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Next "void" project :) Portable Prop II

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
edited 2008-03-14 17:43 in Propeller 1
Just found my next "void" project..

Conversion of a children's laptop toy to the next portable prop.

I'm betting I can either use or replace the LCD with something standard.
Runs on 4 AA batteries as a power source.

Not sure what I'll have to do about the keyboard, perhaps a job for PICAXE or SX.

OBC

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  • bambinobambino Posts: 789
    edited 2008-03-14 16:09
    OBC, Have you ever tried fooling with the cheap childrens two-way radios? Bought a set the other day for $5, I'll tear into it when I get done with my mini dvd.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2008-03-14 16:15
    You mean like these?

    Not sure what I'd use the transmitter/receiver setup with the prop..

    OBC

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    Getting started with the Protoboard? - Propeller Cookbook 1.4
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  • ClemensClemens Posts: 236
    edited 2008-03-14 16:19
    I bought this one for a photoshot for a magazine. If our customer doesn't want it, I'll try to turn it into a mobile prop...
    The "mouse" actually·works·(four contacts for directions that is). smilewinkgrin.gif
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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2008-03-14 16:20
    Do the conversion then...
    I just want to see you whip that out at your next office meeting to take notes.. double dog dare you.. [noparse]:)[/noparse] [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    OBC

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  • ClemensClemens Posts: 236
    edited 2008-03-14 16:24
    My colleagues and customers know me too well - they wouldn't be surprised, I guess... smile.gif
  • bambinobambino Posts: 789
    edited 2008-03-14 17:30
    Clemens, Wear a proppeller hat and you for sure would not draw attention!

    OBC, yeah allmost exactly like that. I have a project it would fit into nicely. Front Yard Weather Station transmitter.
    I tried them out when I got em, and they do reach that far. I heard a CB transmission from the interstate, so a software filter would be needed. The signal out is AC with DC bias at ~5V with a transmission voltage swing of +/- 4V. Wouldn't be to hard to translate that with a Max1270.
  • hippyhippy Posts: 1,981
    edited 2008-03-14 17:43
    Oldbitcollector said...
    Just found my next "void" project..

    Conversion of a children's laptop toy to the next portable prop.

    I'm betting I can either use or replace the LCD with something standard.
    Runs on 4 AA batteries as a power source.

    Not sure what I'll have to do about the keyboard, perhaps a job for PICAXE or SX.

    OBC

    I was rather disappointed to find that the 'toys' like these I've pulled apart use a COB on the back of the LCD which contains everything and thus the LCD's cannot be re-used. Well, not without more effort than I'd put in smile.gif

    As a case, keyboard and tracker ball they probbaly have a place but I'd be wary of spending too much money.
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