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Wow....had a few flashbacks going to your websites main page.
BBS'ing....those were the days.
any more to your site?
Original Message
From: "Vernon Graner" <vern@t...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 11:50 PM
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] How to connect this "mystery module" to the BSII?
> Hi all:
>
> I have been working recently on a BSII controlled "entertainment" style
> Robot to be used at my son's school to try and generate interest in boy
> scouting. I use a small robotic base (http://www.robocide.com/xbr/04.jpg)
> that works well using a Mini SSC for the servos and a couple of Motor
> Minds for controlling the differential steering. I created a little 2
> minute "dog and pony" program that activates a series of moves to
> compliment a pre-recorded audio track (also triggered by the stamp using
> a hacked "yak-bak" unit). When it's kicked off, it moves and talks about
> Boy Scouting and laments the fact that it cannot join since it is a robot
> and not a boy. [noparse]:)[/noparse] I even put a scout cap on it sometimes. It's very
> effective at drawing a crowd.
>
> What I want to do is create a visual display that will "correspond" with
> the various motions by lighting up some LEDs just to increase the
> interest factor (maybe blink them in time with the audio track or with
> the various servos motions etc.). I dug around in my junk box and
> discovered a couple of LED display modules that look like they would be
> fine for this project, but I do not have any pin out/hookup information.
> I'm reasonable sure I bought these modules from Rat Shack about 8-10
> years ago, and never got around to using them.
>
> So, I figured one of you fine folks can tell me about this part and/or
> tell me how to use a stamp to make it do "interesting" things (blink,
> sequence etc.). I have some hi-res photos of the module, and descriptions
> of the numbers on in here:
>
> http://www.mugbbs.com/chip
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
>
> Vern
>
> --
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> Senior Systems Engineer | obviously incompetent so why are we
> Texas Information Services | paying you? Of course, if the network
> http://www.txis.com | is up, then we obviously don't need
> Austin Office 512 328-8947 | you, so why are we paying you?" ©VLG
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BBS'ing....those were the days.
any more to your site?
Original Message
From: "Vernon Graner" <vern@t...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 11:50 PM
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] How to connect this "mystery module" to the BSII?
> Hi all:
>
> I have been working recently on a BSII controlled "entertainment" style
> Robot to be used at my son's school to try and generate interest in boy
> scouting. I use a small robotic base (http://www.robocide.com/xbr/04.jpg)
> that works well using a Mini SSC for the servos and a couple of Motor
> Minds for controlling the differential steering. I created a little 2
> minute "dog and pony" program that activates a series of moves to
> compliment a pre-recorded audio track (also triggered by the stamp using
> a hacked "yak-bak" unit). When it's kicked off, it moves and talks about
> Boy Scouting and laments the fact that it cannot join since it is a robot
> and not a boy. [noparse]:)[/noparse] I even put a scout cap on it sometimes. It's very
> effective at drawing a crowd.
>
> What I want to do is create a visual display that will "correspond" with
> the various motions by lighting up some LEDs just to increase the
> interest factor (maybe blink them in time with the audio track or with
> the various servos motions etc.). I dug around in my junk box and
> discovered a couple of LED display modules that look like they would be
> fine for this project, but I do not have any pin out/hookup information.
> I'm reasonable sure I bought these modules from Rat Shack about 8-10
> years ago, and never got around to using them.
>
> So, I figured one of you fine folks can tell me about this part and/or
> tell me how to use a stamp to make it do "interesting" things (blink,
> sequence etc.). I have some hi-res photos of the module, and descriptions
> of the numbers on in here:
>
> http://www.mugbbs.com/chip
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
>
> Vern
>
> --
> Vern Graner CNE/CNA/SSE | "If the network is down, then you're
> Senior Systems Engineer | obviously incompetent so why are we
> Texas Information Services | paying you? Of course, if the network
> http://www.txis.com | is up, then we obviously don't need
> Austin Office 512 328-8947 | you, so why are we paying you?" ©VLG
>
>
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myself. They are LED VU meter modules. I think i have the data sheet at home
and will check when I get home. If I do I'll scan them and send them to you.
Do you have an email address to send them?
Original Message
From: "SB" <steve.brady@r...>
To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] How to connect this "mystery module" to the
BSII? -- OT
> Wow....had a few flashbacks going to your websites main page.
> BBS'ing....those were the days.
>
> any more to your site?
>
>
>
Original Message
> From: "Vernon Graner" <vern@t...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 11:50 PM
> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] How to connect this "mystery module" to the BSII?
>
>
> > Hi all:
> >
> > I have been working recently on a BSII controlled "entertainment" style
> > Robot to be used at my son's school to try and generate interest in boy
> > scouting. I use a small robotic base
(http://www.robocide.com/xbr/04.jpg)
> > that works well using a Mini SSC for the servos and a couple of Motor
> > Minds for controlling the differential steering. I created a little 2
> > minute "dog and pony" program that activates a series of moves to
> > compliment a pre-recorded audio track (also triggered by the stamp using
> > a hacked "yak-bak" unit). When it's kicked off, it moves and talks about
> > Boy Scouting and laments the fact that it cannot join since it is a
robot
> > and not a boy. [noparse]:)[/noparse] I even put a scout cap on it sometimes. It's very
> > effective at drawing a crowd.
> >
> > What I want to do is create a visual display that will "correspond" with
> > the various motions by lighting up some LEDs just to increase the
> > interest factor (maybe blink them in time with the audio track or with
> > the various servos motions etc.). I dug around in my junk box and
> > discovered a couple of LED display modules that look like they would be
> > fine for this project, but I do not have any pin out/hookup information.
> > I'm reasonable sure I bought these modules from Rat Shack about 8-10
> > years ago, and never got around to using them.
> >
> > So, I figured one of you fine folks can tell me about this part and/or
> > tell me how to use a stamp to make it do "interesting" things (blink,
> > sequence etc.). I have some hi-res photos of the module, and
descriptions
> > of the numbers on in here:
> >
> > http://www.mugbbs.com/chip
> >
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
> >
> > Vern
> >
> > --
> > Vern Graner CNE/CNA/SSE | "If the network is down, then you're
> > Senior Systems Engineer | obviously incompetent so why are we
> > Texas Information Services | paying you? Of course, if the network
> > http://www.txis.com | is up, then we obviously don't need
> > Austin Office 512 328-8947 | you, so why are we paying you?" ©VLG
> >
> >
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> >
> >
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> >
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from one of the old Forest Mims Engineering Notebooks. I can't imagine
where mine ever went. I updated the page for anyone who wants to see the
answer:
http://www.mugbbs.com/chip
Looks like my BSII will be running a light show soon. [noparse];)[/noparse]
--
Vern Graner CNE/CNA/SSE | "If the network is down, then you're
Senior Systems Engineer | obviously incompetent so why are we
Texas Information Services | paying you? Of course, if the network
http://www.txis.com | is up, then we obviously don't need
Austin Office 512 328-8947 | you, so why are we paying you?" ©VLG
Scott Tappan Contractor said:
> The unit was probably bought at Radio Shack. I have a couple at the house
> myself. They are LED VU meter modules. I think i have the data sheet at
> home
> and will check when I get home. If I do I'll scan them and send them to
> you.
> Do you have an email address to send them?
>
Original Message
> From: "SB" <steve.brady@r...>
> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 6:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] How to connect this "mystery module" to the
> BSII? -- OT
>
>
>> Wow....had a few flashbacks going to your websites main page.
>> BBS'ing....those were the days.
>>
>> any more to your site?
>>
>>
>>
Original Message
>> From: "Vernon Graner" <vern@t...>
>> To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 11:50 PM
>> Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] How to connect this "mystery module" to the
>> BSII?
>>
>>
>> > Hi all:
>> >
>> > I have been working recently on a BSII controlled "entertainment"
>> style
>> > Robot to be used at my son's school to try and generate interest in
>> boy
>> > scouting. I use a small robotic base
> (http://www.robocide.com/xbr/04.jpg)
>> > that works well using a Mini SSC for the servos and a couple of Motor
>> > Minds for controlling the differential steering. I created a little 2
>> > minute "dog and pony" program that activates a series of moves to
>> > compliment a pre-recorded audio track (also triggered by the stamp
>> using
>> > a hacked "yak-bak" unit). When it's kicked off, it moves and talks
>> about
>> > Boy Scouting and laments the fact that it cannot join since it is a
> robot
>> > and not a boy. [noparse]:)[/noparse] I even put a scout cap on it sometimes. It's very
>> > effective at drawing a crowd.
>> >
>> > What I want to do is create a visual display that will "correspond"
>> with
>> > the various motions by lighting up some LEDs just to increase the
>> > interest factor (maybe blink them in time with the audio track or
>> with
>> > the various servos motions etc.). I dug around in my junk box and
>> > discovered a couple of LED display modules that look like they would
>> be
>> > fine for this project, but I do not have any pin out/hookup
>> information.
>> > I'm reasonable sure I bought these modules from Rat Shack about 8-10
>> > years ago, and never got around to using them.
>> >
>> > So, I figured one of you fine folks can tell me about this part
>> and/or
>> > tell me how to use a stamp to make it do "interesting" things (blink,
>> > sequence etc.). I have some hi-res photos of the module, and
> descriptions
>> > of the numbers on in here:
>> >
>> > http://www.mugbbs.com/chip
>> >
>> > Any help would be greatly appreciated. [noparse]:)[/noparse]
>> >
>> > Vern
>> >
>> > --
>> > Vern Graner CNE/CNA/SSE | "If the network is down, then you're
>> > Senior Systems Engineer | obviously incompetent so why are we
>> > Texas Information Services | paying you? Of course, if the network
>> > http://www.txis.com | is up, then we obviously don't need
>> > Austin Office 512 328-8947 | you, so why are we paying you?" ©VLG
>> >
>> >
>> > To UNSUBSCRIBE, just send mail to:
>> > basicstamps-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>> > from the same email address that you subscribed. Text in the Subject
> and
>> Body of the message will be ignored.
>> >
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>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
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