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Originally posted by junkyarddawg
It then occured to us that extending wires out of the project box did not violate the rules. Therfore, we could use the entire length of the black conductor from each motor speed controller and apply the 0-5vdc (0-100Amps) against thermal models on the 30Amp thermals and collectively against the 60 amp main breaker.
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That's what we do. It only requires one wire and can be screwed using a ring terminal directly on the SC.
I have attached the C code we use in our PIC uController. Feel free to use it for ideas. If you would like to use uCs in future applications, I reccommend CCSInfo (
www.ccsinfo.com). They have a great C compiler for PICs that is very easy to use. You can get their hobby kit for $189 that includes the compiler, manuals and a very high quality chip programmer. I have used it for 2 years to make imbedded controllers for all kinds of projects.