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Wind direction sensor

bonjour81 edited this page Aug 10, 2017 · 7 revisions

The wind direction sensor will be done using an angle hall effect sensor and a spare part vane.

Angle sensor

The angle sensor requires a 5V power supply and output a 0-5V signal as a function of the angle (0-360). it has no dead angle compared to potentiometer.

Specification: M* echanical Angle: 0-360° (No stop)

  • Operating Voltage: 5V ± 10%
  • Operating Current: <13.5mA
  • Output Signal: 0-5V DC (Ratio)
  • Resolution: 0.088° (12-bit ADC)
  • Accuracy: ± 0.3% FS
  • Output Shaft Dimension: 6 mm
  • Rotational Torque: <5mN·m
  • Refresh Rate: 0.6ms / 0.2ms (high speed)
  • Operating Temperature: -30 ℃ ~ +80 ℃
  • Allowable Axial Load: Horizontal <5N; Vertical <10N
  • Protection Class: IP40
  • Mechanical Life:> 50 million revolutions
  • Weight: 36g

hall sensor

Vane

A Davis spare vane can be used. I has a 6.35mm bushing (round and D shape versions available).
davis vane

Links

"Cup of Joe" Howto build an anemometer