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What happened with quick start??

I bought the quick startI bought the quick start Posts: 6
edited 2013-12-17 21:01 in General Discussion
This webpage tutorial helps in no way

http://learn.parallax.com/KickStart/27911

I was so intent on making it work too!

And the items used stated the two were compatible needs no other product to use..

...this evening I spent nearly $100.00 I feel taken a lot!!

Say, the pin outs not the same what to do?

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  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,566
    edited 2013-12-16 23:33
    I'm sorry that you have had a bad experience with your purchase. I'm not sure that I understand your question though. Looking at the reference that you provided about mid-way down the page does show a connection diagram using the QuickStart
  • I bought the quick startI bought the quick start Posts: 6
    edited 2013-12-17 00:05
    Well there are two versions the BOE [deluxe] and the smaller QUICK START - The PIN OUTS differ in such a fashion that I am very discouraged...

    The info on this website is not of use. Additionally The package stated the unit together were ready to use and further that all components were there too.
    I found I had to go back and get a small bread board...

    The small I/O pins are not numbered at all I am perplexed at what $100 won't buy!

    More, I use only Apple OS-X and I am not sure that the interface works or exactly how to go about using the programs because Radio Shack was unsure I should buy these for that reason - It si NOT stated clearly enough to encourage mulit-platform users at all.

    Radio Shack prices are about 10% higher than on your own website too when I saw it here... after purchase..

    I read also that to make this Gyroscope application work even better one needs to BUY an accelorometer module... can I get by without?

    Is there a module that contains both the accelerometer and 3 D gyro function together Or is there some code, prewritten that I can download for all?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/MPU-6050-6DOF-3-Axis-Gyroscope-Accelerometer-Module-for-Arduino-DIY-/181279316297?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3516d949

    I'd like to tell the company that they should attend to this issue soon!

    I wanted a WORKING PROJECT as soon as I got home..
    Well it is almost 2014 a long while since my vocational electr. tech courses in 1990
    DOS 3.3 monochrome monitor and Intel 4.7Mhz processor I had then to look at.

    You could do massive toe damage if you should drop that thing!! Any part of it!!!

    6 inch floppy disc drive later 1.44 3 inch drive...

    When I attended school then and first saw this Brontosaurus computer I thought the 1300s had past by now...

    I mean you guys and Aurdrino see that?
  • xanaduxanadu Posts: 3,347
    edited 2013-12-17 08:32
    Can you list all of the parts you have, and exactly what it is you're trying to accomplish?

    That would be a really good start for anyone here to understand what you have there.
  • I bought the quick startI bought the quick start Posts: 6
    edited 2013-12-17 08:32
    The object of this project I hope was to EMULATE an actual 3-D Gyroscope ..

    I did get that auction on e-bay for the accelerometer - 3-D Gyroscope Arduino module and

    I may ask if there are any smart people here that can assist in powering up the Parallax Q/S and this?
  • xanaduxanadu Posts: 3,347
    edited 2013-12-17 08:39
    Try a forum search for the part you ordered. You'll be amazed what the smart people here have already assisted in.
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2013-12-17 09:33
    I'm not sure if anyone here can help you. Sometimes a conversation is the best thing.

    Contact Parallax support. http://www.parallax.com/support
  • lanternfishlanternfish Posts: 366
    edited 2013-12-17 18:14
    Hi. You don't need a breadboatrd if you have some breadboard board 'jumpers' that have a pin at one end and a socket at the other. These aere often sold through Arduino resellers. Or you could make your own. And you could be up in running in a couple of minutes.
  • electromanjelectromanj Posts: 270
    edited 2013-12-17 19:22
    Welcome I bought the quick start!
    ...this evening I spent nearly $100.00 I feel taken a lot!!
    What parts did you get? What parts do we have to work with here?
    The small I/O pins are not numbered at all I am perplexed at what $100 won't buy!
    QS Pinfinder.png

    Here you go.
    Radio Shack prices are about 10% higher than on your own website too when I saw it here... after purchase..
    That is known as the price of immediate convenience.
    I wanted a WORKING PROJECT as soon as I got home..
    Don't we all. :D When you piece together components you should be ready to spend some time to get them communicating and behaving the way that will fit your application. That is where the fun is! Don't lose heart or give up. There are many people that are more then happy to help you, but you do need to do you own research.

    1. Research the "modules" that you are going to use before you purchase them. This will give you insight into how these pieces of the puzzle will mate together.
    2. Before you order give it a second look. The shipping cost for a 0.1 cap that you forgot to order could have been easily added to the order and paid for many dust collectors for the parts bins.
    3. Spend the time that you have while waiting for the modules to arrive by studying the documentation for the modules so when they arrive you have a running start to piece them together.
    4. Be thankful for the advice and teachings of those that give it. These people truly are the living example of the "teach a man to fish" philosophy.

    Hope this helps.

    traVis.
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  • tonyp12tonyp12 Posts: 1,951
    edited 2013-12-17 19:27
    >Radio Shack prices are about 10% higher
    Don't your RS have 'Spend $50 get $10' ?, that's a 20% kickback right there.
    http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/rsk/USContent/HTML/pages/hbfaq.html
  • kwinnkwinn Posts: 8,697
    edited 2013-12-17 21:01
    I bought the quick start wrote: »
    The object of this project I hope was to EMULATE an actual 3-D Gyroscope ..

    I did get that auction on e-bay for the accelerometer - 3-D Gyroscope Arduino module and

    I may ask if there are any smart people here that can assist in powering up the Parallax Q/S and this?

    There are a lot of smart and helpful people on this forum that can help you with your project, but they need to know what parts you have and what you want to accomplish.

    Post a list of the parts (part number and supplier) along with a picture and link to the part site if possible, then a description of what you want to do with those parts. Emulating a 3-D gyroscope could mean anything from displaying the X, Y, Z angles to controlling the maneuvers of an RC plane, multiple rotor copter, or a robot. You need to give more detail to get the most help from the forum members.

    PS, the QS will work with either of the gyro modules in your post.
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