Re: [Ee] Field mill

Bob Blick <[email protected]>
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Thinking about it, I would probably use two LM3914's in bar mode, with their zero scale ends together. Invert the signal going to one of them. Maybe put a contrasting color LED between the two displays so you can see the zero point at a distance. You can invert a negative signal even if you only have a positive supply, so electronically it should be easy. With modern LEDs you should be able to make it sunlight-readable no problem.

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From: Piclist <[email protected]> on behalf of David VanHorn
Sent: Friday, June 6, 2025 4:24 PM
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Subject: [Ee] Field mill

Unexpectedly, I now own a working field mill.  The output is +/- 15V.  I
need a way to make that visual, without running cables. Cables conduct
lightning.

One way would be an LED bar, but no luck finding a center zero bipolar unit.

Another might be some remote reading meter, bluetooth maybe, but I really
need the analog meter action rather than digital.

Any ideas?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_mill
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