AndroiDAQ© Data Acquisition for Android™ tablets and phones

 

Controlled Capture Android DAQ ExampleCustom circuit board using Controlled Capture System's AndroiDAQ.

This board supports 9 sensors and is both USB and Bluetooth connectable.


AndroiDAQ is a complete data acquisition (DAQ) and digital input/output controller circuit (and soon a prototyping module, see below) with programmable I/0 ports designed to be used with Android™ and other bluetooth serial systems. With AndroiDAQ you are no longer required to be tethered to a laptop or desktop system for field data collection, robotics, and motion experiments. AndroiDAQ is completely customizable for hardware interfacing and internal firmware operation. If configured for 12-volt DC operation, AndroiDAQ can be battery or solar powered. AndroiDAQ can be equipped with Bluetooth™ connectivity to allow you to collect field data wirelessly from up to 100 meters* with your Android device. The AndroiDAQ circuitry can be customized in a multitude of configurations by utilizing these built-in design features:

  • 23-channels**, of  programmable I/O for use as:
    • Digital input/output
    • Frequency synthesis, frequency measurement, and pulse counting
    • Pulse width modulation, typically used to control servos or brushless DC motors  
    • RX/TX lines to control Servo Controllers 
    • and more
  • 8-channel 12-bit resolution ADC for voltage measurements
  • Built-in expandable micro-SD memory storage to store and retrieve data or log readings 
  • Bluetooth connectivity (Class 1 or Class 2 radio) up to 3 Mbps data rate for distances to 100 meters*
  • USB connectivity for desktop or laptop control and operation
  • Built-in Real Time Clock with battery backup for time-stamp inclusion with data and log readings 
  • I2C and SPI bus device compatibility
  • 12-volt, or lower, DC input power, battery or AC powered via power supply converter
  • Low power consumption circuitry, perfect for battery or solar powered applications
  • Light weight and very portable design, can be weatherized for harsh environments
  • Internal firmware and hardware are easily customizable for your application
  • OEM final design can be very low cost for quantity production
  • Utilizes Android™, Java™, or LabVIEW™ GUI for easy to understand User Interface
  • AndroiDAQ circuitry can be used for:
    • Robotic and automaton control
    • Weather, earthquake, and other natural occurrence studies
    • Field instrument and data collection studies
    • Automation, instrument and process control
    • and more...

* choice of internal or external antenna designs

** specification may change without notice 

  • Designed and made in the USA
AndroiDAQModuleConcept
Concept drawing of AndroiDAQ module mounted on breadboard
and shown with Bluetooth radio module connected.

This educational and hobby development module for AndroiDAQ is in the works and will be available soon in kit form**. With this module, you can design robotics and other sensing electronic circuitry that can be directly controlled by your Android phone or tablet. It is being designed with the following features:
  • 16-channels**, of  programmable I/O for use as:
    • Digital input/output
    • Frequency synthesis, frequency measurement, and pulse counting
    • Pulse width modulation, typically used to control servos or brushless DC motors  
    • RX/TX lines to control Servo Controllers 
    • and more...
  • 8-channel 12-bit resolution ADC
  • Built-in expandable microSD memory storage
  • Bluetooth connectivity (Class 1 or Class 2 radio) up to 3 Mbps data rate for distances to 100 meters*
  • USB connectivity for desktop or laptop control and monitoring
  • Built-in Real Time Clock with battery backup for time-stamp inclusion with data and log readings 
  • 12-volt DC input power via battery or AC power supply, or 9-volt battery
  • Breadboard prototyping design (board dimension- 3.00" X 1.300"  breadboard pin spacing- 1.100" X  0.100")
  • Internal firmware and Android device sofware is easily customizable by you for your application utilizing Parallax's Propeller Spin and Android™ languages
  • The AndroiDAQ module can be used for:
    • Quadrapod and Hexapod robots
    • Multicopter, Quadcopter, and other unmanned aerial vehicles
    • 4 wheel to multi-wheeled driven robotic vehicles
    • Bipods, balancing, and 2 wheeled robotics
    • and more...

* choice of internal or external antenna designs

** specification may change without notice

We invite you to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to discuss AndroiDAQ© for Android™ for your next project. 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 April 2012 08:56