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Which microcontroller to use?

bxgirtenbxgirten Posts: 79
edited 2007-01-09 05:33 in General Discussion
I'd like to use the Ping))) sonar sensor and send back X, Y, Z coordinates to a PC (ultimately via a USB). Is this possible? If so, should I use a BS2 or Javelin (I know both).

Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!

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  • Steve JoblinSteve Joblin Posts: 784
    edited 2007-01-09 01:04
    Are you thinking of something like the Ping)))dar... check out --> http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=590115
  • bxgirtenbxgirten Posts: 79
    edited 2007-01-09 03:14
    Not quite.

    I want to be able to transmit the X, Y and ultimately Z coordinates back to the computer (not the debug window). For now, I'd settle for 2 dimensions as I think I can trick out the app by using IR to sense if an object is high or low. I figure I could use UART but wasn't sure if I should use a BS2, Javelin or something that jacks into the USB.

    I think I'm leaning more towards the Javelin as I can leverage the virtual peripherals for multi-tasking.
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2007-01-09 05:33
    In the end, both the BS2 and the Javelin can do the job. You'll need to use something like the USB2SER converter for a serial port. The programming port on the BS2 and Javelin are somewhat limited in their utility due to their use for programming (and debugging). Which chip depends on what you're most comfortable with.
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