Leveling sensor

[haidar06]

Hi All,

I am a new user in this forum and hope that to a get an answer which could push me a bit further on my project,

My question simply is that, I am trying to get a sensor or a servo which just gets me the angle on the real space,
Looking at the link below shows a digital builders level which provides an accurate degree on the space, for example if it stands vertically shows the figure 90 and so on,
Stabila Type 196E Digital Electronic Masonry & Construction Builders TECH Levels Carpenters Level & Carrying Case, Replacement End Caps, Mounting Hook Rack, Lens
Simply, I need the same technology but be able to read it from the PC while the angle changes,

If any one knows about a sensor, servos or any other facilities would really be appreciated,

Many Thanks

 

[duffy]

I think they sell one on Sparkfun, try over there. Look under sensors -> accelerometers.

 

[haidar06]

Hi,

No, it doesn't measure the angle on the space,

 

[duffy]

Did you look at the bluetooth unit? Gives degrees output, 3 axis accelerometer, gyro, wireless - all kinds of goodness for this side of two Benjamins.

 

[KMoffett]

"3 axis accelerometer, gyro" are sensors that are "relative" to the power-up position. They would require you to calibrate at a known reference angle each time you turned it on. This might not be a problem depending on the application. I think the sensor that the OP needs, in their reference to the level, is an "inclinometer". These are "absolute" angle sensors.

Ken

 

[ericgibbs]

hi,

This is a RS232 output inclinometer.
Electronic Inclinometer Sensors - Single and Dual Axis Types

You should try your local chandelry for yacht type inclinomters.

 

[duffy]

"3 axis accelerometer, gyro" are sensors that are "relative" to the power-up position.

No, accelerometers are absolute for reading gravitational acceleration.

That Witilt has a "degree" mode that uses all 3 accelerometer axis to determine tilt in any orientation. 2-axis units can't do that.


However, Eric's link shows less expensive and more precise devices.

Which also use accelerometers.

 

[haidar06]

Many Thanks to every one, that was a great help