Arduino Tutorial: Tachometer (RPM Counter)
4,394Making a tachometer with arduino has never been so easy. I am not only going to show how you can make your own, but also will mention the pros and cons of a few types of RPM sensors, mainly the IR proximity sensor and the hall effect sensor.
Arduino sketches:
- Simple tachometer (Serial): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fF-b-D2hYyrRiSvu4FH45FCHrIeO1kYh
- Simple tachometer (Serial) with 2 sensors: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k9AAA4nJzwkTm9hihp_SrrmPa7BI2bT6/view?usp=sharing
- Tachometer with 0.96” OLED display: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oll_jWIdnyjJan-R98_XlnNrz5qeWjuJ
- Tachometer with Nextion display: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KU-hD0ka0OCy0LU9op8_W5vsdTbC4R5B
Nextion display tachometer gauge (3.5” enhanced): https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HcQ8izH8SXbORlsU7_g15CTJrmq_65al
Components:
- Hall Effect Sensor A3144: https://amzn.to/2zjmkx3
- IR Sensor: https://amzn.to/2Fgm3AG
- Arduino nano: https://amzn.to/3iru0op
- Nextion 3.5" Enhanced: https://amzn.to/3qMfjTd
- OLED 0.96" I2C: https://amzn.to/2UNDCLO
Recommended Tools:
- Electronic Parts Tester (ESR LCR-T4): https://amzn.to/2QvQJlP
- Breadboard (good quality): https://amzn.to/2QsyY3C
- Storage Case for Jumper Wire: https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Hillman-Group-Large-Storage-Case-1pk/46494509
- Multimeter (Fluke 17B+): https://amzn.to/2L3PNQk
- Rigol DS1054Z Digital Oscilloscope: https://amzn.to/2C5ZwD7
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