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  Photocells?
 
I am seeking help in locating suppliers of quality photocells or light sensing equipment suitable for use in a handyboard environment. Thanks! (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  http://tcw2.ppsw.rug.nl/hb/hbassem/index.html/join mailing list
 
I wish to join the handy board mailing list. (26 years ago, 29-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  DC Motor Manufacturers
 
Hello everyone, Has anyone found a good source for DC motors? I am looking for small motors to use as direct drive movement of a small 1.5 LB robot. Any help is greatly appreciated! Bill Denzel Senior Mechatronics Student California Polytechnic (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Downloading problems
 
I haad similar problems and then I realized that I did not need to download pcode or anything special. I just ran IC and it connected -- all the ports are working fine... Scott Sherman (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Downloading problems
 
(...) please download the latest 6811 Downloader for Macintosh, just posted last week on the HB web site. Fixes compatibility probs. (...) th the (...) OK, yes, you've already downloaed. (...) plus (...) please download these files from the HB web (...) (26 years ago, 27-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Downloading problems
 
Fred This is a followup to your answer regarding downloading problems 1. The 6811 Downloader does not seem to work with HB. I get mesaages varying from recieved 0, wanted 255-or serial port not responding. I am DL from a MAC PPC 6500 OS 8. 2. This (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: servo motor
 
Since the System 3000 servos appear to be made by Futaba, and they specify a standard Futaba "J" connector, my guess is that they would plug right in. Futaba practice is as you state: red=5V, black=common, white=signal. Brett Anthony -----Original (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: CHARGER BOARD PROBLEM(URGENT)
 
phillip, please go through the sequence of tests in the assembly directions (as if you were building the serial/charger board from scratch), and indicate the point at which you first detect a problem. (URL) your message you said: (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Downloading problems
 
Use 6811 Downloader to download pcode_hb.s19. Power cycle, and the Handy Board should beep and display a version message on its LCD screen. Then, run IC modem or IC printer depending on which port you are using. It should be configured to boot with (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Downloading problems
 
I assembled the HB board some 2.5 years ago. At that time it seemed to work very well. The hook is that I'm quite strong on the Hardware side and rather anemic with regard to software. In the earlier time I would download it from a Mac 11si-no (...) (26 years ago, 26-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: dc motor output control? Please help!
 
the short answer is that you can't use 3v motors with the handy board. the FAQ states this: (URL) you use the "separate motor power supply" hack, with a 6v battery, you might be able to get 3v motors to work. see (URL) your message you said: (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  CHARGER BOARD PROBLEM(URGENT)
 
hI FRed, anothony and others, I just plug in the RJ11 in the HD and charger board. It supposed that the red LED on the charger board should light up. It failed to light up. When I plug in the adaptor onto the charger board, the red LED light up but (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Merry Christmas!
 
Merry christmas! Megan See you real soon, you rock my world! Justin thanks for the many rides to camp Erv Shine on you crazy diamond! Joel be careful! See you soon. Jeremy Don't work too hard, *laugh* Jacob See ya soon, take care. All my A-Rocket (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  dc motor output control? Please help!
 
hi everyone, i need some help on controling the output voltage of the dc motor ports. the o/p of the motor port is 12V. but my motor required voltage is only 3V. i like to know if there is any way to clamp down the voltage to 5V or lesser. i try (...) (26 years ago, 25-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  servo motor
 
Hello again, I am using a Tower Hobbies System 3000 servo motor on my expansion board. Does anyone know if the black, red, and white wire match up with ground, 5 volts, and control respectively for that particular brand of servo motor? Scott Sherman (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Source of Handyboard in UK?
 
I have a small quantity of handyboard pcb's available for 16GBP the set, handyboard plus charger including the hard to find ZTX darlington. Post paid in UK, Visa and Mastercard accepted. This is a limited offer, once they are gone I will not be (...) (26 years ago, 24-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Happy Holidays
 
Happy Holidays For All !!! (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: expansion board - servo control
 
I've had a similar problem, make sure your servo power is fully charged. An undercharged system will sometimes drive all the way one way. Mike Ross ---...--- From: shsc9801@condor.stcl...state.edu] Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 1998 8:04 AM To: (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  serial ports question
 
hi, can i have 2 sets of serial communications at the same time with the handyboard? i have 1 set that is between the handyboard and the SSC via pa7. i want to have another channel, pc serial application to handyboard, in that one direction only, (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: encoder and motor questions
 
I am doing something very similar, but instead I am trying to follow a black line on a white background. Either way, I am using IR detectors and emitters. They are readily available and work very well. I'm sorry I have never used an encoder to know (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: expansion board - servo control
 
hard to tell what is wrong. do you have a scope so that you can view the servo control signal. fred In your message you said: (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  encoder and motor questions
 
dear viewers here are some questions i need to ask: 1) my DC motor comes with a 10 pin optical encoder(supply current-10mA) pin 1- GND pin 2- Vcc pin 3- dir pin 4-standyby pin 5 and 6 - A1 and A2 pin 7 &8 - B1 and B2 pin 9 and 10 - Z1 and Z2 how do (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  expansion board - servo control
 
Hello, I emailed this to the handy board list and got one response. I am mailing it back hoping that I can get some more responses from those on the list and perhaps fred. (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  charger board problem ( URGENT)
 
hI Anthony and others, I just plug in the RJ11 in the HD and charger board. It supposed that the red LED on the charger board should light up. It failed to light up. When I plug in the adaptor onto the charger board, the red LED light up but NOT the (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: expansion board - servo control
 
I also saw a similar problem while experimenting with an Atmel microcontroller and a Futuba servo. My problem ended up being that I had forgotten to have a common ground between the controller and the servo. Once I connected the grounds everything (...) (26 years ago, 23-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  new 6811 Downloader for PowerMac G3's!
 
Hi everyone, I've built a new version of a 6811 Downloader application for Mac that works fine with PowerMac G3's. (It also works with older Macs.) You can download it from the Handy Board home page: (URL) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: dc motor output control
 
How about lifting pint 8 of the L293 chip and running a wire from it to a 7805 regulator (not the one used for logic). You could also run the wire to a separate battery pack. 4 NiCds in series gets you real close to 5V with no regulator. In motor (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: dc motor output control
 
On my first robot, I just took a resistor in-line and used that. It got very hot, though, and didn't work evenly (some of them must have started to burn out before the others did....) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: I need a poloroid sonar board pinout.
 
Wayne Try this link. (URL) It shows modifications for interfacing the one step board to a microcontroller. I also have an old one step ($1 at a garage sale) but I have not tried the modifications shown for use with the handyboard. I have taken the (...) (26 years ago, 22-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: expansion board - servo control
 
-----Original Message----- From: shsc9801@condor.stcl...dstate.edu [mailto:shsc9801@con...state.edu] Sent: Monday, December 21, 1998 1:39 PM To: handyboard@media.mit.edu Subject: expansion board - servo control Hi, I stopped working with the (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  expansion board - servo control
 
Hi, I stopped working with the handyboard for a while but just started back up again. I put the expansion board onto my handyboard and began testing it. After testing the general tests done before with just the handyboard I started testing the servo (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  unable to download P_code
 
Hi everybody, When the one end of the RJ11 cable plug into the RJ12 side entry(J10), it supposed the red LED on the charger board will light up. However, it failed to light up. Hence, this made the booststrap failed and I unable to download the (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  FW: change of address
 
-----Original Message----- From: Jaron Paludanus [mailto:j.paludanus@....a2000.nl] Sent: donderdag 17 december 1998 23:58 To: Fred G Martin Subject: change of address I'm not sure my previous mail came through but I have gone high-speed by cable (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Unable to download P_code
 
Hi everybody, When the one end of the RJ11 cable plug into the RJ12 side entry(J10), it supposed the red LED on the charger board will light up. However, it failed to light up. Hence, this made the booststrap failed and I unable to download the (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Help Needed -Reply
 
You don't need to put that code into eeprom. Just put the code inside a main() function block like this: void main(void) { YOUR CODE } Be sure and include the start button logic at the start of your code. The handyboard with start and automaticly (...) (26 years ago, 21-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  I need a poloroid sonar board pinout.
 
I got a hold of a Poloroid OneStep Sonar camera at the second hand store, but it does not seem to match any of the pinouts I've seen on the Web... I've aready seen the pinout at WIRZ, but it is not the same. this board has 16 pins all at the edge of (...) (26 years ago, 20-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Help Needed
 
Ever tried making a main() function? I don't have a handyboard yet, but I think it runs without the connection... See you, Cesar (26 years ago, 20-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Help Needed
 
Hi I have an IC program (c text format), and I want to download this program to the eeprom of the handyboard and run it without having connection with the host PC (remove the phone cable) and use the start button to run. How I can convert my c file (...) (26 years ago, 20-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: stepper motors from 5 1/4 drives
 
Hi! (...) okay, another newbie reply :-) After I received this message I opened several 5 1/4 drives that were going to trash at my job and took all the stepper motors and integrated circuits. Here's what I figured out: 1 - All the stepper motors I (...) (26 years ago, 20-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: a/d range
 
Hi friends! Thank you for the replies about this topic. Now I could get a Reference Manual too... The a/d range is determined by the references given to the VrefH and VrefL pins. But be careful about this: "There should be at least 2.5V between (...) (26 years ago, 20-Dec-98, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)


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