This is a circuit for a
simplified meter - a no bells and whistles version for home construction and use
in basic auditing or just to experiment with. I've cut the circuit back to
basics using a standard wheatstone bridge and instrumentation amp circuit. The
arrangement with diodes D1 and D2 is just to stop the needle moving too far when
the sensitivity is adjusted with the needle at 1/3rd of a dial. C1 and C2 cut
out radio signals picked in the leads and wiring. The LED is there as just a
primitive voltage stabilizer. The bridge circuit can be optimized for dual cans,
solo or fingertip electrodes by varying resistor R1.
Here's the layout diagram for 0.1"
veroboard. I'd suggest leaving space for mounting and maybe 8 rows at the top if
you're thinking of adding better voltage stabilization with another chip
later.
Component list:
R1 22k for 2 can use, 43k for solo,
62k for fingertip electrodes.
R2,4,5,7 15k
R3,8 68k
R6,9
10k
R10
6.8k
C1,2
1nF
Led small
red
Meter movement
100ľA F.S.D
Op amp
LM324, MC33174. Most quad op amps should work ok.
D1,2 small signal diodes,
silicon
VR1,2 50k
linear.