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Description

Eight HX711 modules on one board

README

OctoLoads: 8-Channel Load Cell Measurement PCB

OctoLoads is an 8-channel load cell measurement Printed Circuit Board (PCB) designed for projects that require simultaneous readings from multiple load cells. With 8 HX711 modules on a single board, it offers a practical and efficient solution for managing and synchronizing measurements across several load cells.

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Features

8 HX711 modules for measuring up to 8 load cells simultaneously
Shared clock bus for perfectly synchronized measurements
Selectable sampling rate: 10Hz or 80Hz
Compatible with various load cells
Optimized PCB layout for signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management

Applications

Industrial weighing systems
Multi-axis force/torque measurements
Robotics and automation
Agricultural and food processing equipment
Fitness and sports equipment

Getting Started

Hardware Setup: Connect your load cells to the octoLoads board following the appropriate wiring diagram provided in the documentation.

Sampling Rate Selection: Choose between the two available sampling rates (10Hz or 80Hz) by setting the jumper on the board as described in the documentation.

Microcontroller Integration: Connect the octoLoads board to your microcontroller or processing unit, and utilize the provided library or API for seamless integration.

Software Setup: Import the provided octoLoads library into your project, and follow the example code in the documentation to start taking measurements from your load cells.

Documentation

Detailed documentation, including schematics, layout files, and instructions for use, is available in the docs folder.

Support

For any questions or issues, please raise an issue'

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Code

Building source code

To build the project run:

cd octoLoads
mkdir build && cd build
cmake .. && make

Demonstration app

When the project have been built, you can run:

./octoLoads -h

to get the demonstration app usage.

Example

Open the file to get an example how to use the lib.