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| + | '''March 13 2016 The following was developmental work, I now use the Hivetool sensor interface board''' | ||
I have been working on a hive scale base utilizing the Phidgets #1046 4 cell USB bridge (cost $90). | I have been working on a hive scale base utilizing the Phidgets #1046 4 cell USB bridge (cost $90). | ||
The 24 bit USB bridge is supplied with numerous software drivers and a basic PC interface. | The 24 bit USB bridge is supplied with numerous software drivers and a basic PC interface. | ||
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Maximum hive weight 265 pounds. | Maximum hive weight 265 pounds. | ||
[[File:Web_Scale_Base_Top.jpg]][[File:Scale_Base_Corner.jpg|right|520px]] | [[File:Web_Scale_Base_Top.jpg]][[File:Scale_Base_Corner.jpg|right|520px]] | ||
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| + | == Optical Bee Counter Prototype == | ||
| + | This is a single gate optical bee counter using an integrated infrared LED and photo-diode optical detector.<br> | ||
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| + | [[File:Web_Bee_in_optical_counter.jpg|right|500px]] | ||
Revision as of 13:19, 13 March 2016
March 13 2016 The following was developmental work, I now use the Hivetool sensor interface board I have been working on a hive scale base utilizing the Phidgets #1046 4 cell USB bridge (cost $90). The 24 bit USB bridge is supplied with numerous software drivers and a basic PC interface. We constructed a rigid aluminum frame using 1.25" X .75" solid aluminum bar stock. The scale frame perimeter matches the Langstroth hive body and sits under a standard wooden hive base. Four 1/4" thick load compression pads (not shown) at each corner are used to equalize the load across the four Zemic L6D 30 kG load cells (Ebay $19.99). Maximum hive weight 265 pounds.
Optical Bee Counter Prototype
This is a single gate optical bee counter using an integrated infrared LED and photo-diode optical detector.
