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mctrivia
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Posted 10/26/2009 4:34 PM (GMT -8)

My controller is running at 250Mhz and 133Mhz ram. Should be possible.

24 bit LCD Breakout Board coming soon. $21.99 has backlight driver and touch sensitive decoder.

neoteric
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Posted 10/27/2009 6:57 AM (GMT -8)

I just got a CNC machine, I am still learning. But I could TRY (just learning) to prototype some cases, if someone wanted to do a design.

The machine cuts plastic, so we could do some prototypes and then someone could use them to have cases made. Did I mention I am just learning it. It is 2.5D, not fully 3d like a plastic prototyper. But might be fun to try.

kerryw
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Posted 10/27/2009 10:44 AM (GMT -8)

Rayman said...
PSB prototype checkout is all done and everything works! (with a few jumper wires here and there...)

It's got:
- 4.3" touchscreen LCD
- Prop with 64kB EEPROM
- VGA and TV output
- 2X USB keyboard/mouse input (PS2 mode only) <-- I think I need to add in a regular PS2 port
- SD card with WP/CD sensor
- USB programming/power
- Amplified headphone audio output
- Onboard 5V regulator

I want to add in next revision:
- I2C 3-axis accelerometer
- I2C RTC
- Power light
- LCD header so board can double as low cost breakout board
- PropPlug header
- PS2 keyboard or mouse connector

Gimme :)

Seriously, I'd be all over one of these. Or two.

Kerry

"Heaven help me Marge, I'm just not that smart." - Homer Simpson

Jim Fouch
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Posted 10/27/2009 2:19 PM (GMT -8)

I can help design and produce a nice screen enclosure with a bezel. I have a 50W laser that will cut out some very nice parts. I've made some screen enclosures for some other LCDs I've been using. Once I get the break out boards, I'll start my design.

Jim Fouch

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CounterRotatingProps
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Posted 10/27/2009 2:39 PM (GMT -8)

Jim,

a narrow benzel would be nice as the screen rim is narrow ... just enough to hold the screen and mount the benzel... a mount pount in each corner would be good for me. Thanks - H

Rayman
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Posted 10/29/2009 7:56 AM (GMT -8)

Just heard they're going to ship 170 more displays in the next few days!

But, after these, the cost will increase ~$10 to about $15.

I'll try to find time to make a special page for these displays with ordering info on my web site...

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

Bill Henning
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Posted 10/29/2009 10:44 AM (GMT -8)

I got my five displays today... they look great!

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Rayman
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Posted 10/29/2009 11:25 AM (GMT -8)

Great! I think you're one of the few people around who may be able to get a photo going on these things :)

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

Nick McClick
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Posted 10/29/2009 11:32 AM (GMT -8)

Ha! Bill already has Windows XP running on it.

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Rayman
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Posted 10/29/2009 4:30 PM (GMT -8)

I've added a page for this display to my web page:

http://www.rayslogic.com/Propeller/Products/PSB/PSB_Display.htm

Can now ship 6 to a box (At least, I'm pretty confident I can). So, limit is increased from 5 to 6.

International shipping rates slightly reduced.

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

Bill Henning
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Posted 10/29/2009 4:35 PM (GMT -8)

Thanks :)

Morpheus does have enough memory to do that...

Rayman said...
Great! I think you're one of the few people around who may be able to get a photo going on these things :)

Luis Digital
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Posted 10/30/2009 11:08 AM (GMT -8)

Ray,

From 1 to 10 (1 - Poor, 10 - Excellent), what is the quality of the Touchscreen?

Do you sell separately Touchscreen?

Thank you.

Rayman
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Posted 10/30/2009 3:03 PM (GMT -8)

I would rate them a 9. They look perfect when they come to me. They probably have my fingerprints on them when you get them...

I wouldn't give them a 10 because:

1. I want to make my stash of "like new" ones more valuable, and

2. I have noticed that some areas of the touchscreen are more sensitive than others, presumably from use.

But, I have to say that my #2 point probably doesn't really matter, just something I noticed and have to adapt my code to compensate for...

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

Mausman
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Posted 11/1/2009 2:22 PM (GMT -8)

Got my displays yesterday. Just need to solder the connector and the chips and programm the prop.
Displays are looking great, can's see they are used.

Rayman
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Posted 11/2/2009 5:48 PM (GMT -8)

Here are some updated files for the Paint Demo, VGA Demo, and Graphics Demo...

The lcd driver has been updated so that the pins are fully abstracted and defined in the CON section...

The Paint app is tweaked so it should work with all displays...

Graphics demo has slightly better color match to the original...

Also: Got an email that my breakout board PCBs have shipped, which is strange because it was supposed to take 1 more week....

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

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microcontrolled
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Posted 11/2/2009 5:55 PM (GMT -8)

Need to send you those connectors for the trade, before the price goes up!

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Eagleman
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Posted 11/2/2009 6:24 PM (GMT -8)

Ray,

I responded to your request for the touchscreen display quantitities via email, but never heard back about how to pay you and have you ship them to me. Out of this new shipment I'd like to get a few displays even without waiting for the breakout board. For prototyping purposes I'd like them to be the "used" units, if possible. When the breakout board is ready I may order more with the new board. I have already ordered the connectors from Digi-Key and look forward to getting the displays as soon as possible.

Eagleman

Rayman
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Posted 11/3/2009 3:52 AM (GMT -8)

Eagleman: Please send an email to ray@rayslogic.com with your order and tell me what country you're in...

I try to reply to all emails within a day or two...

PS: More ordering info here: http://www.rayslogic.com/Propeller/Products/PSB/PSB_Display.htm

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

Post Edited (Rayman) : 11/3/2009 1:38:01 PM GMT

OakGraphics
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Posted 11/3/2009 10:08 AM (GMT -8)

neoteric said...
I just got a CNC machine, I am still learning. But I could TRY (just learning) to prototype some cases, if someone wanted to do a design.

The machine cuts plastic, so we could do some prototypes and then someone could use them to have cases made. Did I mention I am just learning it. It is 2.5D, not fully 3d like a plastic prototyper. But might be fun to try.

Cool! What type of CNC machine is it? Always wanted to try that.

Rayman
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Posted 11/3/2009 5:31 PM (GMT -8)

Looks like I may have some breakout boards ready as early as this weekend! ExpressPCB was supposed to take 10 business days, but somehow got it done in 5. Just ordered a laser-cut stencil to help me get these done fast.

Got 100 connectors today too, so I'm now selling these with the used displays (should be arriving soon) for $1 each...

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

Rayman
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Posted 11/4/2009 12:17 PM (GMT -8)

Just got word that 170 "used" displays have shipped... May be able to start shipping them as early as this weekend.

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

neoteric
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Posted 11/4/2009 5:17 PM (GMT -8)

Rayman, I hope you got my order! Did not get email confirmation. (perry)

Rayman
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Posted 11/4/2009 6:41 PM (GMT -8)

Perry, I think I just sent you an email...

BTW: Just got in my breakout board PCBs. Handsoldered a few and just tested the Prop Platform version .... It works!

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

Rayman
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Posted 11/5/2009 3:58 PM (GMT -8)

Got the laser stencil... Breakout board production starts tomorrow!

My Prop Info&Apps: http://www.rayslogic.com/propeller/propeller.htm

JRetSapDoog
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Posted 11/5/2009 4:53 PM (GMT -8)

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the use of the laser-cut stencil? Does it expedite the soldering of components? I guess that's the obvious implication (though I could be wrong). But if that's the case, I'm wondering why the stencil helps. That's probably obvious, too. Does it keep the solder where it belongs? Also, funcitonally, how is that different from a PCB soldermask? Oh, and if it does facilitate quicker or more accurate soldering, is it pretty heat-resistant? What is the stencil made of?

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