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Reliable hall effect switch manufacturers

I'm building a battery powered device and need a few hall effect switches (uni- or omnipolar and non-latching) to count rotations, but I have no idea which manufacturers have a reputation for ...
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Is it possible to program a hall-effect sensor with an Arduino?

On pg. 18 Figure 5 of this data sheet you will see a pulse train that allows for programming the sensitivity of the A1362 Hall-Effect sensor. So far I have tried to manually apply required voltage ...
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Sensing magnetic pulses from a rowing boat impeller

I'm a mechanical engineer at uni who has some basic experience in electronics and programming. I'm building a system for my rowing boat to help me with my training. This will give me feedback on a ...
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How can I detect my vehicle's shifter position? Will a Hall Effect Sensor work?

I drive all Manual Transmission vehicles, and after a long battle of wills with my girlfriend, she has conceded that she would learn if there was a display that showed what gear was selected, thinking ...
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Hall-effect switch or photointerrupter

I'm dealing with a small automation project, a rack and pinion system controlled by an Arduino card with two limit switches to ensure that the rack moves within the boundaries. I have been trying both ...
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How do I measure the RPM of a wheel?

I'm trying to make an onboard system for my bike using an Arduino or maybe the Lilypad boards. I think I should use a Hall effect sensor, but any alternative is good as well. I want to output my ...