Summary of Helicopter Temperature Logger
This article describes a compact onboard temperature logger for RC helicopters, designed to monitor engine performance and durability. The device records motor temperature twice per second during flight and stores the data in memory. It features a Microchip 16F88 microcontroller and a 24LC512 EEPROM divided into four independent blocks, each capable of storing 15 minutes of data. The PCB measures 51x30 millimeters, making it suitable for small aircraft applications.
Parts used in the Helicopter Temperature Logger:
- Microchip 16F88 microcontroller
- Microchip 24LC512 EEPROM memory
- Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Para quem pratica este hobby sabe que a temperatura do motor é muito importante, não só para o desempenho mas também para garantir o bom funcionamento e durabilidade do motor.
Ele regista a temperatura do motor do meu helicóptero durante o voo 2 vezes por segundo e armazena-a na memoria.
This circuit is a small “on-board” temperature recorder for RC models.
For those who practice this hobby know that the engine temperature is very important, not only for performance but also to ensure the smooth operation and durability of the engine.
It records the motor temperature of my helicopter in flight 2 times per second and stores it in memory.
Internamente tem um microcontrolador 16F88 da Microchip que é o coração do registador e uma memoria 24LC512 da Microchip dividida em 4 blocos. Desta forma posso efectuar 4 gravações de dados independentes, extrair, apagar e re-gravar individualmente.
Cada bloco de memória armazena 15 minutos de dados o que para um voo de helicoptero chega perfeitamente.
The PCB size is only 51×30 centimeters.
Internally has a 16F88 microcontroller from Microchip that is the heart of the recorder and a 24LC512 eeprom memory also from Microchip divided into 4 blocks. This way I can make 4 independent data recordings, extract, delete and re-record individually.
Each memory block stores up to 15-minutes of data which for helicopter flights is more than enough.
- How often does the recorder capture temperature data?
The device records the motor temperature two times per second. - What is the capacity of each memory block?
Each memory block can store up to 15 minutes of data. - How many independent recordings can be made?
The system allows for four independent data recordings. - Can individual memory blocks be erased or re-recorded?
Yes, users can extract, delete, and re-record data from each block individually. - What microcontroller is used as the heart of the recorder?
The project uses a Microchip 16F88 microcontroller. - Does the memory chip come from the same manufacturer as the microcontroller?
Yes, both the microcontroller and the 24LC512 EEPROM are from Microchip. - Is the 15-minute storage time sufficient for helicopter flights?
The article states that 15 minutes is more than enough for helicopter flights. - What is the size of the printed circuit board?
The PCB size is 51x30 centimeters according to the text provided.
