 bits because we get a range from 0 to 1023 in increments of 1, meaning 2^10 gradations, meaning 10 bits.

 

 

Part B. Voltage Varying Sensors 

 

1. IR Distance Sensor

a. Describe the voltage change over the sensing range of the sensor. A sketch of voltage vs. distance would work also. Does it match up with what you expect from the datasheet?

 Experimentally: 20 mV to 2.4 V. Difference = 2.4V.

 Datasheet: .4 V to 3.1 V. Difference = 2.7V

 

2. Accelerometer

a. Include your accelerometer read-out code in your write-up.

#include <LiquidCrystal.h>

 

// these constants describe the pins. They won't change:

const int xpin = A3;                  // x-axis of the accelerometer

const int ypin = A2;                  // y-axis

const int zpin = A1;                  // z-axis (only on 3-axis models)

 

LiquidCrystal lcd(12, 11, 5, 4, 3, 2);  

 

void setup()

{

  // initialize the serial communications:

  Serial.begin(9600);

  lcd.begin(16,2);

}

 

void loop()

{

  int x = analogRead(xpin);

  int y = analogRead(ypin);

  int z = analogRead(zpin);

 

  lcd.clear();

  lcd.print("x     y     z");

 

  lcd.setCursor(0, 1);

  lcd.print(x);

 

  lcd.setCursor(6, 1);

  lcd.print(y);

 

  lcd.setCursor(12, 1);

  lcd.print(z); 

 

  delay(100);

}

 

Part C. Count/Time-Based Sensors

a. Upload a picture of your rotary encoder in action!

 

 

 

Part D. Logging values to the EEPROM and reading them back

 

1. Design your logger

a. Turn in a copy of your final state diagram.

DDR State Diagram:

2. Reading and writing values to the EEPROM

a. How many byte-sized data samples can you store on the Atmega32U4?

     -1024

 

b. How would you get your analog data from the ADC to be byte-sized?

     -Round it down to 8 bit precision: 0-255.

 

3. Create your data logger!

a. Use the lab camera or your own camera/cell phone to record and upload a short demo video of your logger in action.

 

b. Post a link to the Lab 4 Data Logger Hall of Fame.

 

DDR Code:

 

 

 

 

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