joeman112
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Hi,
I'm definitely a beginner with electronics, but had some experience with PIC's and my Job is a software engineer (using DSP).
So I am looking at making a thermostat for a IR heat lamp (D) (240V).
A. Thermocouple used for feedback for D (heat lamp) & on LCD screen.
B. Thermocouple used for indication only on LCD Screen.
C. I realize i need some sort of component here. PIC will output a Discrete signal On/Off for heat lamp. Is this a relay to switch the 240V?
D. Heat Lamp.
E1 & E2. Would I need an ADC here for the thermocouple? or what form does the PIC receive the Thermocouple signal?
Please could you point out what components I would need to buy to amke this idea possible (i'm from the UK, but can search for component number or name).
I would be really grateful for any help/advice anyone can give me as this is a hobby project for a vivarium (reptile tank)
Many Thanks
Joe
I'm definitely a beginner with electronics, but had some experience with PIC's and my Job is a software engineer (using DSP).
So I am looking at making a thermostat for a IR heat lamp (D) (240V).
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A. Thermocouple used for feedback for D (heat lamp) & on LCD screen.
B. Thermocouple used for indication only on LCD Screen.
C. I realize i need some sort of component here. PIC will output a Discrete signal On/Off for heat lamp. Is this a relay to switch the 240V?
D. Heat Lamp.
E1 & E2. Would I need an ADC here for the thermocouple? or what form does the PIC receive the Thermocouple signal?
Please could you point out what components I would need to buy to amke this idea possible (i'm from the UK, but can search for component number or name).
I would be really grateful for any help/advice anyone can give me as this is a hobby project for a vivarium (reptile tank)
Many Thanks
Joe