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First Project - Princess Cylon

johnnycarlosjohnnycarlos Posts: 44
edited 2010-07-21 16:52 in Robotics
This is my first Propeller project, and first microcontroller of any kind actually. The Cylon LED has probably been done a million different ways already, since it is a natural step from the "Hello World" blinking LED examples. But this is my version, with a sprinkle of juxtaposition: the Princess Cylon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9p1D-uZ3cY

I am using the Propeller Education Kit, 8 LEDs and a 9V battery. I don't have schematic software yet but the circuit I used is right out of the lab book, only with 8 LEDs(attached). Code is also attached.

I just can't believe how fast, cheap, and easy this was to put together. My mind is buzzing now with so many of possibilities that I can barely even sleep anymore. A whole new door has opened up for me.

Feedback welcome.

Thanks,

John

Post Edited (johnnycarlos) : 6/15/2010 4:22:06 PM GMT
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  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2010-06-15 13:54
    Love it!! Featured here: propellerpowered.com/

    Can't wait to see more!

    OBC

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  • johnnycarlosjohnnycarlos Posts: 44
    edited 2010-06-15 16:21
    OBC, wow! Thank you, I am flattered.

    And with that, I've got my first profile avatar.
  • trodosstrodoss Posts: 577
    edited 2010-06-15 19:53
    @johnnycarlos,

    That is a neat first project [noparse];)[/noparse]·

    Using a Barbie head·for "Princess Cylon" makes it a little creepy (Uncanny Valley actually), but would be great for Halloweeen.

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  • P!-RoP!-Ro Posts: 1,189
    edited 2010-06-16 23:57
    Wow, really shows your creative side! I would've never thought of that...

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  • eod_punkeod_punk Posts: 146
    edited 2010-06-17 03:26
    That's really creepy..... I love it.

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  • johnnycarlosjohnnycarlos Posts: 44
    edited 2010-07-11 19:43
    She lives...
  • GWJaxGWJax Posts: 267
    edited 2010-07-11 20:21
    Nice work.. I love the Princess Cylon look... LMAO Now just add the voice and you'll have it..

    Jax

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  • HollyMinkowskiHollyMinkowski Posts: 1,398
    edited 2010-07-21 05:40
    johnnycarlos

    I love that Princess Cylon..LoL

    Is that one of those large doll heads that girls play
    with by styling the hair and doing makeup..etc?

    I had one of those when I was a kid, I just loved it smile.gif

    If I had that Princes Cylon I would put it on a shelf behind my
    work table, the guys here would get a real kick out of it.

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  • johnnycarlosjohnnycarlos Posts: 44
    edited 2010-07-21 16:52
    @HollyMinkowski - Yes, it is. I bought it at a thrift store for a couple of dollars.

    Thanks for your kind words. I had a lot of fun building it, very easy and I've gotten quite a bit of compliments. I also get folks who find it "disturbing" and "creepy". I may continue to explore that concept further, I love the reactions!
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