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Revision as of 07:39, 7 October 2014

Finished rails (load cell mounts). Two go under the hive, one on each side.

Goals:

  • Parts cost under $100 and are readily available.
  • Low thermal drift and creep.
  • Low power consumption.
  • Automatically resumes operation after power failure.
  • Can be built by 15 year old student (9th grader) using hand tools.
  • No soldering.
  • No lethal voltages.
End view with end cap closure strip removed.

Design Features

  • No frame: no welding, no bending.
  • Load cells are mounted in metal strut readily available from electrical or industrial suppliers in aluminum. galvanized or painted steel.
  • Only straight cuts and drilled holes.
  • All electrical connections are made with crimp plugs or terminal blocks.
Exploded parts diagram.

Material List

A detailed Parts List with part numbers, suppliers and prices is available in pdf.

Parts Detail
Assembly
Block Diagram
HX711 with screw terminals and metal shield installed connected to Pi