Data logger

[Vizier87]

Data Logger Starter Kit
https://www.electro-tech-online.com/custompdfs/2009/12/starter_kits.pdf

I had a look on this product specs, and I think it's REALLY cool. From the page:

It also features two digital inputs that can be used for remote start/stop and remote event marker control with WinDaq/Lite software.

Does it mean it can also transmit/receive data (eg serial data) for communications with a microcontroller?

 

[DirtyLude]

If you have a microcontroller why would you need this?

 

[KMoffett]

Does it mean it can also transmit/receive data (eg serial data) for communications with a microcontroller?

These are intended to input A/D and event signals directly into a PC. One down side is the serial link as a opposed to a USB....though they do have higher priced ones ($50) with USB. DI-148 Data Acquisition Starter Kit - USB Data Acquisition system

Ken

 

[Reloadron]

Actually all of the Dataq starter kits are a pretty good deal for the buck. I have used them as well as their commercial line of products. One feature I like is they provide an Active X component making writing software around them real easy for data acquisition projects.

I am far from a programmer but even I can get along with those things in Visual Basic. The $25 buck unit mentioned is really a good deal and the only reason it is $25 is because they are getting rid of them. The RS232 interface makes them a hard sell anymore as was mentioned.

The WINDAQ software included with the modules also works great as to recording data for playback.

Ron

 

[KMoffett]

I have a DI-190 from many years ago. Two analog and one digital channels with serial interface. Unfortunately, DATAQ has no software the supports it under XP conputers.

Ken

 

[Vizier87]

If you have a microcontroller why would you need this?

nah... just wondering. I might need it some time.

 

[DirtyLude]

nah... just wondering. I might need it some time.

If you have a microcontroller you have digital inputs, ADC inputs, and a UART to connect to a PC, which is all this is. The only thing that I can see that might be interesting here is the PC software if you just want something simple to interface with, though I haven't seen it.