I don''t own a Stamp yet but with your help I will soon for an autonomous robot.
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From: "Christopher C Dundorf" <cdundorf@j...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 10:42 AM
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] I don't own a Stamp yet but with your help I will
soon for an autonomous robot.
> I don't own a Stamp yet but with your help I will soon. I'm interested
> in a single or several linked Stamps to ultimately control an autonomous
> robot.
>
> It'll need to be able to control the following type of functions:
> 1. Control several (non feedback) stepper motor controllers ICs (for
> cameras (fixed speed just pan left/right, tilt up/down)),
> 2. Main drive wheel motor controller (speed (0-xxx RPM), forward/reverse
> direction)
> 3. Analog and Digital I/O (temp readings, misc. sensors, manipulators
> open/close, lights on/off, compass readings (0-5vdc), position encoder on
> drive wheel, light level, etc.
> 4. Record data referenced to time and/or position (relative x,y
> position, time, sensor readings (temps, light levels), possibly I/O
> states)
> 5. Run control algorithms for vehicle guidance and drive system control
> (closed loop system, using compass and RPM count on drive wheels)
> 6. Possible GPS integration in future
> 7. I/O sampling rates between 5 and 10Hz for vehicle control and about
> 1Hz for mission sensors.
> 8. Mission: Run preprogrammed course for about 12 hours, then download
> data via serial line.
>
> Some of the support hardware may include: Compass module, Stepper Motor
> Control Circuits (non feedback), PWM Drive Motor Controller, Laptop PC,
> serial cable, mission sensors, Pocket Watch Module.
>
> I've been reading this newsgroup for a month and there are some truly
> dedicated and intelligent contributors. I've also checked out several
> Stamp websites, all good. Here are some of my initial questions:
>
> - Should I consider the new BS2p40?
> - What about a development board?
> - Is the Stamp suited for this application? I'm concerned that this
> application may be to demanding for what the Basic stamp was intended
> for.
> - Should I consider breaking the tasks up into multiple individual stamp
> modules. If so, do they "link" well together (use 1 wire or I/O ports?)
> - Any reference book recommendations
>
> I'm excited about the possibilities!
>
> Your guidance is greatly appreciated,
> Chris Dundorf
>
>
>
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