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(OT) ...my Parallax Collection

doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,246
edited 2005-09-10 03:43 in General Discussion
This is off topic by a long shot; however, I will post it anyway.

I can barely contain my excitement about my "Birthday Presents” that I ordered for myself. I have been a really “Good dog” lately and rewarded myself accordingly.

I am SO looking forward to receiving these orders!! Ok, maybe I went a little overboard!!! Nah!


Purchase Summary
Order ID:

Item 1
Product ID: 500-00005
Product Name: ULN2803A Darlington Array
Product Price: $1.50
Quantity: 20

Item 2
Product ID: 28023
Product Name: Parallax Servo Controller (Serial)
Product Price: $39.00
Quantity: 1

Item 3
Product ID: 800-00030
Product Name: FTDI US232B USB to Serial Adapter (includes #27000-0)
Product Price: $34.00
Quantity: 1

Item 4
Product ID: 27000
Product Name: Parallax CD-ROM
Product Price: $0.00
Quantity: 1

Item 5
Product ID: 27291
Product Name: BASIC Stamp 2 OEM Module (Kit Form)
Product Price: $30.00
Quantity: 2
Purchase Summary
Order ID:

Item 1
Product ID: 28015
Product Name: PING)))™ Ultrasonic Sensor
Product Price: $24.95
Quantity: 2

Item 2
Product ID: 27311
Product Name: Toddler Full Kit - Blue
Product Price: $249.00
Quantity: 1

Item 3
Product ID: 28113
Product Name: Microcontroller Application Cookbook Volumes 1 & 2
Product Price: $54.00
Quantity: 1

Item 4
Product ID: 30068
Product Name: EmbeddedBlue Transceiver AppMod
Product Price: $99.00
Quantity: 1

Item 5
Product ID: 30071
Product Name: HexCrawler Tilt/Pan S3 Kit
Product Price: $109.00
Quantity: 1
Purchase Summary
Order ID:

Item 1
Product ID: 28136
Product Name: Scribbler Robot
Product Price: $99.00
Quantity: 1

Item 2
Product ID: 28013
Product Name: Gazbot Infrared Distance Sensor
Product Price: $59.95
Quantity: 1

Item 3
Product ID: BS2PX-IC
Product Name: BASIC Stamp 2px 24-Pin Module
Product Price: $79.00
Quantity: 2

Item 4
Product ID: 28138
Product Name: Parallax Professional Development Board
Product Price: $149.00
Quantity: 1

Item 5
Product ID: 30063
Product Name: HexCrawler Robot Kit
Product Price: $695.00
Quantity: 1

Item 6
Product ID: 28017
Product Name: Memsic 2125 Dual-axis Accelerometer
Product Price: $29.00
Quantity: 2

Item 7
Product ID: 28850
Product Name: USB Board of Education Development Board
Product Price: $65.00
Quantity: 1

Item 8
Product ID: 28153
Product Name: Applied Sensors Parts and Text
Product Price: $79.00
Quantity: 1

Item 9
Product ID: 900-00008
Product Name: Parallax (Futaba) Continuous Rotation Servo
Product Price: $6.95
Quantity: 1

Item 10
Product ID: 28201
Product Name: Elements of Digital Logic Parts and Text Kit
Product Price: $59.00
Quantity: 1
Purchase Summary
Order ID:

Item 1
Product ID: 30011
Product Name: mBus Controller Area Network (CAN Interface
Product Price: $79.95
Quantity: 1

Item 2
Product ID: 900-00005
Product Name: Parallax (Futaba) Standard Servo
Product Price: $11.40
Quantity: 10

Item 3
Product ID: 30051
Product Name: Boe-Bot CMUcam
Product Price: $129.00
Quantity: 1

Item 4
Product ID: 27962
Product Name: Pocket Watch B
Product Price: $29.00
Quantity: 1

Item 5
Product ID: 70004
Product Name: Stamp 2 Communications and Control Projects Book
Product Price: $19.95
Quantity: 2

Item 6
Product ID: 750-00007
Product Name: 12 Volt 1 Amp Power Supply
Product Price: $8.50
Quantity: 1

Item 7
Product ID: 27312
Product Name: Bumper Sensor (Twinkle Toes)
Product Price: $29.00
Quantity: 1

Item 8
Product ID: 605-00003
Product Name: Sharp GP2D12 Analog Distance Sensor
Product Price: $11.95
Quantity: 2

Item 9
Product ID: 10001
Product Name: Parallax T-Shirt
Attributes: Large,
Product Price: $14.95
Quantity: 2

Item 10
Product ID: 805-00005
Product Name: Custom Cable for Sharp Sensor
Product Price: $2.95
Quantity: 2



This will bump my Parallax collection up quite a bit wouldn't you say!

Cheers! yeah.gif
Doc

Comments

  • FreezeSukkaFreezeSukka Posts: 41
    edited 2005-09-09 01:38
    Just one question Doc.... Are you married or single? I love my wife dearly, and I know I could never, ever buy that much stuff... ($2600 worth) especially at one time! lol It would be nice though!

    Enjoy them!

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    P.S. This is what this part of the alphabet would look like if "Q" and "R" were eliminated.
  • Jon WilliamsJon Williams Posts: 6,491
    edited 2005-09-09 01:46
    You mean that line "Honey, if you really loved me..." doesn't work?

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    Jon Williams
    Applications Engineer, Parallax
  • RDL2004RDL2004 Posts: 2,554
    edited 2005-09-09 02:04
    Hehe, I took advantage of the Hurricane Katrina offer and bought an SX Tech Tool Kit PRO just to get the PDB, I had no idea what an SX was, it just looked like a good deal. I guess I'll have to learn about the SX now.

    For many people this stuff is just fun, I know thats all it is for me. I'll never make anything that will sell, I just like piddling around with these things, it keeps your brain working. That's what hobbies are for.

    I hope you have fun with all your new goodies, those should keep you busy a while [noparse]:)[/noparse]
  • FreezeSukkaFreezeSukka Posts: 41
    edited 2005-09-09 02:16
    Nope Jon! I wish it did! Guess she really doesn't love me after all!! *sigh*

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    P.S. This is what this part of the alphabet would look like if "Q" and "R" were eliminated.
  • BeanBean Posts: 8,129
    edited 2005-09-09 02:33
    What....No video module ??? Just kidding...[noparse];)[/noparse]
    I've been looking for that "1 of everything" button for awhile now, looks like you found it.
    My wife would shoot me if I bought that much stuff...You think I'm joking...Sadly no I'm not...[noparse];)[/noparse]
    Bean.

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    "SX-Video·Module" Now available from Parallax for only $28.95

    http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30012
    Product web site: www.sxvm.com
    Available soon!! Video overlay(OSD) module...

    "I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess"
    Red Green
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  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,569
    edited 2005-09-09 05:34
    I'm going to side with Bean.... I get that dirty smirk look when I'm up "late" at night in the newsgroup. Now since
    I work at Parallax, she follows the smirk with ... "is that work related" ? Arghhh!! No dear, "just playing" smilewinkgrin.gif

    Keep in mind we just had a baby girl (Gabrielle) just over a month ago, and she still has her days/nights mixed up, so
    our own schedules have been knocked out of whack.


    BTW)

    doggiedoc,

    Great for you!!!! I didn't see an RFID reader on your list....
    ...I wonder if the RFID reader would work with a "chipped" animal?

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    Beau Schwabe

    IC Layout Engineer
    Parallax, Inc.
  • FreezeSukkaFreezeSukka Posts: 41
    edited 2005-09-09 07:23
    Hey DoggieDoc... In the midst of all of the excitement over your new toys, I forgot to actually wish you a Happy Birthday!· Also, a huge congratulations to you and your wife Beau on the new baby!· Gabrielle is my 9 yr old daughter's name as well. (pretty name)·
    We have a new little one also.... She was born on 5-5-05 and weighed 5 lbs 5 oz ....· Perfect for someone as forgetful as I am!
    Sorry for derailing this post guys.
    ~Jeff~

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  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,246
    edited 2005-09-09 22:23
    Jsjga said...
    Just one question Doc.... Are you married or single? I love my wife dearly, and I know I could never, ever buy that much stuff... ($2600 worth) especially at one time! lol It would be nice though!

    Enjoy them!


    Married - 14 years and 4 kids

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  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,246
    edited 2005-09-09 22:39
    Bean (Hitt Consulting) said...
    What....No video module ??? Just kidding...[noparse];)[/noparse]
    I've been looking for that "1 of everything" button for awhile now, looks like you found it.
    My wife would shoot me if I bought that much stuff...You think I'm joking...Sadly no I'm not...[noparse];)[/noparse]
    Bean.

    Really, Bean - I swear it is on my wish-list now. I've got enough to keep me busy at night for a bit.

    I didn't really clear it with the wife first. So......

    I'm a big boy; I'll just take my lumps!
    Beau Schwabe (Parallax) said...
    ... we just had a baby girl (Gabrielle) just over a month ago, and she still has her days/nights mixed up, so
    our own schedules have been knocked out of whack.
    Us too! Sara Elizabeth was born 7/15/2005 2:14 am!! She was 10 lbs and 1.5 ozs and 22" long. The good news is she sleeps throught the night just fine. It's the 2 year old that keeps us up!
    Beau Schwabe (Parallax) said...

    ... I didn't see an RFID reader on your list....
    ...I wonder if the RFID reader would work with a "chipped" animal?
    I've already had that thought. I haven't thought of a way to apply it practically even if I get it to work. But it would be nice if I could link the BS2 to my database and pull up the patient file automatically based on microchip scans...


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    Doc
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,246
    edited 2005-09-09 22:55
    Jsjga said...
    ... wish you a Happy Birthday!
    I thank you. It's not acutally until the 30th but I like to start celebrating early in the month!
    Jsjga said...
    my 9 yr old daughter's name
    We have a 9 year old little girl too, and a 4 year old boy, and a 2 year old boy! Whew!! I think we're done!
    .. and congratulations on your new one!
    Jsjga said...

    Sorry for derailing this post guys.
    ~Jeff~
    I think it's ok when it's about new babies and children. Right guys?

    smile.gif
    Doc
  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,569
    edited 2005-09-09 23:23
    doggiedoc quoted and·said...
    Beau Schwabe (Parallax) said...
    ... we just had a baby girl (Gabrielle) just over a month ago, and she still has her days/nights mixed up, so
    our own schedules have been knocked out of whack.
    Us too! Sara Elizabeth was born 7/15/2005 2:14 am!! She was 10 lbs and 1.5 ozs and 22" long. The good news is she sleeps throught the night just fine. It's the 2 year old that keeps us up!
    At times I feel like a ping-pong-ball between our 3 year old and our 1 month old.· As soon as we get one down the other is up....· smilewinkgrin.gifONEroll.gif THE OTHERsmilewinkgrin.gif
    doggiedoc quoted and said...
    Beau Schwabe (Parallax) said...

    ... I didn't see an RFID reader on your list....
    ...I wonder if the RFID reader would work with a "chipped" animal?
    I've already had that thought. I haven't thought of a way to apply it practically even if I get it to work. But it would be nice if I could link the BS2 to my database and pull up the patient file automatically based on microchip scans...
    This sounds like a Visual Basic application.

    1) BS2 reads RFID code
    2) BS2 sends data to PC
    3) VB program running in background (minimized), monitoring the serial port and invokes application (if not already running).
    4) The same VB program "stuffs" the keyboard with proper keystrokes to bring up the correct patient file.

    Note: ...Stuffing the keyboard... I have done this with QuickBasic (not VB yet), but there are plenty of 3rd party KB stuffers that VB could launch.



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    Beau Schwabe

    IC Layout Engineer
    Parallax, Inc.
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,246
    edited 2005-09-09 23:46
    Beau Schwabe (Parallax) said...

    This sounds like a Visual Basic application.



    1) BS2 reads RFID code

    2) BS2 sends data to PC

    3) VB program running in background (minimized), monitoring the serial port and invokes application (if not already running).

    4) The same VB program "stuffs" the keyboard with proper keystrokes to bring up the correct patient file.



    Note: ...Stuffing the keyboard... I have done this with QuickBasic (not VB yet), but there are plenty of 3rd party KB stuffers that VB could launch.

    My database is a custom app I suspect was written in VB, but I doubt I can get to the source code, even though I "know" the guys. It also is served up with acuCobol on SCO Unix Open Server. I don't think I could make it work.

    Btw - the pingpong effect was cool!

    Doc
  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,569
    edited 2005-09-10 02:44
    No need to know the source code, VB can launch an external application and send key strokes!!!

    I reduced the size of the previous "Sendkeys" example code I had....

    How about seeing the Windows calculator as a seconds counter?

    ehh, I know it's lame but it's just an example.


    The idea is that you could modify the "SendKeys" command to "drive" your current application to load the correct
    patient file.

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    Beau Schwabe

    IC Layout Engineer
    Parallax, Inc.

    Post Edited (Beau Schwabe (Parallax)) : 9/10/2005 6:11:12 AM GMT
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  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,246
    edited 2005-09-10 03:43
    Hmmm... that has possibilities! I have my head buried in a different problem right now, but I will focus on that snippet of code soon.

    As for the other problem....it pertains to my new BS2px's that came in today.... I am trying to figure it out. If I can't get it, I'll start a new thread.
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