void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
 to read the load cell data. If you encounter any issues or need further clarification, feel free to ask!

#include "HX711.h"

// Pin configuration
const int LOADCELL_DOUT_PIN = 2;
const int LOADCELL_SCK_PIN = 3;

// Create an HX711 instance
HX711 scale;

// Calibration factor for converting raw data to weight (you'll need to calibrate this)
float calibration_factor = -7050.0; // This value may vary, use your calibration process to find the correct one

void setup() {
  // Initialize serial communication
  Serial.begin(9600);
  Serial.println("HX711 scale demo");

  // Initialize the scale
  scale.begin(LOADCELL_DOUT_PIN, LOADCELL_SCK_PIN);

  // Tare the scale (zero the scale)
  Serial.println("Tare the scale...");
  scale.tare();
  Serial.println("Tare done.");
  
  // Calibration message
  Serial.println("Place a known weight on the scale and press any key to calibrate.");
  while (!Serial.available()) {
    // Wait for user input
  }
  Serial.read(); // Clear the serial buffer
  Serial.println("Calibrating...");

  // Add known weight value here
  float known_weight = 100.0; // Replace with your known weight value
  scale.set_scale(); // Reset the scale to start fresh

  // Loop to stabilize the reading
  for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
    scale.get_units(10);
  }

  // Get the raw average
  float raw_average = scale.read_average(10);

  // Calculate the calibration factor
  calibration_factor = raw_average / known_weight;

  // Set the new calibration factor
  scale.set_scale(calibration_factor);

  // Calibration done message
  Serial.println("Calibration done.");
  Serial.print("Calibration factor: ");
  Serial.println(calibration_factor);
}

void loop() {
  // Print the weight in grams
  Serial.print("Weight: ");
  Serial.print(scale.get_units(10), 1); // Get the average of 10 readings
  Serial.println(" grams");

  // Delay before the next reading
  delay(1000);
}