FYI: C++ code tip. For robust programing. (I want my robots to do what I tell them to do! ) I was having strange memory problems where the "route"(path) was...
I just received a newsletter from Atmel. (I may have requested it...) Here is a copy: http://www.atmel.com/newsletter/1007.asp It has a subscribe link if you...
Jeffry Sampson
jsampson@...
Oct 2, 2007 3:48 pm
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Hi Bill, ... My rule of thumb for creating a class, is that the 4 compiler generated methods, namely default constructor destructor copy constructor assignment...
... both ... cheap. ... down. But ... from ... that is ... on edge ... go and ... my ... So ... one ... One of the tricks is to try a "blur" before the edge...
Wal Mart has the radar guns on sale/clearance for $17. Bob Hassett ... From: tcrobots@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tcrobots@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
How accurate are these? ________________________________ From: tcrobots@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tcrobots@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Hassett Sent:...
... I'm thinking of buying one just to look at the RF section. I am thinking that it would be good for a motion sensor for sensing non-heated objects. Or...
... This was something I was interested in a while ago, but then I bought one of the MaxBotix sonar sensors (http://www.maxbotix.com/). It's a real joy to use,...
... Thanks. I'll try this tonight, if I can fit it into the schedule. I'm also working on an FM IF strip to be used for a laser range finder, I need to add...
Jeffry Sampson
jsampson@...
Oct 5, 2007 7:07 pm
1119
... Is the motor on this board what you mean? http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8468 I was in Axeman in St. Paul last weekend and...
... short ... off ... bought one of ... joy to use, ... Add power ... distance. Turn ... draw 2 mA) and ... clearance bins at ... and tilt. ... I've played...
... The data seems to be pointing that way, or something similar. I was also suspecting the IR radar that was running simultaneously -- this was all supposedly...
... That's the ones. I found and bought one at the St. Paul store for $2.95. Then I went to the St. Louis Park store and found them for $0.95. So I bought a...
... Oh no! I have never seen something work on breadboard but not work when installed. ;-) (When I was going to school a guy built a keyboard for a computer....
... Tried estimating the range of the gun. First experiment was sweeping past a 6x6 square post in the ground. Hand sweeping showed mostly 2s and some 3'...
... [...] ... when ... OK, I mis-spooked. :) ... stopped ... the ... the ... them ... In the s/w that "came" with the thing (written in IC and it's running on...
Hi all. Unfortunately, I'm going to be out of town for the next monthly meeting. I was doing some house cleaning over the weekend and have a few things that...
Terry Schumacher
Terry.Schumacher@...
Oct 8, 2007 8:23 pm
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... Is it Stereo? I am looking for more VCR's for offset recording. -- Bill, grumble...
Parker is (currently) interested in learning to program the PC.? I asked some guys at work about how he might get started, and they sent me these links.? They...
If you are looking for a little bit gentler learning curve. Liberty basic is pretty nice, you can download and try it for free. http://libertybasic.com/ ...
... Lots. Gently, what kind of projects do you think will hold his attention? Will PC software be of interest or will a bit of robotics equipment provide more...
On the robotics side, using NQC with the original Lego Mindstorms might be a fun place to start. You can start with simple routines (forward, right turn,...
I had a bit of a set back earlier this week. I got around to firing up my second Open Source Motor Controller driver board. (Actually it was my forth one. I...
Whhhaaaa? Your turtles weren't RC tanks with the turrets tin-snipped off, a hole scissor-jammed through the plastic bottom and a old texta jammed in? Oh well,...
Anybody else going to the Atmel seminar tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 16)? http://atmel.com/picopowerworkshop/default.asp?source=home -- Jeff Sampson (651)605-8884 ...
... I went to the ST-Micro ARM seminar on the 10th. I don't see any email notices for an Atmel seminar. The ST micro ARM is.. 1. 1.5 times faster or 2x if you...