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What is the best voltage limitation method before feeding an analog digital converter?
An analog amplifier circuit (gain = 25) is followed by level shifter (gain = 0.5, offset = 2.5V). The level shifter feeds an ADC with an input range of 0 to 5V. Between the level shifter and the ADC input there are 5V zener and clamping diodes with appropriate current limiting resistors in between. However the input voltage to the ADC still exceeds the range by the forward voltage of clamping diodes (i.e: -0.7 to 5.7V). Especially for negative voltages this causes the ADC to return erroneous values for other inputs using the same internal S&H circuit. What is the best way to achieve true voltage limiting without adding specialized IC's that may become obsolete in a few years?
One solution is to add accurate comparators to sense that the input voltage is below zero volts and above 5 volts and then send alarm data bits back to the processor that handles the data. But the comparators have to be adjusted to be more accurate than the AD.
Another solution is a better AD, or one that returns recognizable codes when the input is out of range. The processor than can see those codes and set appropriate flags.
Another is a precision clamp, reference has example. But the problem with this (and your solution) is that the processor will read an out of range voltage as an in-range voltage, which could be an error.
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Will a metal bracket interfere with a motor?
Hi, I wasn't sure to place this question in engineering or physics, but it seemed more an electricity & magnetism question.
I am attempting to build a bicycle pedal-powered generator. A bicycle stand's roller will move the DC motor's (aka generator's) shaft. I understand I will need a blocking diode (with a large heat sink) and also a voltage regulator and a pair of 12v batteries (it's a 24v motor)...and lots of fuses in between (I am not taking any chances, but I am enjoying the attempt to build this).
However, I need to support the heavy motor / generator with a bracket. I purchased two 4-inch exhaust U-clamps to hold the motor to the platform, but the brackets have a strong magnetic attraction to the motor. Will this attraction (and the added metal of the bracket) interfere with the motor's electrical generation capabilities?
The motor is a 24volt, 22amp capable of generating a maximum 350 watts, electric scooter motor XyD-6D permanent-magnet motor, 2600rpm. Thanks!
The brackets will have little effect on the generator. They are just being attracted by the stray magnetic field from the permanent field magnets. But few humans are capable of producing 350 watts. 150-200 is likely the best you can do.
You may be better off with a single 12v battery and a 12v regulator. Permanent magnet motors can work as generators, but they're not designed for it, so they're not as efficient.


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