add zener to protect ADC load cell input

[hw/quantimotor] / Notebook

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   if desired.  Here's one with grey PVC jacket and foil shield:
        Alpha M4473 SL005       DK M4473SL005-ND        51.79/100ft
 
+2021.02.09
+- Grainger carries Rust-Oleum "Industrial Choice Spray Paint in Gloss OSHA
+  Safety Purple for Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Wood", Item #6KP15, $6.60 per
+  12oz can.  The idea of test stand electronics being purple with orange
+  logo decals vs TeleFireEight being orange with purple decals might make
+  sense?
+
+2022.05.22
+- looking at firmware for v4 board.  
+
+       ads131          has driver for ADS131A0X, not quite working?
+       bdale-ui        work on teststand ui
+
+  - created new branch telestatic-v4 from master
+  - merged bdale-ui, resolving conflict in altoslib/AltosCSV.java
+  - merged ads131, resolving conflict in src/kernel/ao_data.h
+
+- improper gain setting or higher than expected mV/V on load cell can easily
+  drive INA125 output above the 5V allowed by ADC input.  adding a 5.1V, 500mW
+  zener between INA125 and ADC to clamp that and protect the ADC