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kevin
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Getting Started
« on: Oct 8th, 2003, 2:43pm » |
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Hi all,
I want to play arund with some of the serial stuff that looks interesting.
Anyway, before I go shopping could anyone tell me what I need in my 'starter kit', and any software I need.
I've looked at a few good sites:
http://stage.itp.nyu.edu/~tigoe/pcomp/bx24.shtml
And the kits here: http://www.basicx.com/
Is that what you are using, and do you reccommend anything specifically?
I'm just trying to experiment with using processing with physical hardware with the aim of eventually being able to play with sensors and things like that, so any pointers in the right direction would be great,
Also, Im in Ireland, so it has to run at the UK/IRE voltage (which is different to the US)
Thanks,
- Kevin
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olivier
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Re: Getting Started
« Reply #1 on: Oct 9th, 2003, 12:30am » |
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Hi p,
Two months ago, i was exactly in your situation: never heard about serial communication, very small notions in electronics, no more in physics --> the real newbie.
I bought the bx-24 (just the chip, not the kit), a breadboard and a 7805 regulator (very easy to find, unlike the bx-24). Plus a small collection of sensors...
By following the instructions on tom Igoe's url, the examples given on the bx-24 website, and the bx-24 related yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/basicx/), it took me just one day to plug different sensors (temp, pressure, light and potentiometers) and get values in p5. 3 days later, i tried controlling a servo motor, and... it worked 
Now, i'm working on a more advanced project (webcam color tracking + servos). I'll post it in a few days...
So don't hesitate: you'll get fast, very gratifying results.
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olivier
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Re: Getting Started
« Reply #2 on: Oct 9th, 2003, 12:35am » |
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Hi p,
sorry, i always forget to look for the real name of people i reply to. I should write:
Hi Kevin,
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