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I've recieved several questions requesting the following info: The software and README connection guide was written by a guy named Kent. I don't have his last name with me. (Sorry Kent). He posted the software and guide instructions on the (...) (29 years ago, 16-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: TCNT address
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(...) It is a 6811 internal register, at addresses $100e (high byte) to $100f (low byte). You should get the Motorola 6811 docs if you are going to be working with this register. Motorola Semiconductor Inc. Motorola Literature Distribution o P.O. (...) (29 years ago, 16-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Sonar Software Better Directions (I hope)
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Location of Sonar Software & Directions. cherupakha.media.mit...nt/hbsonar I hope this is all spelled correctly. Larry Randall (29 years ago, 16-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Solar Ni-Cad Charging
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I would like my robot to carry a solar cell for battery recharging. I have not been able to locate a reference for any gotcha's with this plan, so here goes: I quote from the assembly manual: [start quote] The power supply provides between 12 and 15 (...) (29 years ago, 17-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | new stuff on HB web site
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Greetings HB users, I thought people might want to know about new stuff on the HB web site -- * printed hardcopy docs of the HB assembly pages. much nicer than printing out the web pages. available as a PS file (level II only) or a PDF file. * web (...) (29 years ago, 17-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Handy Board "To Do List"
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Hi Fred, I noticed the To Do list on the HB page and just wanted to mention a couple of things: 1) The shaft encoders from the IC distribution work without modification. I've been using encoders.icb and encoders.c successfully. I haven't tested (...) (29 years ago, 17-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | problem with PCI PowerMacs?
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Has anyone tried the IC software (freeware or newtonlabs beta) with a PCI PowerMac? I'm in touch with someone who is having trouble, and I wonder if we can confirm a problem. Thanks, Fred (29 years ago, 17-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Solar Ni-Cad Charging
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Attach leads to same place the charger goes. + to +, - to -. Don't forget the diode. To be safe, monitor the current when the batteries are fully charged. Should not be more than 50ma. It is a good idea to cycle the nicad's about once a month. That (...) (29 years ago, 17-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Solar Ni-Cad Charging
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(...) I found a reference to the need to pull the solar cell out of the charging circuit when in darkness - is this necessary? Also, how should I select a diode for this purpose? Sean Cunningham MSI Consulting Group www.msiconsulting.com (29 years ago, 17-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: problem with PCI PowerMacs?
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(...) Yup. I use my 7200/75 as my only robot development station, and love it. Not a single problem. As11_ic works great, all beat versions of IC work great, even the older version 2 of IC works great. My handyboard couldn't be happier. (except if (...) (29 years ago, 17-Apr-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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