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A Propeller birthday! Ideas?

MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
edited 2009-10-27 00:43 in Propeller 1
My birthday is coming up and since I am so into the Propeller I thought that I should ask for Propeller related gifts from everyone. What should I ask for? I am about at the intermediate rank and I have ALMOST every starter kit.

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  • StefanL38StefanL38 Posts: 2,292
    edited 2009-10-26 00:03
    ViewPort Software
    SD-Card Adapter
    some strong servos building your own robot-arm
    Say it module
    stepper motor
    PCB printing Kit
    433MHz Tranceiver
    Rayman's display
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-10-26 00:08
    Breakout with touch and cancel striped order.

    Servos and sensors are good to learn

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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2009-10-26 00:09
    You must have one of these X-Band Motion Detectors we designed and just released. Another must-have is spare Propeller Proto Boards for your projects. Oh, how about some of these EL tubes (see Sandbox thread)? Nothing particularly Propeller-related, but really fun to play with.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax Inc.
  • PJAllenPJAllen Banned Posts: 5,065
    edited 2009-10-26 00:14
    A lump of coal, get a head-start on Christmas.
  • SapiehaSapieha Posts: 2,964
    edited 2009-10-26 00:22
    Hi microcontrolled.

    As I always said ... All posible advanced sensors.
    Propeller and Propeller boards cost not so much but advanced sensors cost much many and are very useful

    ( That ones I need but only can dream that I will have ).

    Regards
    Christoffer J

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  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2009-10-26 01:59
    @Ken - Yea that wire does look cool... I guess it doesnt have to be totally Prop related. l only have Parallax Products though. Sensors may be a good idea.

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    Computers are microcontrolled.

    Robots are microcontrolled.
    I am microcontrolled.

    But you·can·call me micro.

    Want to·experiment with the SX or just put together a cool project?
    SX Spinning light display·
    Want cheap wholesale electronic parts?
    Transistor parts wholesale




  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-10-26 02:02
    El wire is really cool stuff

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    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.
  • Cluso99Cluso99 Posts: 18,069
    edited 2009-10-26 02:07
    I vote for the EL wire too ! You could make some really cool stuff with these smile.gif

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    · Search the Propeller forums·(uses advanced Google search)
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  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2009-10-26 02:30
    Microcontrolled - you're still a "kid" but a big one, right? PM me your shipping address and I'll send you some of these EL tubes. We support investments in youth at Parallax. After all, we were once kids who used electronics. RadioShack was the main source, however.

    Act fast - I'm shipping tomorrow.

    Ken Gracey
    Parallax Inc.
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2009-10-26 03:30
    Programming books. Basic electronics theory books. A 101 electronics project kit. Math books ... and a dry erase white board for doing problems.
  • ElectricAyeElectricAye Posts: 4,561
    edited 2009-10-26 03:50
    For a long time I tried to live without a heat gun. I got one recently and now I'm a tube-shrinking maniac. Now everything is insulated and sealed and contoured. I love it.

    Just keep it away from your sister so she doesn't try to dry her hair with it. And set her curls afire. lol.gif
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-10-26 03:58
    Convection toaster oven if you want to do surface mount assembly.

    Sensors will give you lots of fun.

    El wire look cool.

    Books will help you learn. I recommend something to do with data structures or a high level programing language. If you want to stick with embedded you may find vhdl interesting.

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  • potatoheadpotatohead Posts: 10,261
    edited 2009-10-26 04:29
    Do you have a scope?

    If not, ask for one. Right now is the perfect time to get started using one. I had one about your age, and it was excellent. Learned a ton. Fun too!

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  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2009-10-26 04:32
    Books. The Propeller will be around for maybe a decade. You mind will (hopefully) be around much longer. Invest in it.
  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-10-26 04:38
    Data structures & Problem Solving Using JAVA. Addison Wesley

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  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2009-10-26 17:25
    Wow, Ken, Thanks for the EL wire!! That's awesome!!

    Now that I am on a computer with a keyboard, I will type up a proper response.

    ViewPort - This may be over the budget. Rarely do they spend over $100 on my birthday.
    SD Card adapter - I have mctrivia's PropMod
    Strong servos for a robot arm - Cool!! I've always wanted to build one, but what is a good servo supplyer for this type of project
    Say it module - Awesome product, but not economically usefull. If you ever wanted to put a project using it on Gadget Gangster or such, it would be extremilly expensive
    Stepper Motor - I don't have experience with one. (even better reason to buy it!)
    PCB Printing Kit - Yea! What would you recommend? I've always wanted one....
    433Mz Transciever - Wireless technology is something that facinates me, I'll get this for sure.
    Raymans display - I have an order for his touchscreen already. Is it worth $100 for the PSM??
    Breakout with touch - Yes. This is one for sure, I just hope my dad will order off a forum.....
    X - band Motion detector - This is something I know I would have fun with. I am curious: how does it work?
    All advanced sensors - I really should, I don't own a single sensor!! rolleyes.gif What would you suggest to get?
    Progamming books - Which ones do you suggest?·I want the Propeller one comming out in febuary, but what non-parallax ones should I get?
    Basic Electronics theory books - I don't own one. I do have a componant encyclopedia, but that isn't what you're talking about
    A 101 electronics project kit - Have one and finished it when I was 9
    Math books - 10th grade geometry is hard enough, and i'm not a fan of math!! smile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif
    Heat gun - "I'll just loosen up some of these parts..." *woosh* "AHHH!!! It's on fire!!!!"· smile.gif· This one is a go!! A propane torch I've been using usually fries the parts with the board.....roll.gif
    Toster oven - Oh! That would be great! Then I can really SMD!!
    Scope - I don't have one, and I don't know if it would be worth the money. It's probley like the Demo Board. Once I got it I didn't know how I·went without it!
    Books - I have a lot and I need a lot.
    Data structures & Problem Solving Using JAVA - I'll look into it.

    Thanks for the list so far. Any other suggestions are welcome!!
    Thanks agian Ken! I wouldn't be half as far along in my electronics and programming if it hadn't been for you!!

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    Computers are microcontrolled.

    Robots are microcontrolled.
    I am microcontrolled.

    But you·can·call me micro.

    Want to·experiment with the SX or just put together a cool project?
    SX Spinning light display·
    Want cheap wholesale electronic parts?
    Transistor parts wholesale




  • mctriviamctrivia Posts: 3,772
    edited 2009-10-26 17:42
    MATLAB Student copies are not that bad priced.

    Some of my text books I may recomend:
    Technical mathematics with Calculus SI Edition - Paul Calter & David Egerton(Has everything to do with electronics except Z transforms)
    Circuit Analysis Theory and Practice - Robbins & Miller
    Electronic Devices - Floyd

    of these the Math is the most important. The others you can easily find bits and pieces of on google. The data structures text I mentioned before is geared towards Java but it will change the way you think about data and how to manipulate it.

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  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2009-10-26 18:10
    You don't have to know Calculus mathematics to write programs, but learning to love math now will help when you get to Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, etc.... Math is necessary in engineering disciplines like computer science or electronics which can translate into $120+ a year jobs with a Bachelors of Science degree. Learning data-structures (how data is stored) and algorithms (how data is manipulated, among other things) in some language are key to serious programming.

    The math punishments you may be experiencing now are laying a foundation for your success. Just hold your breath and do your work - you'll be fine.
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2009-10-26 18:26
    You're right. Math books should be in there, even if I don't like it, but it would be really hard for me to ask for a book for my birthday that is requireing me to spend even more time on math.... smile.gif
    Any other ideas?

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    Computers are microcontrolled.

    Robots are microcontrolled.
    I am microcontrolled.

    But you·can·call me micro.

    Want to·experiment with the SX or just put together a cool project?
    SX Spinning light display·
    Want cheap wholesale electronic parts?
    Transistor parts wholesale




  • Toby SeckshundToby Seckshund Posts: 2,027
    edited 2009-10-26 19:41
    Thats so right. The addage "an old head on yound Shoulders" is a statement of fact. Leard now it will be the foundation for your whole future.

    I ignored calculus when I was at school and then entered into a science that uses little else.

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  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2009-10-26 20:31
    Books:

    The Pragmatic Programmer
    Programming Principles and Practice using C++
    Java After Hours
    Data Structures and Algorithms with C++ (by Weiss)
    Digital Design (by Vahid)
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2009-10-26 23:36
    SRLM said...
    The Pragmatic Programmer
    Programming Principles and Practice using C++
    Java After Hours
    Data Structures and Algorithms with C++ (by Weiss)
    Digital Design (by Vahid)
    I agree but would stick with Java at first ... C++ has weird stuff in it and could be easily "distracting".
    Now books like that for Spin might find a ready made market.

    Of course none of the books really sound like birthday joy like the EL wire stuff [noparse]:)[/noparse]
  • MicrocontrolledMicrocontrolled Posts: 2,461
    edited 2009-10-27 00:43
    I'll say! smile.gif

    I know only BASIC and SPIN so JAVA would be good to add to the list.

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    Computers are microcontrolled.

    Robots are microcontrolled.
    I am microcontrolled.

    But you·can·call me micro.

    Want to·experiment with the SX or just put together a cool project?
    SX Spinning light display·
    Want cheap wholesale electronic parts?
    Transistor parts wholesale




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