Hi all. I'm the new guy. Just a little info on myself. I'm currently attending Fanshawe college here in London. The course I'm taking is Electrical Engineering...
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ve3diz
Oct 19, 2007 3:29 am
I have my sumovore built as well as the pic brain 2.0. I have a program on my computer and all of the appropriate cables to connect my sumovore to my computer....
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Dan Gates
topazx2
Oct 19, 2007 4:11 pm
... I'm assuming you have the following: Pic C-lite MPLAB and the PIC downloader program Also a serial cable. Once you have these installed as shown on our...
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ve3diz
Oct 22, 2007 3:07 am
I loaded a program on my sumo's pic brain and now it won't do anything. I checked to make sure that the cable and everything was correct and it is. Is there a...
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Normand Fisher
icipasla
Oct 22, 2007 3:07 am
Hi Dan, could you give the url for the website you referred to? Many thanks Normand ... I'm assuming you have the following: Pic C-lite MPLAB and the PIC...
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Dan Gates
topazx2
Nov 7, 2007 7:13 pm
Hi Matt, The code in the PIC brain board gets erased as a new program is loaded. Did you use the software that we recommend on our web site? You need several...
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Dan Gates
topazx2
Nov 7, 2007 7:19 pm
Sorry, it looks like the new website doesn't have all the links in place yet, I'll try and get that all straightened out asap. -Dan Gates SB Tech Dept. ... ...
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Dan Gates
topazx2
Nov 16, 2007 6:44 pm
Sumovore PIC brainboard code has been fixed on the website, here's a link to the correct page: http://www.solarbotics.com/products/k_sv-pic/resources/ -Dan...
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iankantian
Jan 15, 2008 10:49 pm
I just boosted my Sumovore with the more powerful RM2 motor upgrade. I didn't want to burn out my L293D motor driver so I bought 4 more and soldered them in...
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Paul Pawelski
paulpawelski
Jan 17, 2008 12:17 am
I did the motor swap a few years ago. I never was able to stop the bot from running out of the ring. using either the analog or Basic Stamp controllers. All...
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iankantian
Jan 18, 2008 8:31 pm
Several sumovore group users have found the same overrun problem. I see it too and I'm trying a few things. I brazed together a brass bottom plate to lower...
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Dan Gates
topazx2
Feb 1, 2008 7:21 pm
Sounds like a lot of fun! Let us know what you discover along the way. -Dan Gates SB Tech...
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iankantian
Feb 4, 2008 5:06 pm
Timing runs with the RM2 Motor upgrade and my jury rigged motor driver has my Sumovore running at 26 inches per second. It pulls to the right a bit so I'll...
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Dan Gates
topazx2
Sep 29, 2008 6:01 pm
... This would be correct, a LiPo battery would be a much better choice for this upgrade. AA batteries are not designed to supply that kind of demand. -Dan...
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kb0pqe
Nov 24, 2008 5:03 am
I'm putting together an after school workshop for my 11th graders to build Sumovores and I'm looking for group-build tips or advice. I will have between 8 and...
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Peter Chatterton
peter_chatte...
Nov 24, 2008 5:37 am
With so many those people, I would think a solder sucker would be a good thing to have. ... From: kb0pqe To: Sumovore@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November...
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Bryan
jerboa_tunis...
Nov 29, 2008 7:11 pm
Almost forgot,, the Dollar store is your friend for cheep closing containers for your parts and assemblies. If someone is done a step early let them plan on...
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Bryan
jerboa_tunis...
Nov 29, 2008 7:11 pm
I would like to see you complete steps as your stopping points as it will make checking everything much easier, If you want to add something, the most...
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kb0pqe
Dec 1, 2008 6:22 pm
Thanks for the tips. I have put the Dollar Store on my list for the containers and I have ordered 4 solder suckers. I had five(out of fifteen) students...
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kb0pqe
Dec 1, 2008 9:18 pm
Thanks Bryan. I hadn't thought of varying the the connection side of the optional rear sensor. That's a good idea for a group build. I would like to add the...
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kb0pqe
Dec 2, 2008 11:08 pm
I'm having trouble accessing any of the files in the Files area. I'm a new(er) member. Does that have something to do with it or is it a problem on the backend...
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kb0pqe
Dec 4, 2008 10:53 am
Files are working again. I had tried it using two different computers, IE and Firefox, Hughes and Starband satellite systems and nothing. Now it's fine....
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cadurrans
Dec 31, 2008 6:13 pm
I liked this, it's good to see what can be done with a kit. (been looking back through the files). Regards, Colin ... and ... it ... beat ... beats...
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cadurrans
Dec 31, 2008 6:13 pm
I guess this response is a long time in coming... did you know there was a few UK events where you might find some help? Generally associated with Mirco Mouse...
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cadurrans
Dec 31, 2008 6:13 pm
Hi Myc, ... is ... downloader ... Is this the same Brain Board that is now being sold for the Sumovore? I was interested in the "PICAXE PWM Interface IC" and...
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eng_hossam123
Jan 2, 2009 5:52 am
Dear members, i need this book in english version the book is : embedded c programming and the atmel avr i am waiting for yours reply regards, hossam...
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Dave_Hrynkiw
Jan 4, 2009 7:26 am
... It's a bit of a strange bird, based on the same IC as the... 08M (or 08, can't look at it right now). It's used in the PICAXE robot kit they produce...
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cadurrans
Jan 7, 2009 5:25 pm
... Thanks Dave, Like you say it's a strange bird, found it in the AXE120 kit now. An interesting input to combine direction and setting of PWM, not sure I'd...
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deejayspinz
Jan 28, 2009 4:04 pm
Hey all, Long story short, I bought a Sumovore, BS2 Add-On and HVW Stamp Stack II-SX as a present to myself for when I get some free time (after my son has...
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eng_hossam123
Apr 10, 2009 8:11 pm
Dear,members i need help to learn pic microcontroller i am a beginner so, i need any materials to learn pic microcontroller regards, hossam...
