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« on: March 12, 2011, 03:08:50 pm »
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I'm building an electronic gauge, logger for my car. I want to read an oil temp sensor and some of the outputs from the computer. Can I safely use the car ground to interface with these instruments?
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 04:00:59 pm »
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Yes, most car sensors are 5v or just a variable resistance reading already.

As long as you have common grounds you should be able to take readings with a microcontroller.

Always check with a DMM first.
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