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Operator interface software

stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
edited 2007-05-29 13:10 in General Discussion
Hello all,

·· I'm looking for a standalone piece of operator interface software to use with a Stamp-based controller board.

·· Essentially, it needs to:

·· 1.·Display 4 analog values (with round dials or linear, ruler-style graphic) 0 to 100%.

··· 2. It needs to display, with colored (red/green) "pilot light" blocks the status of 6 on/off inputs.

·· 3. Finally it needs to allow 6 outputs to be controlled on/off with mouse clicks on "switch" images.

···· Its expected to communicate to/from the Stamp board over a serial link at 2400 or 4800 baud.

··· I have a useable program from several years ago but it is very much overkill for the simpler applications. This program doesn't need to log data or show graphs; strictly a control interface.

··· If anyone knows of a package that fits this need, or if anyone wants to write it, this can be a paying proposition!

· Thanks

· Tom



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Tom Sisk

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Comments

  • floodhoundfloodhound Posts: 45
    edited 2007-05-24 16:43
    I could write the computer side code in visual basic. Is it going to be run on a Windows computer?
    It would take me a few hours to get something going. Let me know what you think. Other wise I could instruct you on how to do this in Visual Basic. Currently I use Visual basic to interface with my Stamp and plot temps and turn on/off a heater etc using a full P.I.D
  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2007-05-24 17:59
    floodhound

    Thanks for the quick reply.

    VB sourcecode would be fine. Best of all would be as a single executable for the actual field application.

    I'll PM you more details tonight.

    Regards,

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    Tom Sisk

    http://www.siskconsult.com
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  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2007-05-24 18:21
    · For interest's sake, here is a screen shot of the software I·helped develop a few years ago.

    · Besides the analog meters, it allowed setting 4 analog outputs, reading digital ins and digital outs plus it allowed the writing of equations to link inputs and outputs. It talked to the Stamp board over serial with a simple protocol.

    · Anyway, its too complicated for the upcoming projects and has prompted my call for a simpler version.

    · Cheers,



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  • UnsoundcodeUnsoundcode Posts: 1,532
    edited 2007-05-24 20:30
    If you guys need any help with graphics, routines,communications or menus let me know I would be glad to help out.

    Jeff T.
  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2007-05-24 21:16
    Jeff,

    Thanks for the interest.

    Maybe we can generate something a few more users would be interested in.

    Cheers,

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    Tom Sisk

    http://www.siskconsult.com
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  • computer guycomputer guy Posts: 1,113
    edited 2007-05-26 02:22
    I would be happy to help with graphics too. Only if you need it though.
    Tel me the size and purpose of the graphic and I will see what I can do.
  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2007-05-27 21:46
    Hello all,

    The project progresses, thanks to a couple of folks here on the forums. Will keep everyone informed.

    The general layout is based on the picture I posted a couple posts back. It is an older package I helped develop that allows
    the PC to do some calcs then tells the stamp which outputs to activate. The stamp feeds back the status of analogs, switches, etc.

    The new software turns that around so the PC is only used as the display and as a place for the operator to enter setpoints. Actual
    process control is done in the the Stamp. It makes the package simpler to use and less costly to support. In general, we need
    4 analog indicators, a way to graphically enter 4 setpoints, a status display for 6 digital outputs and a way to enter 6 digital inputs.

    Cheers,

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    Tom Sisk

    http://www.siskconsult.com
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  • skylightskylight Posts: 1,915
    edited 2007-05-28 06:54
    This might help?

    http://www.parallax.com/html_pages/downloads/software/stamp_plot_pro_info.asp
  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2007-05-28 12:02
    skylight,

    Thanks for the info, will keep it mind for future data acq. projects.

    Tom

    >>>>>>> edit: I see the Pro version has been discontinued >>>>>>>>>



    ####### edit #2: I see it IS available from Selmaware ########

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    Tom Sisk

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    Post Edited (stamptrol) : 5/28/2007 7:22:09 PM GMT
  • bennettdanbennettdan Posts: 614
    edited 2007-05-29 04:10
    stamptrol,
    ··· I can help also if you need me to, look at this old code that I posted into the completed projects.
    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=623138
  • stamptrolstamptrol Posts: 1,731
    edited 2007-05-29 13:10
    Thanks,
    Now getting close to a presentable product!
    Will have more info in a few days.

    Cheers,

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    Tom Sisk

    http://www.siskconsult.com
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