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the exp bd doesn't need a new pcode_hb.s19, so there's no problem. fred In your message you said: (...) (26 years ago, 3-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Question. Since the expansion board requires a new lib_hb.c and the smooth PWM routines require a different lib_hb.c and pcode_hb.s19, can we have both expansion board and smooth PWM together? John Schneekltoh (26 years ago, 3-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Edit the gerber file !!!
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Hi.Anyone of u knows how to edit an image in GC-Prevue?The problem is that I cannot get the accurate negatives of the hb solder side,as there is a bit of shorting that occurs in the image file created by GC-Prevue for the exact resolution,whereas (...) (26 years ago, 3-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: serial communications
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Dear Casey Russell, When pcode is disabled, the handy boards stops treating the data received on the serial port,in the manner the pcode wants it to. The bytes it receives through the com2 port is then just plain data for it. It should know what to (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: wireless communication
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I'm glad you mentioned the Nuts & Volts article, "Naked Data"! I've used the MING microdevices RF transmitter and receiver units with success! The 1200 bps isn't fast but great for small projects such as mobile robots. I used the MING RF units with (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: wireless communication
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for RF communications, I recommend Linx Technologies (URL) They sell seperate transmitters, receivers, and antennas. For two-way communication, you would need two pairs, so the price is around $30 for a bidirectional link. They have speed ranges (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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After reading some of the discussions about wireless communications, I remembered an article from Nuts and Volts ( (URL) ) May 1998. The title of the article is "Naked Data", Explore the power of wireless data communications using inexpensive (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: I have made a i2c routine for the handy board
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I would be interested too, thanks in advance... :-) Victor G. Ruiz Aranda ruizvic@mx1.ibm.com Coordinador ASCA/IAS Planta de Manufactura T/L 877-7306. Ph Number 011-523-669-7306 I/T (Information Technology) Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico. Laszlo Roska (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: .asm --> .s19
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The original IC and pcode was originally written on a Unix machine. There are scripts and a makefile that simplify the compile procedure. I use a Linux PC to modify the pcode all the time. If you have access to one, download the original pcode (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: .asm --> .s19
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There is an article in DDJ on the WOOKIE 68HC11 emulator in Mar 99... There are files in www.msoe.edu/eecs/ce.../resources including GNUs gcc C compiler with a back end for 68HC11.. I think that it is targeted for the rug warrior. You may need to (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | .asm --> .s19
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Hello I made some changes to the pcode_hb.asm file (by Julian Skidmore for the 100 steps PWM) and I need to compile/assemble it into a .s19 file (pcode_hb.s19) before I can download it onto the HandyBoard. It seems to me that I require both a C (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: Polaroid sonar problems
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I also found that my neon light in my magnifying lens lamp caused erroneous readings. When I turned it off or moved it away the readings normalized (gave the correct results). Shielding wasn't effective in this instance. I did completely away with (...) (26 years ago, 2-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Polaroid sonar problems
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(...) I assume that your sonar pings (makes a clicking sound). If so, then you may be getting a premature echo. You might try mounting the transducer in putty to absorb vibration. You could try lengthening the blanking interval to make sure that the (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Bipolar Stepper Motors
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First thing take an ohm meter and "read" your coils. From any wire you should have one other wire at a low resistance and two at a high resistance. This will first determine if you have it wired right. On my steppers the outside two form one coil (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: I have made a i2c routine for the handy board
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i would be interested. thanks (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Bipolar Stepper Motors
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Hi, everyone. I was wondering if somebody could help me. I am trying to control a 2 phase bipolar stepper motor. I found a web page at : (URL) talks about controlling bipolar stepper motors. But I just can't seem to make it work. When I use the code (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: serial communications
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some days ago i played with this too. i send you my files ... hope it helps ;) /* beginning of serial.c */ int char1; void disable_pcode_serial() /* necessary to receive characters using serial_getchar */ { poke(0x3c, 1); } void (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I want to disconnect interactive C from the handy board and send instructions to it via the hyper terminal on Windows 95. I have followed the instructions given in the HB technical reference. I am confused as to the procedure for accomplishing my (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Mindstorm hacking program
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I heard that someone at MIT created a program that can hack into and advance Lego mindstorm's computer. Does anyone know where i can find this site where i can download the program? =) chen (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: Working with Legos
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Servo Tape: Available at R/C suppliers, this is sheet rubber with very strong stickum on both sides. The only problem is that it will creep, so if the part will be under stress you should augment servo tape with either Ty-Raps or a fillet of (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Wheel encoders
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(...) Yes, the pulley wheels near the drive wheels were drilled to accomodate 0.1" dia. disk magnets, available at the local hobby shop. The magnets activate the Hall effect magnetic sensors that are tucked away into the chassis (not easily seen in (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Polaroid sonar problems
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hi! Our group is still struggling with the polaroid sonar. We can't get any coherent reading, only readings that are in the range 470-515, which aren't effected by the measured distance. We have the capacitor and resistor installed as required. We (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) Some time ago I did come across a site that talked about hacking a sonar tape measure. I can't remember where I saw it but I am confident that I had encountered it by searching "sonar" on one of the major search engines. You could be more (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Mindstorm hacking program
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(...) You may want to start off by checking out: (URL) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | 9600 Baud Serial Input Drivers?
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Fred and Others, I got hold of your 9600 Baud Serial Output drivers - thank you very much. Is there anyone from this list who have done the same thing the taking in serial input data using the PORT A pins? And another questions, about serial (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Working with Legos
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Thanks for posting the pics ... great casters! Are you using the pulleys with near the driven wheels to sense wheel rotation? - - - Nick - - - Will Bain wrote: <snip> (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Working with Legos
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(...) No problem--here it is: (URL) pretty sketchy, but I hope it helps. -- Will , , __@_/ \_@__ |/ | /__, o @_/ )\ ) ( \ (\/\\, ~~~...~~~ ' ` ~~~...~~~ ` ~~~...~~~ Wendy Parson, If you steal from one author, it's plagiarism; Will Bain, if you steal (...) (26 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Working with Legos
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The LEGO purists may not approve of this, but it does work well and it makes it relatively easy to use non-LEGO components. You *do* need to be cautious about what type of glue you use. Many glues will not adhere to the LEGO plastic, others will (...) (26 years ago, 28-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Working with Legos
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I glued a couple of the thin Lego strips to the bottom of my HandyBoard to make it quick and easy to plop the board firmly onto a Lego base yet still have it easily removable. Doing this you must be certain to get the correct Lego spacing, so first (...) (26 years ago, 28-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Working with Legos
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Some of the sensors that I've used easily attach to the the plates & hlocks with holes using a set of tiny nut, bolts, and washer(s). No damage done to any of the components, and easy to change your mind about where you're going to put it. -kr (26 years ago, 28-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | I have made a i2c routine for the handy board
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Hello, You want to use the i2c bus (by the SPI connector) with your handy baord ? I have made a routine to use i2c component (PCF 8574, 8591.......) with the handy board. Do you want it ? See you later. Dperonne@aol.com (26 years ago, 28-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Working with Legos
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My only tip is to stay away from cyanoacrylics. I used superglue to try to attach a motor to a brick, and it started eating away the brick. Stuck like a champ, but I had red "puss" all over the place. (...) (26 years ago, 28-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Working with Legos
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(...) That's an excellent suggestion. Thanks, Max. There are many other tips on Lego robot construction techniques in an article titled The Art of Lego Design by Fred Martin. It's available for download from the Handy Board web site: (URL) have been (...) (26 years ago, 28-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Working with Legos
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I have found a simple way to attach non-Lego motors to Lego components. I just use a band clamp as is used in plumbing to tighten the motor against two Lego axles. There is a picture and further details to show how this works at (URL) anyone else (...) (26 years ago, 28-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | RE: Schematic, PCB freeware
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Thanks for the info guys, I found several good candidates among the suggestions. Clancy (...) (26 years ago, 27-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Schematic, PCB freeware
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Dear Clancy, Try looking at ftp://bode.ee.ualber.../softw/ibm Yours sincerely, Nitin (...) (26 years ago, 26-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Handyboard >32Kb RAM
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(...) Actually its 64K for the HC11 cause it has a 16 Bit address bus. 16^2 = 65536 = 64K But the upper address space is used by the I/O and expansionboards. There are some little empty spaces which could be used for additional RAM. There are (...) (26 years ago, 26-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Schematic, PCB freeware
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Depending on how many components you want to use, there is an evaluation version of EDWin around that works quite nicely. Very simple to do circuits and stuff like that, with a good library of bits. Yes even an autorouter. It can also do multi-layer (...) (26 years ago, 26-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Static sensitivity
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I am starting to install I.C.'s on my board and I was wondering are any of the chip's on the handy board static sensitive? which is to say if I touch it I will destroy it, without having somekind of static gaurd. ___...___ Steve Wall Sir Sandford (...) (26 years ago, 26-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Handyboard >32Kb RAM
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Hello again, Sorry I made a calculation error. If the processor is 8-bit then 32K is the maximum possible RAM. So I think no upgrade is possible. Hans Venema j.venema@wing.rug.nl (26 years ago, 26-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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