Standalone phidgets (available at servicedesk)

1013 - Phidget Interface Kit 8/8/8

One of our most popular and versatile phidgets with 8 Analog Inputs, 8 Digital Inputs, 8 Digital Outputs, and a 2 Port USB Hub. This board is used as basis to connect all kind of sensors and actuators. Analog inputs are measured with 10-bit accuracy (i.e. 5V/1024 steps = 5mV resolution) A complete starter kit is available at the servicedesk and is included in the compulsory book package fro the first year students. For more information see the "ordering" section at this site. Note: the extra usb hub can only be used when an external power supply is used.

Availability: Included in TU/e starter kit (available at servicedesk)

Links:
- Phidget Interfacekit 888
- Using sensors (additional info)

1023 - Phidget RFID and tags

Reads RFID tags, a technology used for security and location tracking. Each RFID tag contains a unique code. The PhidgetRFID reader reads these codes and returns them to your application when tags are brought within 7.5 cm (3 inch) of the reader. The tag does not have to be visible to be read. \ A number of RFID tags is offered. The default package contains credit cards, disks and keyfobs. At the domains also other tags are available: watches with integrated tags, miniature glass capsules that can be molded in devices, printable lables with integrated tags, etc. This device used the EM4102 protocol, which does NOT include anti-reader-collision and anti-tag-collision features.

Availability: Package available at servicedesk (including 3 keyfobs, 3 cards and 6 discs)

Links:
- Phidget RFID
- EM4102 Protocol (additional info)
- Powerpoint about rfid technology by Loy Rovers (additional info)

2001 - Phidget Quad Servo

Controls up to four RC Servo Motors. RC Servo Motors have the useful property that they can be positioned absolutely, and they have a lot of torque. Generally, they are used to actuate / push / pull, not like a traditional motor that just spins. The board can also be used to control RC speedcontrollers that can be used to control the speed of a regular motor or control current towards a voice coil (force feedback devices!), heating element, etc. Note: see also phidget single servo

Availability: Package available at servicedesk (including power supply and servos)

Links:
- 1001_-_Phidget4Servo.pdf

Phidget LED 64

Base board: 64 PWM controlled output, for example to control 64 LED's in intensity or vibration motors. Setting an LED to 100 will drive 30ma through the LED, if possible. The voltage will be varied to attain the required current, to a maximum of 3.5 volts. It's not possible to drive more than one LED from an output. An RGB LED counts as three. WARNING: When controlling RGB leds, make sure that you connect them correctly. It is NOT (!!!) possible to control leds with a shared anode/cathode to a single led output connector since the board used two ground connections that are rapidly changed. See datasheet of control IC's and measure board yoruself...

Availability: Package available at servicedesk (including power supply, cables and leda)

Links:
- Phidget LED64
- How to control RGB and multicolor leds (additional info)
- 6276 Constant Current Led Driver (additional info)

Standalone boards (limited availability in domains)

1014 - Phidget Interface Kit 0/0/4

PhidgetInterfaceKit v.7.0 with 4 Relay Outputs, rated at 250VAC, 10 Amps. You can use this phidget for example to switch heavy loads like motors, 220V light bulbs, peltier elements, etc. Note: see also phidget dual relay board that can be connected to InterfaceKit8/8/8

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- 1014_-_PhidgetInterfacekit004.pdf
- 1014_-_DataSheetRelay.pdf (additional info)

Phidget Text LCD 20x2 with integrated Interface Kit

This Phidget integrates a 20X2 PhidgetTextLCD, and an PhidgetInterfaceKit. You can choose from White, Blue, and Green displays. Two versions are available: with integrated 0/8/8 Interafce Kit (i.e. only digitial input and output) and one with 8/8/8 Interface Kit (fully compatible with Phidget Interface Kit 8/8/8)

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Phidget Text LCD (0/8/8)
- Phidget Text LCD (8/8/8)
- LCD Screen (white) (additional info)
- Mechanical drawing (additional info)

1052 - PhidgetEncoder

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Availability: A USB mechanical rotary encoder. Measures 80 counts per revolution, and has a push button on the shaft. This type of encoder is typically used for human interface, not measuring the speed of motors and pulleys.

Links:
- Phidget Encoder
- Encoder (additional info)

2000 - Phidget Servo

Controls one RC Servo Motor. RC Servo Motors have the useful property that they can be positioned absolutely, and they have a lot of torque. Generally, they are used to actuate / push / pull, not like a traditional motor that just spins. The board can also be used to control RC speedcontrollers that can be used to control the speed of a regular motor or control current towards a voice coil (force feedback devices!), heating element, etc. Note: see also phidget quad servo

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Phidget Servo

1016 - Phidget Circular Touch

Ipod like device. Use your finger anywhere on this circular touch sensor. This device is an interface kit that will output one Analog channel and two Digital channels. The Analog value represents the position on the circle, one Digital value indicates touch, and the other Digital value indicates proximity. The CircularTouch plugs directly into the USB port of your PC and comes packaged with a custom 6' USB Cable. The bottom of this board is completely flat and will work through upto 1/4" of glass. Note: see also phidget linear touch and touch sensor

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Phidget Circular Touch
- QT511Touch Sensor (additional info)
- Powerpoint presentation (Loy Rovers)
- In the TU/e library the book "RFID Toys" by Amal Graafstra can be obtained. This book shows some application examples for RFID.

1015 - Phidget linear touch

Use your finger anywhere on this linear touch sensor. This device is an interface kit that will output one Analog channel and two Digital channels. The Analog value represents the position on the circle, one Digital value indicates touch, and the other Digital value indicates proximity. The LinearTouch plugs directly into the USB port of your PC and comes packaged with a custom 6' USB Cable. The bottom of this board is completely flat and will work through upto 1/4" of glass. Note: see also phidgte circular touch and touch sensor

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- datasheet

- QT401 Touch Sensor, used in boards at TU/e (additional info)
- QT411 Touch Sensor, used in new boards? (additional info)

1053 - Phidget accelero meter

Dual axis accelerometer. This device can be used to measure both acceleration and tilt (orientation) of a device in two directions. Two versions exist: +/-2 g and +/- 5 g,

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Phidget Accelero meter

Add-on modules: actuators

3051 Dual Relay Board

The Dual Relay Board is an accessory to the PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8. Each relay is controlled by a seperate Digital Output, and can control open or close a circuit up to 240 volts at 10 amps AC or 100 volts at 5 amps DC. The relay board does require power connection from one analog input, and so reduces the number of available analog inputs.

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Dual Relay Actuator
- relay (additional info)

Add-on modules: sensors

1110 Touch sensor

Capacitive touch sensor, detects a touch through plastic, glass, paper. Note: see also phidget linear touch and phidget circular touch

Availability: Included in TU/e starter package

Links:
- Sensors
- QT110 (additional info)

1106 Force sensor

Force Sensor, measures up to 3 kilograms

Availability: Included in TU/e starter package

Links:
- Sensors
- IESP-12 Force Sensor (additional info)

Pressure sensor

Measure gas pressure from 20 to 250 kPa (2.9 to 36.3 psi). Originally designed for the auto industry this silicon pressure sensor can be used in a variety of applications. Note: pressure is the amount of force per area. If you want to use a net force, use a phidget force sensor.

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors
- Gas Sensor (additional info)

1104 - Vibration sensor

Piezoelectric Vibration sensor to measure the amount of vibration energy fed into an object.

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors
- LDT01 Vibration sensor (additional info)

1109 Rotation sensor

Rotation sensor 300 degrees. Note: you can easily create your own multiturn rotation sensor by using a potmeter from the e-atelier. See also phidget encoder.

Availability: Included in TU/e starter package

Links:
- Sensors
- Rotation Sensor (additional info)

1113 Mini joystick with fire button

Mini Joy Stick Sensor, Two axis joystick with momentary switch. The x and y axis are connected to the analog inputs of a phidget interfacekit 8/8/8 board by using two cables. The firebutton/switch can be connected to a digital input (connector hidden at backside of board)

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors
- Mini Joystick (additional info)

1102 IR Reflection sensor (5mm)

Based on the QRB1114 this sensor can detect an object at 5mm. It can be used to determine the difference between black (low reflective conditions) and white (high reflective conditions). Tip: by painting a gradient from black to white on a cardboard model, you can calculate the position of this sensor by measuring the gray value. Voila... you created your own electronic sensor based on cardboard and reflection.

Availability: Included in TU/e starter package

Links:
- Sensors
- QRB1114 (additional info)

1111 IR Motion sensor

Infrared motion sensor to detect and measure the amount of motion within a few meters

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors
- Motion Sensor (additional info)

2008 IR Distance sensor kit

IR Distance Sensor Kit interfaces the Sharp GP2D12 to the PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8. The GP2D12 measures distances to an object from 70 cm to 10 cm producing a voltage from 0 to 2.5V. This is interpreted as a sensor value of 0 to approximately 500 on the 8/8/8.

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors
- GP2D12 (additional info)

1105 Light sensor

Light sensor, a standard CdS photocell resistance varies with light. Note: different boards might use different sensors with varying sensitivity.

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors

1114 Temperature sensor

Temperature sensor with a range of -40 to +125 degrees

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors
- TC1047A (additional info)

1108 Magnetic

Linear Hall Effect Sensor. This ratiometric Hall-effect sensor provides a voltage output that is proportional to the applied magnetic field. Tip: if you only want to measure the presence of a magnetif field and not its strength, you can also connect a reed contact to a digital input of the phidget interfacekit 8/8/8 board.

Availability: Limited availability in domains

Links:
- Sensors

1112 Slider

60mm Slider, this is a linear potentiometer (variable resistor).

Availability: Included in TU/e starter package

Links:
- Sensors

1117 Voltage Sensor

Measure DC voltages from -30 to +30 Volts. Includes 60cm sensor cable.

Availability: limited availability in domain

Links:
- Sensors