How to read digital caliper.


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    Default How to read digital caliper.

    I'd like to read a digital caliper (2x24bit protocol),does anyone have some sample code in PICBASIC ?

    Greetings, and thank you in advance, for help.

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    Default Re: How to read digital caliper.

    Search the web,
    Plenty of hits on "digital calliper protocol"

    http://www.yadro.de/digital-scale/protocol.html

    HTH
    BrianT

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    Default Re: How to read digital caliper.

    I have been looking at doing a remote display for one of these digital calipers for quite some time.
    I have three "iGaging" digital calipers set up as a DRO on my mini-mill and would like to install two on my lathe.
    One of the downfalls of the "iGaging" units is that the display turns off after a few minutes to conserve battery power.
    This is a real pain when doing a lot of milling operations. I would like to interface the caliper to my own display using LCD or 7-segment displays.

    I have read all the details on the web regarding digital caliper protocol but I am at a loss as to where to start writing PBP code.
    The data is sent in packets with LSB first! How can this information be converted to a MSB first data packet?
    Has anyone tackled this type of project before?

    Cheers
    Barry
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    Default Re: How to read digital caliper.

    Hi Barry,

    Take a look at the REV operator in the PBP manual. This what you're looking for?

    Best Regards,
    Paul
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