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I was wondering what stamp/ kit would be best for me to buy. At this
point I would like to be able to program a stamp to control my
christmas light displays and in the near future for robotics.
Though I am new I want somthing that I will not outgrow (if that is
possible). Any information would be great!!
Thanks,
Jarrett
point I would like to be able to program a stamp to control my
christmas light displays and in the near future for robotics.
Though I am new I want somthing that I will not outgrow (if that is
possible). Any information would be great!!
Thanks,
Jarrett
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the BS1. Also, I'd recommend the TFS-1 board available at
http://www.geocities.com/jimforkin2003/ that supports programming, 8 inputs,
8 high current outputs, status LEDs or the TFS-2 board designed with the
above features but with the outputs configured as two H-bridges for
bi-directional control of two DC motors.
jim
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Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
I was wondering what stamp/ kit would be best for me to buy. At this
point I would like to be able to program a stamp to control my
christmas light displays and in the near future for robotics.
Though I am new I want somthing that I will not outgrow (if that is
possible). Any information would be great!!
Thanks,
Jarrett
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I'm admittedly a little biased, but I can assure you that the best
option is to start with the BS2-IC. This BASIC Stamp has the most
support available in terms of curriculum, documentation, source code,
etc.
2 options
1) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp.
I would recommend purchasing the Board of Education Full Kit (#28102)
with the WAM parts and text (#28152). WAM consists of over 40
activities and will develop your skills in the following areas:
programming, wiring circuits (and reading circuits), understanding of
the BASIC Stamp. The WAM text and all of our other SIC curriculum may
be downloaded for free at this link -
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/downloads/siccurriculum/documentation
_sic_curriculum.asp
2) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp with an emphasis on
robotics.
This option is very similar to the above, except you would purchase the
Boe-Bot Full Kit (#28132) and WAM (#28152) at the same time. Pull the
BS2/BOE out of the Boe-Bot Full Kit and go through all of WAM. Then
open up the Boe-Bot box again, mount the BOE/BS2 on the chassis and
build a robot. The 3 main projects for the Boe-Bot are light following,
object avoidance, and using whisker wire to deflect off of walls.
You'll find that the BS2/BOE set up will be difficult go outgrow. Once
you've completed WAM you can continue on with other Stamps in Class
topics that require additional parts kit (ex: The BOE/BS2 is the system
in the Boe-Bot, Robotics). Or you can use the BOE as a development
platform for your own projects. The repluggable breadboard is friendly
for multiple projects (and wiring mistakes!).
Let me know if you have any questions.
Good luck!
Erik Wood
ewood@p...
Parallax, Inc.
599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-8003 Fax
(888) 512-1024
www.parallax.com
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I would probably start with a BS2 as that is simple but with more I/O
than the BS1. Also, I'd recommend the TFS-1 board available at
http://www.geocities.com/jimforkin2003/ that supports programming, 8
inputs, 8 high current outputs, status LEDs or the TFS-2 board designed
with the above features but with the outputs configured as two H-bridges
for bi-directional control of two DC motors. jim
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Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
I was wondering what stamp/ kit would be best for me to buy. At this
point I would like to be able to program a stamp to control my christmas
light displays and in the near future for robotics. Though I am new I
want somthing that I will not outgrow (if that is possible). Any
information would be great!! Thanks,
Jarrett
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I'm a newbee to Stamps, too, and I am looking for a way to control up
to 30 leds and playback .wav files. Could be two microcontrollers,
but space available is very small - the units have to fit within a
Sci-Fi prop rifle (http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/Nakada%
20Particle%20Rifle250x89.jpg and
http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/NakadaRifle430x227.jpg), and
be self-contained, battery operated.
We have about 400 people interested in a kit of the rifle, so I need
to put something together that we can put together and sell for a low
cost - an electronic sound and light module as an add-on to the kit.
Seems like a BASIC Stamp would be a cost-effective way to go.
Your recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Tim
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...> wrote:
> Jarrett,
>
> I'm admittedly a little biased, but I can assure you that the best
> option is to start with the BS2-IC. This BASIC Stamp has the most
> support available in terms of curriculum, documentation, source
code,
> etc.
>
> 2 options
>
> 1) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp.
> I would recommend purchasing the Board of Education Full Kit
(#28102)
> with the WAM parts and text (#28152). WAM consists of over 40
> activities and will develop your skills in the following areas:
> programming, wiring circuits (and reading circuits), understanding
of
> the BASIC Stamp. The WAM text and all of our other SIC curriculum
may
> be downloaded for free at this link -
>
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/downloads/siccurriculum/documentati
on
> _sic_curriculum.asp
>
> 2) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp with an
emphasis on
> robotics.
> This option is very similar to the above, except you would purchase
the
> Boe-Bot Full Kit (#28132) and WAM (#28152) at the same time. Pull
the
> BS2/BOE out of the Boe-Bot Full Kit and go through all of WAM. Then
> open up the Boe-Bot box again, mount the BOE/BS2 on the chassis and
> build a robot. The 3 main projects for the Boe-Bot are light
following,
> object avoidance, and using whisker wire to deflect off of walls.
>
> You'll find that the BS2/BOE set up will be difficult go outgrow.
Once
> you've completed WAM you can continue on with other Stamps in Class
> topics that require additional parts kit (ex: The BOE/BS2 is the
system
> in the Boe-Bot, Robotics). Or you can use the BOE as a development
> platform for your own projects. The repluggable breadboard is
friendly
> for multiple projects (and wiring mistakes!).
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Erik Wood
> ewood@p...
>
> Parallax, Inc.
> 599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
> Rocklin, CA 95765
> (916) 624-8003 Fax
> (888) 512-1024
> www.parallax.com
>
>
>
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> From: Jim Forkin [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:jjf@p...]
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 5:17 AM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
>
>
> I would probably start with a BS2 as that is simple but with more
I/O
> than the BS1. Also, I'd recommend the TFS-1 board available at
> http://www.geocities.com/jimforkin2003/ that supports programming, 8
> inputs, 8 high current outputs, status LEDs or the TFS-2 board
designed
> with the above features but with the outputs configured as two H-
bridges
> for bi-directional control of two DC motors. jim
>
>
>
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> From: computerengineer2b [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:computerengineer2b@y...]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 4:48 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
>
>
> I was wondering what stamp/ kit would be best for me to buy. At this
> point I would like to be able to program a stamp to control my
christmas
> light displays and in the near future for robotics. Though I am new
I
> want somthing that I will not outgrow (if that is possible). Any
> information would be great!! Thanks,
>
> Jarrett
>
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I am able to guide customers in the right direction and get them started
based on their interests. However, I'm not technical enough to provide
you with a scope for the project that you are proposing. The BASIC
Stamp is definitely capable of controlling 30 leds. Regarding the
playback of .wav files, you should take a look at the Quadravox products
at these two links:
http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=27967
http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=27968
Since you're a newbeeee, the WAM? Material would be relevant for you.
Let's see if some other members can help with this project.
Good Luck!
Erik Wood
ewood@p...
Parallax, Inc.
599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 624-8003 Fax
(888) 512-1024
www.parallax.com
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Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Re: Newbeeeeeee
Erik,
I'm a newbee to Stamps, too, and I am looking for a way to control up
to 30 leds and playback .wav files. Could be two microcontrollers,
but space available is very small - the units have to fit within a
Sci-Fi prop rifle (http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/Nakada%
20Particle%20Rifle250x89.jpg and
http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/NakadaRifle430x227.jpg), and
be self-contained, battery operated.
We have about 400 people interested in a kit of the rifle, so I need
to put something together that we can put together and sell for a low
cost - an electronic sound and light module as an add-on to the kit.
Seems like a BASIC Stamp would be a cost-effective way to go.
Your recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Tim
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...> wrote:
> Jarrett,
>
> I'm admittedly a little biased, but I can assure you that the best
> option is to start with the BS2-IC. This BASIC Stamp has the most
> support available in terms of curriculum, documentation, source
code,
> etc.
>
> 2 options
>
> 1) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp.
> I would recommend purchasing the Board of Education Full Kit
(#28102)
> with the WAM parts and text (#28152). WAM consists of over 40
> activities and will develop your skills in the following areas:
> programming, wiring circuits (and reading circuits), understanding
of
> the BASIC Stamp. The WAM text and all of our other SIC curriculum
may
> be downloaded for free at this link -
>
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/downloads/siccurriculum/documentati
on
> _sic_curriculum.asp
>
> 2) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp with an
emphasis on
> robotics.
> This option is very similar to the above, except you would purchase
the
> Boe-Bot Full Kit (#28132) and WAM (#28152) at the same time. Pull
the
> BS2/BOE out of the Boe-Bot Full Kit and go through all of WAM. Then
> open up the Boe-Bot box again, mount the BOE/BS2 on the chassis and
> build a robot. The 3 main projects for the Boe-Bot are light
following,
> object avoidance, and using whisker wire to deflect off of walls.
>
> You'll find that the BS2/BOE set up will be difficult go outgrow.
Once
> you've completed WAM you can continue on with other Stamps in Class
> topics that require additional parts kit (ex: The BOE/BS2 is the
system
> in the Boe-Bot, Robotics). Or you can use the BOE as a development
> platform for your own projects. The repluggable breadboard is
friendly
> for multiple projects (and wiring mistakes!).
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Erik Wood
> ewood@p...
>
> Parallax, Inc.
> 599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
> Rocklin, CA 95765
> (916) 624-8003 Fax
> (888) 512-1024
> www.parallax.com
>
>
>
Original Message
> From: Jim Forkin [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:jjf@p...]
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 5:17 AM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
>
>
> I would probably start with a BS2 as that is simple but with more
I/O
> than the BS1. Also, I'd recommend the TFS-1 board available at
> http://www.geocities.com/jimforkin2003/ that supports programming, 8
> inputs, 8 high current outputs, status LEDs or the TFS-2 board
designed
> with the above features but with the outputs configured as two H-
bridges
> for bi-directional control of two DC motors. jim
>
>
>
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> From: computerengineer2b [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:computerengineer2b@y...]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 4:48 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
>
>
> I was wondering what stamp/ kit would be best for me to buy. At this
> point I would like to be able to program a stamp to control my
christmas
> light displays and in the near future for robotics. Though I am new
I
> want somthing that I will not outgrow (if that is possible). Any
> information would be great!! Thanks,
>
> Jarrett
>
>
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And we all start out New....crawl then walk....[noparse]:)[/noparse]
How complicated are the wave files? How long?
If you intend to produce 400 of these you might consider a consultant....someone
who has built a few projects like this. Of course budget constraints might
squash that idea. Do you have days or weeks to work on this??
Tim
>>> tim@c... 11/10/03 03:07PM >>>
Erik,
I'm a newbee to Stamps, too, and I am looking for a way to control up
to 30 leds and playback .wav files. Could be two microcontrollers,
but space available is very small - the units have to fit within a
Sci-Fi prop rifle (http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/Nakada%
20Particle%20Rifle250x89.jpg and
http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/NakadaRifle430x227.jpg), and
be self-contained, battery operated.
We have about 400 people interested in a kit of the rifle, so I need
to put something together that we can put together and sell for a low
cost - an electronic sound and light module as an add-on to the kit.
Seems like a BASIC Stamp would be a cost-effective way to go.
Your recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Tim
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Erik Wood" <ewood@p...> wrote:
> Jarrett,
>
> I'm admittedly a little biased, but I can assure you that the best
> option is to start with the BS2-IC. This BASIC Stamp has the most
> support available in terms of curriculum, documentation, source
code,
> etc.
>
> 2 options
>
> 1) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp.
> I would recommend purchasing the Board of Education Full Kit
(#28102)
> with the WAM parts and text (#28152). WAM consists of over 40
> activities and will develop your skills in the following areas:
> programming, wiring circuits (and reading circuits), understanding
of
> the BASIC Stamp. The WAM text and all of our other SIC curriculum
may
> be downloaded for free at this link -
>
http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/downloads/siccurriculum/documentati
on
> _sic_curriculum.asp
>
> 2) Beginning platform to understand the BASIC Stamp with an
emphasis on
> robotics.
> This option is very similar to the above, except you would purchase
the
> Boe-Bot Full Kit (#28132) and WAM (#28152) at the same time. Pull
the
> BS2/BOE out of the Boe-Bot Full Kit and go through all of WAM. Then
> open up the Boe-Bot box again, mount the BOE/BS2 on the chassis and
> build a robot. The 3 main projects for the Boe-Bot are light
following,
> object avoidance, and using whisker wire to deflect off of walls.
>
> You'll find that the BS2/BOE set up will be difficult go outgrow.
Once
> you've completed WAM you can continue on with other Stamps in Class
> topics that require additional parts kit (ex: The BOE/BS2 is the
system
> in the Boe-Bot, Robotics). Or you can use the BOE as a development
> platform for your own projects. The repluggable breadboard is
friendly
> for multiple projects (and wiring mistakes!).
>
> Let me know if you have any questions.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Erik Wood
> ewood@p...
>
> Parallax, Inc.
> 599 Menlo Dr., Suite #100
> Rocklin, CA 95765
> (916) 624-8003 Fax
> (888) 512-1024
> www.parallax.com
>
>
>
Original Message
> From: Jim Forkin [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:jjf@p...]
> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 5:17 AM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
>
>
> I would probably start with a BS2 as that is simple but with more
I/O
> than the BS1. Also, I'd recommend the TFS-1 board available at
> http://www.geocities.com/jimforkin2003/ that supports programming, 8
> inputs, 8 high current outputs, status LEDs or the TFS-2 board
designed
> with the above features but with the outputs configured as two H-
bridges
> for bi-directional control of two DC motors. jim
>
>
>
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> From: computerengineer2b [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:computerengineer2b@y...]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 4:48 PM
> To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Newbeeeeeee
>
>
> I was wondering what stamp/ kit would be best for me to buy. At this
> point I would like to be able to program a stamp to control my
christmas
> light displays and in the near future for robotics. Though I am new
I
> want somthing that I will not outgrow (if that is possible). Any
> information would be great!! Thanks,
>
> Jarrett
>
>
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but would be the best way to change the output sequences. I have the
stamp works kit. This is what I feel the best way to learn the basic
stamp. You could download the manul free on there sight to get a
look at the experements. Experement #7 has a light controler with a
one push button to change the sequences and verable resister to
control the speed. I tweeked out the experement to 14 leds with any
sequence that i wonted. Now look at experment # 23 and #23b for
expanding the outputs. in 23b they took 3 pins to make 16 outputs so
you could prob. get 62 outs for the leds if you wonted.
?????
Is there 30 leds all together or 15 on each side of the rifle?
Also use an exterenal regulator to becouse this way you have 100ma on
pins 0-7 and 100ma 8-15. If not you will only have 75 for all 16
pins.
If you dont wont to mess with the expanding the outputs you can get
the stamp 40 with 32 inputs / outputs that would leave you 2 for
controling the inputs and you have 100ma per 8 pins with an external
regulator. Then you could use a 9v bat. Life might not be super
long but will work will. emain me if there is any question or if you
need help.
> I'm a newbee to Stamps, too, and I am looking for a way to control
up
> to 30 leds and playback .wav files. Could be two microcontrollers,
> but space available is very small - the units have to fit within a
> Sci-Fi prop rifle (http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/Nakada%
> 20Particle%20Rifle250x89.jpg and
> http://www.costumesandprops.com/graphics/NakadaRifle430x227.jpg),
and
> be self-contained, battery operated.
>
> We have about 400 people interested in a kit of the rifle, so I
need
> to put something together that we can put together and sell for a
low
> cost - an electronic sound and light module as an add-on to the
kit.
> Seems like a BASIC Stamp would be a cost-effective way to go.
>
> Your recommendations are greatly appreciated.
>
> Tim
>