diff --git a/docs/assets/images/schematics/PT100-Schematic.jpg b/docs/assets/images/schematics/PT100-Schematic.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a6b8504 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/images/schematics/PT100-Schematic.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/tutorials/extras/pt100.md b/docs/tutorials/extras/pt100.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..75a2d31 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/tutorials/extras/pt100.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +### PT100 RTD Thermal Sensor Integration + +The EasyPiezi (Rev 1.1.x and Rev 2.x.x) utilize an extra amp channel to allow the use of a PT100 RTD Thermal sensor with minimal additional components. The circuit is based on E3D's daughterboard designed for PT100 sensors. + +![](../../assets/schematics/PT100-Schematic.jpg) + +The circuit outputs a DC voltage that corresponds to the RTD's change in resistance, which in turn changes based on the temperature of the RTD. This output shares a common ground with other parts of the circuit, so only one additonal output pin is required to utilize it. + +As this is a direct voltage reading, the usual TH# inputs on most controllers cannot be used (unless the user removes the pullup resistor attached to the input). Instead, the PT100 input must be attached to a bare analog input pin (any of the pins labeled A##, like A5 on Atmega controllers) \ No newline at end of file