diff --git a/bbn_m5atomS3_lite_alternator_freq_to_RPM/README.md b/bbn_m5atomS3_lite_alternator_freq_to_RPM/README.md index 833fc03..9f486c6 100644 --- a/bbn_m5atomS3_lite_alternator_freq_to_RPM/README.md +++ b/bbn_m5atomS3_lite_alternator_freq_to_RPM/README.md @@ -38,9 +38,12 @@ Add logic to debounce interrupt. IF you do not know what 'debouncing of interrup Debounce timeout. Let's say your engine RPM gauge goes to 5000 RPM and alternalor has N-poles. And "transfer number" on an alternator belt (makes alernator RPM differ from engine RPM). +The ratio between alternator RPM and engine RPM is usually 2.5 to 1. +For example, if engine is rotating at 1000RPM and ratio is 2.5 then the alternator +spins at 2500 RPM. Then the frequency of alternator signal can be up to -5000 * N / 60 Hz +5000 * N * R / 60 Hz Let's say there are 12 poles on alternator N = 12, R = 1.