Quick and cheap DS18B20 based 1-wire digital temperature sensor interfaced with PC using cheap USB to RS232-TTL converter and OneWireViewer from Maxim Integrated; without programming any microcontroller (Arduino, Raspberry PI etc.) - click 'show more' for information, and links to jump into different sections of the video.
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00:14 Installation of drivers for Windows 8.1 PC for USB to RS232 TTL converter (with Prolific PL2303HX IC)
01:48 Pins information of DS18B20 temperature sensor and actual wiring between RS232-TTL converter and DS18B20
02:00 OneWireViewer download, install and configure
02:17 Demo of low and high temperature measurement
Connection details and other links are available on
my blog here http://goo.gl/qBg4KK
And detailed instructable will come soon..
Bill of Materials.....
1) DS18B20 from http://aliexpress.com http://goo.gl/qVV0NV
2) USB to RS232 TTL converter with Prolific PL2303HX IC from www.amazon.it http://goo.gl/nDUQ08
3) Few Male-Female SIL Socket Row Strip PCB Connector from www.banggood.com http://goo.gl/PFj9Pg
4) 2 Wires, soldering equipment and other accessories.
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