I have a DC to DC transformer that has no specification information on it. I am wanting to use an Arduino UNO to test the time it takes the transformer to increase the voltage.
I am not the best at coding but I am mostly familiar with Arduino and how to use it. I have attached the code that I created to do so. The plan is to send out a voltage from pin 13. This voltage will go through the transformer and the output voltage from the transformer will go to pin A1 where it will measure the voltage from the transformer out and the time it took from the Arduino output to the transformer output. Hopefully, someone can set me off in the right direction.
Thanks in advance!
Measuring_Transformer_Time_Final.ino (1.64 KB)
Do you mean a DC/DC step up or step down converter? "Transformers" are AC only. Post a picture of the device.
I have no idea what you mean by "the time it takes the transformer to increase the voltage". Please try to explain what you are actually trying to measure.
brucinator:
I have a DC to DC transformer that has no specification information on it. I am wanting to use an Arduino UNO to test the time it takes the transformer to increase the voltage.
I am not the best at coding but I am mostly familiar with Arduino and how to use it. I have attached the code that I created to do so. The plan is to send out a voltage from pin 13. This voltage will go through the transformer and the output voltage from the transformer will go to pin A1 where it will measure the voltage from the transformer out and the time it took from the Arduino output to the transformer output. Hopefully, someone can set me off in the right direction.
Thanks in advance!
Also not so good at reading the specifications for your Arduino. Your dc-dc converter takes CURRENT input in order to operate. Your Arduino pin can supply voltage, but very little current and never near enough for your converter to operator. And the Arduino pin can only be 0 volts or really close to 5 volts. There is no in between volts.
Paul