Examples of analog inputs usage
Analog communication between two mbeds¶
Note
Please ensure you have properly configured Windows serial communication with mbed. Check Windows serial configuration and Serial Communication with a PC.
You will need two mbed application boards (or just two mbeds) for this exercise. Connect the analog output (p18) of the first board to the analog input (p17) of the second board. You can use the 3.5 mm stereo line cable, or directly connect the wires (p18 to p17 and GND to GND).
Write the program for the first mbed that sends the analog value to the second mbed. One possible solution including a terminal is given below.
Import programMAB_AnalogCommunication1
A simple program that sends a value over analog output.
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Write the program for the second mbed that receives the analog value sent by the first mbed. A possible including the terminal is given below.
Import programMAB_AnalogCommunication2
A simple program that receives a value over analog input and displays it on a terminal.
Last commit 18 Dec 2014 by TVZ Mechatronics Team
Run the programs and both terminals and observe the results. What are the differences if using stereo line cable or plane wires? Does the surrounding noise affect the data transfer? Is there a way to reduce the noise?
Temperature sensor LM35¶
There is a LM35 temperature sensor LM35 available in the lab. Read the datasheet, connect the sensor with mbed, and write a program that displays measured temperature in the lab on the computer terminal.
Light dependent resistor (LDR)¶
There is a light dependent resistor (LDR) NSL-19M51 available in the lab. Read the datasheet, connect the sensor with mbed, and write a program that displays measured illumination in the lab on the computer terminal in luxes.
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