After sitting on the back-burner for almost 5 months, I have posted
an example of interactive control using the BX-24.

You may check it out at:
http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot/bx24/bx24-int.htm

And if you haven't seen the latest Nuts & Volts, Thanks to Parallax
for running a full page StampPlot Add for the CD with a Basic Stamp-
StampPlot tutorial!

(Ok.... mixed manufacturer's here.... please don't take offense
anyone)

Happy Plotting!
Martin

Hi all,
Version 1.6.2 is posted, a few little fixes here and there.

We've also posted an example for using the startup.txt macro/default
routine to accept 2 comma-seperated values and plot them as bar
graphs.  All the work is done on the PC side demonstrating how a very
simple controller routine can have its data plotted in multiple ways.

Happy Plotting,
Martin

Versin 1.6.1 is now posted and ocrrects major bugs introduced in
1.6.0.  Please replace 1.6.0 if you did download it.
http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot/downloads.asp

Sorry, and Thank you,
Martin

Welcome to the members that joined recently.  We've had over 500
downloads from our website of S-Plot Pro!

We are nearing completion of version 1.5.5, whis will add terminal
emulation to the log/debug window to interact directly with the micro.

This may be the last release of 1.x.x for SPP before we start on
version 2.0 and the ActiveX plotting controls.

If you have questions, or have found bugs in SPP, please let us know.

Thanks,
Happy Plotting!
-Martin

Version 1.5.0 is available for download as the complete install, or just as
a zipped exe to replace your current S-PlotPro.exe.
The following changes were made for the version 1.5.0 release (most changes
were by request-- We listen!):

-A start-up optional macro may be used. The macro must be named:
startup.txt and be placed in the S-Plot Pro/Macro directory. This may be
used to call a macro to configure the plot on startup.

-X axis units are now on a separate line vice part of the scaled values.
-X and Y Axis labeling. Through the Axis menu, or by command, the X and Y
axis' may be labeled (Command or drawing instructions) (See image below)
XLBL units message
YLBL units message (written vertically down left)
!XLBL Seconds since reset
!YLBL Temperature

-The time base may be configured through instructions.
TDIV value of seconds per unit time. Where a value of 3600 would result in
hours, 60 in minutes, .001 in mSec, and so on. Use XLBL to label the axis
accordingly.

NOTE: If you're version is greater then 21 days used you may not want to
change your exe until you register or you will not be able to plot data.
You can check days used in Help-->About.
- Expiration warning messages begin appearing at 14 days following
installation.
- Program will not plot new data after 21 days following installation.
(See image at http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot/downloads.asp)

Thanks, and happy plotting!
Martin Hebel - SelmaWare Solutions
S-Plot Pro - Microcontroller Data Acquisition and Control
http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot
BISCIT - BS2 Interface for Simple Communication and Internet Transfer.
http://www.selmaware.com/biscit

We are pleased to announce the release of SPP on CD through Parallax.  The
CD contains:

- A Single User License
- BS2 Tutorial in pdf format
- The tutorial BS2 files and macros installed
- The Activity Board Example files
- The help files in pdf format
(Posted under the name 'StampPlot Pro')

Use the link on Parallax's home page at:
www.parallaxinc.com

The message board has been quiet as usual. Please don't hesitate to ask any
questions you may have.

Happy plotting!
Martin & Will,
SelmaWare Solutions
www.selmaware.com

We have just posted version 2 of  BISCIT, BS2 Interface for Simple Control
and Internet Transfer.

This software allows a user to exchange data with the BS2 through the serial
port, or through the internet using a host PC with the server software.

BISCIT is a set of controls with which you may create your own interface
applications in VB, C++, Delphi, etc, or used the canned applications
provided.

If you are interested, visit http://www.selmaware.com/BISCIT_info/home.htm

Martin Hebel - SelmaWare Solutions
S-Plot Pro - Microcontroller Data Acquisition and Control
http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot
BISCIT - BS2 Interface for Simple Communication and Internet Transfer.
http://www.selmaware.com/biscit

You're Welcome,
Happy to provide samples where I can :)
-Martin

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From: thelawlers@... <thelawlers@...>
To: selmaware@egroups.com <selmaware@egroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [selmaware] Digital plotting in BasicX


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Awsome....Thanks....Pat,thelawlers@...

By request I was asked to post an example of plotting digital values
in BasicX.  Below are 2 examples, one reading 4 inputs and one
converting analog to digtal and plotting both.   They assume the user
has compiler version 1.4.6(?) or higher.

These examples are also in the eGroup file area and on the website.

Happy Plotting!
Martin

****************************
Sub Main()
'This example plots 4 digital inputs on pins 13-16

mainloop:
debug.print "%" & cstr(getpin(13)) & cstr(getpin(14)) & cstr(getpin
(15)) & cstr(getpin(16))
delay (0.1)
goto mainloop

End Sub


*****************************
'This example plots analog and converted-to-digital values

Sub Main()

dim x as integer
dim c as integer
dim dio as string

mainloop:
for x = 0 to 255
	 dio = ""

	 'Perform bit masking to determing if bit is 1 or 0 and
assemble string
	 for c = 0 to 7
		 if (x AND cint(pow(2.0,csng(c)))) = 0 then
			 dio = dio & "0"
		 else
			 dio = dio & "1"
		 end if
	 next
	 debug.print cstr(x)
	 debug.print "%" & dio
next
delay (0.2)
goto mainloop
End Sub

I always forget to attach or include URL's.....
http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot/BS2/light_game.htm


again,
Martin Hebel - SelmaWare Solutions
S-Plot Pro - Microcontroller Data Acquisition and Control
www.selmaware.com/s-plot

Hi, for those educator's trying to interest students in sensor's, I've
posted the code/schematics for a game using 2 photo-resistors to control the
X,Y coordinates of a ball in S-Plot.  We hope to get a BS2/S-Plot combo at
the local kid's Science Center to demonstrate Sensors/Micro's and I
developed this little program to test out some ideas.

Martin Hebel - SelmaWare Solutions
S-Plot Pro - Microcontroller Data Acquisition and Control
www.selmaware.com/s-plot

We have just released a tutorial for S-Plot Pro specifically for the
BS2 using a few simple components.

It is available for download, or very soon available from Parallax on
CD with the example files, extras, and single user-registration codes.

http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot/BS2/tutorial.htm

Have fun plotting!
-Martin & Will

Version 1.4.0 has been made available, this version corrects a few
errors relating to non-registered versions.
-Corrected problem where non-registered user could only plot 1 analog
channel vice 2 of the 10 comma-separated channels.
-Removed repeated warnings for >45 day notice for non-registered
versions.
-Various little tweaks.

You may download the .exe and replace it with the one in your
Programs/S-Plot Pro directory. As a precaution, it's always a good
idea to rename your old .exe just in case the new version creates
more bugs than it fixes.... ya never know......

http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot/downloads.asp

Thanks, have fun!
Martin

Hi Fred,
We've installed Lite on a number of systems and haven't had any
problems, but with the wide variety of Window's configurations out
there it's tough to be sure of anything.

Have you tried S-Plot Pro or just Lite?  What errors are you getting?
Have you tried it on any computers besides the one?  I haven't heard
of many installation problems, but on the other hand, I don't hear
much feedback in general.

Fill us in.  I'll check with Will on the documents.
-Martin

--- In selmaware@egroups.com, Fredmrr@a... wrote:
> In a message dated 6/20/00 6:33:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> selmaware@egroups.com writes:
>
> << hsmag@a... >>
>
> Yes, I would like a copy. I am a member of a FIRST team (see
usfirst.org for
> more) and FIRST uses the Parallax BASIC stamp in their Robot
controller built
> by Innovation First. We have some activity boards form parallax,
and this
> Plotter looks like a good learning tool.
>
> I tried to load the PLot Lite twice and had system problems with
dll files,
> so I haven't tried again. Any recommendations for success? Perhaps
a non
> windows version that does not require the dll connectors, or maybe
a
> different approach on my part?
>
> Thanks

In a message dated 6/20/00 6:33:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
selmaware@egroups.com writes:

<< hsmag@... >>

Yes, I would like a copy. I am a member of a FIRST team (see usfirst.org for
more) and FIRST uses the Parallax BASIC stamp in their Robot controller built
by Innovation First. We have some activity boards form parallax, and this
Plotter looks like a good learning tool.

I tried to load the PLot Lite twice and had system problems with dll files,
so I haven't tried again. Any recommendations for success? Perhaps a non
windows version that does not require the dll connectors, or maybe a
different approach on my part?

Thanks

--- In selmaware@egroups.com, willd@s... wrote:
> I'm glad Ken at Parallax is finding an opportunity to try S-Plot
Pro.
> I made him a brief tutorial for use with the BS2 and Activity
> Board.  It covers the basic features of plotting, storing data,
> drawing, and interactive control.  If anyone else is interested in
a
> copy of the text, figures, and files, please let me know.

Sound very interesting.
My e-mail address is hsmag@...

Regards,
Hans Magnet

I'm glad Ken at Parallax is finding an opportunity to try S-Plot Pro.
I made him a brief tutorial for use with the BS2 and Activity
Board.  It covers the basic features of plotting, storing data,
drawing, and interactive control.  If anyone else is interested in a
copy of the text, figures, and files, please let me know.

Thanks for the post Joe.

I have been known to go oeverboard with "simple" examples.

Appreciate the adaptation of an app-note.
-MH

The following snippet is an adaptation of the POT_BX24 app-note
included with BX-24 Compiler software. The output of the ADC is
plotted using S-Plot Pro:


Sub Main()

Dim V As Integer
Const PotPin As Byte = 14

Call Delay(0.2)

Debug.print "!SPAN 0, 1023"
Debug.print "!TMAX 60"
Delay(0.5)
Debug.print "!PLOT ON"

	 Do
                 V = GetADC(PotPin)
		 Debug.print CStr(V)
		 Call Delay(0.2)
	 Loop

End Sub


The pot in this app is simply a source of variable voltage for the
ADC
and can be substituted with any sensor with a 0-5VDC output. Sorry if
this message is a repeat of a previous post. Thought maybe the last
one didn't make it to the message board.

I've posted a simple BX24 program on the eGroup files.  I'll also add it to
the website.

Thanks.
Martin Hebel - SelmaWare Solutions
S-Plot Pro - Microcontroller Data Acquisition and Control
www.selmaware.com/s-plot


----- Original Message -----
From: <rediron4@...>
To: <selmaware@egroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2000 10:11 AM
Subject: [selmaware] Re: How goes the plotting?


> --- In selmaware@egroups.com, "Martin Hebel" <martin@s...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > Just a general message to all the members of our eGroup..
> >
> > S-Plot Pro has been available about a week now, and I imagine most,
> > if not all, of you downloaded it.  The discussion board has been
> very
> > quiet.  Any problems? Having success?  Post back and let us know if
> > you've had time to test it out, and any problems you may be having,
> > or great successes!
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Martin & SelmaWare Solutions.
>
> Martin,
> I've DL'ed S-Plot Pro for evaluation with my BX-24. Any pointers on
> the 'DEBUG.Print' command in BasicX would be helpful. Thanks!
> Joe
>
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--- In selmaware@egroups.com, "Martin Hebel" <martin@s...> wrote:
> Hi,
> Just a general message to all the members of our eGroup..
>
> S-Plot Pro has been available about a week now, and I imagine most,
> if not all, of you downloaded it.  The discussion board has been
very
> quiet.  Any problems? Having success?  Post back and let us know if
> you've had time to test it out, and any problems you may be having,
> or great successes!
>
> Thanks!
> Martin & SelmaWare Solutions.

Martin,
I've DL'ed S-Plot Pro for evaluation with my BX-24. Any pointers on
the 'DEBUG.Print' command in BasicX would be helpful. Thanks!
Joe

Hello Martin,

At Parallax we're finally getting started on SP Pro this week. We're excited
about the capabilities and will certainly report our findings back to this
newsgroup!

Ken Gracey, Parallax
kgracey@...
BASIC Stamps in Class: http://www.stampsinclass.com
SX Tech: http://www.sxtech.com
Parallax: http://www.parallaxinc.com
(916) 624-8333 ~ fax (916) 624-8003

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> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 7:55 PM
> To: selmaware@egroups.com
> Subject: [selmaware] How goes the plotting?
>
>
> Hi,
> Just a general message to all the members of our eGroup..
>
> S-Plot Pro has been available about a week now, and I imagine most,
> if not all, of you downloaded it.  The discussion board has been very
> quiet.  Any problems? Having success?  Post back and let us know if
> you've had time to test it out, and any problems you may be having,
> or great successes!
>
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>
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Hi,
Just a general message to all the members of our eGroup..

S-Plot Pro has been available about a week now, and I imagine most,
if not all, of you downloaded it.  The discussion board has been very
quiet.  Any problems? Having success?  Post back and let us know if
you've had time to test it out, and any problems you may be having,
or great successes!

Thanks!
Martin & SelmaWare Solutions.

We are offiering a free license to members who develop applications
using S-Plot Pro.  If we highlight your example on our website, we'll
provide you a free license!

See the website for details.

http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot

-SelmaWare Solutions

On  my development computer, running at 550MHz (much slower on my P-
100), I can capture and plot about 120 samples per second at 38K
Baud.  This is really about as fast as I can get the Basic Micro's to
process and transmit.  What if I want faster sampling?  It should be
possible to perhaps use an external 1 second pulse to trigger logging
to on-chip ram (EEPROM), then, when done, pump it out relatively slow
to the plot.  Setting the X scale for 1 second, given the number of
points collected, I could plot accurately.

Instead of sending analog values, I plot the data using LINE drawings
and Last value/ Current value for the Y-coordinates, and my math of
number of samples/1 second for the X values.

How fast could I log data for printing?  As quickly as my micro could
collect and store.  Then plot (and the computers/micro) leisure.  I
may have to give it a try soon, unless someone wants to beat me to it?
Now that most of the development on the program is done, I can get
back to having fun with micros!

-Martin

V1.3.1 (280K)
Corrected "Player" mode where digital data was not plotting and the
PAUS instruction was not operating properly.
Corrected problem where "Unregistered" text on plot was duplicated.
Cleaned up the Axis Configuration window for easier use.

You may download it at:
http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot/downloads.asp

Thanks,
Have a good day!
-SelmaWare

DOH!  PRo not Por!  Arrrgghhhh

--- In selmaware@egroups.com, "Martin Hebel" <martin@s...> wrote:
> Well, S-Plot Pro is finally posted!  You may get to it through:
>
> http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot
>
> I've posted a nice little program on the eGroup files under BS2
> Code.  Demonstrates the possibilites with the drawing modes for pen
> coloring.
>
> Enjoy!
> Been a long 5 months.... Time to enjoy summer!

Well, S-Plot Pro is finally posted!  You may get to it through:

http://www.selmaware.com/s-plot

I've posted a nice little program on the eGroup files under BS2
Code.  Demonstrates the possibilites with the drawing modes for pen
coloring.

Enjoy!
Been a long 5 months.... Time to enjoy summer!

Welcome to our egroup for the release of S-Plot Pro!

Stamp Plot was changed to S-Plot to appeal to a wider audience.
What's S stand for?  SelmaWare? Stamp? Serial? Scenix? You decide!

We hope you enjoy our software and find it benificial for work, play,
or education.

Please post your questions and comments.  We may be slow in
responding while we finish the final version.

Thanks!
-Martin Hebel and Will Devenport
http://www.selmaware.com     5/18/00