UPEC: May 15th in Ottawa; Best Propell conference ever??? Take a look and post

vanmunch · 2010-05-16 02:02

This was my first UPEC and I think that none of us can wait until next year! Here are a couple of pictures that I took. Please feel free to add your own.

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vanmunch · 2010-05-16 02:07

A couple more pictures

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Rayman · 2010-05-16 02:23

vanmunch: I really liked your robot! I've spent a lot of time looking for some kind of robot that could operate in my backyard and also be able to climb stairs inside and didn't come up with much... But, I think your guy could do it...

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vanmunch · 2010-05-16 03:20

A couple more of Chip presenting.

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Rayman · 2010-05-16 03:28

That picture on the left shows all the different pin modes... Digital on top, analog on bottom.

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Cluso99 · 2010-05-16 03:50

Shame I cannot read any of the data on the pics.

How many I/O pins on the TruboProp? Looks like a 100pin package so maybe >64, say 80???

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Roy Eltham · 2010-05-16 06:38

Cluso99: Another thread here had an image posted by Beau (I think) showing the 100 pin setup. It showed only 64 i/o pins. It has seperate power and ground pins for each set of 8 i/o pins so that accounts from 16 pins, then it has 8 more power and ground pairs for the core. So that's 96, leaving 4 more for the crystal, boe, and reset.

Edit: found the link to the image, it was posted by Beau. http://forums.parallax.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=67545

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Cluso99 · 2010-05-16 07:17

Damn... I thought we may be getting a few more I/Os. Well, you can always dream, and then be thankful with what you get.

Yes, I recall that pinout now - had a senior moment when I though it had fewer pins before, even tho' I knew about the power for the pin groups, etc.

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· Single Board Computer:·3 Propeller ICs·and a·TriBladeProp board (ZiCog Z80 Emulator)
· Prop Tools under Development or Completed (Index)
· Emulators: CPUs Z80 etc; Micros Altair etc;· Terminals·VT100 etc; (Index) ZiCog (Z80) , MoCog (6809)·
· Prop OS: SphinxOS·, PropDos , PropCmd··· Search the Propeller forums·(uses advanced Google search)
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Rayman · 2010-05-16 11:00

I just remembered a couple more things... Yes, it was a 100-pin package with 25 pins on a side. 4 pins on each side for core and i/o supply. Crystal pins on one corner and Res/ and Boe on the other corner.

Also, one bit of the pin config register decided if the digital output was done the usual way or locked to the main clock. The later mode overcomes the slight cog to cog timing variation so that all pins can toggle at exactly the same time. I think he said this was useful for SDRAM interface apps.

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Tony B. · 2010-05-16 12:58

Awesome!

What a great time. It was neat finally getting to put a face with screen names on the forum. Sorry, I can’t post any pictures was too busy talking and looking at everyone else’s projects.

I would personally like to think Oldbitcolletor for organizing the event and all his helpers who set up and took down everything. I also want to thank all the sponsors and vendors for taking the time and expense to come to the event. Your generosity made for a great day and I can’t wait to next year and if all goes well I plan to be at UPENE 2010.

So much inspiration so little time!

Tony

Chris_D · 2010-05-16 14:17

I will try to post some pictures later today.·

But before·I do that, let me paint a picture for you regarding Mike's Turing machine and Nickle-o-matic.· If you have never seen them - you must make time to do so.· I don't have the links to the videos so hopefully someone can post them.· Anyway, back to the picture....

Ken and Chip's kids were there along with a few other young folks.· I would bet they spent the better part of 4 hours watching those machines run. Putting a coin in the machine, watching the nickles get printed - collecting the different ones the machine makes.· At one point, the youngest boy (not sure if he was Chip's or Ken's) was standing on a chair behind the machine reaching up as far as he could to load the blank nickles into the nickle-o-matic - if someone got a picture of that please post it - it was too darn cute!

One of the other kids was handling the raffle at the end of the evening - another enjoyable experience.· While the prizes were great, the kid (sorry I just couldn't catch all the names) was a star in the making doing the raffle.

Chris

Chris_D · 2010-05-16 17:03

Photos - group 1

Chris_D · 2010-05-16 17:04

Group 2

Chris_D · 2010-05-16 17:05

Last set of photos I took.

DynamoBen · 2010-05-16 17:21

A big thank you to the organizers and the folks that made this happen, they did a great job!!!!

Here are the photos I have, enjoy.

DynamoBen · 2010-05-16 17:23

Some more.

DynamoBen · 2010-05-16 17:24

This was my contribution to the expo. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

Post Edited (DynamoBen) : 5/16/2010 6:40:30 PM GMT

R Pankau · 2010-05-16 17:49

Just wanted to thank everyone from Parallax and Gadget Gangster for the Expo!
Door prize was very generous, and I was hopefully inspired to start another project with my new board.

I am thinking of extending my energy meter that I made to monitor my house's electric consumption. After seeing the "Nickel O Matic" now I'm dreaming of some sort of giant mechanical and very visual way to display wattage consumption.

Any ideas? I first thought maybe a servo with a stick for an analog meter but that's pretty simple and unexciting.

Randy P.

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Roy Eltham · 2010-05-16 18:55

Seeing the pictures of all the projects, big and small, is great! It's inspiration for me to get some of my projects done before June 25th so I can take them to UPEW.
Thanks for posting the pictures!

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Wade Smith · 2010-05-16 23:37

This was my first Expo or Parallax event of any kind, and it was fantastic. I have worked with BS2 stamps for a few years with hobby robotics, and some of the Stamps in Class products, which I really think are great. I have never felt like taking the plunge into the Propeller for the limited stuff I do. I live only 80 miles from Ottawa, IL so I could not resist. Meeting with Ken Gracey, and Chip Gracey, and listening to the tech presentations and all the great handouts. It was a great time, the folks from Parallax are just as nice in person as they seemed to be as a customer on the web and the phone the last 6 years or so I have dealt with them. And that is rare, and getting rarer in my opinion! Great enthusiasm with presenters; enjoyed Mike Davey's two cool projects, talked to Tony B. about the 3 Bots he brought and learned some good ideas. I had to leave after about 3 hours, but overall a great experience.

Wade Smith

Martin Hebel · 2010-05-16 23:51

It was a great time, and nice to meet so many I've communicated with over the years. Thanks also to oldbitcollector, sponsors and Parallax for having done it. So many cool projects, wish I had more time to devote to some!

-Martin Hebel

Oldbitcollector (Jeff) · 2010-05-17 02:43

Just pulled into Orrville, OH... Unloaded and returned the rental van.. Time to put the feet up.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

I was thrilled to see ALL THE DEMOS and GREAT STUFF that was brought to UPEC!
I believe there was more stuff brought than any other expo! Way to GO!

I'll write a full report and post pictures in a day.. The expo is people and because of the attendees it was GREAT!

OBC

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Cluso99 · 2010-05-17 02:45

Great pics guys. Thanks.

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· Home of the MultiBladeProps: TriBlade,·RamBlade,·SixBlade, website
· Single Board Computer:·3 Propeller ICs·and a·TriBladeProp board (ZiCog Z80 Emulator)
· Prop Tools under Development or Completed (Index)
· Emulators: CPUs Z80 etc; Micros Altair etc;· Terminals·VT100 etc; (Index) ZiCog (Z80) , MoCog (6809)·
· Prop OS: SphinxOS·, PropDos , PropCmd··· Search the Propeller forums·(uses advanced Google search)
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schill · 2010-05-17 12:14

Oldbitcollector said...
Time to put the feet up.. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

Well deserved. Another great UPE.

Thanks OBC.

Rayman · 2010-05-17 13:27

Just one other Prop2 note: I believe Chips said that all I/O is now being designed for 3.3 V.

I believe previous talks suggested that each group of 8 could be at any voltage 1.8 to 5.0.

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Baggers · 2010-05-17 14:25

Looked great, shame I couldn't have been there also, maybe next year [noparse]:)[/noparse]

Thanks for posting the pics too!

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rjo_ · 2010-05-17 14:38

Right... Chip also noted that the PropII will use a millimeter (microgram?) more current. So, for some power sensitive applications, the Prop1 will still be the choice[noparse]:)[/noparse]

Chip also expressed an interest in hydraulic actuators... so if any of you have been trying to figure out what to do next.... a project with cheap little Propcentric hydraulic actuators would be welcome[noparse]:)[/noparse]

rjo_ · 2010-05-17 14:39

Baggers... that is an awfully long drive ... through volcanic territory. Sit tight... we'll come to you[noparse]:)[/noparse]

Bill Henning · 2010-05-17 15:54

I like that idea. It would also free up some pins [noparse]:)[/noparse] (former IOVCC and IOGND)

Rayman said...
Just one other Prop2 note: I believe Chips said that all I/O is now being designed for 3.3 V.

I believe previous talks suggested that each group of 8 could be at any voltage 1.8 to 5.0.

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John Abshier · 2010-05-17 19:36

As I remember each bank of 8 I/O oins has its own VCC and GND. The low voltage range was 1.8 and highest was 3.3 or 3.6

John Abshier

Q*bert · 2010-05-17 19:55

John Abshier said...
As I remember each bank of 8 I/O oins has its own VCC and GND. The low voltage range was 1.8 and highest was 3.3 or 3.6

John Abshier

That's what I heard too, though much of the time during Chip's presentation I was slack-jawed with my head tilted and eyes glazed over...

UPEC: May 15th in Ottawa; Best Propell conference ever??? Take a look and post

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