The Shop > Electronics & IC Programing
Picaxe Controllers ??
John Rudd:
--- Quote from: Bluechip on November 22, 2009, 06:32:48 AM ---Tks John ..
Can you tell me what the Velleman thing is ? source? url ?
Edit ..
http://www.esr.co.uk/velleman/products/index_kit.htm
This one ??
Dave BC
--- End quote ---
Its the K8048....Not the best in choice but it does for me at the moment..as its externally powered.
I've previously used the JDM programmer and IcProg and served me well..only issue with that one is that it needs a true 16550 UART to work as it uses the serial port pins for deriving the programming voltage on the Mclr pin...
I used to play around with smart cards many years ago so messing with hex files isnt a problem for me...
GrahamC:
--- Quote from: mklotz on November 22, 2009, 11:03:38 AM ---Graham,
You (and perhaps others) might be interested in reading my recent foray into the world of microcontrollers...
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=6792.msg72877#msg72877
--- End quote ---
Hi Marv,
I had seen that thread and it got to me thinking about some projects. Half the fun of this hobby is just thinking through and finding one or more possible solutions to problems, even if I never build or implement any of them. Keeps the ole brain a working and does wonders to keep one thinking "outside the box" or "outside the current paradigm". Helps satisfy the creative side "virtually" when time (or resources) don't permit otherwise.
I am going to go and re-read the thread again.
cheers, Graham
Weston Bye:
Most of my microcontroller work is done with the MC2000-074 from these people:
http://www.vestatech.com/products_microcontrollers.htm
These controllers are handy for me because most of the applications I work with require analog input, measuring current, voltage, the output from various sensors (lvdt, linear Hall sensors, pressure sensors). I use them for controlling small production machines and test stands and prototype proof-of-concept models.
The programming software compiles and converts from basic to assembly. A little pricey, but fast development for me.
Bluechip:
Hi Troops
Tks for replies .. decided to go with Picaxe ... 'cos
I don't want to run stuff on my laptop. It does have a Serial port, but I,( in common with some enthusiastic m/cyclists who have a 'Rat Bike'), I have a Rat PC with 3 comports. It runs w98SE. Utterly stable, and, I won't bother if I screw it up. There's nowt of importance on it.
The Velleman code I downloaded to my Vista laptop. Vista is not on the list of operating systems for this S/W ( 95, 98 ... XP). Unzipped it to a cd. Copied to RatPC .. don't work!! Did same to Laptop, it does !! What a bugger !! Works on a PC it possibly shouldn't, won't on a PC it should !!
So, did the same with Picaxe, this is OK on the RatPC .. decision made for me !! ::) I can live with that until I get sorted.
EDIT If you're interested, source of er ... info, forum etc.
http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/picaxe/
The reason I lost interest in 'F84 was that there was no ADC capability, the 18X Picaxe has, so, it'll do me for the time being.
Also, there is an enormous Forum for 'em,..... and, it looks like I can do the required circuit board without lashing out on one :D
Have seen Marv's posts on HMEM, which is why I resurrected the idea ..
Soldering Iron plugged in ... To Horse .....
Dave BC
John Rudd:
--- Quote from: Bluechip on November 22, 2009, 01:37:28 PM ---Hi Troops
Tks for replies .. decided to go with Picaxe ... 'cos
http://www.rev-ed.co.uk/picaxe/
The reason I lost interest in 'F84 was that there was no ADC capability, the 18X Picaxe has, so, it'll do me for the time being.
Dave BC
--- End quote ---
but the 16F628A has an adc.....
There is an awful lot of support out there for picaxe....enjoyed playing when my son was doing his projects...
We have the 16F872A version somewhere.......and the development/program board...Probably in the loft :scratch:
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version