The Yocto-Knob device provides easy reading of 5 input buttons, contacts, switches, or potentiometers (knobs) from USB. It is a kind of USB analog-to-digital converter (adc). You can also use it to read any analog resistive sensor, such as photodiodes. On the device, 5 tiny LEDs constantly show the value of the 5 inputs, and 5 micro-switches connected in parallel to the inputs simplify the testing of your project. If you need more than 5 channels, you might be interested in the Yocto-MaxiKnob.
This device can be connected directly to an Ethernet network using a YoctoHub-Ethernet, to a WiFi network using a YoctoHub-Wireless-n and to a GSM network using a YoctoHub-GSM.
USB cables and enclosures to be ordered separately.
Android™ app Valarm Pro v1.1.0 includes support for the incredibly fun and useful Yocto-Knob sensor! You can use these sensors/switches/dials to trigger alerts and/or record the conditions of a variety of cool stuff you might need to monitor. All without any programming: just configure Valarm on the host Android and away you go. Here are some ideas: - Monitor any equipment with LED status lamps - Monitor and alert you to the level of fluid (water) in a reservoir or tank (either in fifths, or with e-tape) - Monitor burglar-alarm switches on doors and windows - Alert you of flooding/presence of water on the floor or in a tub - The lights go out unexpectedly in your indoor hydroponic garden - Measure how far open a door or flap is (this is how the MAF sensor in some cars works) - How many times your dog goes in and out the pet door every day - Alert you when your laptop comes and goes from its stand, how much milk is left in the fridge, or anything else that might exert pressure/weight. - Many, many more possibilities! See http://valarm.net/yoctopuce for more information. Cheers, Edward.
Now available: HowTo tutorial for using the Yocto-Knob with Valarm for Flood Alerts and Water Detection! http://www.valarm.net/blog/use-valarm-sensor-for-flood-warning-and-water-detection/
When the Yocto-Knob device is connected with the samsung tab two is not implemented. These instructions are for your attend. Please give your kind attention as soon as possible. Thank You.
@warunasampath: I don't understand your comment, please contact Yoctopuce support.
Can I use the Yocto-Knob device to measure the low voltage e.g. from a Lipo cell that powers a RaspberryPi? Best regards, Nic
@nic: No, the Yocto-Knob is meant to interact with resistive devices only (switches, potentiometers, photo-transistors etc...). Injecting current in the Yocto-Knob inputs is very likely to fry it.
i want to use it with potentiometer. but i don't know how can i connect it with potentiometer. i know that potentiometer have 3 lines(Volt, ground, output). which line is appropriate to each yocto-knob's channel? Can you tell me by the picture?
@dudwo5929: use the potentiometer center contact with any of two other ones, as described in the user manual: http://www.yoctopuce.com/EN/products/yocto-knob/doc/YBUTTON1.usermanual.html#CHAP2SEC2 Don't worry, even if you do it wrong, you won't break anything.
