Build a Temperature Sensor

Build a Temperature Sensor

Project Summary

Build your own temperature sensor with a voltage divider circuit, and calibrate your data with an off-the-shelf sensor. This activity shows you how to create your own LabVIEW subVI.

Project Objectives

  • Design and build a voltage divider circuit using a resistor and a thermistor.
  • Create a LabVIEW subVI to convert the voltage reading to temperature (°C).
  • Create a LabVIEW program to measure the voltage of the voltage divider circuit and convert to temperature with the use of the subVI.

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Project Equipment

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Order CodePrice
Interfaces
Vernier SensorDAQ
Sensors
Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
Software
LabVIEW
Other
  • Thermistor
  • 33 Kohm resistor
  • Hot and cold water bath
  • Jumper wires
  • Breadboard

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