Special Data Logging build for a customer...

lasersbee · Apr 10, 2013

We recently had a customer that wanted Data Logging added
to his quite small LaserBee A enclosure. We accommodated
the customer with this mod to his LPM and of course included
EagleEye.

We took a picture of the finished and tested build.
You can see the size of the LaserBee A compared to an
Arduino PCB.

I thought I would share how easy it is to add Data Logging
to your LaserBee A or Alpha or NOSPIN or OPHIR Head...:beer:
It only required 3 wires to be connected to it Vdd - Vss - Signal

We are presently working on something even smaller. I'll
post in on the Forum when we finalize the design.

EDIT
Here's a video of our easy Data Logging Add on as
was requested. Sorry for the lousy video quality. We
need to invest in a good video camera..

Jerry

You can contact us at any time on our Website: J.BAUER Electronics

MarioMaster · Apr 10, 2013

Or they could pick up an Arduino, pick up one of ARG's datalogging boards and support an open source project.

His logging platform also doesn't require use of an RS232 serial to USB converter dongle.

HitShane · Apr 10, 2013

Not everyone wants to build their own items. There are many situations in life where I would rather pay for a service than do the work myself. I do enjoy the LPM Wars though!

MarioMaster · Apr 10, 2013

Problem is that by the time you pay someone to install the logging module for you, you're at a total system cost similar to a fully digital LPM which would not have the issue of possible discrepancy between the LED panel meter and the logging module readings since they use separate analog to digital converters. (and the fully digital counterpart will probably also have a higher power capacity)

HitShane · Apr 10, 2013

MarioMaster said:
Problem is that by the time you pay someone to install the logging module for you, you're at a total system cost similar to a fully digital LPM which would not have the issue of possible discrepancy between the LED panel meter and the logging module readings since they use separate analog to digital converters. (and the fully digital counterpart will probably also have a higher power capacity)

But, if I buy a LPM from a company and they can upgrade it for me, then I will pick them to do it. This way if I have problems in the future I have a source for customer/technical support and possible warranty... This goes with anything. For instance I bought a BMX bike from a local BMX dealer that has several teams and own a few tracks. I have had bikes my entire life and know how to work on them. But, anytime I want to change something or upgrade a part I bring it to them and pay them to do the work for me. Why, because they warranty the work and will fix any problems down the road for free. If they strip a bold its their problem, if I do it I have to go drive to a store and buy the part and try again...

ARG · Apr 10, 2013

HitShane said:
Not everyone wants to build their own items. There are many situations in life where I would rather pay for a service than do the work myself. I do enjoy the LPM Wars though!

The DL-2 is an extra 90$

lasersbee said:
To purchase a calibrated DL@-Module™... just send a PayPal payment of
$89.99Cnd plus $15.36Cnd S/H to our PayPal

200$ for the meter plus the 90$ DL-2 plus the install costs could equal the price of a good digital Ophir LPM.

Any way, nice clean install there Jerry. I'm having one of your A's being send to me to add my 30mmx30mm v3 datalogging, I'll do a full tutorial on that for your customers

Seoul_lasers · Apr 10, 2013

Pretty clean build I might add!!

Master of clean builds.
Love to see a video of this in action. Looks great!

MarioMaster · Apr 10, 2013

Not quite the point I'm making here.

I suppose a good analogy is that you want to buy a bicycle for $100 and then decide you want the engine addon for $75 that straps an engine to the side and allows you to ride it without pedaling.

Problem is, there are motorcycles already available for $200 that will do the job better and be less of a bodge since it is already designed to be driven by an engine.

However, if you spend a few minutes reading up on how to do it yourself, and find the materials only cost $10, it may be worth your time to strap the engine to the bike.

derp, arg beat me to it

Trevor · Apr 10, 2013

I see you've filed the number off your PIC16F28A and soldered it in... sneaky!

HitShane said:
Not everyone wants to build their own items. There are many situations in life where I would rather pay for a service than do the work myself. I do enjoy the LPM Wars though!

I love them too... it means that at the end of the day, everyone gets a better product!

Hopefully at some point we (as a community) will be able to drop the cost of a datalogging LPM to the point that it no longer makes sense to build one without.

Trevor

awillis2589 · Apr 10, 2013

Yeah it doesn't make sense you like to build extremely sensitive lasers but not a easy LPM :thinking:

So are you saying you would be better off buying lasers from a company instead, they have Warranty's.

Speedy78 · Apr 10, 2013

You had plenty of room in there! Not sure how far that zeroing knob or power switch goes into the front cover though.

HitShane · Apr 10, 2013

awillis2589 said:
Yeah it doesn't make sense you like to build extremely sensitive lasers but not a easy LPM :thinking:

So are you saying you would be better off buying lasers from a company instead, they have Warranty's.

I get what your trying to say... But, soldering extremely small parts to a small circuit board and having the equipment to test it and strapping an engine to a bike are very different... I do buy lasers from a local member just hours away from me, that does offer a warranty. Being as he runs a company that builds laser, then I guess, yes I do buy lasers from a company.

I understand what you guys are trying to do. Information should be free/open source. We as a people will not excel and evolve until all information is free and obtainable.

lasersbee · Apr 11, 2013

MarioMaster said:
Or they could pick up an Arduino, pick up one of ARG's datalogging boards and support an open source project.

Or you can simply do what we did....

ARGLaser said:
The DL-2 is an extra 90$

200$ for the meter plus the 90$ DL-2 plus the install costs could equal the price of a good digital Ophir LPM.

Those DL2-Modules have not been available here since
2011 since there was no demand for them at that time.
Thanks for reminding me to update that thread.:yh:

Speedy78 said:
You had plenty of room in there! Not sure how far that zeroing knob or power switch goes into the front cover though.

Actually the DL2-Module just fit with all those other parts
mounted to the enclosure. But it does make a nice clean
job as Seoul_lasers mentioned.

You can see how impossible it would be to install the
ARGraph that used the Arduino PCB that some members
have tried to squeeze into their LPMs.

Jerry

Flaminpyro · Apr 11, 2013

I'll second it, that's a really clean build, lookin good.

Yes a LPM affectionado to be sure and master of the clean build

I also want to see the video of this working

Trevor · Apr 11, 2013

lasersbee said:
You can see how impossible it would be to install the
ARGraph that used the Arduino PCB that some members
have tried to squeeze into their LPMs.

Jerry

That's why the Arduino Nano exists.

Trevor

awillis2589 · Apr 11, 2013

Yeah that the nice thing about arg's unit it doesn't have to use a specific Arduino. You choose the one that mets your need and price. Best part is you can pick them up super cheap at fasttech.com

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