Entering the world of programmable microcontrollers
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Cool. (Although that article would be even better with pics). I've ordered a bunch of LEDs and buttons with it so a SIMON game is certainly on the cards. Actually, I also ordered some LDRs, tilt switches and rotary switches, so perhaps a geekified version of bop-it[^]. I've got a 800x600 LCD panel with no controller that's currently just sitting under my desk, I wonder if I could get an Arduino to drive that. I've got a full manual for it that includes all the timing info. hmmm....
Simon
The Arduiono has an inbuilt LCD driver library that is quite comprehensive, so you might be lucky. See JeffB's article on CodeProject here; Interfacing an Arduino with LCDs[^] I have put a video of the Version 1 (random levels only) code on youtube, there is a link in the articles comments. I still have to remake the video with the Version 2 code (Progressive and Random modes).
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Visit Youtube, there are heaps of Arduino related videos; How about a Laser Harp with WiiMote extension; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yta0aJrbOxU[^] or a Jumbo LED animated cube; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cLLyfop3QI[^] or a Segway; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BsN4fL8GkI[^]
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Segway
I can't watch youtube vids from work, but I am definitely going to build a Segway! Perhaps my robots can be disguised as Segways.
Simon
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The Arduiono has an inbuilt LCD driver library that is quite comprehensive, so you might be lucky. See JeffB's article on CodeProject here; Interfacing an Arduino with LCDs[^] I have put a video of the Version 1 (random levels only) code on youtube, there is a link in the articles comments. I still have to remake the video with the Version 2 code (Progressive and Random modes).
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Simon
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Something I'd like to make is a cleaning robot which just bumbles around all day collecting dust. It needn't be quick or very efficient but if I left it running each day while I'm at work I'd never need to vacuum again. :-D I read about a BEAM robot that could clean, drop off dust, and recharge, but the article didn't give details on how to build it.
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Watergun-based alarm clock for your better half :)
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Cool. (Although that article would be even better with pics). I've ordered a bunch of LEDs and buttons with it so a SIMON game is certainly on the cards. Actually, I also ordered some LDRs, tilt switches and rotary switches, so perhaps a geekified version of bop-it[^]. I've got a 800x600 LCD panel with no controller that's currently just sitting under my desk, I wonder if I could get an Arduino to drive that. I've got a full manual for it that includes all the timing info. hmmm....
Simon
Simon P Stevens wrote:
I've got a 800x600 LCD panel with no controller that's currently just sitting under my desk, I wonder if I could get an Arduino to drive that. I've got a full manual for it that includes all the timing info. hmmm....
If it has the standard 18-20 connections for communication, it might work.
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You could build my Arduino Platform - SIMON Game Implementation[^]! (shameless plug :) ) (if you don't have an LCD you could modify the code to use the serial port and use the PC to do the screen bit).
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((λ (x) `(,x ',x)) '(λ (x) `(,x ',x))) The Scheme Programming Language – Fourth Edition"Access Denied by eSoft Web Security: Weapons" :laugh: Might have to look at that link when I get home
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Simon P Stevens wrote:
I've got a 800x600 LCD panel with no controller that's currently just sitting under my desk, I wonder if I could get an Arduino to drive that. I've got a full manual for it that includes all the timing info. hmmm....
If it has the standard 18-20 connections for communication, it might work.
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((λ (x) `(,x ',x)) '(λ (x) `(,x ',x))) The Scheme Programming Language – Fourth Editionleppie wrote:
18-20 connections
Nope. 31. It's an NEC NL6448BC20-08 - See page 7 for pin connections[^] It's got full input signal timing information in the manual, so surely I should be able to figure out how to drive it even if the standard libraries don't support it. (It's 640x480, not 800x600 as I originally said)
Simon
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leppie wrote:
18-20 connections
Nope. 31. It's an NEC NL6448BC20-08 - See page 7 for pin connections[^] It's got full input signal timing information in the manual, so surely I should be able to figure out how to drive it even if the standard libraries don't support it. (It's 640x480, not 800x600 as I originally said)
Simon
It seems that has an RGB input. From what I can see 6 bit's per color. #1 Arduino does not have that many pins, you might have better luck using an I/O expander like MCP23x1x series or a shift register. #2 Due to large screen size, it might be hard for the Arduino to keep up filling that huge space. #3 You need a 25Mhz clock, not possible on Arduino... :( Would be cool to get something going, look at some low res TV/VGA circuits.
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((λ (x) `(,x ',x)) '(λ (x) `(,x ',x))) The Scheme Programming Language – Fourth EditionOh yes! I want! Slave that to a CCTV and the Jehovahs Witnesses will have no chance :-D
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Oh yes! I want! Slave that to a CCTV and the Jehovahs Witnesses will have no chance :-D
Did you know: That by counting the rings on a tree trunk, you can tell how many other trees it has slept with.
I want one for the unspayed male cat causing shit in our street...
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It seems that has an RGB input. From what I can see 6 bit's per color. #1 Arduino does not have that many pins, you might have better luck using an I/O expander like MCP23x1x series or a shift register. #2 Due to large screen size, it might be hard for the Arduino to keep up filling that huge space. #3 You need a 25Mhz clock, not possible on Arduino... :( Would be cool to get something going, look at some low res TV/VGA circuits.
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((λ (x) `(,x ',x)) '(λ (x) `(,x ',x))) The Scheme Programming Language – Fourth Editionleppie wrote:
#1 Arduino does not have that many pins
Yeah, I had thought I might be able to use some kind of serial to parallel converter and drive each 6 bit rgb from a single pin.
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#2 Due to large screen size
That's where I buy a second unit to handle driving the screen, and just handoff drawing commands to it.
leppie wrote:
#3 You need a 25Mhz clock, not possible on Arduino...
Doh. Hadn't noticed that. Sounds like it's getting out of my depth. Back to flashing LEDs.
leppie wrote:
TV/VGA circuits
I've seen some nifty PAL/NTSC tv drivers for Ardunio, I'll probably end up looking into them if I need my remote controlled sharks to have visual output.
Simon
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Welcome to the world of uControllers. I've had mine for a while now and love it. There are plenty of tuts and projects to be had by googling. If your just starting out you may want to check out this article on my site to set up programming environment[^]. It says for the ATMega1280 buts it applies to most boards. Good luck and enjoy, Mike
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Here[^] is another very inexpensive development platform based on the TI MSP430 family - only $4.30 for the hardware and the development software can be downloaded for free from the Texas Instruments website. The board includes an on-board flash emulation tool which makes software development a snap...
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I love the arduino. This weekend I got a grill, and thought: I could use a temperature sensor. The ideas didn't stop there. I started thinking about the advantage of having multiple sensors in the grill, and using a display for the output. If you like to cook, this could be a fun project. Enjoy
Mike Goldweber
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Welcome to the world of uControllers. I've had mine for a while now and love it. There are plenty of tuts and projects to be had by googling. If your just starting out you may want to check out this article on my site to set up programming environment[^]. It says for the ATMega1280 buts it applies to most boards. Good luck and enjoy, Mike
Age doesn't make you forgetful. Having way too many stupid things to remember makes you forgetful. http://www.hq4thmarinescomm.com[^] My Site
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Thanks for mentioning the programming environment web page. I didn't know about these other tools. Sincerely, Mike
Mike Goldweber
Mike, Glad it helped. Mike
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I don't know what to DO for a project, but for platform I gotta Chameleon: http://www.xgamestation.com/view_product.php?id=51[^] An AVR -and- a Propeller on one board with all support circuitry including plenty of memory.
