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Subject: 
Re: A few questions...
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
Date: 
Fri, 5 Feb 1999 03:23:32 GMT
Original-From: 
Fred G. Martin <FREDM@MEDIA.MIT.EDUspamless>
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a few notes...

in the faq there is a discussion about how to measure the resistance
of a motor coil, as a way of determining if it's compatible with the
hb.

also in the faq, is a description of a mod that will allow using a
separate power supply for the motors.

re: motor power, while the "fd()" and "bk()" functions apply full
power, the "motor()" function allows you to modulate the power level
between 0 and 100 percent.

fred


In your message you said:
> Hello all,
> 
> I have gotten both a Handy Board and an expansion board and they both appear
> to work. My servo problem reported earlier is no longer an issue.
> 
> I plan to use the HB with two High Power gear box/motor sets I got from HVW
> Technologies. They seem like they will work ok but I am not so sure if they
> are 100% compatable with the Board. By that I mean there was no info in the
> gearbox/motor kits that specified voltage or amps for the motors and don't
> want to shorten the life of the Board. Does any one have any experience with
> these Motor/gearbox sets (mfg. bt Tamiya)? Any tips on how to use them
> safely?
> 
> Also, maybe its the ratings on the motors, but the motor function that
> allows you to specify power levels appears to only turn it full on. I dont
> want them running that fast. Any tips here?
> 
> Finally, I want to use the board with a full time battery backup that wont
> be drained by motors, etc. Is there a way to isolate the processor battery
> from the rest of the board?
> 
> 
> Thanks for all your help out there... great job, Mr. Martin.
> 
> Bob K.
> 
> 



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  A few questions...
 
Hello all, I have gotten both a Handy Board and an expansion board and they both appear to work. My servo problem reported earlier is no longer an issue. I plan to use the HB with two High Power gear box/motor sets I got from HVW Technologies. They (...) (28 years ago, 5-Feb-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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