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Hi, Just a quick question...What would be most effective ? An array of sensors (IR or sonar), or a single sensor on a continuously rotating base (assume 1 rotation every 2 secs...) ? Could someone here explain me the main functional differences of (...) (25 years ago, 9-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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The problem I have isn't programming the HC11. I picked that up with no problem by spending a day reading Motorola's reference manual (AKA the pink book - kindly provide free by Motorola via their web page). I've got a software background, and while (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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(...) I've been through Charles Hacker's Buffalo monitor code, the Miniboard GCC & ICC libraries, the Handyboard ICC libraries, and a few other sources, and looked at the schematics and data books a lot. That's the best way to get intimately (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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Keith, I have a reference for you. It is "Microcomputer Engineering," 2nd ed. by Gene H. Miller. You can get it from one of the online book sellers, like amazon.com. It is around $85 or so. In this text is the whole range of things having to do with (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Multi-Processing
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Hello all- I am using my Handy Board on a robot. My team and and I thought it would be really cool if we could get it to play music while it is moving. Is there a way to do this? In my testing it seems that it only does one or the other. If anyone (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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I've taken a look at Chuck's LCD code, and I agree that it's the best I've come across. I spent last weekend studying how to program the HB in assembly. There is a woeful lack of documentation for it. There is plenty of docs on programming in IC, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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(...) I took the assembly routine out of the ICC11 library and adapted it slightly for GCC (input/output params mostly). I had to split up the assembly and C-code portions into separate files, and have the lcd.h/lcd.c/lcdasm.s files ported and (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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(...) ... (...) Curt, may I suggest that rather than re-invent the wheel you take the LCD code out of the Handyboard libraries I wrote that are on the icc11 site. They should pretty much compile out of the box and I know they work :-) They are also (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | interactive C
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Hi, I'm new to 6811 and I've a board that is different from the handyboard. I'd like anyway to try interactive C. Who can explain me how many interesting things I can do with 32Kb of interactiove C code ? What I need ? And where can I find all the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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The GCC Miniboard library -plus- LCD routines are almost completely ported to the Handyboard. The LCD routines started playing nicely early this morning but I haven't added the low-level stuff into the timer interrupt yet. I can now write characters (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: PCB coating
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(...) Hi Clancy, there are tinning compounds (for use prior to soldering) but I've always just sprayed it with clear lacquer (after soldering). Keeps the copper from oxidizing... Cheers, Duncan (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | PCB coating
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I have been making my own PCBs and would like to coat the copper side with something to keep the copper in good shape, does anyone have any suggestions?. Thanks, Clancy (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | array of sharp IR range sensors
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khi, i;d like to pass the following idea around here to see what you guys think. the idea is to use the same clock for an array of several (say 6) of the sharp sensors. the idea is to wait until all of them are responded that are ready to go and (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: PCB coating
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(...) I would think a coat of lacquer would do pretty good. It could be colored or clear. If you are making multiple boards you could probably even use a small screen print system to apply it. Mike (25 years ago, 8-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Use of sony-ir functions in program
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(...) There is some sample code for using irdata(); in the sonytest.c file. Basically it needs to be put in a loop so that it will refresh the value for the received code. Hope this helps, Duncan (25 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | 1. Use of sony-ir functions in program; 2. smooth PWM
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Hi everybody! My first question is about using the sony-ir functions in a program: After loading sony-ir.icb and executing "sony_init(1)" at the IC prompt, I can successfully retrieve signals from my sony remote control via the function (...) (25 years ago, 7-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Hack for gearmotors sold by Acroname
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Hi, The SOHO gear motors sold by Acroname have a high gear ratio and are too slow for what I needed (189:1 or something). The front gear cover is removable with two screws and one on the gears (there are 4 metal gears in addition to the small (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Need info PLEASE
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Hi, I have looked around on the mailing list and have not found anything that will answer this question.... I have an expansion board and want to use a 12v 2amp source for my motors. The hack listed in the FAQ is only for use on a handy board only, (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | HB encoders question
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Can the HB measure encoder pulses faster than 1 kHz? (this is the speed of the system interrupt) Assume we have an encoder that does 500 pulses per revolution. What happens when we exceed 2 revolutions per second? What happens if the encoder has two (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Quick troubleshooting help please!!!!
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Did you destroy the battery pack? There is an embedded temperature fuse that will blow if you try to charge it too fast or accidently short the battery. With no power applied have a look at the voltage on the battery terminals (you can get to them (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Counting pulses
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Could any one point me in the right direction for information on calculating frequency using the handyboard, Thanks Keith (25 years ago, 6-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Quick troubleshooting help please!!!!
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Hey, Two weeks before we present our project and the HandyBoard got fried!!! Ahhh! Oh well, hopefully someone can help us identify the problem. The board seems to work fine as long as its getting power through the RS-232 connection. Once this is (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: mailing list archive site
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(...) This is a great idea, Jeff! From all of us, thanks. Duncan (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | GCC: Status
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It looks like at least three of us were playing with gcc-2.8.1 over the weekend. The GCC Miniboard library is now mostly ported over to the Handyboard, and the ICC11 LCD routines are almost done being ported over. I couldn't test out the motor (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Config register and E9/E1 processor
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Are there any tools for programming the E9/E1 config registers from Linux or NT? I don't have a DOS or Win95 machine handy at the moment, and I remember that the download program for the hc11E processors must be a little different. I can't get DLM (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Using both Sharp GP2D02 and Polaroid 6500 -Reply
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I have a Rug Warrior fitted with the Polaroid 6500 sonar, and a Handy Board that uses the GP2D02 sensor. Both applications use a servo for aiming. On the Handy Board site, the libraries have been altered to support the GP2D02, but I did my own (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Obstacles avoiding -Reply
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The idea behind a reactive (behavior based) architecture of a Rug Warrior robot is essentially stateless. You may want to add some kind of schedule or activation layer (process ) that enables the low level behaviors based on some type of state or (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Using both Sharp GP2D02 and Polaroid 6500 -Reply
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I posted a message asking IF any one had timing issues using the 6500 and the GP2D02 but never received a response. My concern is running the sonar, IR and encoder routines concurently as seperate processes. Will IC be able to keep up??? Some (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | mailing list archive site
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Hello all - I have created a website to archive the traffic generated on the Handy Board mailing list. It is currently not updating in real-time, but will start updating automatically as soon as Fred gets back and adds my second address to the (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Mounting the handyboard
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Matt Grob Matt Grob (...) True, but you can make a sort of rigid cradle for it out of angle beams with tiny pulleys with "tires" around them at each corner: O O \ / \___...___/ side view |---...---| = | | = <--small pulleys with "tires" | | | | | | (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Data Sheets
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(...) for (...) 32k (...) What I meant to say was compiled. sorry. (25 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Mounting the handyboard
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I've used velcro. You can buy long rolls of it at Walmart I think. ---...--- (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Mounting the handyboard
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You usually take a glue gun and glue some kind of mounting device (in my case legos). to the red plastic part. -peter (...) (26 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Mounting the handyboard
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I am using the handyboard from Gleason Research. It works very well. Only problem is there is no obvious way to mount it rigidly into a robot. No mounting holes or brackets. What have others done? -Matt Grob (26 years ago, 5-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Obstacles avoiding
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Hello, I would like to know if there is anyone who has a good idea to avoid obstacles in a intelligent way. I've build a Rugwarrior robot. My robot has two IR proximity detectors (in front) and four bump switches (one on each side). If you simple (...) (26 years ago, 4-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Using both Sharp GP2D02 and Polaroid 6500
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Has anyone set up a handyboard with an expansion board which uses both the Sharp GP2D02 infrared sensors and the Polaroid 6500 sonar device without any conflict? A previous mailing stated a person having a timing conflict between the two different (...) (26 years ago, 4-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Polaroid 6500
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I have a question a bout a part on the polaroid 6500 sonar device. I burned out a particular part on it -- Q1, the C3279. Mouser has a part number 620-2SC3279 which is a Japanese (JIS) transistor TO-92 NPN Poower Amp which sounds just like the part (...) (26 years ago, 4-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | [OT] Re: GCC 2.8.1 for HC11
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(...) I would really like to try it out on my EVB. I'm using the C.A. back end right now. I use Unix because reboots are for hardware upgrades... # rsh -l God universe.all find / -name '*windows*' -exec rm -rf {} \; (26 years ago, 4-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Data Sheets
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Hi Guys, has anyone complied the data sheets to the individual HB parts. Please let me know if you have. I having trouble finding the data sheets for the panasonic made capacitors and piezo buzzer and the hitachi lcd and 32k sram. Oh and if anyone (...) (26 years ago, 4-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | HB Encoders capabilities? (correction!)
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Can the HB measure encoder pulses faster than 1 kHz (not 1 Mhz like in the previous message: this is the speed of the system interrupt)? Assume we have an encoder that does 500 pulses per revolution. What happens when we exceed 2 revolutions per (...) (26 years ago, 3-Apr-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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