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ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2001-05-07 20:15 in General Discussion
I have posted before on this forum asking for help for a report I am writing.
I have one more question (at this point possibly more later).

Can anyone who is involved in designing systems for industry using the Basic Stamp and/or the PIC controllers please give me some examples of the applications they are used for.

Thanks in advance

Tim Whitmore

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-04-30 20:26
    http://www.hth.com/losa/

    Original Message

    Can anyone who is involved in designing systems for industry using the Basic
    Stamp and/or the PIC controllers please give me some examples of the
    applications they are used for.
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-04-30 21:50
    well, im using 1 pic for an autopilot in a home built airplane
    and 1 pic for a fuel injection controller for my volkswagon buss engine.

    norm



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    >Stamp and/or the PIC controllers please give me some examples of the
    >applications they are used for.
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-04-30 21:54
    Take a peek at: http://www.rentron.com/PicBasic1.htm

    This shows several applications using the PIC for LCD controllers,
    A/D measurements, servo controllers, I/O expanders ICs, infrared
    communications, serial keypads, temperature measurement, etc,,.

    With the PIC or BASIC Stamp, you can easily create your own
    custom integrated circuits to replace sometimes hard to find, or
    more expensive pre-manufactured solutions.

    Regards,

    -Bruce
    webmaster@r...
    http://www.rentron.com

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    Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 1:26 PM
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    > http://www.hth.com/losa/
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    Original Message
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    > Can anyone who is involved in designing systems for industry using the Basic
    > Stamp and/or the PIC controllers please give me some examples of the
    > applications they are used for.
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    >
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    >
    > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-01 12:06
    Hi,
    I've used them for:

    PhotoChemical replenishment chemical blender systems
    Digital printers, both for exposure control, and all related paperdeck functions
    All kinds of timers, and small process controllers
    Infra-red measurement of photographic, light-sensitive materials
    and probably a dozen others that I can't think of right now.
    Yes, they're expensive, but I've found them to be quickly implementable,
    and fairly robust in the field. I've shipped them all over the world.
    Russ



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    Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 3:26 PM
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    | http://www.hth.com/losa/
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    | Can anyone who is involved in designing systems for industry using the Basic
    | Stamp and/or the PIC controllers please give me some examples of the
    | applications they are used for.
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-01 15:21
    Rodent...
    I'm using bs2sx's for fluid measurement and access control with ibuttons. We
    link the stamp to existing fuel bowser computers. Also doing data transfer
    with memory ibuttons and download of data via gsm phone network and VB6.
    They say that a bs2 can't talk to an ibutton but we have 70 systems out
    there doing it, even with the 64K memory buttons. System has user interface
    via RTN serial keypad and display, easiest to use, see www.nollett.com.au
    We also use bs1 for rollover devices on vehicles, links to special battery
    isolation switch and disconnects battery on rollover.
    Chris.

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    From: Rodent <daweasel@s...>
    To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 3:26 AM
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Information for Report


    > http://www.hth.com/losa/
    >
    >
    Original Message
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    > Can anyone who is involved in designing systems for industry using the
    Basic
    > Stamp and/or the PIC controllers please give me some examples of the
    > applications they are used for.
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-01 19:37
    Ever hear of a Phoenix 8000 or Phoenix AFC? That was the product I worked
    with the last three years. Downsizing did me in, but I'm working on some
    related products of my own to compete with the ex-employer. The Stamp stuff
    is just a hobby at the moment.

    Original Message

    > I'm using bs2sx's for fluid measurement and access control with ibuttons.
    We
    > link the stamp to existing fuel bowser computers. Also doing data transfer
    > with memory ibuttons and download of data via gsm phone network and VB6.
    > They say that a bs2 can't talk to an ibutton but we have 70 systems out
    > there doing it, even with the 64K memory buttons. System has user
    interface
    > via RTN serial keypad and display, easiest to use, see www.nollett.com.au
    > We also use bs1 for rollover devices on vehicles, links to special battery
    > isolation switch and disconnects battery on rollover.
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-01 22:10
    Please delete me from this list

    thank you

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-01 23:43
    Chris-

    Could you be persuaded into giving us some details/code snippets
    showing your BS2/BS2SX iButton input-output techniques? That's a
    pretty stunning achievement.


    Thanks and regards,

    Steve


    On 1 May 01 at 22:21, Chris Anderson wrote:

    > ... I'm using bs2sx's for fluid measurement and access control with
    > ibuttons. We link the stamp to existing fuel bowser computers.
    > Also doing data transfer with memory ibuttons and download of data
    > via gsm phone network and VB6. They say that a bs2 can't talk to an
    > ibutton but we have 70 systems out there doing it, even with the
    > 64K memory buttons...
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-03 00:32
    Steve and stampers..
    The ground work was done in conjunction with another person, and it is also
    a commercial application. I can't give any code, but as Parallax (the gods)
    have now made the bs2p which can do the ibutton stuff, it is now sort of
    available to everybody anyway if they wish to spend the extra $$.
    However, we have received plenty of good advice from this group, so....

    The secret is to use the DS2480B driver. But there are a few quirks which
    took us some time and embarrassment (from clients erratic systems) to iron
    out. The line driver reduces all of the pain, to serout and serin
    statements, but there are a few catches. There is really nothing else to do
    except get the sequence of serin / serout stuff correct. For a bloke like
    you who coded the Stache, I'm sure this is no problems. (I have 2 stache's,
    and used them extensively around Australia to fix our ibutton early bugs).

    I don't think the bs2 would be reliable enough to comm with the ds1996
    ibutton, as plenty of both ways comms are required, in blocks od data at
    9600, but a ds1990a with bs2 should be no problem, overclocking a bs1 may
    even work, allthough I have'nt tried it. We only use the bs2sx, as we are
    also counting pulses from encoders and looking for interupt pins etc at the
    same time, therefore the bs2sx is for us for its speed.

    While we're here, is there an egroup for SXtech stuff ??
    Regards,
    Chris

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    From: S Parkis <parkiss@e...>
    To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 6:43 AM
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    > Chris-
    >
    > Could you be persuaded into giving us some details/code snippets
    > showing your BS2/BS2SX iButton input-output techniques? That's a
    > pretty stunning achievement.
    >
    >
    > Thanks and regards,
    >
    > Steve
    >
    >
    > On 1 May 01 at 22:21, Chris Anderson wrote:
    >
    > > ... I'm using bs2sx's for fluid measurement and access control with
    > > ibuttons. We link the stamp to existing fuel bowser computers.
    > > Also doing data transfer with memory ibuttons and download of data
    > > via gsm phone network and VB6. They say that a bs2 can't talk to an
    > > ibutton but we have 70 systems out there doing it, even with the
    > > 64K memory buttons...
    >
    >
    >
    > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
    >
    >
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-05-07 20:15
    Hi Tim,

    I use a Stamp II SX for two applications :

    - central heating control (home), with real time clock, display and keyboard
    - a fault display and a bad product rejection system (shift register) for a menthol dosing device used in the tobacco industry

    I hope those 2 projects aren't in your list yet :-)

    Best regards,

    Phil.
    Computer Solutions
    Belgium


    Original Message
    From: Tim Whitmore
    To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 8:54 PM
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Information for Report

    I have posted before on this forum asking for help for a report I am writing.
    I have one more question (at this point possibly more later).

    Can anyone who is involved in designing systems for industry using the Basic Stamp and/or the PIC controllers please give me some examples of the applications they are used for.

    Thanks in advance

    Tim Whitmore


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