> Bob Lunn
> 08/25/97 07:22 PM
>
>
> > I was wondering if anyone out there has attempted
> > to make an electronic scale using PIC's.
>
>      I have been building electronic scales using
>      PIC's for a dozen years.  All of these scales
>      have been built using strain gauge sensors.
>
>      There are a few points you should clarify:
>
>        - what is the maximum capacity of the scale.
>        - what is the dead load of the scale.
>        - how many graduations are required.
>        - how is the load to be applied.
>        - what is the nature of the load.
>
>      Please don't underestimate the difficulty of
>      building an accurate and robust load sensor!
>
> ___Bob
>

In answer, The following:

- 5Kg
- no more than 500g(probably less)
- 1 (0-5Kg)
- vertical mass measurement
- anything

Exceptional accuracy is not critical (Glorified Kitchen Scale)

Jacques Vrey
Iscor Profile Products Newcastle
Tel:27-(0)3431-48759
jvrey@it.new.iscorltd.co.za