Thread: KOP Gyro
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Unread 12-12-2005, 00:04
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Re: KOP Gyro

I think you need a true ADC for this. I don't know of any specific devices, so you'll have to consult google.

The problem with using RCTIME is that it's checking for a charge rate, not an actual voltage. I'd have to think about it a little more, but I think it's possible to make it work, but it wouldn't be very pretty. For one thing, it wouldn't work if the input drops below 1.5V. Secondly, caps have an exponential charge rate. I suspect that would introduce some interesting math. That's also ignoring the calibration you would need because of the usual +-20% tolerance of capacitors.

Anyway, try to find an ADC.
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