adc averaging readings

hello,
for a alternator regulator using 12f683 pwm, i want to smooth a/d readings by taking 3 readings and discard the high and low reading to make next pwm calc. I'm trying to keep math calculations from slowing down process too much. any fast way to check 3 readings and discard high and low reading?

also working on a self tuning PID. seems like the micro and program could tune itself to simply reduce/increase P,I or D to stop or set overshoot .am i missing too many brain cells?

don
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Originally Posted by amgen

any fast way to check 3 readings and discard high and low reading?

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Code:

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X1 VAR word  ;1st data point
X2 VAR word  ; 2nd data point
X3 VAR word  ; 3rd data point
Xtemp VAR word  ; temp variable

;******************
Gosub X2X1Compare

If X3 < X2 THEN ; swap if true
    Xtemp = X2
    X2 = X3
    X3 = Xtemp
ENDIF

Gosub X2X1Compare

X2 is now your keep value ; <- here is your answer

END
;******************
X2X1Compare:
    If X2 < X1 THEN ; swap if true
          Xtemp = X1
          X1 = X2
          X2 = Xtemp
    ENDIF
Return
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However, it is would be much easier and computationally faster to sample 4 values, add them together, and divide by 4 (using shift right)

Code:

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Xtemp = X1+X2+X3+X4
Xtemp = Xtemp >> 2 ; <- here is your answer

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Paul Borgmeier
Salt Lake City, Utah
USA

Paul,
Thankyou for your suggestion to take 4 readings etc. I will use that routine. Its always better the simpler.
don
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