Hello. I am new to ARDUINO. I was wondering if it is possible to measure the volume of a container containing a liquid (or in my case, molasses) and if so, what kind? I'm sorry for such question. I have heard that the TX RX sensor might work.
What is a TX RX sensor?
I know of nothing that will do this.
You could always measure the weight of the full bowl and subtract it from the weight of an empty bowl.
Welcome to the forum
One way to do this would be to measure the combined weight of the container and contents
If you know the weight of the container and the density of the contents then you can calculate the volume of the contents
Or use an ultrasonic sensor to measure how far down the surface is, knowing the height of the sensor from the base, calculate the depth. Then given the area, get the volume.
(Assuming molasses reflect ultrasonic waves.)
thank you for your answers. however, molasses produces foam in containers that could interfere with the volume. i was hoping to know what we could use to prevent such interference. Also, if it is possible to be portable so no more manual (touch) measurement should be done.
Just buy a set of scales! or use 4 (one on each corner). Take the weight of an empty container, and subtract that from the total weight, this will give the weight of your product.
The volume of the foam will be small in comparison with the liquid molasses but could interfere with ultrasonic measurements
This would not be the case if the volume were calculated from the weight
I don't understand your use of the word portable in your post. Please describe what you have in mind
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