BS1 vs. BS2, will this work with a BS1?
Hello, I'm working on a rocket related project, and was hoping I could use a BS1 due to its smaller size (but I'm slighly more familiar with the BS2).
The BS1 will only need to do a few SIMPLE functions:
1) read values from a 12-bit ADC (LTC1298)
2) open and close a transistor
3) operate 1 or 2 LEDs
4) store a few data values from the 12-bit ADC (at least one data value, but the more the merrier).
Will the BS1 be able to handle these tasks?
Thanks
The BS1 will only need to do a few SIMPLE functions:
1) read values from a 12-bit ADC (LTC1298)
2) open and close a transistor
3) operate 1 or 2 LEDs
4) store a few data values from the 12-bit ADC (at least one data value, but the more the merrier).
Will the BS1 be able to handle these tasks?
Thanks
Comments
Yes, the BS1-IC can do this task.
1) Example code is here - http://www.parallax.com/dl/docs/prod/appkit/ltc1298.pdf - three I/O pins required.
2) HIGH and LOW - one I/O pin
3) HIGH and LOW - one or two I/O pins
4) READ and WRITE - limited memory 256 bytes, but easy access to the EEPROM - no I/O pins
Depending on how much data you want to store (4) everything seems quite appropriate for a BS1-IC.
By the way, be sure to see our Near Space articles since you are interested in rocketry. You can find them at the bottom of this page: http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/resources/custapps/app_nearspace.asp.
Sincerely,
Ken Gracey
Parallax, Inc.
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Chris Savage
Parallax Tech Support
csavage@parallax.com
Thanks,
Matt
Just the package format. One is a SIP and another is a small PCB with prototype area. Your choice!
Ken
Are any of the holes in the Rev. Dx board connected? Or are they all independent of each other (if so, does that mean I have to strictly use wire wrap?)?
http://www.parallax.com/images/prod_jpg/27100.jpg
Thanks
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Jon Williams
Applications Engineer, Parallax
Overworked and underpaid consultant's opinion here:
That PCB that the Stamp Dx wears, isn't it roughly the same form factor as the one for the BS1's carrier board? (The simple one not the complex one.)
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Buck Rogers
www.gregg.levine.name
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Jon Williams
Applications Engineer, Parallax