Difference between revisions of "Frameless Scale"
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[[File:Chesick4.jpg|thumb|600px|Finished rails (load cell mounts). Two go under the hive, one on each side.]] | [[File:Chesick4.jpg|thumb|600px|Finished rails (load cell mounts). Two go under the hive, one on each side.]] | ||
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*Parts cost under $100 and are readily available. | *Parts cost under $100 and are readily available. | ||
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*No lethal voltages. | *No lethal voltages. | ||
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==Design Features== | ==Design Features== | ||
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A detailed [[Media:Chesick scale costs.pdf|Parts List]] with part numbers, suppliers and prices is available in pdf. | A detailed [[Media:Chesick scale costs.pdf|Parts List]] with part numbers, suppliers and prices is available in pdf. | ||
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Strut is available from different manufacturers with different brand names: Unistrut, Superstrut, etc. It is available in galvanized steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. Closure strips are available in steel, aluminum or plastic. | Strut is available from different manufacturers with different brand names: Unistrut, Superstrut, etc. It is available in galvanized steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. Closure strips are available in steel, aluminum or plastic. | ||
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[[File:HX711_with_terminals_and_Pi.jpg|thumb|600px|HX711 with screw terminals and metal shield installed connected to Pi]] | [[File:HX711_with_terminals_and_Pi.jpg|thumb|600px|HX711 with screw terminals and metal shield installed connected to Pi]] | ||
[[File:Chesick1.jpg|thumb|600px|Exploded parts diagram.]] | [[File:Chesick1.jpg|thumb|600px|Exploded parts diagram.]] | ||
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[[File:Chesick3.jpg|thumb|600px|Assembly]] | [[File:Chesick3.jpg|thumb|600px|Assembly]] | ||
Revision as of 07:27, 7 October 2014
Goals:
- Parts cost under $100 and are readily available.
- Low thermal drift and creep.
- Low power consumption.
- Automatically resumes operation after power failure.
- Can be built by 15 year old student (9th grader) using hand tools.
- No soldering.
- No lethal voltages.
Design Features
- No frame: no welding, no bending.
- Load cells are mounted in metal strut readily available from electrical or industrial suppliers in aluminum. galvanized or painted steel.
- Only straight cuts and drilled holes.
- All electrical connections are made with crimp plugs or terminal blocks.
Material List
A detailed Parts List with part numbers, suppliers and prices is available in pdf.
Strut is available from different manufacturers with different brand names: Unistrut, Superstrut, etc. It is available in galvanized steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. Closure strips are available in steel, aluminum or plastic.
If the scale will be shipped via UPS or USPS, even though the aluminum is more expensive, it will be cheaper when shipping expenses are considered.
