Where to add a potentiometer to vary input voltage?

[tkee]

The voltage from the FSR varies between 2.5 V and 3.6 V as the FSR resistance varies from 10 k to 26 k. When the voltage is less than 2.5 V, the lower comparator holds the transistor base at ground; when the voltage is greater than 3.6 V, the upper comparator holds the transistor base at ground. In between these values, the 1 k resistor turns on the transistor, turning on the buzzer.




Where can I add a pot to vary the 10K ohm/2.5v value that's input into the TLV1702? Thanks.

 

[Bluejets]

10k across 5v supply, centre to same input as the v_divider now.(remove existing)
You will need to establish the mechanical constraints to give you the limit to the range you require.

 

[tkee]

10k across 5v supply, centre to same input as the v_divider now.(remove existing)
You will need to establish the mechanical constraints to give you the limit to the range you require.

Thanks for the reply but wouldn't that vary both the upper and lower trigger points?

The circuit as it is keeps the buzzer off until the FSR reaches 26K ohms (light force), then turns it on until it reaches 10K ohms (heavy force) then turns it off again. I would like to be able to adjust the point at which it turns off at the heavy force point. youtube.com/shorts/MElcl9LruXY

 

[danadak]

Answer here :

Where to add a potentiometer to vary input voltage?

The voltage from the FSR varies between 2.5 V and 3.6 V as the FSR resistance varies from 10 k to 26 k. When the voltage is less than 2.5 V, the lower comparator holds the transistor base at ground; when the voltage is greater than 3.6 V, the upper comparator holds the transistor base at ground...

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[Bluejets]

The circuit as it is keeps the buzzer off until the FSR reaches 26K ohm

That might be as it is now but the resistance is really unimportant....the voltage from the divider is.

 

[tkee]

That might be as it is now but the resistance is really unimportant....the voltage from the divider is.

Which needs to be controlled by a pot, right?

 

[Bluejets]

Where can I add a pot to vary the 10K ohm/2.5v value that's input into the TLV1702?

Your words, not mine.
If your need is to change the complete circuit to suit different thresholds, you should simply say so, rather than offer your version of a fix in your query.

 

[tkee]

Your words, not mine.
If your need is to change the complete circuit to suit different thresholds, you should simply say so, rather than offer your version of a fix in your query.

My knowledge is obviously limited but how else are you going to vary "...the voltage from the divider..." as you suggested in an analogue circuit without a potentiometer?

I do not need "to change the complete circuit to suit different thresholds" again as you state, just "vary the 10K ohm/2.5v value that's input into the TLV1702" as stated in my OP.

 

[Bluejets]

So, redesign the comparitors to suit your needs.
You have 2 voltage dividers, change whatever to achieve what you want....simple ohms law.

 

[tkee]

So, redesign the comparitors to suit your needs.
You have 2 voltage dividers, change whatever to achieve what you want....simple ohms law.

If I knew how to do that why would I come here and ask?

I see from your reply history and 6000+ post count you like to sit behind your keyboard and belittle others rather than actually offering a solution, sounds to me like you really don't know what your talking about or simply have a reading/comprehension issue.

No problem, I got answers on other forums from good folks that were actually able to understand my question right away and offer a solution rather that posting nonsense, maybe you could learn something from them!

 

[Bluejets]

you really don't know what your talking about

Oh snowflake, how would one who has no idea come to that conclusion?
You'll search my history but won't get off your butt and do some searching on the tips already given. Good luck with your future.
To allay any doubts, I do know what I'm talking about, thankyou.
You've been told the answer, what more do you want.
No way I'm about to draw it up for you, work it out yourself.......learn by doing.

 

[tkee]

If you did know what you were talking about you'd have answered my question correctly the first time, instead when you are nicely told you are wrong you start calling people names and trying to belittle them. You must be the resident troll around here.

Never argue with an idiot, they will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Mark Twain

PLONK!

 

[Delta Prime]

Never argue with an idiot, they will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Mark Twain

Man... in all my years...I never come across that quote from Mark Twain.
Thank you sir for the information.

 

[air_gap]

Never argue with an idiot, they will only drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Mark Twain

Man... in all my years...I never come across that quote from Mark Twain.
Thank you sir for the information.

You misquoted him. The real quote is:

"Never wrestle with a pig. You just get dirty and the pig likes it."
-Mark Twain

The concept is, of course, metaphorically similar however.

OT: Consider a Shmidt Trigger. It performs a nearly identical function to the circuit in your OP, uses only one op-amp (comarator) instead of two and requires fewer passive components. I didn't run the numbers on your circuit but a Shmidt is probably (way) more stable also.

Link:

Schmitt trigger - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Delta Prime]

You misquoted him

Thank you kind sir for the correction.

 

[tkee]

You misquoted him. The real quote is:

"Never wrestle with a pig. You just get dirty and the pig likes it."
-Mark Twain

That's another of his famous quotes, both of which could be aptly applied in this circumstance.

A quote by Mark Twain

Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

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[air_gap]

Where can I add a pot to vary the 10K ohm/2.5v value that's input into the TLV1702? Thanks.

To answer your question:

 

[air_gap]

There are also better ways of designing the voltage reference leg with the 5.6K, 4.4K and 10K resistors in it that are MUCH less dependent on the supply voltage.

Hint: (zener) diodes.

 

[tkee]

Thanks, I'm using a regulator and so far it seems to be holding steady. I plan to use 3 x 1225 coin cells to power it so input voltage shud be around 9v.

 

[Delta Prime]

Thanks to everyone for these fine examples.
I was planning on doing the same.
To thread starter; forgive me for barging in, this is your thread alone.
I simply had to express my gratitude for the two explanations and schematics thanks again.
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