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* [[Using the Basic Stamp Microcontroller|Basic Stamp Microcontroller]] <b>Not recommended for DC2008</b> |
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* [http://www.mech.northwestern.edu/courses/433/Writeups/Battery_NiMH/ NiMH rechargable batteries and chargers] |
* [http://www.mech.northwestern.edu/courses/433/Writeups/Battery_NiMH/ NiMH rechargable batteries and chargers] |
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<h3> [http://peshkin.mech.northwestern.edu/datasheets Prof. Peshkin's favorite datasheets]</h3> |
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Revision as of 06:30, 2 May 2009
Wiki pages on sensors, actuators, programming, and microcontrollers: use pages below
- Parts in the DC2008 quick start pack
- PIC C intro slides, as presented 2008/01/24 (pdf)
- PIC interfacing slides, as presented 2008/01/28 (pdf)
Sensors and actuators for DC
- Solderless Breadboard & wiring that works
- Using LEDs & IREDs
- Using a laser
- Infrared reflectivity
- Using phototransistors
- Sensing optical tape
- Comparators : the analog digital interface
- Faulhaber MiniMotor SA gearmotor with encoder, as well as the local wiki page
- Adding a magnetic encoder to a GM3 Gearmotor
- Using magnetic switches (Hall Effect)
- Driving high-current devices: several options
- Driving a Stepper Motor
- Driving an RC Servo
- Accelerometers
- Strain gauges
- Basic Stamp Microcontroller Not recommended for DC2008
- NiMH rechargable batteries and chargers
Prof. Peshkin's favorite datasheets
