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Calibration

This guide explains how to calibrate Crimpdeq for accurate measurements.

You can calibrate in two ways: with the Crimpdeq app or nRF Connect.

The Crimpdeq app is recommended because it is simpler and gives visual feedback.

Using Crimpdeq App

Prerequisites

  • Crimpdeq app on your platform:
    • Web version (no installation): Crimpdeq web app
    • Native builds from the latest release: crimpdeq-app/releases/latest
      • Android: crimpdeq-app-v<x.y.z>.apk
      • macOS: crimpdeq-app-v<x.y.z>-macos.zip
      • Windows: crimpdeq-app-v<x.y.z>-windows.zip
      • Linux: crimpdeq-app-v<x.y.z>-linux.zip
  • A stable mounting point so the device hangs freely and remains still
  • One known weight (ideally near your typical maximum load)

Calibration Steps

  1. Connect to Crimpdeq

    1. Launch the Crimpdeq app and grant permission to access device location (required for Bluetooth).
    2. Tap Scan to pair with your device.
    3. Once connected, the app shows device info (firmware version, battery, and current calibration).

  2. Add calibration points

    1. Open the Calibration tab.
    2. For each point:
    • Hang the corresponding load on the device (or leave it empty for zero).
    • Enter the weight value in the app and tap Add Calibration Point.
    • Recommended: Add at least 2 points—zero (nothing hanging) and full scale (the maximum weight you expect to measure). The device supports up to 20 calibration points for finer accuracy.

  3. Check the result

    1. After adding at least 2 points, the app displays the current calibration curve. Confirm it matches your expectations.

    Calibration Result

Using nRF Connect

Prerequisites

  • nRF Connect installed on your platform:
  • A stable mounting point so the device hangs freely and remains still
  • One known weight (ideally near your typical maximum load)

Calibration Steps

  1. Connect to Crimpdeq with nRF Connect:
    1. Launch the app and go to the Scanner tab.
    2. Find your device (for example, Progressor_7125) and tap “Connect”.
    3. Once connected, the app will display the device’s services and characteristics. nRF Discovered
  2. Locate the calibration characteristic:
    1. Expand Unknown Service.
    2. Find the characteristic with UUID: 7e4e1703-1ea6-40c9-9dcc-13d34ffead57. Services
  3. Compute the hex value of your known weight:
    1. Open the Floating Point to Hex Converter.
    2. Select “Single-precision” (32-bit) floating point.
    3. Enter your known weight in the “Float value” field (in kilograms unless your device expects grams; see Important Notes).
    4. Click “Convert to hex” and save the resulting “Hex value”. Example: 75.3 kg → 0x4296999a.
  4. Zero the device (tare):
    1. Hang Crimpdeq with no weight attached.
    2. Send the command 7300000000 to the characteristic:
      • Tap the Up Arrow icon on the characteristic (7e4e1703-1ea6-40c9-9dcc-13d34ffead57).
      • Enter the command as shown. Send weight
  5. Perform the calibration:
    • Commands and values are hex strings without spaces (letter case does not matter).
    1. Attach your known weight to Crimpdeq.
    2. Build the calibration command by prefixing 73 to your hex value.
      • Example: For 75.3 kg (0x4296999a), send: 734296999a.
    3. Send this command to the same characteristic (7e4e1703-1ea6-40c9-9dcc-13d34ffead57).
    • You can add up to 20 calibration points. Repeat this step if you need higher accuracy.
  6. Verify:
    1. Remove the weight and reattach it.
    2. The reported value should be within a small tolerance of the known weight. If not, repeat steps 4-5.

Important Notes

  • Units: Some devices expect the calibration value in grams instead of kilograms. If, after calibration, the measured value looks off by a factor of ~100 (e.g., 75.3 kg shows ~0.75), convert your known weight to grams and repeat step 5.
  • Use a weight close to the maximum load you expect to measure (while staying within device limits) for best accuracy.
  • Ensure the device is stable and stationary when sending commands.
  • Perform calibration in a controlled environment (avoid wind, vibration, and temperature swings).