Hi,
I have a project to design a circuit that takes the analog readings from 4 strain gauges in 4 groups to produce 4 digital output (therefore making 4 scales-is for cars so you can take a reading at each wheel). My issue is that my electronics knowledge is limited (mechanical engineer) and i;m worried ive taken on more than I can chew. The 4 strain gauges are already wired up so that I have on shield ground, an input and output for the analog display and 12V input and output.
How complicated is it to wire an ADC up? I believe I need an ADC0808 that takes 8 analog inputs, but I am really quite confused from that point on.
I think this may be beyond me, but I just wanted to see if anyone could help a little and perhaps tell me just how difficult this is to do.
Thank you
Amelia
I have a project to design a circuit that takes the analog readings from 4 strain gauges in 4 groups to produce 4 digital output (therefore making 4 scales-is for cars so you can take a reading at each wheel). My issue is that my electronics knowledge is limited (mechanical engineer) and i;m worried ive taken on more than I can chew. The 4 strain gauges are already wired up so that I have on shield ground, an input and output for the analog display and 12V input and output.
How complicated is it to wire an ADC up? I believe I need an ADC0808 that takes 8 analog inputs, but I am really quite confused from that point on.
I think this may be beyond me, but I just wanted to see if anyone could help a little and perhaps tell me just how difficult this is to do.
Thank you
Amelia