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This circuit uses a single NPN transistor as a frequency-to-current converter that can function as a tachometer when calibrated. The input signal can be connected directly to a vehicle's ignition system or other frequency source. Diodes are used to reduce the input voltage to a safe level before reaching the transistor. Proper calibration is required before using the circuit to measure engine RPM or other frequencies to avoid damage.
This circuit uses a single NPN transistor as a frequency-to-current converter that can function as a tachometer when calibrated. The input signal can be connected directly to a vehicle's ignition system or other frequency source. Diodes are used to reduce the input voltage to a safe level before reaching the transistor. Proper calibration is required before using the circuit to measure engine RPM or other frequencies to avoid damage.
This circuit uses a single NPN transistor as a frequency-to-current converter that can function as a tachometer when calibrated. The input signal can be connected directly to a vehicle's ignition system or other frequency source. Diodes are used to reduce the input voltage to a safe level before reaching the transistor. Proper calibration is required before using the circuit to measure engine RPM or other frequencies to avoid damage.
A simple tachometer circuit using one NPN transistor.
(12/04/2007) Basically, this is a frequency-current converter. It is used as frequency meter. Calibrating it can be used as tachometer. Please be aware this is an experimental project, I didn't use it connected on any vehicle but it should work fine after calibration. It can be connected directly to the voltage from the car. The input signal can be connected directly to any source of frequency. I believe it will work fine if it is connected directly to the spark plug line. Be sure not to use germanium diodes for this one. Any silicon diode should work fine. The diodes at the input reduces the voltage to a safe level ( 0.7 Volts). DO NOT CONNECT the circuit without doing the calibration first. The bridge diode that is connected to the miliamperimeter can be replaced by 4 silicon diodes as the picture shows. The miliamperimeter can be replaced by a multi-meter set to measure mA. To calibrate this circuit first: