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Thank you for your reply, Fred. We finally solved the problems we had. We can not make the downloader program work with Windows operating system (I have Windows 2000 running on my computer). All we have done is going to MS-DOS prompt, type "dl (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi Yuwei, it sounds like you might be having problems with your serial port. Would you try the getting started debug instructions at : (URL) let us know how that goes. Fred (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hello, We are using Handy Board for the first time. We first charged the Handy Board. Then we tried to download the file pcode_hb.s19. The problems we are having are: 1. We had downloaded the file once, but at the end of the process, we saw an error (...) (23 years ago, 29-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Barry Brouillette's GP2D02 Page?
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It looks pretty down, anyone know a mirror? Or have a copy of the contents? Please? And thank you! Michael (23 years ago, 27-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | new sony-ir, FFT routines!
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courtesy of George Musser.... Fred (...) (23 years ago, 25-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Can I use the BiM-433-F radio module with an expansion board connected ?
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Hi, I've seen Jan's homepage describing his robot ELMO ((URL) which uses the BiM-418-F module to communicate with the desktop computer. Can I do the same with the expansionboard. I think the problem is that he uses the SCI and the SPI. I hope (...) (23 years ago, 24-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | LCD problems?
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I've started building my HandyBoard. And I'm just stuck now! I've gotten to the point where I can boostrap, and the pccode thing loads perfectly. I can do math calculations and all in IC. HOWEVER, nothing on the LCD screen comes up! There's just (...) (23 years ago, 21-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | HELP GUYS! I'm stuck at the beginning of building my HANDYBOard!~
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Hey guys. I've just finished building the Interface/Charger Serial Circuit. In testing, when I shorted pin 6 of the MAX232 to J9-pin7(ground), i get the correct -10V. When I short pin 2 of the MAX232 to ground, I get the correct +10V. When I short (...) (23 years ago, 20-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Yahoo Handyboard group
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Just thought I'd mention that there is an easier message board to use set up for Handyboard users At (URL) It also has a chat room, photo area, and other nice features availible. -Dan (23 years ago, 19-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Speach expansion board
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Hi Dan, I love the hand-drawn schematic. Are you going to make up PCBs? I'm sure people would be interested! keep us posted! Fred (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi all, I have designed and built an expansion board that allows for up to 8 servos and adds speach to the handyboard. I am principly an electronics person and only a beginner at programing. I intend to make these boards availible to the public, but (...) (23 years ago, 18-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Using a Philips KMZ-51 magnetoresistive compass as sensor ?
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(...) Hi Stefan, there is an application note at : (URL) information should bring you to a solution for your handy-board. Rainer (23 years ago, 16-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Using a Philips KMZ-51 magnetoresistive compass as sensor ?
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Today I found a website ((URL) is decribing the use of the KMZ-51 as a sensor for the LEGO RCX unit. Is it possible to use this sensor with the handyboard as well. Could somebody tell me please how to do that! Thanks, Stefan Berger (23 years ago, 15-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi all, A1s are getting hard to find.... John Whitten has some at a reasonable price. See enclosed. Fred ---...--- Hey Fred- (and To whom it may concern...) I'm sending this mail privately to you because I don't wish to spam the list- if you feel (...) (23 years ago, 14-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: 68HC11A1
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The A1 is discontinued, so you might not be able to find it. instead use the mc68hc11e1fn with the Handy Board. Fred (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi everyone, I am unable to find the 68HC11A1 microcontroller. Does anyone know where can I buy this in India and what is its price ? I prefer if dealer is around Mumbai or Pune. thanks -Rahul (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Can I use the digital output to activate a sensor ??
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Hi everyone, I'm building a robot that uses ultrasonic rangefinding combined with a small black and white C-MOS video camera. This cam uses a laser unit to point at the objects it is recording. Can I toggle the laser with the digital output with a (...) (23 years ago, 7-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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hi, Can I replace the NiCD battery with a NiMh battery for the HB ? And Can I use HB's charger to charge the NiMH battery ? (23 years ago, 7-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Basically you have to implement the switched 9v transistor / diode circuit on the Exp Bd. Check the schematics for details. Fred (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Jim I discovered that if you remove the PIF file then IC works. Or, you can first launch a DOS shell and then type IC from within that shell. Fred (...) (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I would like to use my LEGO active light sensors with the HB. Has anyone done this without purchasing the commercial expansion board? Can anyone recommend a good way to proceed? Thanks. Jim (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I have recently begun using the Handyboard with the non-commercial version of IC. My PC runs Windows ME. I was unable to get IC to communicate with the HB until I booted the PC in safe mode. Are there other ways to handle this problem? Thanks. Jim (23 years ago, 5-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Fire Fighting Robots
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Hey Chris... I have made my final-year project as an "Intelligent Fire-Fighting Mobile Robot". This What I used... 1. 2 UV sensors from Hamametsu (one returns digital "one-bit" signal, and the other gives back an analog signal to the HB) 2. 5 IR (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | my NEW HandyBoard??!
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hello HB people... I have purchased my NEW HB yesterday and I have followed the entire procedures in the manual word to word. When I tried to download my program...everything was ok...the Interaction Window shows the program beeing downloaded, and (...) (23 years ago, 4-Oct-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: My HB wont get the bootstrap mode
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(...) Edgar, Some times I have the same problem getting into bootstrap mode. Usually if I charge the board for a while it will go away or sometimes pressing lightly on the LCD screen while turning the board on will help. This may not be a good sign (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hello Handyboarders, I hve a few questions regarding IR demodulation. Fred's book shows both the GP1US2 and the IS1U60 IR demodulators but only shows how to hook up the GP1US2. I would assume that this is because they would both be wired the same (...) (23 years ago, 28-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Comparison of C compliers
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If you were starting C development on the handyboard today what compiler would you go for ? There seems to be a least 2 free IC and GNU-GCC and 2 commercial ICC and netwon labs ? What does your money buy for you ? How do the size of programs vary ? (...) (23 years ago, 24-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I´m a new user on the HB, and whne I rey to get the bootstrap mode just I can't it suppose the 2 leds (red and green) should be on and rapidly turn off, but th green led stays on all the time... What is wrong?? Is the HB damage? (23 years ago, 19-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: lcd page zero driver and interrupts
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This will probably bounce to the Handyboard list but here goes ... (...) The way the default LCD program is written is non-optimal. This is because the LCD is a fairly slow device relative to the 68HC11. The default LCD code spin locks on the (...) (23 years ago, 18-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I am prototyping an interrupt driven system on the Handy Board in assembly language. I want to use the onboard LCD and have implemented a page zero driver as described beginning on page 356 of Robotic Explorations, by Fred Martin. The LCD driver (...) (23 years ago, 17-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | i2c and Handyboard
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I see there has been some software for i2c interface to Handyboard. How do you connect the hardware? Is it just a case of using 6 pins on the data port. ---...--- This mail sent through UK Online webmail (23 years ago, 13-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Serial LED is not lighting up = pilot error
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Hi Scott, the handyboard part-list says that this LEDs are from the HLMP17xx series. These LEDs are low-current LEDs and only need 2 mA current at (1.8V) 1.9V forward voltage. So your 10mA 3V LEDs doesn't fit. Have a look at : (URL) you can use LEDs (...) (23 years ago, 3-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I believe I've determined the problem. It looks like pilot error. Upon closer inspection of the serial LED, I noticed that it was defintely backwards in comparison to the power LED. I know that the power LED works like it should so the serial LED (...) (23 years ago, 3-Sep-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi All, Thanks for all the support I got for my post. I was amazed. However, I would like to clarify that I would like, not only anaylize the walking mechanism, but also build one. Since I have a Handyboard with Expansion Board, I would like to be (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Walking Robots
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Hi Rainer, Thanks alot for all that info. I Like the idea of the the F18 but I have spend all my pocket money on the handyboard so I want the thing to walk with the six servos I've bought. Still, Thanks alot, Mustafa (...) (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 31-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Question about necessary tools for HB assembly
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(...) To all those looking for cheap scopes: Check out www.picotech.com PC-based scopes. (23 years ago, 29-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Walking Robots
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Hi Mustafa, I build a 6-legged walking robot using lego parts only. I didn't use a handyboard. (You posted to the handyboard group only) If interested have a look here : www.informatik.fh-ha...g.de/~lego Regards, Rainer P.S.: A very great robot (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Walking Robots
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Hi All, Can all those who have made a walking robot please tell me. I am doing a High School Extended Essay and I want to analyse the different methods used to make robots. Please send an URL, or even email me. Also, anyone know any sites which hold (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: Question about necessary tools for HB assembly
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Thanks for the info Rainer. I ended up picking up a Logic Probe from Radio Shack as it was only $18. Even if its not top of the line, it should work plenty fine for this job (and more later). If I get more serious about building these kits and the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | GPS
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Hi there, Can anyone give me some clues on interfacing GPS to the HB? I have been tinkering with Curt Mills code without success. I have been trying to print the GPS data to the HB screen but so far no luck. The serial_getchar_nowait() function (...) (23 years ago, 28-Aug-01, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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