Temp probe on joystick port

[Veland]

Hi!

Some time ago I read an instruction on how to connect up to 4 thermistors to the joystick port and using a program to give fairly accurat temps. But I can't locate it anymore!!! I have all the components, and soon I'll enough time to build and install the stuff too, so if anybody have the link...

[Veland]

*bump*

[KILLorBE]

I think you're looking for this (http://www.benchtest.com/gp_Temp4.html)

[Veland]

Thanks!

That's the one! And a new version, with temp monitoring in MBM! I like :) Gotta heat my soldering iron now..

[cowanrg]

wow. this is awesome, i think im going to have to build one of these!

i'm guessing you get all the parts at radioshack? also, could i use my own temp probe for this project? i have a spare one from my asus mobo...

[KILLorBE]

Originally posted by cowanrg
i'm guessing you get all the parts at radioshack?
As you wont need much parts I'm pretty sure you can get them at your local electronics shop
Originally posted by cowanrg
also, could i use my own temp probe for this project? i have a spare one from my asus mobo...
Yes but remember the range is isn't that wide (10 k ohm thermistors can register a range of -40°C to 25°C (-41°F to 77°F))
Assuming you have the same as I have (came with my P2B...which I sold BTW..).

[cowanrg]

yeah, i will have to look at the resistance of my probe.

either way, i can get the thermistors on radioshack.com for $0.49 each.... no biggie.

[Dissolved]

thats an awesome idea.. glad to see some ppl trying new things.. post up on how it goes, and dont forget the pics :)

[cowanrg]

lol, WinXP doesnt have my joystick port installed, and im not 100% sure how to go about loading it... after i figure that out, i wll have to try it.

[Dissolved]

Originally posted by cowanrg
lol, WinXP doesnt have my joystick port installed, and im not 100% sure how to go about loading it... after i figure that out, i wll have to try it.

well i wanna know the second u figure it out, i may try it soon..

[cowanrg]

you can help me figure it out if you want :-)

i use the onboard c-media sound card with the superaudio daughterboard... any ideas?

[Tbird man]

You could also use a D style connector to clean things up a bit and ease connection and disconnection. i think radio shack sells these type of connectors

[Veland]

Here's my version! Using D connectors and all.

A word of warning, gatting the coefisients (spelled wrong) for the program is a real pain. One of the thermistor alwas gave negative values (unusable) even after a total of 15 readings! (ideal is 3..) But three temps is better than none!

[YMAN]

I will have to try this some time...

Anyone know why radio shack sells 5.25" floppys still?