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Building Blocks - A starting point for new propers.

computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
edited 2008-04-03 06:01 in Propeller 1
Hello to all the new propeller people.

Firstly I would like to say that you have made the right choice by going with the Propeller Chip, it is a wonderful device.
If you are new and are only just beginning with the propeller I would recommend checking out my site.
Building Blocks

Last Updated on

27/3/08 at 9:17PM (GMT+10 DST)



Over the next few weeks I will be updating the site with heaps more guides to get you started.
If you can't find a guide that you need than there are several other places to look for the answer.
Some places are:

The forums - where you are now.

propeller.warrantyvoid.us/ - which has been created by Jeff Ledger (Oldbitcollector) and will also be updated regularly.

propeller.wikispaces.com/


Good luck and happy proping. smile.gif

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Post Edited (computer guy) : 3/27/2008 10:18:09 AM GMT
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  • Nick MuellerNick Mueller Posts: 815
    edited 2008-02-19 10:37
    > If you are new and are only just beginning with the propeller I would recommend checking out my site.
    > Building Blocks

    Impressive. smile.gif


    Nick

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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-19 10:38
    Thank you.
    As stated, I will have more content in a few days so please check back soon. smile.gif

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  • sam_sam_samsam_sam_sam Posts: 2,286
    edited 2008-02-19 14:08
    parts-man73

    Thank You for sharing that link·I found some use full info there

    http://propeller.wikispaces.com/

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  • deSilvadeSilva Posts: 2,967
    edited 2008-02-19 16:20
    @computer guy... I am not so happy with the three diagrams I see there. I myself would have annotated them in a very different way... At least please change the explanation for the switch pull-down
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-19 20:51
    ok everyone,
    I think I have fixed all the errors.
    I am getting the information for my guides from various places.
    In fact I got the debounce comment from another guide, of which I will not name. smile.gif

    Thank you for your feedback and I hope that all has been fixed. smile.gif

    desilva,

    How would you change the annotation.

    Forum Moderators
    If it is possible could you make this thread a sticky thread.

    Thank you smile.gif

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    Post Edited (computer guy) : 2/20/2008 4:29:30 AM GMT
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-21 08:41
    I have added breadboard layouts to some of the guides as recommended by Oldbitcollector. smile.gif

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  • stevenmess2004stevenmess2004 Posts: 1,102
    edited 2008-02-21 08:45
    computer guy said...
    Forum Moderators
    If it is possible could you make this thread a sticky thread.
    You may be better of getting it put into Graham's forum index
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-21 08:47
    Steven,

    I am not sure what you are referring to.
    I would rather it was stickied.
    That way it can be found easily by the intended audience.

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  • dfletchdfletch Posts: 165
    edited 2008-02-21 18:24
    I've taken another tactic to get my project sticky: I'm not outright asking, I'll just keep improving it until it becomes so completely awesome that Parallax will have no choice but to make it sticky. Asking directly seems a bit brusque smile.gif
  • parts-man73parts-man73 Posts: 830
    edited 2008-02-21 19:09
    Computer Guy said...
    I have added breadboard layouts to some of the guides....


    Those breadboard layouts that you made up won't work. You have component leads that are supposed to be connected plugged into different rows on the breadboard.

    Nice concept and the graphic quality is very nice and professional, but if a beginner plugged things in as shown, it would not work.

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    Brian

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  • ClemensClemens Posts: 236
    edited 2008-02-21 20:37
    dfletch, does getting a stickie thread qualify for having published a scientific paper? ... I once played as an extra (smoking WW1-soldier) in a documentary movie, so this could mean it's time to start calculating... LOL
    Sorry Computer Guy for posting this OT, I will delete this post tomorrow!
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-21 20:59
    parts-man73
    I think I have fixed the breadboard layouts, could you take a look and tell me if that is what you meant?

    Thank you smile.gif

    dfletch
    I would really like this thread to be made sticky as I am still a beginner myself and I know how difficult it can be to find the schematic you are after.
    If would rather request that it be made sticky and get a no than wait for them to decide to do it in 6months time when the reply count gets high enough that they assume that it must be good. smile.gif

    Clemens
    Don't worry about it, a bit of comedy can lighten up a serious thread. smile.gif

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  • parts-man73parts-man73 Posts: 830
    edited 2008-02-21 21:58
    There, those circuits will work

    btw...what software do you use to make those? The quality is great and the speed in which your rearranged your pictures leads me to believe it must be easy to use.

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    SD card Adapter - mass storage for the masses Audio/Video adapter add composite video and sound to your Proto Board
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-22 04:35
    Brian,

    I am using Adobe Photoshop CS3.
    Each part is on its own layer so I can just move it around as I please.
    I have lots more parts to design graphics for yet as the initial design of each part takes a while.
    LED was about 5min and resistor about 10min, However this is a long time to me. smile.gif

    Am thinking of revising the breadboard design a bit, so that it is more like a real one (in terms of layout).

    Thank you smile.gif

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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-27 10:39
    Since this thread hasn't been sitcikied I will just bump it for the moment. smile.gif

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  • Graham StablerGraham Stabler Posts: 2,510
    edited 2008-02-27 11:52
    There is not reason why this should be stickied it's a thread about an external website without much content.
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-27 21:19
    The reason I would like it to be stickied is so that new people can find it easily.
    I am planning on updating the site and so are the other people who's websites are in the top post.
    I believe that this thread will become a valuable resource.

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  • Paul BakerPaul Baker Posts: 6,351
    edited 2008-02-27 21:27
    it's in the hardware sticky, nothing gets it's own sticky anymore unless it's really big.

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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-02-27 21:28
    Thank you Paul.
    Trust me it will be worth it. smile.gif

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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-03-01 07:29
    Would anyone be interested in purchasing small interface boards?

    Like keyboard, VGA, TV, mouse, audio, etc.

    With a pin header on one end for easy breadboard mounting.
    They would be fairly cheap.

    Expressions of interest would be nice. smile.gif

    If people are interested, I will sell them on my site.

    Also if you would like to request that a board be made I will be more than happy to consider it.

    Thank you smile.gif

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  • deSilvadeSilva Posts: 2,967
    edited 2008-03-01 08:12
    You mean something like this? I describe this from time to time.. You best do it yourself (< $1) as there are many variations wrt single/double or straight/rectangular headers.. For stability take double...

    I use 12/06 SMD resistors nowadays which fit fine between the gaps of veroboards and are quite forgiving.
    Note that the mouse interface uses 3.3 Volt (orange line 2) , which works fine for most mechanical mice... Generally 5V is required, especially for keyboards

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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-03-01 08:38
    deSilva,

    I think you misread my post.
    I am offering to make and sell PCB boards with these functions for use on a solderless breadboard.

    For example the audio board might look something like this.
    attachment.php?attachmentid=52452

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  • deSilvadeSilva Posts: 2,967
    edited 2008-03-01 08:50
    I think mine looks better -and it's stereo smile.gif
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-03-01 08:51
    I will probably make a stereo version to.
    Yes yours does look nice smile.gif

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  • ClemensClemens Posts: 236
    edited 2008-03-01 09:59
    ...do you know this one? http://www.ucontroller.com/
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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-03-01 10:12
    Clemens,

    Yes I do.
    I am offering these as a simple PCB.
    For those people that don't want extra room taken up.
    The U-Controller boards have 2 rows of pins and are designed to connect to the spin studio main board.

    The boards I make will be designed for breadboards .

    Also like I said I will make any board requested that I consider doable.
    Like a board with 4 optocouplers on it for example.

    Thank you smile.gif

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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-03-01 10:22
    These are two example audio boards.

    Mono
    attachment.php?attachmentid=52453

    Stereo
    attachment.php?attachmentid=52454

    The boards will come fully populated.

    Like I stated earlier expressions of interest would be great.
    And any board that is simple in design can be made.
    e.g Audio, Video, VGA, Opto, LED, Button.

    Thank you smile.gif

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  • stevenmess2004stevenmess2004 Posts: 1,102
    edited 2008-03-01 10:33
    What kind of price are you thinking about?
  • Graham StablerGraham Stabler Posts: 2,510
    edited 2008-03-01 10:36
    So is this a beginner's thread or a vendors thread now?
  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2008-03-01 10:54
    @Graham
    A beginners thread. However since the thread is mainly about my site I figured rather than starting a new thread I would just continue this one.
    These will be sold on my site and are primarily aimed at beginners wanting to experiment with sound and such but don't want to take up space on their breadboard.

    If you look at my site I have a link pointing to here for any discussions about the site.

    @Steven
    Not sure as of yet.
    I would say under $10.

    Thank you smile.gif

    edit: Graham, I have changed the title of this thread to suit the content a 'little' better. I hope smile.gif
    Steven, The type of board would make a difference. e.g audio might be cheaper than VGA.

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