Tricorder Project?
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Not that I don’t have enough projects to do, but…..
Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of a 1960’s
Star Trek Tricorder?
Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to create a
Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough possibilities to
make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that actually
makes and records some measurements. So here’s what I have in mind.
The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an LCD
screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the tricorder is
used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
interest.
Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
The device would record three “types” of data with each measurement.
1. A time and date of measurement
2. An image
3. A sensor report
The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a sensor
cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so that part
is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own images,
but be controlled by the Stamp. I don’t know what kind of camera could be
used, so this is one research topic. Here’s my idea on what to use for the
sensor cluster.
Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer
Contact temperature sensor
Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
Range finder
The things I see needing to be done are,
Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement
Develop a communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
PCs
Develop a standard menu system
Design the PCB, case, and plans
Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own tricorder
I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a board
house do this and make a board as people ask for it
Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
Paul Verhage
Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of a 1960’s
Star Trek Tricorder?
Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to create a
Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough possibilities to
make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that actually
makes and records some measurements. So here’s what I have in mind.
The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an LCD
screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the tricorder is
used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
interest.
Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
The device would record three “types” of data with each measurement.
1. A time and date of measurement
2. An image
3. A sensor report
The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a sensor
cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so that part
is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own images,
but be controlled by the Stamp. I don’t know what kind of camera could be
used, so this is one research topic. Here’s my idea on what to use for the
sensor cluster.
Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer
Contact temperature sensor
Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
Range finder
The things I see needing to be done are,
Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement
Develop a communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
PCs
Develop a standard menu system
Design the PCB, case, and plans
Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own tricorder
I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a board
house do this and make a board as people ask for it
Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
Paul Verhage
Comments
Keep me informed.
the world via serial port. Has database applications and tons of storage
compared to the stamp. The stamp could still be used to gather the data and
feed it to the Palm. A used Palm on Ebay is pretty common item [noparse]:)[/noparse] Touch screen
would certainly impress the kids [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Maybe add a device that detects RF emissions....as you get closer to say an AC
line it would hum louder....
Toss in a DS1516 to monitor the Mission temperatures.....
Heart rate monitor logging could be interesting.
Non contact laser Tach would be cool too? Even a flashing light tach would be
fun.....
And item I'd add to the unit is an IR non contact temp probe.....they can be
purchased for less then $100 (US) and maybe you can get at the data without to
much trouble. Once again...the laser is fun with kids [noparse]:)[/noparse]
Let us know how it goes,
Tim
>>> verhap@o... 11/05/03 01:07PM >>>
Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but*..
Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of a 1960's
Star Trek Tricorder?
Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to create a
Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough possibilities to
make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that actually
makes and records some measurements. So here's what I have in mind.
The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an LCD
screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the tricorder is
used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
interest.
Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
The device would record three "types" of data with each measurement.
1. A time and date of measurement
2. An image
3. A sensor report
The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a sensor
cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so that part
is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own images,
but be controlled by the Stamp. I don't know what kind of camera could be
used, so this is one research topic. Here's my idea on what to use for the
sensor cluster.
Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer
Contact temperature sensor
Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
Range finder
The things I see needing to be done are,
Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement
Develop a communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
PCs
Develop a standard menu system
Design the PCB, case, and plans
Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own tricorder
I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a board
house do this and make a board as people ask for it
Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
Paul Verhage
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What a hilarious idea! I may still have an old fan book that had the
"specs" of a tricorder. It has a full dimension drawing, so you could try to
match the case as closely as possible, and maybe the button/readout layout.
I'll poke around and look for it. It also has a walkie talkie circuit in it
for the communicator, which I built as a kid. It worked poorly, but it
worked. I never did put it in a case.
You could easily put a lightning detector in the tricoder cheap and it would
also detect Tesla coils, Marx generators, computer monitors etc.
"Captain, I'm detecting unusual energy sources nearby".
An ultra sonic range finder would be cool.
"Captain, we are approximately 6.251 meters from the building".
Maybe add some IR stuff, including a universal remote.
"Fascinating Captain. I have configured the tricoder to control this
primitive device. It would appear it was used for entertainment".
Put a really bright LED flashlight in there too. A linear Hall sensor for
EMF. Stuff a GPS chip in there! The possibilities are endless, because it
doesn't have to work all that great to be a whole lot of fun. Keep me
informed, off list if you like.
Jonathan
www.madlabs.info
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Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 11:07 AM
Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Tricorder Project?
> Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but...
> Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of a
1960's
> Star Trek Tricorder?
>
> Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to
create a
> Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough possibilities
to
> make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that
actually
> makes and records some measurements. So here's what I have in mind.
>
> The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
> required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an
LCD
> screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the tricorder
is
> used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
> station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
interest.
> Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
> be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
>
> The device would record three "types" of data with each measurement.
> 1. A time and date of measurement
> 2. An image
> 3. A sensor report
>
> The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a sensor
> cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so that
part
> is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own
images,
> but be controlled by the Stamp. I don't know what kind of camera could be
> used, so this is one research topic. Here's my idea on what to use for
the
> sensor cluster.
>
> Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
> Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer
> Contact temperature sensor
> Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
> bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
> Range finder
>
> The things I see needing to be done are,
> Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
> Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement
> Develop a communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
> PCs
> Develop a standard menu system
> Design the PCB, case, and plans
> Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own
tricorder
>
> I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
> design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a board
> house do this and make a board as people ask for it
>
> Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
>
> Paul Verhage
>
>
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-- Jon Williams
-- Applications Engineer, Parallax
-- Dallas Office
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Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but.....
Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of
a 1960's
Star Trek Tricorder?
Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to
create a
Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough
possibilities to
make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that
actually
makes and records some measurements. So here's what I have in mind.
The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an
LCD
screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the
tricorder is
used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
interest.
Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
The device would record three "types" of data with each measurement. 1.
A time and date of measurement 2. An image 3. A sensor report
The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a
sensor
cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so
that part
is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own
images,
but be controlled by the Stamp. I don't know what kind of camera could
be
used, so this is one research topic. Here's my idea on what to use for
the
sensor cluster.
Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer Contact temperature sensor
Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
Range finder
The things I see needing to be done are,
Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement Develop a
communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
PCs
Develop a standard menu system
Design the PCB, case, and plans
Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own
tricorder
I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a
board
house do this and make a board as people ask for it
Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
Paul Verhage
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could use a blown Stamp I suppose...
From: <verhap@
Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but...
Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of a 1960's
Star Trek Tricorder?
Being a fan of the original Star Trek, - snip -
years back.
a quick consultation with Mr G. and 2 mins later this article popped up
describing the Tricorder Mk1
http://www.stim.com/Stim-x/0996September/Sparky/tricorder.html
This was a good few years ago , and all of the sensors that it had seem to
be available on the parallax site now ;-)
Dave
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You wouldn't be the first to do such a thing -- the film and television
industry use BASIC Stamps in props all the time. Sometimes you can see
them, most of the time you cant. But WE know they're in there....
-- Jon Williams
-- Applications Engineer, Parallax
-- Dallas Office
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Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but.....
Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of
a 1960's
Star Trek Tricorder?
Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to
create a
Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough
possibilities to
make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that
actually
makes and records some measurements. So here's what I have in mind.
The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an
LCD
screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the
tricorder is
used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
interest.
Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
The device would record three "types" of data with each measurement. 1.
A time and date of measurement 2. An image 3. A sensor report
The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a
sensor
cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so
that part
is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own
images,
but be controlled by the Stamp. I don't know what kind of camera could
be
used, so this is one research topic. Here's my idea on what to use for
the
sensor cluster.
Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer Contact temperature sensor
Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
Range finder
The things I see needing to be done are,
Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement Develop a
communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
PCs
Develop a standard menu system
Design the PCB, case, and plans
Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own
tricorder
I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a
board
house do this and make a board as people ask for it
Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
Paul Verhage
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[noparse];)[/noparse]
I assume the prop ones just blink lights and move some servos?
Paul
> You wouldn't be the first to do such a thing -- the film and television
> industry use BASIC Stamps in props all the time. Sometimes you can see
> them, most of the time you cant. But WE know they're in there....
>
> -- Jon Williams
> -- Applications Engineer, Parallax
> -- Dallas Office
>
>
>
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>
>
> Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but.....
> Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of
> a 1960's
> Star Trek Tricorder?
>
> Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to
> create a
> Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough
> possibilities to
> make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that
> actually
> makes and records some measurements. So here's what I have in mind.
>
> The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
> required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an
> LCD
> screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the
> tricorder is
> used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
> station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
> interest.
> Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
> be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
>
> The device would record three "types" of data with each measurement. 1.
> A time and date of measurement 2. An image 3. A sensor report
>
> The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a
> sensor
> cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so
> that part
> is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own
> images,
> but be controlled by the Stamp. I don't know what kind of camera could
> be
> used, so this is one research topic. Here's my idea on what to use for
> the
> sensor cluster.
>
> Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
> Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer Contact temperature sensor
> Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
> bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
> Range finder
>
> The things I see needing to be done are,
> Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
> Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement Develop a
> communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
> PCs
> Develop a standard menu system
> Design the PCB, case, and plans
> Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own
> tricorder
>
> I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
>
> design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a
> board
> house do this and make a board as people ask for it
>
> Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
>
> Paul Verhage
>
>
>
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was
thinking about. I noticed there was no place to order one.
Paul
> Reading your post reminded me of a real product that I remembered fro a few
> years back.
>
> a quick consultation with Mr G. and 2 mins later this article popped up
> describing the Tricorder Mk1
>
> http://www.stim.com/Stim-x/0996September/Sparky/tricorder.html
>
> This was a good few years ago , and all of the sensors that it had seem to
> be available on the parallax site now ;-)
>
> Dave
>
>
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>
>
> You wouldn't be the first to do such a thing -- the film and television
> industry use BASIC Stamps in props all the time. Sometimes you can see
> them, most of the time you cant. But WE know they're in there....
>
> -- Jon Williams
> -- Applications Engineer, Parallax
> -- Dallas Office
>
>
>
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>
>
> Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but.....
> Is there any interest in a group project to design a working replica of
> a 1960's
> Star Trek Tricorder?
>
> Being a fan of the original Star Trek, I thought it would be a blast to
> create a
> Basic Stamp version of this device. I feel there are enough
> possibilities to
> make a fun toy here (this would not be a real science instrument) that
> actually
> makes and records some measurements. So here's what I have in mind.
>
> The tricorder would be based on a Basic Stamp, with some of the work
> required off-loaded to other add-on devices. The tricorder would use an
> LCD
> screen and a couple of buttons for its menu system. Either the
> tricorder is
> used to display current conditions, like you would with a mini-weather
> station, or to take a complete set of readings on a particular object of
> interest.
> Results would be stored in memory (EEPROM or NVRAM) where it could
> be downloaded to another tricorder or a PC at a later time.
>
> The device would record three "types" of data with each measurement. 1.
> A time and date of measurement 2. An image 3. A sensor report
>
> The tricorder would need a RTC, some sort of digital imager, and a
> sensor
> cluster. There are simple RTCs that interface to the Basic Stamp, so
> that part
> is pretty much done. The digital imager would need to store its own
> images,
> but be controlled by the Stamp. I don't know what kind of camera could
> be
> used, so this is one research topic. Here's my idea on what to use for
> the
> sensor cluster.
>
> Geiger counter (Aware Electronics RM-60 would make a good choice)
> Several LEDs as a simple spectrophotometer Contact temperature sensor
> Microphone connected to an amp and filters to isolate a couple of audio
> bands for digitalization (a cheap spectrum analyzer)
> Range finder
>
> The things I see needing to be done are,
> Develop a complete set of standardized sensors (the sensor cluster)
> Design a database for storing and organizing each measurement Develop a
> communication protocol to send data to and from tricorders and
> PCs
> Develop a standard menu system
> Design the PCB, case, and plans
> Find a place to store the design so anyone can build his or her own
> tricorder
>
> I make PCBs in the classroom, so I could shoot some test PCBs during the
>
> design phase. But for the final product, we probably need to have a
> board
> house do this and make a board as people ask for it
>
> Please let me know what you think and if you are interested.
>
> Paul Verhage
>
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KF4HAZ" <techsupport@f...> wrote:
> The original one used by "Bones" was actually nothing more than a
salt shaker, could use a blown Stamp I suppose...
>
>
From: <verhap@
>
> Not that I don't have enough projects to do, but...
> Is there any interest in a group project to design a working
replica of a 1960's
> Star Trek Tricorder?
>
> Being a fan of the original Star Trek, - snip -
I'm be happy to get one. I need some Tririddium for my warp coils
and haven't found any. maybe a Tri-corder would help me locate some
on this planet.
Dave
past purchased our Stache modules to move their programs and effects
"across the street" from the lab to the stage.
-- Tracy
>Yeah, but does their's actually take measurements?
>[noparse];)[/noparse]
>
>I assume the prop ones just blink lights and move some servos?
>
>Paul
>
>> You wouldn't be the first to do such a thing -- the film and television
>> industry use BASIC Stamps in props all the time. Sometimes you can see
>> them, most of the time you cant. But WE know they're in there....
>>
>> -- Jon Williams
>> -- Applications Engineer, Parallax
> > -- Dallas Office
>>
>