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ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2000-03-25 19:16 in General Discussion
Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about robots built
from stamps.
Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots they have made?
Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for a little
while.
I myself am just getting started in robotics
Sincerely
Kerry
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-24 16:48
    Kerry,

    > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about robots built
    > from stamps.
    > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots they have
    made?
    > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for a little
    > while.
    > I myself am just getting started in robotics

    Most of my bots have been stamp based. You can check my site:
    http://www.verinet.com/~dlc/botlinks.htm for some details on them. Also,
    we have a club on Yahoo, The Robotics Club of Yahoo, TRCY that has designed
    our own Stamp II based robot from OEM Stamp chips. Its called TRaCY and
    has a PC board with I/O ports and a built-in IRPD circuit. The kit comes
    with program examples, full construction details, with illustrative pictures
    etc. Its a complete robot you have to build from the ground up. Best of
    all, its under $100, all parts included. We did it so that club members
    could have a low-cost robot that was the same for everyone for club challenges
    and future gatherings (we hope!). Go to http://clubs.yahoo.com and look
    for TRCY or The Robotics Club. There are pointers to the club website from
    there too.

    have fun,
    DLC
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    ============================================================================
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-24 20:55
    Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank tread for
    propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim 8
    channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it for 2-4
    light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD, along with 4
    IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added detection.
    I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along with a
    servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive motors (I
    don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart I hope
    to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up to 4
    1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah NiCds.
    The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    -William


    Original Message
    From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples


    > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about robots built
    > from stamps.
    > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots they have
    made?
    > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for a
    little
    > while.
    > I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > Sincerely
    > Kerry
    > Admin@M...
    > WWW server hosting
    > [url=Http://mntnweb.com]Http://mntnweb.com[/url]
    > Binghamton online Webcam [url=Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm]Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm[/url]
    > CHRISTMAS Web Page [url=Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm]Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm[/url]
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps/
    > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    >
    >
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 15:50
    Bill,

    I know that there is a company that builds motor controllers that are RS232
    controllable. However, they come motor, controller and all and are NOT cheap.
    Since you are on a stamp list... You can use RS232 to talk to a Stamp,
    use the
    stamp to generate PWM to control an RC car ESC that can handle 12V input and
    drive the motor that way.

    DLC

    Bill Katakis wrote:
    >
    > Hi,
    > I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car battery using rs232 , does
    > someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) that is controlled by
    > rs232? Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?
    >
    > Bill
    >
    > William Cox wrote:
    >
    > > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank tread for
    > > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim 8
    > > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it for 2-4
    > > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD, along with 4
    > > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added detection.
    > > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along with a
    > > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive motors (I
    > > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart I hope
    > > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up to 4
    > > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah NiCds.
    > > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > > -William
    > >
    > >
    Original Message
    > > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    > > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    > >
    > > > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about robots built
    > > > from stamps.
    > > > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots they have
    > > made?
    > > > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for a
    > > little
    > > > while.
    > > > I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > > > Sincerely
    > > > Kerry
    > > > Admin@M...
    > > > WWW server hosting
    > > > [url=Http://mntnweb.com]Http://mntnweb.com[/url]
    > > > Binghamton online Webcam [url=Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm]Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm[/url]
    > > > CHRISTMAS Web Page [url=Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm]Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm[/url]
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps/
    > > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    > > >
    > > >
    > >
    > >
    > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1
    >
    >
    > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1

    --
    Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    dlc@v...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 16:14
    Bill,

    Use one of the serial servo controller options. You can then use 1
    line to
    handle several of that style PWM. You're going to need a lot more than one
    stamp for 100 I/O!

    DLC

    Bill Katakis wrote:
    >
    > PWM sounds good, but I need a bunch of the other stamp lines for other tasks.
    > Nearly 100 I/O.
    > Bill
    > Dennis Clark wrote:
    >
    > > Bill,
    > >
    > > I know that there is a company that builds motor controllers that are
    RS232
    > > controllable. However, they come motor, controller and all and are NOT
    cheap.
    > > Since you are on a stamp list... You can use RS232 to talk to a Stamp,
    > > use the
    > > stamp to generate PWM to control an RC car ESC that can handle 12V input and
    > > drive the motor that way.
    > >
    > > DLC
    > >
    > > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > > >
    > > > Hi,
    > > > I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car battery using rs232 ,
    does
    > > > someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) that is
    controlled by
    > > > rs232? Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?
    > > >
    > > > Bill
    > > >
    > > > William Cox wrote:
    > > >
    > > > > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank tread
    for
    > > > > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim 8
    > > > > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it for
    2-4
    > > > > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD, along
    with 4
    > > > > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added
    detection.
    > > > > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along with a
    > > > > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive motors (I
    > > > > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart I
    hope
    > > > > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up to 4
    > > > > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah
    NiCds.
    > > > > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > > > > -William
    > > > >
    > > > >
    Original Message
    > > > > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    > > > > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > > > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    > > > >
    > > > > > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about robots
    built
    > > > > > from stamps.
    > > > > > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots they
    have
    > > > > made?
    > > > > > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for a
    > > > > little
    > > > > > while.
    > > > > > I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > > > > > Sincerely
    > > > > > Kerry
    > > > > > Admin@M...
    > > > > > WWW server hosting
    > > > > > [url=Http://mntnweb.com]Http://mntnweb.com[/url]
    > > > > > Binghamton online Webcam [url=Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm]Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm[/url]
    > > > > > CHRISTMAS Web Page [url=Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm]Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm[/url]
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps/
    > > > > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > > > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1
    > >
    > > --
    > >
    > > Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    > > dlc@v...
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps
    > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    >
    >
    >
    > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps
    > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications

    --
    Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    dlc@v...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 16:37
    Bill,

    You know, I think they do carry the Scott Edwards SSCII. Also, to
    answer your other
    question - those will ONLY control hobby servos or devices that use the
    same signals.
    For instance RC car Electronic Speed Controls use the same signal as
    servos to control
    small voltage motors at very high currents (steady current of 20-50 Amps
    and startup
    draw as high as 200Amps). They are generally 4.8 to 8.4V with some
    controllers able to
    deal with up to 12V motors.

    have fun,
    DLC

    Bill Katakis wrote:
    >
    > Dennis,
    >
    > Where are the serial servo controllers, does Parallax carry them? About the
    100 I/O, I
    > was thinking of a shift register of some kind.
    >
    > Bill
    >
    > Dennis Clark wrote:
    >
    > > Bill,
    > >
    > > Use one of the serial servo controller options. You can then use 1
    > > line to
    > > handle several of that style PWM. You're going to need a lot more than one
    > > stamp for 100 I/O!
    > >
    > > DLC
    > >
    > > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > > >
    > > > PWM sounds good, but I need a bunch of the other stamp lines for other
    tasks.
    > > > Nearly 100 I/O.
    > > > Bill
    > > > Dennis Clark wrote:
    > > >
    > > > > Bill,
    > > > >
    > > > > I know that there is a company that builds motor controllers that are
    RS232
    > > > > controllable. However, they come motor, controller and all and are NOT
    cheap.
    > > > > Since you are on a stamp list... You can use RS232 to talk to a Stamp,
    > > > > use the
    > > > > stamp to generate PWM to control an RC car ESC that can handle 12V input
    and
    > > > > drive the motor that way.
    > > > >
    > > > > DLC
    > > > >
    > > > > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > > > > >
    > > > > > Hi,
    > > > > > I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car battery using
    rs232 , does
    > > > > > someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) that is
    controlled by
    > > > > > rs232? Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?
    > > > > >
    > > > > > Bill
    > > > > >
    > > > > > William Cox wrote:
    > > > > >
    > > > > > > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank
    tread for
    > > > > > > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim
    8
    > > > > > > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it
    for 2-4
    > > > > > > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD,
    along with 4
    > > > > > > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added
    detection.
    > > > > > > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along
    with a
    > > > > > > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive
    motors (I
    > > > > > > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart
    I hope
    > > > > > > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up
    to 4
    > > > > > > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah
    NiCds.
    > > > > > > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > > > > > > -William
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
    Original Message
    > > > > > > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    > > > > > > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > > > > > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > > > > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > > > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about
    robots built
    > > > > > > > from stamps.
    > > > > > > > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots
    they have
    > > > > > > made?
    > > > > > > > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for
    a
    > > > > > > little
    > > > > > > > while.
    > > > > > > > I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > > > > > > > Sincerely
    > > > > > > > Kerry
    > > > > > > > Admin@M...
    > > > > > > > WWW server hosting
    > > > > > > > [url=Http://mntnweb.com]Http://mntnweb.com[/url]
    > > > > > > > Binghamton online Webcam [url=Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm]Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm[/url]
    > > > > > > > CHRISTMAS Web Page [url=Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm]Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm[/url]
    > > > > > > >
    > > > > > > >
    > > > > > > >
    > > > > > > >
    > > > > > > > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps/
    > > > > > > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    > > > > > > >
    > > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > > > > > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > > > > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1
    > > > >
    > > > > --
    > > > >
    > > > > Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    > > > > dlc@v...
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps
    > > > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps
    > > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    > >
    > > --
    > >
    > > Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    > > dlc@v...
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps/
    > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    >
    >
    > -- Check out your group's private Chat room
    > -- http://www.egroups.com/ChatPage?listName=basicstamps&m=1

    --
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    dlc@v...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 17:15
    100 I/O?? What about a HC12? I think some configurations have about 90 I/O.
    Go to http://robot-central.webjump.com/microcontroller.htm, and check under
    HC12.
    -William

    Original Message
    From: Bill Katakis <bkatakis@m...>
    To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 1:52 PM
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: Robot Ideas and examples


    > PWM sounds good, but I need a bunch of the other stamp lines for other
    tasks.
    > Nearly 100 I/O.
    > Bill
    > Dennis Clark wrote:
    >
    > > Bill,
    > >
    > > I know that there is a company that builds motor controllers that are
    RS232
    > > controllable. However, they come motor, controller and all and are NOT
    cheap.
    > > Since you are on a stamp list... You can use RS232 to talk to a Stamp,
    > > use the
    > > stamp to generate PWM to control an RC car ESC that can handle 12V input
    and
    > > drive the motor that way.
    > >
    > > DLC
    > >
    > > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > > >
    > > > Hi,
    > > > I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car battery using
    rs232 , does
    > > > someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) that is
    controlled by
    > > > rs232? Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?
    > > >
    > > > Bill
    > > >
    > > > William Cox wrote:
    > > >
    > > > > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank
    tread for
    > > > > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim
    8
    > > > > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it
    for 2-4
    > > > > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD,
    along with 4
    > > > > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added
    detection.
    > > > > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along
    with a
    > > > > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive
    motors (I
    > > > > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart
    I hope
    > > > > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up
    to 4
    > > > > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah
    NiCds.
    > > > > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > > > > -William
    > > > >
    > > > >
    Original Message
    > > > > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    > > > > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > > > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    > > > >
    > > > > > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about
    robots built
    > > > > > from stamps.
    > > > > > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots
    they have
    > > > > made?
    > > > > > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for
    a
    > > > > little
    > > > > > while.
    > > > > > I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > > > > > Sincerely
    > > > > > Kerry
    > > > > > Admin@M...
    > > > > > WWW server hosting
    > > > > > [url=Http://mntnweb.com]Http://mntnweb.com[/url]
    > > > > > Binghamton online Webcam [url=Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm]Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm[/url]
    > > > > > CHRISTMAS Web Page [url=Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm]Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm[/url]
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > >
    >
    > > > > > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps/
    > > > > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > >
    > > >
    >
    > > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > > > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1
    > > >
    > >
    >
    > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
    > > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/basicstamps/?m=1
    > >
    > > --
    > >
    > > Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    > > dlc@v...
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > >
    > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps
    > > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps
    > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
    >
    >
    >
    >
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 18:34
    Hi,
    I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car battery using rs232 , does
    someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) that is controlled by
    rs232? Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?

    Bill

    William Cox wrote:

    > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank tread for
    > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim 8
    > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it for 2-4
    > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD, along with 4
    > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added detection.
    > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along with a
    > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive motors (I
    > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart I hope
    > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up to 4
    > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah NiCds.
    > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > -William
    >
    >
    Original Message
    > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    >
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    > > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots they have
    > made?
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 18:52
    PWM sounds good, but I need a bunch of the other stamp lines for other tasks.
    Nearly 100 I/O.
    Bill
    Dennis Clark wrote:

    > Bill,
    >
    > I know that there is a company that builds motor controllers that are RS232
    > controllable. However, they come motor, controller and all and are NOT cheap.
    > Since you are on a stamp list... You can use RS232 to talk to a Stamp,
    > use the
    > stamp to generate PWM to control an RC car ESC that can handle 12V input and
    > drive the motor that way.
    >
    > DLC
    >
    > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > >
    > > Hi,
    > > I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car battery using rs232 ,
    does
    > > someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) that is controlled
    by
    > > rs232? Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?
    > >
    > > Bill
    > >
    > > William Cox wrote:
    > >
    > > > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank tread
    for
    > > > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim 8
    > > > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it for
    2-4
    > > > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD, along with
    4
    > > > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added
    detection.
    > > > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along with a
    > > > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive motors (I
    > > > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart I hope
    > > > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up to 4
    > > > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah NiCds.
    > > > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > > > -William
    > > >
    > > >
    Original Message
    > > > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    > > > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    > > >
    > > > > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about robots
    built
    > > > > from stamps.
    > > > > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots they
    have
    > > > made?
    > > > > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for a
    > > > little
    > > > > while.
    > > > > I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > > > > Sincerely
    > > > > Kerry
    > > > > Admin@M...
    > > > > WWW server hosting
    > > > > [url=Http://mntnweb.com]Http://mntnweb.com[/url]
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    > > > > CHRISTMAS Web Page [url=Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm]Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm[/url]
    > > > >
    > > > >
    > > > >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 19:14
    Dennis,

    Where are the serial servo controllers, does Parallax carry them? About the 100
    I/O, I
    was thinking of a shift register of some kind.

    Bill

    Dennis Clark wrote:

    > Bill,
    >
    > Use one of the serial servo controller options. You can then use 1
    > line to
    > handle several of that style PWM. You're going to need a lot more than one
    > stamp for 100 I/O!
    >
    > DLC
    >
    > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > >
    > > PWM sounds good, but I need a bunch of the other stamp lines for other
    tasks.
    > > Nearly 100 I/O.
    > > Bill
    > > Dennis Clark wrote:
    > >
    > > > Bill,
    > > >
    > > > I know that there is a company that builds motor controllers that are
    RS232
    > > > controllable. However, they come motor, controller and all and are NOT
    cheap.
    > > > Since you are on a stamp list... You can use RS232 to talk to a Stamp,
    > > > use the
    > > > stamp to generate PWM to control an RC car ESC that can handle 12V input
    and
    > > > drive the motor that way.
    > > >
    > > > DLC
    > > >
    > > > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > > > >
    > > > > Hi,
    > > > > I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car battery using rs232
    , does
    > > > > someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) that is
    controlled by
    > > > > rs232? Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?
    > > > >
    > > > > Bill
    > > > >
    > > > > William Cox wrote:
    > > > >
    > > > > > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with a LEGO tank
    tread for
    > > > > > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboarded a Maxim 8
    > > > > > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm going to use it
    for 2-4
    > > > > > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) design IRPD, along
    with 4
    > > > > > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 for added
    detection.
    > > > > > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding, along with
    a
    > > > > > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge to drive motors
    (I
    > > > > > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor from Wal-Mart I
    hope
    > > > > > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thing hooked up to
    4
    > > > > > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up 4 900 mah
    NiCds.
    > > > > > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > > > > > -William
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    Original Message
    > > > > > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@m...>
    > > > > > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > > > > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > > > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    > > > > >
    > > > > > > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to read about robots
    built
    > > > > > > from stamps.
    > > > > > > Would people care to write some letters to the list about robots
    they have
    > > > > > made?
    > > > > > > Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic to have going for a
    > > > > > little
    > > > > > > while.
    > > > > > > I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > > > > > > Sincerely
    > > > > > > Kerry
    > > > > > > Admin@M...
    > > > > > > WWW server hosting
    > > > > > > [url=Http://mntnweb.com]Http://mntnweb.com[/url]
    > > > > > > Binghamton online Webcam [url=Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm]Http://MntnWeb.Com/bing.htm[/url]
    > > > > > > CHRISTMAS Web Page [url=Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm]Http://mntnweb.com/xmas.htm[/url]
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > > eGroups.com Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps/
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    > > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    > > > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault
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    > > > >
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    > > >
    > > > --
    > > >
    > > > Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    > > > dlc@v...
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/basicstamps
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    > >
    > >
    > >
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    >
    > --
    >
    > Dennis Clark http://www.verinet.com/~dlc
    > dlc@v...
    >
    >
    >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2000-03-25 19:16
    Dennis,

    Does the controller care if the motor is not a servo motor??

    Bill

    Bill Katakis wrote:
    Dennis,

    Where are the serial servo controllers, does Parallax carry them?·About the 100 I/O, I
    was thinking of a shift register of some kind.

    Bill

    Dennis Clark wrote:

    > Bill,
    >
    >·· Use one of the serial servo controller options.·You can then use 1
    > line to
    > handle several of that style PWM.· You're going to need a lotmore than one
    > stamp for 100 I/O!
    >
    > DLC
    >
    > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > >
    > > PWM sounds good,· but I need a bunch of the other stamp linesfor other tasks.
    > > Nearly 100 I/O.
    > > Bill
    > > Dennis Clark wrote:
    > >
    > > > Bill,
    > > >
    > > >·· I know that there is a company that builds motorcontrollers that are RS232
    > > > controllable.· However, they come motor, controller andall and are NOT cheap.
    > > > Since you are on a stamp list...· You can use RS232 to talkto a Stamp,
    > > > use the
    > > > stamp to generate PWM to control an RC car ESC that can handle12V input and
    > > > drive the motor that way.
    > > >
    > > > DLC
    > > >
    > > > Bill Katakis wrote:
    > > > >
    > > > > Hi,
    > > > > I want to run a 12v dc motor (10-20amps) from a car batteryusing rs232 , does
    > > > > someone make a motor controller(forward, reverse, brake) thatis controlled by
    > > > > rs232?· Is there a plan for a freebie out there somewhere?
    > > > >
    > > > > Bill
    > > > >
    > > > > William Cox wrote:
    > > > >
    > > > > > Umm.... my bot is a uses two modified 3003 servos with aLEGO tank tread for
    > > > > > propulsion. I uses one BS2 as it's brain. I've breadboardeda Maxim 8
    > > > > > channel ADC, that I hope to get finalized soon. I'm goingto use it for 2-4
    > > > > > light sensors. I've also got a BOBIRD (Dan Cragan) designIRPD, along with 4
    > > > > > IR detectors that I can use with my 4 IRLEDs and a 555 foradded detection.
    > > > > > I recently order a Sharp 12 DIRRS sensor for range finding,along with a
    > > > > > servo to rotate it. I also ordered a TI 1amp h-bridge todrive motors (I
    > > > > > don't know what for [noparse]:)[/noparse]. I've also hacked a PIR sensor fromWal-Mart I hope
    > > > > > to use for crude people sensing. I've got the whole thinghooked up to 4
    > > > > > 1600mah NiCd batteries, or for lighter weight, I hook up4 900 mah NiCds.
    > > > > > The chassis is made from LEGOs. I have a plethora of them[noparse]:)[/noparse]
    > > > > > -William
    > > > > >
    > > > > >
    Original Message
    > > > > > From: Kerry Barlow <admin@mntnweb.com>
    > > > > > To: <basicstamps@egroups.com>
    > > > > > Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 11:16 AM
    > > > > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Robot Ideas and examples
    > > > > >
    > > > > > > Hello everyone: I think it would be interesting to readabout robots built
    > > > > > > from stamps.
    > > > > > > Would people care to write some letters to the list aboutrobots they have
    > > > > > made?
    > > > > > >· Just a thought,seemed like an interesting topic tohave going for a
    > > > > > little
    > > > > > > while.
    > > > > > >· I myself am just getting started in robotics
    > > > > > > Sincerely
    > > > > > > Kerry
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    > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
    > > > > > >
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