BS-2IC and Lego Robotics
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I've developed a robot controller for Legos based on the Basic Stamp 2 (I
call it the BS/L). I've also written a book on building the board and
integrating a set of sensors I have developed the PCBs for. My plan is for
this product to be used by middle and high school students (I'm a high
school science/electronics teacher).
Right now I'd like to get some outside testing done. I need to determine
how easy the instructions are to follow and how flexible the controller is.
So in otherwords, I need some beta testing.
Are there four people on the list who would be interested? I'm asking $15
to cover my expenses. As a beta tester you will recieve the PCB for the
BS/L and two sensors and a beacon. The sensors are a CdS light sensor and a
IR proximity detector. The book tells you how to wire up bumper switches
for the robot and how to integrate servos.
The BS/L has 12 expansion ports, with each port having a I/O, +5V, and GND.
Each expansion port can be used to operate sensors or servos. The power for
the BS/L is provided by a 9V battery, or better, a stack of 4 "AA"s. The
BS/L supports two Lego motors via an on-board H-Bridge. Because of the
H-Bridge, the BS/L supports a rudimentary level of multitasking. Power for
the motors is provided by a single 7.2V RC racing car battery.
The book that comes with the etched and drilled PCBs explains how to build
the BS/L, the sensors, and gives hints for constructing robots. There is
also a section with five recommended competitions.
A beta tester will have to purchase a BS-2IC and the remaining components.
The book gives the part numbers to order them from Jameco. I need the beta
testers to make recommendations on canges to the book after the board is
completed and tested. I'll also need to know what a fair price for the book
and boards are.
If you're interested, please email me at pverhage@s...
Thanks,
Paul
call it the BS/L). I've also written a book on building the board and
integrating a set of sensors I have developed the PCBs for. My plan is for
this product to be used by middle and high school students (I'm a high
school science/electronics teacher).
Right now I'd like to get some outside testing done. I need to determine
how easy the instructions are to follow and how flexible the controller is.
So in otherwords, I need some beta testing.
Are there four people on the list who would be interested? I'm asking $15
to cover my expenses. As a beta tester you will recieve the PCB for the
BS/L and two sensors and a beacon. The sensors are a CdS light sensor and a
IR proximity detector. The book tells you how to wire up bumper switches
for the robot and how to integrate servos.
The BS/L has 12 expansion ports, with each port having a I/O, +5V, and GND.
Each expansion port can be used to operate sensors or servos. The power for
the BS/L is provided by a 9V battery, or better, a stack of 4 "AA"s. The
BS/L supports two Lego motors via an on-board H-Bridge. Because of the
H-Bridge, the BS/L supports a rudimentary level of multitasking. Power for
the motors is provided by a single 7.2V RC racing car battery.
The book that comes with the etched and drilled PCBs explains how to build
the BS/L, the sensors, and gives hints for constructing robots. There is
also a section with five recommended competitions.
A beta tester will have to purchase a BS-2IC and the remaining components.
The book gives the part numbers to order them from Jameco. I need the beta
testers to make recommendations on canges to the book after the board is
completed and tested. I'll also need to know what a fair price for the book
and boards are.
If you're interested, please email me at pverhage@s...
Thanks,
Paul
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Andy
Andrew Lindsay, Applications Engineer
Parallax, Inc. Technical Support
E-Mail...........alindsay@p...
Voice............(916) 624-8333 ext 113
Parallax, Inc. home page....................www.parallaxinc.com
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Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] BS-2IC and Lego Robotics
I've developed a robot controller for Legos based on the Basic Stamp 2 (I
call it the BS/L). I've also written a book on building the board and
integrating a set of sensors I have developed the PCBs for. My plan is for
this product to be used by middle and high school students (I'm a high
school science/electronics teacher).
Right now I'd like to get some outside testing done. I need to determine
how easy the instructions are to follow and how flexible the controller is.
So in otherwords, I need some beta testing.
Are there four people on the list who would be interested? I'm asking $15
to cover my expenses. As a beta tester you will recieve the PCB for the
BS/L and two sensors and a beacon. The sensors are a CdS light sensor and a
IR proximity detector. The book tells you how to wire up bumper switches
for the robot and how to integrate servos.
The BS/L has 12 expansion ports, with each port having a I/O, +5V, and GND.
Each expansion port can be used to operate sensors or servos. The power for
the BS/L is provided by a 9V battery, or better, a stack of 4 "AA"s. The
BS/L supports two Lego motors via an on-board H-Bridge. Because of the
H-Bridge, the BS/L supports a rudimentary level of multitasking. Power for
the motors is provided by a single 7.2V RC racing car battery.
The book that comes with the etched and drilled PCBs explains how to build
the BS/L, the sensors, and gives hints for constructing robots. There is
also a section with five recommended competitions.
A beta tester will have to purchase a BS-2IC and the remaining components.
The book gives the part numbers to order them from Jameco. I need the beta
testers to make recommendations on canges to the book after the board is
completed and tested. I'll also need to know what a fair price for the book
and boards are.
If you're interested, please email me at pverhage@s...
Thanks,
Paul
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I'm interested.
Andy
Andrew Lindsay, Applications Engineer
Parallax, Inc. Technical Support
E-Mail...........alindsay@p...
Voice............(916) 624-8333 ext 113
Parallax, Inc. home
page....................www.parallaxinc.com
BASIC Stamp Educational
Resources...........www.stampsinclass.com
SX Microcontroller University
Resources.....www.sxtech.com
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Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 6:44 AM
To: 'basicstamps@egroups.com'
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] BS-2IC and Lego
Robotics
I've developed a robot controller for Legos
based on the Basic Stamp 2 (I
call it the BS/L). I've also written a book
on building the board and
integrating a set of sensors I have
developed the PCBs for. My plan is for
this product to be used by middle and high
school students (I'm a high
school science/electronics teacher).
Right now I'd like to get some outside
testing done. I need to determine
how easy the instructions are to follow and
how flexible the controller is.
So in otherwords, I need some beta testing.
Are there four people on the list who would
be interested? I'm asking $15
to cover my expenses. As a beta tester you
will recieve the PCB for the
BS/L and two sensors and a beacon. The
sensors are a CdS light sensor and a
IR proximity detector. The book tells you
how to wire up bumper switches
for the robot and how to integrate servos.
The BS/L has 12 expansion ports, with each
port having a I/O, +5V, and GND.
Each expansion port can be used to operate
sensors or servos. The power for
the BS/L is provided by a 9V battery, or
better, a stack of 4 "AA"s. The
BS/L supports two Lego motors via an
on-board H-Bridge. Because of the
H-Bridge, the BS/L supports a rudimentary
level of multitasking. Power for
the motors is provided by a single 7.2V RC
racing car battery.
The book that comes with the etched and
drilled PCBs explains how to build
the BS/L, the sensors, and gives hints for
constructing robots. There is
also a section with five recommended
competitions.
A beta tester will have to purchase a BS-2IC
and the remaining components.
The book gives the part numbers to order
them from Jameco. I need the beta
testers to make recommendations on canges to
the book after the board is
completed and tested. I'll also need to
know what a fair price for the book
and boards are.
If you're interested, please email me at
pverhage@s...
Thanks,
Paul