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LCD-based Arduino EMF detector

Based on Aaron's detector, here using a 2x16 LCD, actually my Samsung 16T202DA1J VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display).

Upper row gives the averaged value on 10 samples

Lower row gives the signal between the minimal and maximal values observed within those 10 samples.

It's also a good example of a smooth bargraph on a LCD, with custom "chars" if needed, i.e. when both min and max are to be shown on a single 5x7 digit display.

 

Explanations and code are available here

 

See also the video on next page

 

Note: why this plastic bag around the VFD? VFDs are using high voltage so it's safer to manipulate it this way.

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Uploaded on October 19, 2009
Taken on October 20, 2009