Re: tracking usage on power tool
- From: Mike <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:27:15 -0500
Dirk Bruere wrote:
Mike wrote:Ian Stirling wrote:
Mike <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Good morning.
I'm looking to create a circuit in a somewhat small package to fit inside a power tool that would track how many times it was plugged in or had its trigger activated. Any method of reviewing the count is fine (prefferably inexpensive). I'm a novice in electronics, and so I'm looking for some help in a general design.
Would a meter that simply counted "on" hours/mins/secs when the tool was
drawing power be of use?
These are widely available as power meters, that are very cheap.
The meter would need to be enclosed in the case, so there wouldn't be much room, except for maybe a micro controller along with supporting components. Can you give me an example of what your suggesting?
Not necessarily in the tool but attached to the power cord.
Use a PIC etc to count the number of seconds power is applied by measuring field produced by current flow.
Dirk
I understand. Thanks for clarifying.
Mike
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