DPRG mailing list archives: DPRG: Pic contoller, Basic stamps

Sun Sep 20 18:15:14 CDT 1998

Best Wishes!

Bill James wrote:

> I have suggusted the BS2 chip to the students of UTD. It seems to have
> everything that they need. From what I understand, all I need to program it, is
> the free software from the site and a cable. The cable can be easily
> constructed. I told them if they decided on that one, that I would split the
> cost of it with them if I could keep it after they were done.
>
> I figured a simple ciruit with the BS2 driving a l293 and recieve input from
> the sensors.
>
> Bill James              | work:  972.480.2306
> Product Test Specialist | Pager: 972.598.6201
> w-james2 at ti.com
> Precision Analog & Interface Department
>
> Polymath in Training    | Have Spacesuit will Travel
>
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>
> From: "Robert L. Jordan" <rljordan at airmail.net>, on 9/18/98 8:10 AM:
> Billm
> I can help!
> There is PIC and Stamp info on our website.     dprg.org/pic/picinfo.htm
> Electronics now shows a "not parts" PIC programmer for the parallel port.The
> have
> software on the mag. website
> Seattle robotics group has one with software (different software due to
> different
> pc pin)
>
> I'll help with info and a little time.
> I have a programmer and software to share if we can keep it the software
> unpirated.
>
> You really don't need it though as the Basic Stamp 2 uses PBasic (Parallex
> Basic)
>
> Stamp info (BS2):
> Stamps programs are Interpretive and have basic in them.
> The Basic Stamp2 "IC" is from Parallex at $49 plus a $20 carrier board for
> socket,
> battery, and proto area $70 ready to go.
> You can buy parts for a homebrew BS2 for about than $36, $42 if you want PCB
> (SS-30) I have parts if you want one.
>
> PICs:
> PIC programss are compiled and require low level language programing, C,
> assembler,
> etc.
> You can buy a 16F84 PIC, the most popular, for about $6. The PCB (SS-30), 5
> volt
> reg, RS232 interface chip, resonator, etc for $17 to $23 =s&h from WIRZ or
> DonTronics. (See my PICinfo on the dprg.org/PICinfo site.)
> This method requries more steps and a programmer with software. If you want to
> build one and download software, I have a PCB from the club RBNO. If you want
> to
> complete and get working and return when thru,, this will get you going fast.
> All software you need is on Microsystem, Inc. wdb site under development
> software.
> PIC app notes, simulator software, PIC manual, etc is all free for the
> downloading.
>
> Let me know if I can help, espically if I get collage credit:-)
> Robert Jordan
> (972) 729-2139 wk
>
> Bill James wrote:
>
> > Some friends from school are doing a  simple robot for their senior design
> > project and have asked me if I can help a little. What is needed to program
> the
> > basic stamp? What is the diffence between the basic stamp and a pic
> processor.
> > I know that some members in the club have programmers for pic processor. If
> > needed, would it be possible to borrow a programmer. Their robot is going to
> be
> > fairly simple and is supposed to be fairly inexpensive.
> >
> > You help will be appriciated.
> >
> > Bill James              | work:  972.480.2306
> > Product Test Specialist | Pager: 972.598.6201
> > w-james2 at ti.com
> > Precision Analog & Interface Department
> >
> > Polymath in Training    | Have Spacesuit will Travel

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