More Brains
I just made another investment in the hardware for the Remote Conning System (RCS). I sent a big order to Parallax for more computer goodies. Here is the list:
2-Axis Joystick 27800 4×4 Matrix Membrane Keypad 27899 Compass Module 3-Axis… Continue readingHot Props
The Texas heat is killing me in the unconditioned shop. It is keeping me away from experimenting with the Xbee and the Parallax Propeller (computer). The inside temperature in the garage shop has been hovering at 100 degrees while the… Continue reading
Holy Micro Andy!
That’s what I was saying when I first examined the soldering work ahead of me. In the picture is the USB adapter board where I will have to mount one of the XBee modules. This is the one that will… Continue reading
The Fun Begins
I received the package from Parallax last night. It contains the XBee 802.15.4 Starter Kit. Sure is a small package of parts for the money. Ha, good things (hopefully) come in small packages.
This will provide the radio link between… Continue reading
Up Front, A Terminal Idea
Yesterday I got to thinking about what I need to do for the user computer interface on the shore side of the data link. A common terminal program and the debugger terminal (for the Parallax software) are all that is… Continue reading