0.2.1 A1301

libraries/A1301/A1301.cpp

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 //
 //    FILE: A1301.cpp
 //  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
-// VERSION: 0.2.0
+// VERSION: 0.2.1
 //    DATE: 2010-07-22
 // PURPOSE: Arduino library for A1301 A1302 magnetometer.
 //     URL: https://github.com/RobTillaart/A1301
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ HALL::HALL(uint8_t pin)
   _midPoint    = _maxADC * 0.5;     //  default middle
   _prevGauss   = 0;
   _lastGauss   = 0;
-  _mVGauss     = 2.5;
+  _GaussmV     = 1.0 / 2.5;
   _maxGauss    = 500.0;
 }
 
@@ -57,13 +57,13 @@ float HALL::getMidPoint()
 //
 void HALL::setSensitivity(float sensitivity)
 {
-  _mVGauss = sensitivity;
+  _GaussmV = 1.0 / sensitivity;
 }
 
 
 float HALL::getSensitivity()
 {
-  return _mVGauss;
+  return 1.0 / _GaussmV;
 }
 
 
@@ -89,16 +89,31 @@ float HALL::read(uint8_t times)
 {
   float milliVolts = (raw(times) - _midPoint) * _mVStep;
   _prevGauss = _lastGauss;
-  _lastGauss = milliVolts / _mVGauss;
+  _lastGauss = milliVolts * _GaussmV;
   return _lastGauss;
 }
 
 
+float HALL::determineNoise(uint8_t times)
+{
+  uint16_t ma = 0;
+  uint16_t mi = 65535;
+  if (times < 2) times = 2;
+  for (uint8_t i = 0; i < times; i++)
+  {
+    uint16_t r = analogRead(_pin);
+    if (r < mi) mi = r;
+    if (r > ma) ma = r;
+  }
+  return (ma - mi) * _mVStep * _GaussmV;
+}
+
+
 float HALL::readExt(float raw)
 {
   float milliVolts = (raw - _midPoint) * _mVStep;
   _prevGauss = _lastGauss;
-  _lastGauss = milliVolts / _mVGauss;
+  _lastGauss = milliVolts * _GaussmV;
   return _lastGauss;
 }
 
@@ -125,6 +140,18 @@ bool HALL::isSouth()
 }
 
 
+bool HALL::isRising()
+{
+  return _lastGauss > _prevGauss;
+}
+
+
+bool HALL::isFalling()
+{
+  return  _lastGauss < _prevGauss;
+}
+
+
 float HALL::lastGauss()
 {
   return _lastGauss;
@@ -137,6 +164,18 @@ float HALL::prevGauss()
 }
 
 
+float HALL::deltaGauss()
+{
+  return _lastGauss - _prevGauss;
+}
+
+
+float HALL::angle()
+{
+  return atan2(_prevGauss, _lastGauss);
+}
+
+
 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 //
 //  CONVERTORS
@@ -193,27 +232,27 @@ float HALL::saturationLevel()
 //
 A1301::A1301(uint8_t pin) : HALL(pin)
 {
-  _mVGauss   = 2.5;
+  _GaussmV   = 1.0 / 2.5;
 }
 
 A1302::A1302(uint8_t pin) : HALL(pin)
 {
-  _mVGauss   = 1.3;
+  _GaussmV   = 1.0 / 1.3;
 }
 
 A1324::A1324(uint8_t pin) : HALL(pin)
 {
-  _mVGauss   = 5.0;
+  _GaussmV   = 1.0 / 5.0;
 }
 
 A1325::A1325(uint8_t pin) : HALL(pin)
 {
-  _mVGauss   = 3.125;
+  _GaussmV   = 1.0 / 3.125;
 }
 
 A1326::A1326(uint8_t pin) : HALL(pin)
 {
-  _mVGauss   = 2.5;
+  _GaussmV   = 1.0 / 2.5;
 }
 
 

libraries/A1301/A1301.h

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 //
 //    FILE: A1301.h
 //  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
-// VERSION: 0.2.0
+// VERSION: 0.2.1
 //    DATE: 2010-07-22
 // PURPOSE: Arduino library for A1301 A1302 magnetometer.
 //     URL: https://github.com/RobTillaart/A1301
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 
 #include "Arduino.h"
 
-#define A1301_LIB_VERSION        (F("0.2.0"))
+#define A1301_LIB_VERSION        (F("0.2.1"))
 
 
 class HALL
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ public:
   //  uses internal ADC
   float     raw(uint8_t times = 1);   //  returns raw ADC
   float     read(uint8_t times = 1);  //  returns Gauss
+
   //  for external ADC
   float     readExt(float raw);
 
@@ -51,8 +52,15 @@ public:
   bool      isNull();
   bool      isNorth();
   bool      isSouth();
+  bool      isRising();
+  bool      isFalling();
+
   float     lastGauss();
   float     prevGauss();
+  float     deltaGauss();
+  float     angle();         //  == atan2(prevGauss, lastGauss);
+  float     determineNoise(uint8_t times = 2);  //  in Gauss
+
 
 
   //  CONVERTERs
@@ -74,7 +82,7 @@ protected:
   float    _midPoint;
   float    _prevGauss;
   float    _lastGauss;
-  float    _mVGauss;
+  float    _GaussmV;     //  == 1.0 / mVGauss
   float    _mVStep;
   uint16_t _maxADC;
 

libraries/A1301/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -6,6 +6,16 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](http://keepachangelog.com/)
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/).
 
 
+## [0.2.1] - 2023-09-19
+- add **bool isRising()** and **bool isFalling()**
+- add **float deltaGauss()**
+- add **float determineNoise(uint8_t times = 2)**
+- add **angle()** experimental.
+- add / update examples.
+- replaced internal mVGauss by GaussmV to improve math performance.
+- update readme.md
+
+
 ## [0.2.0] - 2023-04-24
 - add **isNull()** is no magnetic field is detected.
 - add **saturationLevel()** returns 0..100%

libraries/A1301/README.md

@@ -2,8 +2,11 @@
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+[![GitHub issues](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/RobTillaart/A1301.svg)](https://github.com/RobTillaart/A1301/issues)
+
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+[![PlatformIO Registry](https://badges.registry.platformio.org/packages/robtillaart/library/A1301.svg)](https://registry.platformio.org/libraries/robtillaart/A1301)
 
 
 # A1301
@@ -76,6 +79,7 @@ pin is the analogPin to read from.
 - **void begin(float voltage, uint16_t steps)**
 Sets the parameters voltage and number of steps of the internal ADC.
 Note this allows to update the voltage runtime.
+Steps must be larger than zero.
 - **void setMidPoint(float midPoint)** the value of midPoint depends on the internal ADC.
 It is the value where there is no (zero) magnetic field.
 Note it does not need to be a whole value. 
@@ -83,7 +87,7 @@ This allows quite precise tuning.
 - **float getMidPoint()** returns the current midPoint.
 - **void setSensitivity(float sensitivity)** overrule default sensitivity.
 Use with care.
-- **float getSensitivity()** return current sensitivity.
+- **float getSensitivity()** return the set / current sensitivity.
 
 
 #### Read
@@ -101,10 +105,23 @@ Can also be used for testing, e.g. replay of a series of data.
 
 #### Analyse
 
-- **bool isNorth()** idem.
-- **bool isSouth()** idem.
+- **bool isNull()** last read is zero.
+- **bool isNorth()** last read is above than zero.
+- **bool isSouth()** last read is below zero.
+- **bool isRising()** trend (last 2 reads) is upward.
+- **bool isFalling()** trend (last 2 reads) is downward.
 - **float lastGauss()** returns last measurement in Gauss.
 - **float prevGauss()** returns previous measurement in Gauss.
+- **float deltaGauss()** returns last - previous measurement.
+
+Experimental.
+
+- **float determineNoise(uint8_t times = 2)** estimates noise level
+around measurements. **times** will be forced to be at least 2.
+Does not affect lastGauss or prevGauss values. 
+- **float angle()** returns atan2(prevGauss, lastGauss).
+Indicator of change.
+Returns angle in radians. For degrees multiply by 180/PI.
 
 
 #### Saturation.
@@ -115,7 +132,7 @@ Experimental saturation level.
 If maxGauss < 0 the absolute value is set.
 - **float getMaxGauss()** returns the set saturation level.
 - **bool isSaturated()** true when ADC (lastRead) seems to max out. 
-- **float saturationLevel()** returns value between 0..100%.
+- **float saturationLevel()** returns value between 0..100%, or beyond!
 
 
 #### Tesla 
@@ -145,15 +162,14 @@ The examples show the basic working of the functions.
 - unit tests
 - test **isSaturated()** + **saturationLevel()**
   - limits might be sensor dependant.
-- optimize math
-  - multiplications instead of divisions.
-  - other constants needed?
+- investigate **atan2(prevGauss, lastGauss)**
+  - angle indicates relative delta compared to magnitude and direction.
+  - 45 & 315 degrees is no change.
 
 
 #### Could
 
 - **float findZero()** how exactly => ACS712 **autoMidPoint()**
-- investigate **float determineNoise()** (set/get)
 - add examples.
   - performance read()
 - Possible compatible
@@ -167,16 +183,6 @@ The examples show the basic working of the functions.
 
 (thinking out loud section)
 - isEast() and isWest() meaning?
-  - **isEast()** field strength is "rising" ==> lastGauss > prevGauss
-  - **isWest()** field strength is "sinking" ==> lastGauss < prevGauss
-  - should that be absolute or not? or just **bool isRising()**
-- **float readDelta(uint8_t times = 1)** returns the relative change.
-- atan2(prevGauss, lastGauss)?
-  - angle indicates relative delta compared to magnitude and direction.
-  - 45 135 degrees is no change. 
-- can the strength of the signal be converted to distance?
-  - for a given magnet
-  - repeatability + noise.
 - influence of angle of the field-lines?
 - defaults for parameters of some functions?
 
@@ -185,3 +191,17 @@ The examples show the basic working of the functions.
 
 - printable interface
   - does not add much.
+
+- can the strength of the signal be converted to distance?
+  - for a given magnet maybe
+  - repeatability + noise is a problem.
+
+
+## Support
+
+If you appreciate my libraries, you can support the development and maintenance.
+Improve the quality of the libraries by providing issues and Pull Requests, or
+donate through PayPal or GitHub sponsors.
+
+Thank you,
+

libraries/A1301/examples/A1301_determineNoise/A1301_determineNoise.ino

@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+//
+//    FILE: A1301_determineNoise.ino
+//  AUTHOR: Rob Tillaart
+// PURPOSE: demo A1301 A1302 magnetometer.
+
+
+#include "Arduino.h"
+#include "A1301.h"
+
+A1301 mm(A0);
+
+uint32_t lastTime = 0;
+
+
+void setup()
+{
+  Serial.begin(115200);
+  Serial.println();
+  Serial.println(__FILE__);
+  Serial.print("A1301_LIB_VERSION: ");
+  Serial.println(A1301_LIB_VERSION);
+
+  mm.begin(5000, 1023);
+
+  for (int t = 2; t < 20; t++)
+  {
+    Serial.print(t);
+    Serial.print("\t");
+    Serial.println(mm.determineNoise(t), 4);
+  }
+  Serial.println("\ndone...");
+}
+
+
+void loop()
+{
+}
+
+
+//  -- END OF FILE --

libraries/A1301/examples/A1301_test/A1301_test.ino

@@ -47,12 +47,18 @@ void test(float raw)
   Serial.print("\t");
   Serial.print(mm.isSouth());
   Serial.print("\t");
+  Serial.print(mm.isRising());
+  Serial.print("\t");
+  Serial.print(mm.isFalling());
+  Serial.print("\t");
   Serial.print(mm.isSaturated());
   Serial.print("\t");
   Serial.print(mm.prevGauss());
   Serial.print("\t");
   Serial.print(mm.lastGauss());
   Serial.print("\t");
+  Serial.print(mm.deltaGauss());
+  Serial.print("\t");
   Serial.print(mm.saturationLevel());
   Serial.print("\n");
 }

libraries/A1301/keywords.txt

@@ -25,8 +25,14 @@ readExt	KEYWORD2
 isNull	KEYWORD2
 isNorth	KEYWORD2
 isSouth	KEYWORD2
+isRising	KEYWORD2
+isFalling	KEYWORD2
+
 lastGauss	KEYWORD2
 prevGauss	KEYWORD2
+deltaGauss	KEYWORD2
+angle	KEYWORD2
+determineNoise	KEYWORD2
 
 Tesla	KEYWORD2
 mTesla	KEYWORD2

libraries/A1301/library.json

@@ -15,9 +15,9 @@
     "type": "git",
     "url": "https://github.com/RobTillaart/A1301.git"
   },
-  "version": "0.2.0",
+  "version": "0.2.1",
   "license": "MIT",
-  "frameworks": "arduino",
+  "frameworks": "*",
   "platforms": "*",
   "headers": "A1301.h"
 }

libraries/A1301/library.properties

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name=A1301
-version=0.2.0
+version=0.2.1
 author=Rob Tillaart <rob.tillaart@gmail.com>
 maintainer=Rob Tillaart <rob.tillaart@gmail.com>
 sentence=Arduino library for A1301 et al magnetometer.