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(...) Use the SPI pins. See the FAQ: (URL) for the answer "Does the Handy Board have any digital outputs?" -Fred (28 years ago, 20-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Hi. Just started tinkering with the handy board. Is there anyway to output signals from the board as it is without using the 4 motor outputs. Say for digital output and so forth, or if i just want to output a positive voltage (on top of using the 4 (...) (28 years ago, 20-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) These pins form the "Serial Peripheral Interface" (SPI) circuit, which can be used to link 6811s with a 1 megabaud network connection. They also are individually addressable I/O pins. See the FAQ (URL) look for the answer to "Does the Handy (...) (28 years ago, 20-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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Could someone please tell me what the MISO, MOSI, SCK, and SS pins are on the 68HC11 and why they are wired to a 4x2 female header? Also how would I access these (from code) if I wanted to do something with them. Thanks G --- Garth Webb (...) (28 years ago, 20-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) The Vector 2X has a calibration feature wherein you start a cal program, turn it 180 deg on its vertical axis, and finish the calibration program. That takes of metal fixed relative to the compass. Twirling blades and reciprocating pistons may (...) (28 years ago, 20-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | Re: "Mobile Robots: Inspiration to Implementation" for FIVE BUCKS!!
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(...) Joseph L. (...) $44.00, can be (...) Bookseller, Falls (...) condition. Richard: Is this the full address for the bookstore ^ ? Thanks for the info.. I'm sending away for mine ASAP. I've checked the book out of the library far too many times (...) (28 years ago, 19-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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(...) OK, this indicates a particular problem. If the BATT LED is fully lit, it means that system voltage is less than 4.5v. Typically, if you are powering your system from the SIB, this indicates some kind of board short. I would remomve all (...) (28 years ago, 19-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I'm curious - how reliable are the solid state compass chips available? I'm trying to find one that could be integrated into an RC helicopter, and I'm concerned that things such as engine noise, metal on the copter, etc will distort the readings. (...) (28 years ago, 19-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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I am now using the Windows 96 version of IC 3.1 Beta and it works great on my Pentium Pro. My PC now talks to the serial interface board as outlined in the assembly instructions. However, the PWR LED never blinks on the Handy Board. IC also returns (...) (28 years ago, 19-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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| | "Mobile Robots: Inspiration to Implementation" for FIVE BUCKS!!
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I didn't believe it, but "Mobile Robots Inspiration to Implementation" by Joseph L. Jones and Anita M. Flynn ISBN 1-56881-011-3, on sale in bookstores for $44.00, can be had for FIVE DOLLARS! On 10/10/96, I sent $4.95 + $3.00 shipping to Edward R. (...) (28 years ago, 19-Oct-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)
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