Im well and truly a beginner here so please accept my apologies for my somewhat ignorant to what you may think is a simple subject:
So basically we need a rig that will measure the flow leaving a vessel and then for it to somehow (probably magic or pixie dust) to then convert that reading to a volume (ml more than likely) and then be able to send said info to a custom build app.
I have attached a photo of the type of flow meter I mean (doesn't have to be this exact one) as it has to be rather small...
But I need to know if this application would be at all possible to give a somewhat accurate(ish) measurement. I suppose it's more just getting the readings from the flow meter to the app then the app could in theory convert that into a ML reading??
again my apologies for the somewhat basic questions I just need to know if this setup would be possible and if its something a very beginner like myself could do at home??
Almost any of the Arduinos would do what you want. The accuracy is in the sensor. Once you know its output you can convert it to whatever you want, it can do the math for you.
You just need to pick right sensor for your application based on the flow rate and accuracy you need.
10l/min sensor is rarely best for measuring 100ml/min flow.
very much like a drip type system one that we need to measure the amount of water leaving a vessel so that we know what is left in the container at the end if that makes sense. its more making sure it doesn't run out rather than anything
I don't think you will find a flow meter that will work with the small flow rates of a drip system.
You will probably need something that can measure the amount of water in the vessel.
sorry I don't think I explained it quite properly, its a 5ltrs vessel and as people drink from it I need to know what's left in the container so more a suck than a drip
It would be easier and more accurate to measure what is in the vessel rather than trying to estimate by measuring flow.
Is the contain round, square, cylindrical?
Is it clear?
Is it plastic or metal?
Thankyou for your input guys! So it’s a flexible container suppose you could say a bit like a drip bag or bladder so I don’t know how we could accurately measure such a container. We have looked at changing to solid container but wouldn’t work for the environment it’s in
This part needs exploring, rather than relying on that supply of pixie dust you have.
What device is this app running on?
How far from the container could the device be and still receive the communication?
Do you have the skills to build this app?
Then the meters you found won't be legal, in many countries. Any equipment in contact with food or drink needs to be made from certain materials, for health & safety reasons.
hi and thank you for your feedback, completely right it requires to be of certain material. Im very much in the ideas board part of this exercise. in required to apps and such then were not at that stage yet. I have investment capital when I require it im just trying to get a grasp of potential options. In an ideal world I would of liked to go down the weight route of the vessel but as it won't be static this would I guess effect its accuracy
