Low-cost dimensional measurement using an Arduino embedded system with real-time logging via Microsoft Excel Data Streamer
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This research aimed to develop a low-cost and user-friendly dimensional measurement method using an Arduino-based embedded system integrated with Microsoft Excel Data Streamer for real-time data logging. The system was designed to address the limited accessibility to high-precision measuring instruments due to their high cost. The prototype consisted of an Arduino board, a rotary encoder, an LCD-I²C display, and a signal conditioning circuit, with data transmitted to Excel in real time. Calibration was conducted using a Dial Test Indicator, and measurements were performed on 30 sample workpieces, with results compared against a standard measuring instrument. Statistical analysis (t-test, p>0.05) indicated no significant difference between the embedded measurement system and the standard instrument, demonstrating that the developed system achieved satisfactory accuracy and reliability. The system effectively minimized manual recording errors, enhanced data accessibility for general users, and supported applications aligned with the principles of Industry 4.0.
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