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  Malloc
 
I'm trying to allocate three large arrays to store data in... Such as the following declared globally: char stoA(4000); char stoB(4000); char stoC(4000); and then some code...not very long, just to capture data and store it in these arrays from the (...) (28 years ago, 12-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: status of the expansion board
 
Hi I think that Fred's idea for the expansion board is OK, but I'd also like to see a "bare-bones" expansion board for those hardware hackers amongst the HB community. What I mean is just a simple board with a few more analog input's, and two sets (...) (28 years ago, 12-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re:
 
(...) search on "h-bridge" they have a H-bridge that can handle 3A @ 55vdc. I don't know if it can be piggybacked with driver transisters or not but the wonderfull part is if you would like they will send you FREE samples (3ea at a shot, with up to (...) (28 years ago, 12-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
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(...) No, it will use just one '374 enable. -Fred (28 years ago, 12-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: status of the expansion board
 
(...) . . . (...) Where can we find out more about the LEGO sensors? Are they part of some specialized kits? Do they sell them individually? Is there an online catalog? (28 years ago, 11-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
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Could someone give me info on where I might find high-current (10-15 Amp) H-Bridges? I am willing to build or buy as necessary. My TIP120/125 bridge is working great, but the motors are drawing a bit more than these transistors should be handling. (...) (28 years ago, 11-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
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  Re: status of the expansion board
 
I'm curious as to how the Polaroid sonar and servo circuits will work. Will they simply steal timer lines from the HB's digital headers, or do you have something more complex worked out? For example, will the sonar's ECHO signal still go to a (...) (28 years ago, 11-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  status of the expansion board
 
Hi all, Many people are asking about the Expansion Board. It has been on the "back burner" because my publisher is demanding text, not technology. But I do plan to release another rev this summer. My ideas about what should go on it have evolved, (...) (28 years ago, 11-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Newbie Questions (Sensors)
 
(...) using the LEGO light and angle sensor is non-trival; custom HW and SW drivers are required. See ftp://cher.media.mit...gosens.txt for details. (...) 0-12 inches is hard, but 0-1 or 2 inches can be done with a simple IR reflectance sensor. See (...) (28 years ago, 11-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: L293 vs TI 754410
 
Hello there. I've piggybacked three chips, for a total of 2.6A (2 1A chips and 1 0.6A chip, piggybacked with heat sink compound slathered between all the chips and between the top chip and the heat sink I've put on it). I haven't had any problems (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Newbie Questions (Sensors)
 
Greetings! I have a couple of "newbie" questions if you please: I ordered from LEGO, their "sensor suite". I managed to wire and use the touch sensor. But I am puzzled about the use and wiring of their Light Sensor (9890) and their angle sensor (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Source for LCD's
 
(...) From the components supply list at (URL) compatible retail display is the Hitachi LM-052L. Supplier info for Hitachi parts is available at (URL) Other valid manufacturers/part numbers: Alps LDS7A1792A; Optrex DMC16249. (...) Electrically, any (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: L293 vs TI 754410
 
(...) The TI chips should work fine. You might not get a full 2A, but at least a 50% improvement. (...) The traces can handle it, but the PolySwitch fuse should limit total current to about 4 to 5 A. You might need to remove the fuse and live (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Source for LCD's
 
FYI all electronics ((URL) has 3 LCD displays that could be used with the handy board: Optrex DMC-16207 16 char * 2 lines Hitachi LM052L 16 char * 2 lines Sanyo LCM-524-87H4 40 char * 2 lines Price is 12$ each, any model. Can someone confirm (or (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  L293 vs TI 754410
 
HI Just wondering what kind of success anyone has had with piggy-backing the L293's. My HB came with the TI h-bridge chips and I wanted to know if I could use the same technique. I figure if two chips can be run in parallel, giving up to 2A for each (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Cursor Position
 
Hi, I was wondering if there is a way to position the cursor directly. Using IC's printf function works great, but I can't position the cursor exactly where I want it. I'm trying to display a dynamic bar graph and some other information based on the (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Questions, questions, questions......
 
(...) The Handy is like the 6.270; both have dig out latches going to the motors. The RW drives the motor ctrl pins directly. A re-write of the system PWM routines could provide finer than 8 levels of control, even w/o needing HW timer lines. (...) (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Questions, questions, questions......
 
Hi I've just built my first HandyBoard (thanks for the great service Prabal), and have a few questions (that I can't find in the FAQ). What are the hardware-imposed software differences between the HandyBoard and the 6.270/Rug Warrior boards ? ie it (...) (28 years ago, 10-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  re: RE: code
 
Me Too ! Jens (28 years ago, 9-Jul-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)


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