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| Hello, I have modified and connected 2 servo motors to the handy. The speed of one is much slower than the other. I swiched the motors around (first in Port (0),and (2) ) and then the reverse and the same motor is slower ... could I have fried the (...) (27 years ago, 8-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | Re: CdS cells
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| David, I believe you will want to purchase ones that have a dark resistance more than say 20K. The sensor is part of a divider circuit that includes a 47K resistor. The sensed signal equals (sensor resistance)/(sensor +47K) multipled by 255. If your (...) (27 years ago, 8-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | Obtaining a Handyboard in the UK
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| I just wanted to say that I ordered the HB from Hong Kong on Monday. I sended the money via my bank account and paid £12 for money delivered in 5 working days, or £17 for two. It containes: Kit A DB-9 or DB-25 (please select one of them, this (...) (27 years ago, 8-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | Re: 3v motors
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| Yes Vs should stay at 5v, but if you read my original message the best thing is to use 9.6 volt motors!! Save yourself some trouble! jm (...) (27 years ago, 7-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
| | | | Hong Kong
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| Hi, As an additional note about buying the HB from Hong Kong, be on the lookout for wire fees or bank draft fees. I have just purchased an HB and the price is indeed good, but I also had to pay a $12-$20 fee for getting the funds to Hong Kong. The (...) (27 years ago, 7-Aug-97, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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