Hank Fletcher
New Member
I'm just kind of thinking out loud here, but is it possible to use a 16F88 to sense the current of a small motor like this:
https://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G2110
Presuming the load resulted in something no greater than 1/2 an amp, could I use the 16F88 to cut the power to the motor when the current goes above that? Somehow I know the obvious answer is yes, but I'm just trying to figure out the best way to do that.
I'm not looking for any code, or even schematics, but if you think it'd be helpful, by all means I'll take a look. Even just a description of the best way to do this would be great. Powering the motor with the PIC I'm okay with, I'm just looking for the best way to sense the current, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!
https://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G2110
Presuming the load resulted in something no greater than 1/2 an amp, could I use the 16F88 to cut the power to the motor when the current goes above that? Somehow I know the obvious answer is yes, but I'm just trying to figure out the best way to do that.
I'm not looking for any code, or even schematics, but if you think it'd be helpful, by all means I'll take a look. Even just a description of the best way to do this would be great. Powering the motor with the PIC I'm okay with, I'm just looking for the best way to sense the current, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!