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Semiseek now has the latest Semiconductor News and New Product Announcements from the Manufacturers of Semiconductor Equipment. Follow the latest Industry trends. Submit your Company Press Releases and New Product Announcements. See the most popular (...) (27 years ago, 25-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
(...) you are confusing mAh capacity (the amount of energy stored in the battery) with how fast the batt can deliver the power. the two are not the same. the fuse is in the design because nicad cells can deliver a *DANGEROUS* amount of power if (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
(...) CAVEAT: I'm probably full of it, but here goes.... My understanding is that a 12 V NiCd battery pack would not damage the HB, since the HB can handle up to 12 V. The problem is that in order to charge a 9.6 V battery pack, the HB built in (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
(...) The self-resetting thermal fuse that's part of the HB ought to be just fine (see item F1 on the HB schematics). I think that if you use a 9.6 V NiCd battery pack with less than a couple thousand mAH capacity, you probably have nothing to worry (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
Is there a general guide to what fuse I should have with a certian current? Please excuse some of this if it doesn't make sense, I am learning a lot of electrical concepts as I go... Would the internal resistance of the battery be shown if I measure (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
(...) Yes. Exactly the right point. The two different things to woory about, are the mA/Hr rateing of the battery (which tells you how long a particular current can be delivered), and the _internal resistance_ of the battery, which limits the (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: L297
 
(...) If you mean "bipolar" (like floppy head-motors) motors, than i think that i can help you :) -- sincerely Mike Schubert _ |_| Mike Schubert Tel.: ++49-351-3 18 09 15 | |__ interface business GmbH Fax.: ++49-351-3 36 11 87 | |_ | Naumannstrasse (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
(...) use a (...) mAh (...) Oh, you are missunderstands some "electrical" details :) You can use a battery pack with 9.6V and 2000 mA or more if you like, because the unit is exactly mA/h. It means you can get this current over a time of one hour. (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: GP2D02
 
(...) Hi, I have a bunch of information about interfacing GP2D02's at this address: (URL) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  L297
 
Has anyone ever used the L297 and L298 to run 4-phase stepper motors before? If so please reply to me beacause I'd like to ask you some questions... Thanks Sean (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
Well, the battery pack I am using is rated for 1450 mAh.. so far.. I have not seen any probems... I was speaking of rf control earlier.. Thanks.. -me (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
Hi, So a 12 volt 10xAA battery pack (brand new from bg micro) would be damaging to the board? David -----Original Message----- From: Ray Tang <raytang_1@hotmail.com> To: lugnet.robotics.hand...lugnet.com <lugnet.robotics.han...ugnet.com> Date: (...) (27 years ago, 24-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  LCD functions?
 
Hi all, Was wondering if there were some libs out there for contolling the LCD screen? Like scrolling with the knob, panning text; like haveing a Message move across screen etc.. Thanx -Roboman AKA-Alex (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Just some questions...
 
Hi, Eric Davis <Eric_Davis@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:8EE380D7Cericda....63.236... (...) a (...) The recommended battery pack I ordered from DigiKey is rated 9.6V at 500mA. So, Don't over kill the board. And I think the motor chip L293D (...) (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Strange problem of expansion board and handyboard
 
It may be because you use the wrong lib_hb.c. There is one that works with the expansion board (one without digital(), analog() and raw_analog() defined, but the expsenc.c will define them so that the I/O port on the expansion board will work). It (...) (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  GP2D02
 
I can't seem to get any reading off of my GP2D02 sensor? I'm just wondering if I screwed up in connecting to the HB. If someone could tell me where they should be connected on the board that would be great! (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Strange problem of expansion board and handyboard
 
it's all a software config issue, there's nothing wrong with your hardware. two questions: 1. what is the root library file that loads when IC starts up, and 2. what files are listed there? f. In your message you said: (...) d (...) s (...) I (...) (...) (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Just some questions...
 
Hey all.. I got my handyboard a few days ago.. and I have some questions.. 1) What is a good battery to use? I don't have 8 nicad batteries.. I use a R/C car 9.6V battery pack.. is there some specific need for certian mAh values? 2)What method did (...) (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Strange problem of expansion board and handyboard
 
Hi all, I had a handyboard and an expansion board, they do not work together. I had definitely unzipped the explib into the libs directory and overwrote the files it need. But a strange problem occurs, when the board is downloading files at (...) (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Stepper motors in australia?
 
Does anyone know where I could get hold of a couple of stepper motors & matching gearboxes in Australia? I've tried everywhere I can think of with no luck. ANy help greatly appreciated thanks Adam (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  heres where to get that IR demodulator
 
I had a close look at that IR receiver and gasp - it looks just the same as one i bought from a local store, dick smith electronics. The part IS1U60 is listed as U60. It is now discontinued but the replacement, U61 is just the same, only buffered. (...) (27 years ago, 23-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: 68HC11 assembly commands
 
On the page Gary cites, the link "upwards" is incorrect. It should be (URL) got a **lot** of stuff there. It's really worth checking out. David (...) (27 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Please unsbubscribe me
 
Come on, please unsubscribe me, I've been trying for the longest time, yeah I know send email to Mr. Martin, it's not working!!!! uhhh...hhh! (27 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: 68HC11 assembly commands
 
(URL) is the web page of Tom Dickens. Be sure to send him an email of thanks for the work of posting all the things he has up for the HC11. (...) (27 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  WARNING WRONG ARITHMETICS ON HB !!!
 
Working with the free version of IC for Linux 2.860 BETA I discovered faulty operations on my handyboard. Please download the following program to check your own soft- and hardware. Can anybody tell me the result with the commercial version of IC. (...) (27 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: 9V Lego Motor and motor output
 
(...) I guess this is a common problem, which is based on the low power consumption of the LEGO motors (the speed of the motors DOES change, but not significantly). There are two ways of solving this problem: 1. Try Julian Skidmores smooth power (...) (27 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: 68HC11 assembly commands
 
Hi! To get the "Pink Book", go to: (URL) fill out the order form. The "Pink Book" product number is: M68HC11RM/AD. It should cost you nothing to order it. Good luck, (...) ______ ______ ---...--- |_ _| |_ _| Kam Leang | |______| |______ University (...) (27 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: 68HC11 assembly commands
 
-----Original Message----- From: E158 (M.FAZAL) [mailto:M.FAZAL@bham...ham.ac.uk] Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2000 6:52 PM To: 'handyboard@media.mit.edu' Subject: 68HC11 assembly commands hi all, could anyone pls point me to where i can get the (...) (27 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: 68HC11 assembly commands
 
(...) How about www.motorola.com? DLC (27 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  68HC11 assembly commands
 
hi all, could anyone pls point me to where i can get the assembler instruction set for the 68HC11 processor. many thanks m fazal (27 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: LCD displays
 
(...) Backlighting is a "no issue" for most of our usage. I have used all but the 40x1 displays from BG and they all work fine. If there is a 44780 on the board, you can use it. Does _anyone_ make an LCD that isn't 44780 compatable anyway? I built (...) (27 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  9V Lego Motor and motor output
 
I am using motor port 0 to control a lego motor (gearmotor #5225) The problem I am having is that I cannot seem to change the motor speed using motor(0, speed) where speed is between -100 & 100. The motor turns on at 15 (or -15), but sstays at the (...) (27 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  LCD displays
 
Since the Hitachi web site is useless and i can't find data sheets for the 16x2 display, i am looking for alternatives - i'd like to get them from BG micro since they have all kinds of goodies like the 68hc11, RAM chips and displays. Which of the (...) (27 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  HB Expansion Board Digital Outs
 
Hi all! Does anyone know about the digital outs on the expansion board? Specifically, what is their maximum current output (per pin), what is the output voltage, etc? Thanks a million, Ian Nieves (27 years ago, 20-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Memory Problems
 
When you say "room mapping" it usually means that you've allocated some array somewhere that is huge. --Chuck (...) (27 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Memory Problems
 
I've seen it said that the IC interpreter takes up about 16K. You have most of the rest for your program. 16K is a LOT of space, and I'd be surprised if you used half of that with what you want to do, provided of course that your grid map is not too (...) (27 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Memory Problems
 
Hi everyone, Does anyone know exactly how many lines of code can fit on the board before IC begins to run out of memory?? I can't seem to find an exact figure anywhere. Our robot must have the ability to detect signals from a sony remote control, (...) (27 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: a few part questions (of course!)
 
--- David Perry <davidperry@geocities.com> wrote: <snip> (...) Somebody on this mailing list (I forgot who) has a web page that says the IR receiver module (38kHz, side-look) from Digikey (www.digikey.com), part no. 160-1153-ND, is pretty much (...) (27 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  RE: itc99 Online auction
 
SPAM is not welcome on this group! | -----Original Message----- | From: membership55@earthlink.net [mailto:membership55...hlink.net] | Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 7:18 PM | To: handyboard@media.mit.edu | Subject: itc99 Online auction | | | | (...) (27 years ago, 19-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  (canceled)
 
 
  Re: a few part questions (of course!)
 
(...) We love it. Lets us show that after being in robotics for a couple of months, we are now experts! (...) Go here and get this chip instead.... (URL) (...) They are around, but if you can't find any, I have one I'll part with for $4.00 over my (...) (27 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  a few part questions (of course!)
 
Hi, Being on the BEAM robotics list for ages i realise how annoying it is to have newbies coming in and you having to explain things all over again, but i just can't find the info i'm looking for so here goes... I've found most parts, but there a (...) (27 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  I NEED SOME HELP...
 
Hi, I`m working in my mobile robot and a have a lot of questions, here there are some: 1. I need to communicate the HB with mi PC all the time during the execution of the HB main program, How can I do this? Through the SPI or the computer conector (...) (27 years ago, 18-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: GP2DO2_I.icb
 
Hi, A more recent version of the web page contains versions of the software for 2, 4, or 6 GP2D02's as well as the Excel spreadsheet to convert the output of the device to centimeters. The page can be found at: (URL) not sure what the problem is (...) (27 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Sonar Sensor problems
 
Hi all if anyone has problems using the 6500 series for distances below 35cm by using the binh signal I have a possible solution to the problem. We also expierienced problems using the sensors for distances between 15cm and 40cm. We finally found (...) (27 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: asm compliers
 
Try the Handy Board site at (URL) Livick (...) (27 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  asm compliers
 
hi all which and where do i get a compiler to convert asm files to .icb cheers fazal (27 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Sonar Sensor problems
 
Did your team solder the proper capacitor into the sonar board in accordance with the instructions on the HB web site? I was just wondering, because others who forgot the capacitor have reported similar problems. Also, you may want to try tweaking (...) (27 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  GP2DO2_I.icb
 
Hi Barry, Having trouble downloading your software to my handyboard. I had it working fine a while back but purchased a new computer and lost the file. What am I doing wrong? I think I'm suppose to load the icb file first then the c file. I renamed (...) (27 years ago, 17-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Long Beach, CA Handyboard users?
 
Are there any HB users in the Long Beach, CA area? I'm interested in getting a group together to build and run small robots in a maze to develop navigation and AI code in IC. We'd meet once a month on whichever saturday doesn't interfere with RSSC (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Slower serial connection
 
(...) Ah! I see the problem. If you really wanted to do it, I'm sure you could scan through the Mac software to find where the baud rate was set, and then change a few bytes. It might take some time to find it though. You could also ask Newton Labs (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Slower serial connection
 
(...) Ah, I tried this, but it breaks the pcode serial connection. IC on the Mac side seems to demand a 9600-baud connection and can't compensate for different rates. I suppose I should move to a different C compiler, but I'd lose the interactivity (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  ANN: fire-fighting robot contest at Penn State (3-25)
 
Hi All, On Saturday, March 25, 2000, 3-5pm, Penn State Abington College, Abington, PA (Phila., PA USA region) will host a Fire-Fighting Robot Contest based on the rules of the International Fire-Fighting Robot Contest held annually at Trinity (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Slower serial connection
 
(...) I figured it out either from the Handyboard web pages at MIT or from the big pink book (Motorola HC11 Book). I have had my Handyboard receiving from a GPS and tranmitting to a TNC at 4800 baud. Initially did it with IC, but am now using GCC (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Slower serial connection
 
Does anyone know how to reduce the baud rate used by IC? (I'm running Mac version 3.1.) I'd like to replace the serial cable with an RF link, but keep the interactivity of IC. Incidentally, I've found that the Parallax RF stamps work quite well on (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Slower serial connection
 
Hi everyone! The RF tx/rx units shown on the page were from Ming Microsystems. They were rated for 1200 baud, but I've been able to transmit/receive slower using the Parallax Inc. RF boards, which were rated for 300 baud. For slower serial (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Slower serial connection
 
Try this web page: (URL) . It should have what you want. I have not tried it myself, but I do have the reciever/transmitter pair described on the page. (...) <excerpt><fontfamily...smaller>Is it possible to slow down the speed of the serial (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  IR sensor
 
Hi.. does anyone know how to interface GP1u58X or IS1u60 Sharp IR sensor with handboard ?? i've tired to hack the GP1u58X from digital to analog output and plug it into analog input of HB, but the result is not good.. is there any software which can (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: serial output
 
My transmitter module can accept upto 1200 baud. can i modify this driver to run at 1200baud. if possible how? i dont really understant assembly code. could you also point me to a book or manual which gives assembler commands. many thanks M Fazal (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Slower serial connection
 
Is it possible to slow down the speed of the serial interface on the Handyboard? I have just gotten hold of a couple of RF transmit/receive pairs, but they are only able to go up to about 1200 baud or so. I don't intend using IC over the link, just (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: serial output
 
you're not going to be able to generate accurate bit times using Interactive C -- it'd have to be an assembly language driver. use the 9600 baud output driver located at (URL) your message you said: (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  serial output
 
hi i want to send a byte as a series of bit to a transamitter module i am using. the FAQ says i can use the digital 9, or SPI port or TOC3. i can output to these ports. the first problem is getting the delay times between bits. if i use the msleep() (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Lcd displays for the Handyboard.
 
Folks, Now and then I see people searching for LCD displays for the HandyBoards. I just came across some at a local surplus store. I purchased extras, and I'm will part with a few. These are new Vikay 2x16 lcd's, in a sealed bag. How about $5.50ea (...) (27 years ago, 16-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  array of char in IC
 
Hi, I am using IC. In my program I have an array of char (char serial_get_buffer[256]) as a global variable. This variable is used in a function. I want that when ever this function is called the array should be initialized to NULL. I tried (...) (27 years ago, 14-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Radio control w/ handyboard
 
Hello all, I expect my handyboard to arrive in the mail within a few days... so I am playing around with some ideas of what I want to accomplish with it. my question: has anybody integrated a radio controlled car remote (wireless) with a handyboard (...) (27 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: I have Rug-Warrior Project!
 
You can check with Mouser Electronics (800) 346-6873 with the following link to order: (URL) Mouser Stock Number for the plastic enclosure is 537-402. It has many different colors. Best Regards, Patrick Robot Store (HK) (URL) Message----- From: (...) (27 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  I have Rug-Warrior Project!
 
Dear Fred: I'm a Mechanical Engineering student in University California Irvine. I have project of building handy-board for my digital course.Now I've statred assemling but I have problem for supplying some parts.The parts which I need are 4 self (...) (27 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: New Computer Connection
 
The second port needs to be enabled in BIOS and you must have enough free IRQ's to accomodate it. Email me offline if you have questions. (...) (27 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  New Computer Connection
 
Hello, I had the serial cable connected to the com port that was not working. I went to Control Panel System, device manager Ports[COM&LPT] Communications Port[COM1] Only one com. port is listed here but I have another serial port physically next to (...) (27 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  new computer connection
 
Greetings All, Have purchased a new computer and cannot communicate with my handy board. I remember some time back in the mail archives that some settings had to be changed if the computer was too fast for IC but cannot find it now. Computer has a (...) (27 years ago, 13-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: (no subject)
 
(...) The obvious question is how you are measuring your capacitor and resistor values?. Resistors (presumably metal film), are typically +/-1%, but capacitors are unlikely to be 'better' than +/-5%, and may be significantly worse than this (many (...) (27 years ago, 12-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: 41Khz not 38KHz
 
The 3.81K resistor is probably more accurate than its rated 1%, but the capacitor may be much less precise, unless you got a tight tolerance metal film one, (as I think the part list specifies). Precision also relies on the thresholds of the Schmitt (...) (27 years ago, 12-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  (no subject)
 
Maybe somebody could help. I am try to use the IR output. the problem is that the HB is modulating the signal at 41kHz and I need to get it down to 38kHz. I have checked the resistor and capacitor used in generating the frequency. R = 3.81 K C = (...) (27 years ago, 12-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  encoder chip
 
Hi, does anyone know how to interface the hewlett packard decoder IC to Handyboard? Regards,William. (27 years ago, 11-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: IC routine for ranging and angle finding with the GP2D12
 
Following up on my challenge to get some things happening here..... Following is an IC routine that can be used to find angular displacement from and distance to a wall. It uses the Sharp GP2D12 IR ranging module mounted on a servo to do the (...) (27 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Shaft encoders interfacing with Handy Board
 
I've had great success using Hall-effect magnetic sensors as shaft encoders with the Handy Board. The sensors are the type that Patrick Hui (of the Robot Store HK) includes in his HB sensor kit. I glued small disk magnets into the holes in a pair of (...) (27 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Shaft encoders interfacing with Handy Board
 
Hi everybody I'm trying to find an encoder to work with my Handy Board(using a DC motor). Please help me if you know anything about Shaft encoder(S1 optical encoder)interfacing with Handy Board. Can i use the Shaft encoder? Do you know how to (...) (27 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Handyboard for Sale
 
I bought a handyboard for my Thesis to do some data aquisition....now that I am done and out in the working world I don't think I am going to need it anytime soon. (Unless I go for my Phd :) ) Anyway, it is fully assembled and works fine. Comes with (...) (27 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: IC Problems
 
(...) Christian, I had similar problems with my handyboard twice. The first time the expansion board was causing the problem, so if you are using the expansion board, try to run dl without it. Fortunately I was in the lucky situation to have two (...) (27 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  IC Problems
 
My problem is in running downloader. I am supplying power directly to the board but all that it displays is top row of black boxes which are kind of faded. Then I run the downloader program and it says it worked but the welcome message doesn't come (...) (27 years ago, 10-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: some action around here
 
Hey, Handy Board people! I don't know if anybody has noticed, but this group is dead, dead, dead! It's time to get things going. Maybe people have some neat projects going on to tell us about. I have a robot I'm working on that you can read about on (...) (27 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  hbtest.c / "testdigitals();"
 
Dear Reader, I'm assembling a handyboard-kit form Acroname and I've reached the step of testing Digital Input Circuit. After loading hbtest.c I try to start "testdigitals();" and the following happens in the IC-Window: Downloading 24 bytes (adresses (...) (27 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: LCD
 
(...) ______ ______ ---...--- |_ _| |_ _| Kam Leang | |______| |______ University of Utah | |_ _| |_ _| Department of Mechanical Engineering | | | | | | | | MEB Room 2202 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 | |_|__|_| | | | (Tel) 801.581.7105 (Fax) (...) (27 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  LCD
 
Does anyone know where I can my the whole LCD unit for the handyboard? Gleason sells assembled ones only. please reply km (27 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Battery Capacity
 
(...) I am using 8-NiMH-AA-cells, 1100 mAh each, without any problems. For German Handyboard users: www.reichelt.de sells either single sells or a soldered pack of batteries. Actually you can even get upto 1700 mAh-cells (no experience with those (...) (27 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  [OT] Re: Wav2Asc
 
(...) PE Micro has a program that converts binary into S-records. (URL) you may want to look into a program called Sox. Sox converts just about any sound format into just about any other. You could, trivially, convert a WAV file into a pulse code (...) (27 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: hexipod walker
 
Scott Edwards Electronics web site is: (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Battery Capacity
 
I suppose that maybe your NiCd cells are just nearing the end of their useful life. Either that, or you have a wiring problem somewhere in the power circuit. Also, it's generally not a good idea to mix different types of cells (different capacities) (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: hexipod walker
 
where would i get a SSC? (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Battery Capacity
 
Hi all, Ive been having problems with my bots supply for a while now. The problem is that the motors (LEGO 9v ) seem to be drawing too much current. whenever my bot changes direction or trys to accellerate from a standstill, the board resets. Im (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Wav2Asc
 
Im after a program to convert a Wav sound file to Ascii to be able to burn it to eprom. Can any1 help ? (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: DC motor
 
Its sound like your motor is drawing excessive current, thus resetting your Handy Board. You might want to beef up to a higher capacity battery or you can try running your servos off an external power source. Good Luck. (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Need a clock signal to interface encoder chip
 
I am trying to interface an HP quadrature-type encoder to the handyboard using the HP HCTL-2016 encoder chip. The problem is that the chip requires a clock signal to synchronize the data latching and transfer functions and I am not sure which type (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: DC motor
 
Thanks for your reply, but before i remove all the elecrtonic part inside the servo, i have cut out all the mechanical part, but the problem still happen, do you know why ?? thanks.. (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: hexipod walker
 
Thanks for the tip! I am new to this, and I am really anxious to build robot with legs. I don't know much about PIC (yeah, what does that stand for anyway? :-p), but knowing that PIC is what I need, I can at least get start on finding books on (...) (27 years ago, 6-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: DC motor
 
It sounds like you might have a mechanical, rather than electrical, problem. Servos typically have some sort of stop nub on the gears so that they can't rotate past a certain point. If you don't cut off the nub with a hobby knife or saw, the motor (...) (27 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  DC motor
 
Hello.. i am a beginner of using HB and i have some problem hope you can help me.. thanks.. I have hacked a servo motor to become a DC motor (by removing all electronic parts inside the servo) and plugged the "motor" into the motor port. but when i (...) (27 years ago, 5-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: hall effect sensors
 
(...) Oops, I jsut realized that your question was about HB, and I was replying about Mindstorms. I don't know whether this Hall Effect sensor will work on HB. Sorry. (27 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: hall effect sensors
 
(...) Knudsen in his book (p 223) uses Digi-Key part number DN6847SE-ND, which, he says, is "sticky" in the sense that it remains set until explicitly reset. I have no experience with it. (27 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
 
  Re: Good source for Servos
 
(...) (27 years ago, 4-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard, lugnet.robotics)

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