OpenLog Data Logger (DEV-13712) SparkFun

DESCRIPTION

OpenLog is an open source data logger. Simple to use, simple to change. We wanted to create a serial logger that just worked. Power up this device and it will start logging any received serial data at 9600bps. Sending Ctrl+z three times will drop out of logging and into command mode. ‘new’ will create a new file. ‘md’ makes a directory. ‘?’ brings up the list of commands. OpenLog doesn’t do a lot, but it does log serial streams extremely well. Example:

That’s really it! OpenLog firmware is open source and is based on Bill Greiman’s sdfatlib. OpenLog currently supports FAT16 and FAT32 microSD cards (we’ve tested up to 16GB!).

All the design files (schematic, PCB layout, firmware) are open source and released under the CC-SA v3 license and are available through GitHub.

Please Note:

• New firmware is available which allows the OpenLog to be used in Arduino 1.0 and also allows for higher baud rates.
• The latest version of the firmware (included with this board) does not compile in Arduino 1.6.7. You will need to compile in 1.6.5.

FEATURES

• Log to low-cost microSD FAT16/32 cards up to 16GB
• Simple command interface
• Edit config.txt file from a computer to change baud rate and other system settings
• Three modes:
  • NewLog creates a new log every power up and immediately starts logging
  • SeqLog appends a file called “SeqLog.txt” at every power up and immediately starts logging
  • Command mode starts OpenLog at a command prompt at power up
• Configurable baud rates (2400 to 115200bps)
• Configure unit through config file or the menu system
• Power, ground, and RX-I are the minimum connections
• Reprogrammable ATmega328 using the Arduino IDE
• Two LEDs indicate the writing status
• Input voltage from 3.3V to 12V
• 2mA idle, 6mA at a maximum recording rate

Dimensions: 0.16 x 0.6 x 0.75″ (4 x 15 x 19mm)

RESOURCES

• Example Arduino Sketches
• Command Set
• Datasheet
• Datalogger comparison
• Schematic
• How to upgrade the firmware
• How do I use GitHub with Windows?
• Illumitune Project (tutorial) (video)
• Tutorial

The OpenLog project is housed on GitHub! Please see the wiki for the most up-to-date firmware, feature requests, files, and datasheet specs.