{"title":"Sensors","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasic electronics sensors that provide contextual or environmental feedback, like tilt, air pressure, tenperature, angular momentum, air pressure, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"electronicsandmotors-pneumatic-hydraulic-vacuum-pump-controller-sensor-redfrog-v1","title":"Vacuum Regulator Pump Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"342\"\u003evacuum regulator (manostat)\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically turns on a vacuum pump when the vacuum level in a chamber or tank becomes too low, then shuts it off when the desired level is reached. It maintains a specific vacuum range without the need for manual control — ideal for precise and repeatable operation in \u003cstrong data-end=\"672\" data-start=\"645\"\u003evacuum forming machines\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"700\" data-start=\"674\"\u003epick-and-place systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"702\"\u003ethermoforming and blister packaging equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"753\"\u003eCNC dust-collection valves\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"785\"\u003evacuum work-holding tables\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"817\"\u003elaboratory vacuum chambers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"853\"\u003evacuum storage tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"880\"\u003eOriginally designed for \u003cstrong data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"904\"\u003epick-and-place machines\u003c\/strong\u003e, this controller ensures consistent suction strength for component pickup and placement. It now serves a wide range of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1065\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eindustrial\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1067\"\u003emanufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003elaboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e vacuum control needs where steady vacuum levels are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1580\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eIf you need to hold a steady range of vacuum pressure, this vacuum regulator — also called a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1274\" data-start=\"1262\"\u003emanostat\u003c\/strong\u003e — is the device that will do it. Simply set your desired low and high vacuum thresholds, and the controller will keep the vacuum within that range automatically. Before developing this device, I had to manually turn the vacuum pump on and off to maintain pressure; now the process is completely automated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1582\"\u003eThe vacuum pressure controller features \u003cstrong data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003etwo trimmer potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e to adjust low and high threshold points that control a vacuum pump to maintain the desired pressure range. It includes an \u003cstrong data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1775\"\u003eLCD display\u003c\/strong\u003e showing the current vacuum level as well as the configured threshold settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"1873\"\u003eThe sensing range covers \u003cstrong data-end=\"1931\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e–115 to 0 kPa (33.96 to 0 inHg)\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing compatibility with most vacuum forming, pick-and-place, and laboratory systems. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2042\" data-start=\"2026\"\u003erelay output\u003c\/strong\u003e can be configured as either \u003cstrong data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2071\"\u003eNormally Open (NO)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"2121\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003eNormally Closed (NC)\u003c\/strong\u003e and supports loads up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e250 V \/ 12 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for directly switching standard vacuum pumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2244\" data-start=\"2221\"\u003eOperating function:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2249\"\u003eWhen the pressure drops \u003cstrong data-end=\"2300\" data-start=\"2273\"\u003ebelow the low threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the relay engages, turning \u003cstrong data-end=\"2335\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003eon\u003c\/strong\u003e the connected vacuum pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003eWhen the pressure rises \u003cstrong data-end=\"2419\" data-start=\"2391\"\u003eabove the high threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the relay disengages, turning \u003cstrong data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2451\"\u003eoff\u003c\/strong\u003e the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2728\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003eThink of this vacuum regulator as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2590\"\u003esafeguard against low vacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable, precise, and versatile across \u003cstrong data-end=\"2679\" data-start=\"2665\"\u003eautomation\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2681\"\u003efabrication\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"2727\" data-start=\"2702\"\u003eresearch environments\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BuildYourCNC","offers":[{"title":"Manostat Vacuum Pressure Controller","offer_id":45875870400686,"sku":"659","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/vacuumpumpcontroller-700.jpg?v=1730084775"},{"product_id":"newbiehack-sensors-accelerometers-16g-adxl345breakout","title":"Accelerometer ADXL 345 Breakout Board with I2C and SPI Interface","description":"ADXL345 3-Axis Accelerometer. 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Utilizes high resolution measurement (13 bit) and ultra-low power consumption. \u003cb\u003eFor use with a 3.3v power supply only\u003c\/b\u003e     Features:   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPI or I2c communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for 3.3v power supply only. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory management system with a 32-level FIFO buffer to store data with minimized host processor activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltralow power consumption: 40 µA in measurement mode and 0.1 µA in standby mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh resolution enables measurement of inclination changes less than 1.0°.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-use examples save development time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BuildYourCNC","offers":[{"title":"ADXL345 Breakout board (I2C\/SPI)\u003cbr\/\u003e","offer_id":45875871776942,"sku":"697","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/7516\/3822\/files\/IMG_9565-800.jpg?v=1730085104"},{"product_id":"newbiehack-sensors-ultrasonic-range-finder-distance-measuring-sensor","title":"Ultrasonic Range Finder - Distance Measuring Transducer Sensor","description":"Ultrasonic Range Finder - Distance Measuring Transducer Sensor. 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Check below what my own tests yielded.    You will be able to bend and flex this sensor more than one millions times. The flex sensor can handle a continuous power of .50 watts, but don't exceed 1 watt.    This flex sensor can be applied in so many ways, like robotics, medical devices, gaming haptic feedback, user interface devices for computers, musical instruments, physical therapy, or many other uses. Imagine using this in a glove to sense the fingers being bent or using it to vary pitch in a sound. The possibilities are endless.    To apply this in a scenario for microcontrollers, you will want to use it with the ADC (analog to digital converter). You will need to use this in a voltage dividing circuit.    You can see the voltage divider circuit in the image. Applying this voltage divider, you will notice that R2 cannot be modified to product a full range of voltage from, say 0v to 5v. So you will need to pick a value that will give you the most range for Vout as possible. In my tests, R1, the flex sensor, gave me about 24k to 25k in its straight position and about 70k in its bent position. Now you can apply this to the voltge divider formula. I make quick work to find the widest possible range simply by using Excel and plugged in the voltage divider formula. I found that 42k gave me the best range showing a difference of 1.259. At the 25k (flat position), the Vout would be 3.13V and at 70k (fully bent), the Vout would be 1.875V. At 10-bits of ADC, that would give you a fair amount to play with.    So, what if you didn't need the flex sensor to bend that much. Say, you wanted only a slight bend. Let's make the bend range from 25k to 40k. 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