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Step 5Hiding it all in a cupboard
So now I have something that can count and record flashes over time and transmit the data to my computer. The next step was to install the meter end of things in the meter cupboard!
The circuit diagram in this step illustrates the complete set-up up at the meter end of the device. All of the building blocks from the previous steps have been brought together.
I am in the process of creating a google code project to host all of the code from this Instructable and will post the URL when available.
As an extension in the future, I plan to implement a small control protocol that will enable the power meter system to be controlled without having to take it out of place, as well as to use power saving features in the XBee device to allow for extended running on a 9v power supply.
Note: at this stage I have kept the communication from the power meter device one way only. Whether something is reading the data that is being broadcast is not important to the meter end of the device.
The circuit diagram in this step illustrates the complete set-up up at the meter end of the device. All of the building blocks from the previous steps have been brought together.
I am in the process of creating a google code project to host all of the code from this Instructable and will post the URL when available.
As an extension in the future, I plan to implement a small control protocol that will enable the power meter system to be controlled without having to take it out of place, as well as to use power saving features in the XBee device to allow for extended running on a 9v power supply.
Note: at this stage I have kept the communication from the power meter device one way only. Whether something is reading the data that is being broadcast is not important to the meter end of the device.
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