How to recognize motor RPM

[HAIDE]

How I can measure the RPM of dc motor. I would like to use Codevision, in fact I have to measure the speed in one second, so I have to make a trick using timers but I dunno more detaails, ay one can help.

 

[spudboy488]

The easiest way is to use some form of encoder to read the rotation. If all you are doing is measuring RPM, a single hole with an emitter/detector would be enough. Every time the hole comes around, count the "tick". X number of "ticks" per time frame will give you enough information to calculate RPM.

If the motor has a "Flat" on the shaft, one thing I've done is to use a proximity detector positioned by the flat of the shaft. It would be close enough to detect the round and miss the flat so I got my "tick" that way.

 

[HTA]

You may use different methodes depending on your need and capability. Either optical or magnetic solutions. Here you find different applications: **broken link removed** .

Enjoy your design work!