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Rayman
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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 8:41 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Looks like I may have gotten the colors right this time!


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


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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 9:03 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Nice work!!

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Robots are microcontrolled.
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But you can call me micro.
 
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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 9:31 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.

Touchscreen works!

(My 3 year old likes to play with this app, BTW :)

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


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Rayman
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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 10:55 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
That's it! Just boxed up the 98th screen, I'm done :) At least, until another batch comes. All 100 screens test OK, at least with the very basic test I ran on them.

There does seem to be some variation in screen resistance... This isn't important for measuring X or Y, but does play a role in measuring Z (how hard you're pushing on the screen). I put in a Z window filter into the Paint app that I still need to loosen up a bit so that it works with all the screens...

Shipping these 23 orders was something new for me... Looks like it may turn out OK though. Using Paypal and USPS online made things relatively pain free. I think everybody should get their boxes within the next week. Please email me if you don't.

There were 4 orders that didn't get processed this time. I'll put these at the front of the line for the next go around...

My thanks to all you brave people ordering screens before the breakout boards are ready!

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

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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 11:20 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Rayman said...
Touchscreen works!

Great work Rayman!
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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 11:47 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Yes lots of orders.

propmod_us and propmod_1x1 are in stock. Only $30. PCB available for $5

Want to make projects and have Gadget Gangster sell them for you? propmod-us_ps_sd and propmod-1x1 are now available for use in your Gadget Gangster Projects.

Need to upload large images or movies for use in the forum. you can do so at uploader.propmodule.com for free.

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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 12:33 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
 Rayman said...

Touchscreen works!

 
Go man Go ! 
 
> My 3 year old likes to play with this app, BTW :)

      Great - that means a 52 year old kid will enjoy it too :))

 

 

 

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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 1:25 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Ray: i hope you sell some of the Protoboard based breakout boards. I use the Protoboard and Spin Studio. Thanks!!

What electronics need - MORE POWER!!!!!!!

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Rayman
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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 5:07 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Looking at it again, I don't think the pin arrangement is ideal for protoboard either. I think I must have just done what was easiest...

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

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  		   Posted 10/21/2009 9:44 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Beautiful job Ray! I can't wait to include one in a project I am wrapping up. It's a monitoring/display unit for an industrial oven used to bake MSD components. It will track temp/humidity for each of the 7 shelves to ensure everything is within spec.

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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 2:55 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Just got my screens Ray..... They look great. Thanks!!

Jim Fouch
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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 5:17 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
How do you send the video signal to the screen? (from the picture, all I can see is a kind of I2C bus connected, with BL and power signals)
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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 5:22 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
take a look at my breakout board.

http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=25&m=394005

the i2c bus is for touch detection. The video is sent in parallel using 8 pins for each colour as well as hsync, vsync, and pixel clock.

you can reduce colour depth to 6bit by shorting every other pin of each colour together.

propmod_us and propmod_1x1 are in stock. Only $30. PCB available for $5

Want to make projects and have Gadget Gangster sell them for you? propmod-us_ps_sd and propmod-1x1 are now available for use in your Gadget Gangster Projects.

Need to upload large images or movies for use in the forum. you can do so at uploader.propmodule.com for free.

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Rayman
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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 7:02 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Yeah, the breakout board is covering up the access to the Prop Platform's Prop pins 16..31... I think I'm using 16..23 for HSync, VSync, and colors (just like with the VGA driver)...

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

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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 11:05 AM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Cant wait to see them here, but does someone has an eagle cad symbol of the fpc connector of the lcd?
Tia
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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 12:07 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Wow, what awesome timing on this whole thread. I'm in charge of a (touch) screen for the dashboard of the new UC Berkeley Solar Car at the moment...could this be the solution??
If I understand correctly from this and mctrivia's thread, the cost of a system consisting of a) a used touch screen and b) a breakout board with touch encoder is ~ $30 (~$5 for the used display and ~$21 for the breakout board)? Correct me if I'm wrong by all means!
Other than that, if this fits my application, I can't wait!

Cheers

Rafael

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You can't win.
You can't break even, except on a very cold day.
It doesn't get that cold.
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Rayman
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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 12:27 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Add in some shipping costs, and you've got it! :)
Looks like it's going to be cheaper to buy from mctrivia... He may have them ready to ship first too.
I'm going to make some breakout boards to sell too. But, I'm not exactly sure what the cost will be yet...

Used screens are sold out now, but I think I'll get more in a week or two...

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

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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 12:37 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
you will be getting more screens though right?

Preferably I would like to be able to take orders for people that will be buying from this batch also. I can only offer the very low prices I am now because I have preorders for over 40 boards. Once I order parts I will have to increase prices for those that have not said they will buy.

I had one PCB ordered at the same time ship today and I suspect these breakouts will ship tomorrow.

propmod_us and propmod_1x1 are in stock. Only $30. PCB available for $5

Want to make projects and have Gadget Gangster sell them for you? propmod-us_ps_sd and propmod-1x1 are now available for use in your Gadget Gangster Projects.

Need to upload large images or movies for use in the forum. you can do so at uploader.propmodule.com for free.

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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 4:15 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Mctrivia - is it too late to order a breakout board with touch chip from the $21 batch?

Rafael

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You can't break even, except on a very cold day.
It doesn't get that cold.
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  		   Posted 10/22/2009 4:22 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
nope. i am still offering the $1 hidden discount for prepay also.

propmod_us and propmod_1x1 are in stock. Only $30. PCB available for $5

Want to make projects and have Gadget Gangster sell them for you? propmod-us_ps_sd and propmod-1x1 are now available for use in your Gadget Gangster Projects.

Need to upload large images or movies for use in the forum. you can do so at uploader.propmodule.com for free.

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  		   Posted 10/23/2009 12:49 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
COULD SOMEBODY INSTRUCT ME PLEASE on how to buy these boards. I've emailed, I've posted. What am I missing? I would really like to purchase 3!
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  		   Posted 10/23/2009 12:51 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
My breakouts are at propmodule.com

propmod_us and propmod_1x1 are in stock. Only $30. PCB available for $5

Want to make projects and have Gadget Gangster sell them for you? propmod-us_ps_sd and propmod-1x1 are now available for use in your Gadget Gangster Projects.

Need to upload large images or movies for use in the forum. you can do so at uploader.propmodule.com for free.

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  		   Posted 10/23/2009 5:07 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
Actually, I meant to say Screens, not boards.

HOW DO I order the screens. (I ordered 3 boards...)
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  		   Posted 10/23/2009 5:18 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
He is temporarily out of stock. Send email to rayman and wait.

propmod_us and propmod_1x1 are in stock. Only $30. PCB available for $5

Want to make projects and have Gadget Gangster sell them for you? propmod-us_ps_sd and propmod-1x1 are now available for use in your Gadget Gangster Projects.

Need to upload large images or movies for use in the forum. you can do so at uploader.propmodule.com for free.

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Rayman
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  		   Posted 10/23/2009 7:04 PM (GMT -8)    Quote This PostAlert An Admin About This Post.
I hope to get some more soon. They're being recovered from their poor hosts right now...

The next batch may be the last at the super low cost though... I'm told the price may increase $10 in future batches.
But, we'll have some breakout boards available by then, and if you look at the competition,
these things are a steal even at $15 each.

I believe it's even possible for $15 more or so to get ones with the touchscreen replaced with new ones...
But, I imagine that most people care more about cost than newism...

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

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