Outdoor LED Time & Temperature SIgn

danFL1962

I've spent the past week or more researching various microcontroller project kits. I like the BASIC Stamp as it seems to be "beginner friendly".

My goal is to build a two-sided outdoor Time and Temperature LED display (one-color). It needs to be approximately 2 feet wide. (see attached mock-up image)

So my question is, will I be able to get to my goal using PBASIC?

Also, I would gladly pay anyone interested in writing the code and providing me a rough schematic and parts list. (A friend of mine asked if I could build one for him to attach to his sign but it needs to be done in 30 days)

My background is RF engineering and I have a fair amount of experience with HTML, PHP, and ASP. In the 70's I built a few LED projects from the TTL cookbook but have no current knowledge of microcontrollers, assembly language or the other development tools used today. After researching this topic recently I have taken a renewed interest in electronics, particularly anything related to LED lighting and signage.

Thanks.

danFL1962

Sorry, I meant to post this in the BASIC Stamp forum. If possible for Admin, please move. Thanks.

Jessica Uelmen

Thread moved!

-- Jessica

Ken Gracey

Yes, it is entirely possible. Here is an example:

http://www.parallax.com/tabid/336/Default.aspx

The coding is very easy depending on what you want to do. Time and temperature are very manageable with a BS2 and we have many examples.

Ken Gracey

danFL1962

Okay, thank you!