Overview
A complete pipeline for real-time force measurement, from sensor to software. A 2.5k-lb Anyload shear beam load cell feeds an A1A-22B amplifier and LabJack U6 DAQ, while Python handles streaming, visualization, and calibration against known weights to produce a linear voltage-to-force model with accurate, repeatable results.
Workflow
Step 1
Integrated a 2.5 k-lb Anyload 102ES shear beam load cell into a mechanically mounted fixture using precision alignment methods, ensuring accurate axial load transfer and minimizing installation-induced errors.
Step 2
Configured and tuned the A1A-22B analog amplifier to condition millivolt-level strain gauge outputs into a stable voltage signal, enabling high-fidelity input to the LabJack U6 DAQ.
Step 3
Programmed Python routines to acquire, timestamp, and process continuous DAQ voltage data streams, providing real-time monitoring and calibration-ready datasets.
Step 4
Derived a voltage-to-force regression model through controlled loading tests and linear curve fitting, achieving a validated calibration curve with reliable force estimation up to ~650 N.
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