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October 10, 2012
Question

Offset error or conversion error?

  • October 10, 2012
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Posted on October 10, 2012 at 22:00

 

 

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    Tesla DeLorean
    Guru
    October 10, 2012
    Posted on October 10, 2012 at 22:31

    Is the STM32F4 running at 3.3V?

    Doesn't the STM32F4-Discovery run at 3V, and wouldn't that impact the constant used in the conversion?

    You should check the supply voltage rather than rely on the example being correct, other boards will likely use different voltages, I'm using ones running at 2.8V
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    ornAuthor
    Associate III
    October 10, 2012
    Posted on October 10, 2012 at 22:57

    The STM32F4 is working with a power supply via USB, it could be the problem? is better to use an external power supply?

    Tesla DeLorean
    Guru
    October 10, 2012
    Posted on October 10, 2012 at 23:08

    The STM32F4 is working with a power supply via USB, it could be the problem? is better to use an external power supply?

     

    No, the problem would appear to be the use of the 3300 constant, when the reference voltage is in fact 3V, where the constant would need to be 3000.

    I have suggested you measure the supply voltage to the device, because it's not 5V from the USB, but comes via a regulator and a diode. This way you'd be sure/clear about what the ADC is using as a reference, and consequently limited by.
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    ornAuthor
    Associate III
    October 10, 2012
    Posted on October 10, 2012 at 23:15

    ok, I understand, thanks Clive