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Tag Archives: microcontroller
EEPROM example for PIC1814K50
For a previous project involving stepper motors, I wanted the microcontroller to remember exactly where the stepper motor was even after power loss. There wasn’t enough time to attempt it then, so I thought I’d try something similar now.
Posted in C, Microcontrollers, pic microcontrollers
Tagged eeprom, microcontroller, pic, pickit 2
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2d mapping using a webcam and a laser
Following on from my previous blog post using a webcam and a laser as a rangefinder, it’s now mounted on a cheap 3 euro stepper motor and used to make a 2d map of the surroundings. As you can see … Continue reading
Posted in 2d mapping, C, Hardware, Microcontrollers, Projects, Python
Tagged 2d mapping, cheap, hack, laser, microcontroller, pic, python, stepper motor, webcam, xc8
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Sumobot build, the progress so far
It’s a speedy piece of kit by the looks of it! At the moment the code written just keeps it from falling off the table. When this video was shot there were little white specks on the table causing the … Continue reading
Posted in Robosumo
Tagged competition, DIT, DT009, fast, fingertech, LiPo battery, mental, microcontroller, pic, robosumo, sn754410, sumobot
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Sending analog values over serial using a PIC 18F14K50
There’s a Robosumo competition coming up. The microcontroller chosen for the job was the PIC 18F14k50. The sensors being used are Sharp infrared rangefinder (to locate the opposing robot), and IR colour detecting sensors (to detect when the robot has … Continue reading
Posted in C, Microcontrollers, pic microcontrollers, Python
Tagged analog, microcontroller, pic, pickit 2, pl2303, robosumo, serial, usb to serial
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