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has anyone tried to access the parallel port with visual basic? chen (26 years ago, 19-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I recall seeing a Video transmitter "Video sender" at Biway a while back actually i own one. It transmittes on the UHF and the picture quality is quite good. It's the size a colts package just twice the height, and only $20 Canadian. It has a audio (...) (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I´ve some troubles with my expansion board kit. All work fine but: 1. when the motor 0 is set to go back (for example: motor(0,-50)) signal is too low (-0,1 v) red led no lite. 2. I´ve connected a polaroid range module and run sonar.c functions. The (...) (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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please remove me from your mailing list it was a lot of help on my robot thanks wayne diamondw@kennecott.com (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I'm trying to implement a hardware shaft encoder routine similar to the the one described in the Mobile Robots Book for my Handy Board. I'm using the pulse acumulator for the left encoder and TIC2 for the right shaft encoder. They are both (...) (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I'm trying to implement a hardware shaft encoder routine similar to the the one described in the Mobile Robots Book for my Handy Board. I'm using the pulse acumulator for the left encoder and TIC2 for the right shaft encoder. They are both (...) (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I would like to unsuscribe from the mailing list. Thank you (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: IR ranging unit GP2D02
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Hallo Thomas, ja ja, der GP2D02 ist ein feines Ding. Gute Infos und ein Interface findes Du (URL) Spass Bernd Klein P.S. Was baust Du denn zur Zeit ? Ich beschäftige mich mit SUMO-Roboter. Derzeit baue ich einen 1000g Sumo mit Synchronantrieb. Mit (...) (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: RF VIDEO?
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Check out these cameras/transmitters: (6 URLs) thing is, they all tune into channel 59 on any television, or video capture card on a PC (even a laptop with PC Card). -- Doug (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I purchased the Linx Technologies HP development kit a few months ago, and I couldn't get the PC to communicate with the Handyboard. After swapping the modules around a bit, I found that one of the Receiver modules was not working. I contacted Linx, (...) (26 years ago, 18-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: Sonar and RF Modem questions
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(...) and (...) agreement (...) That would be cool. I was looking very closely at the RM and HP series because a few months ago we were investigating data acquisition by telemetry. That project is presently on a back burner, but we may still do it (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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my team used a wireless audio/video transceiver we got from radio shack. it connects to the camera and the transceiver can transmit the images to monitor. (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) Sure, the IR routines at (URL) can do that for you. Just follow the instructions in the readme to find the configurations values for your TV and for your VCR separately, and then in your program switch back and forth between the configurations (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Sonar and RF Modem questions
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(...) <snip> (...) I just took a look at the Linx site, and while perusing the fine print at the end of the price list came across this: "Linx requires the purchase of an evaluation kit prior to the sale of individual modules to any customer. This (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Does anybody out ther have RF wirless video on there 'BOT I want to construct a wirless video transmitter that will send a signal to a near by monitor or computer.. but not the high powered ones that require a FCC license. any suggestions would be (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi, I got a SHARP "GP2D02". It is a optical ranging module for a range from 10 to 80cm (4" to 32") with a resolution of 8 bit; non-linear ( the near feeld resolution is better ). While it looks like a perfect robot-eye, it looks quit difficould to (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Sonar and RF Modem questions
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I've used this code to drive a remote serial 4x20 LCD module: (URL) this helps, - - - Nick - - - (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Did anyone before used PIC with "a" 68hc11 board, to realize a driver or a peripheral device ? Maybe the handyboard does not need it, but other boards like mine...a little different. Thanks for any suggestsions. (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Sonar and RF Modem questions
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(...) <snip> (...) standard battery source ... but since I was soldering on the Polaroid board anyway, I decided that it wouldn't hurt to add it. Do be *sure* to add the 0.1 uF cap at C7 as per: (URL) (...) Since most of my constructions are LEGO (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Why not just buy a universal remote control (make sure it works for your TV and VCR of course). Then, take off the faceplate and interface those 3 switches to the outputs?? Saves the hassle of writing a driver for the I/R port.... --phil (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Did anyone before used PIC with "a" 68hc11 board, to realize a driver or a peripheral device ? Maybe the handyboard does not need it, but other boards like mine...a little different. Thanks for any suggestsions. (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) I am using the expander board, and no, I don't have any extra caps. (...) It looks like a PVC coupler, maybe cut in half. Could be an end cap, but then there would have to be foam inside to prevent ringing. These can be purchased at many (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi everyone! I'd like to control a TV set and VCR with my HB, because I want it to wake me up e.g. with "The Simpsons". So I need some source code to transmit code via the built in IR cirquit. I need to transmit "TV: switch on", "VCR: switch on" and (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Sonar and RF Modem questions
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HB fans, A few questions for ya ... I just received my polaroid 6500 sonar module from wirz. Cool little gadget. I have the HB expansion board from gleason. Installation looks pretty straightforward with the expansion board, since the pins on the (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I bought my HB via email and had it at my door in three days. Its likely they got Valentines Day and Presidents Day off. I wish I did. . . shan (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) Maybe a vender could get an eval kit, work through the interfacing issues and kit it for us to buy! That would probably stay within Lynx' licensing agreement and still provide a cost effective solution. Mike (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) I seem to recall seeing serveral kits that weren't too expensive, both online and at the neighborhood electronics parts store. This would commonly be used to transmit video from a single VCR or cable box to any TV in your house. Mike (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Sonar and RF Modem questions
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I've been looking into this also. I purchased the Parallax RF module, which is very simple to use. However, it seems to provide a transparent RS232 interface, more is needed than this, or at least some data buffering. Linx technologies provides a (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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After struggling with it for many hours I found an alternative to Randy's serialio.c serial communication which I couldn't get working. So I used the Pa7_9600 Baud Serial output from unknown origin (Fred?) ((URL) ial.html). I cut a standard RJ11 (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Dear Mr. Puchol, Your order was shipped today via UPS Red, and you should have it tomorrow morning. Please be aware that our policy (as stated on our web site) is to ship orders the business day after they are received. Thank you, Wanda Gleason (...) (26 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: gleason research experiences?
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[Carlos Puchol] spake unto the ether: (...) We bought about 25 Handy Boards from Gleason Research almost 2 years ago. One of them had a mis-seated MAX232 (or whatever it is) chip on the serial board, so that was the only one that didn't work (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Thanks, but their s19 converter takes an s19 file as input an outputs a memory image. What I'm searching for takes the s19 file input and outputs an AS11 source file. - - - Nick - - - (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | How to view using GCPREVUE
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hi, i have downloaded GCPREVUE. I have also included the filea in the lists. But i don't know how to then view the layout. pls help. cheers, parag (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: gleason research experiences?
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Gleason Research gets my highest recommendation ... a great product and efficient service. But, I didn't know that they sold the miniboard ... just the HandyBoard and its expansion board. - - - Nick - - - (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I too have found Gleason Research to be very good. We burned out an LCD screen and they replaced it for me for free. On my shipment I requested by e-mail the UPS tracking number and they responsed with a day. They don't alwys answer their phone in (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: S19 disassembler
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If you are looking for a *.s19 disassembler you could try the following site: (URL) (it's called a' s19 convertor') G'Luck, Ranjit (...) -- Ranjit Diol - COMPSys Dowagiac,Michigan e-mail: rsdiol@mich.com website: (URL) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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If you're looking for a reasonably large robot base, you might want to check out "Toys 'R' Us"; there's a battery powered kid's vehicle called the "Wild Thing" at our local store for $149. It's basically about a 3 foot diameter cylinder about 1 foot (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: gleason research experiences?
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I've bought a bunch of Handyboards and expansion boards from Gleason and have had great service and an excellent product. Barry -----Original Message----- From: Carlos Puchol [mailto:cpg@rocketmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 1999 3:50 PM To: (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | gleason research experiences?
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hi i was wondering if anyone has experience ordering miniboards from gleason research. i find it odd that they do not reply to email or phone or messages for an urgent order. did we make a mistake ordering from them? any recommendations? (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Serial Communication between HBs HELP!!! (Again)
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Hi, I am trying to get communication working between two HBs via the RJ11 serial port. I read the FAQ on the HB web site and I have the right cable. On the trans. HB the power LED blinks which indicates it is transmitting. Also whenever I turn on (...) (26 years ago, 16-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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