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by BobLynas
Tue Oct 07, 2003 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: S-Video cable? What's in there?
Replies: 2
Views: 2189

Re: S-Video cable? What's in there?

I got some really long made up S-video cables from Farnell-inOne here in the UK, and really cheap too... about £5ish for 15m<p>Perhaps Newark-InOne have them too<p>BobMcN
by BobLynas
Fri May 30, 2003 5:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE570/571 Compander IC
Replies: 10
Views: 5555

Re: NE570/571 Compander IC

(original poster...) Where can i get this article you mentioned ?<p>I have sussed out most of the NE571 compressor / expander circuitry and tried most of the data sheet variants and some of my own, but i am still not happy with it, i just dont feel like i have any control over the ratios !! Still se...
by BobLynas
Fri May 09, 2003 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE570/571 Compander IC
Replies: 10
Views: 5555

Re: NE570/571 Compander IC

Thanks for the info chaps ! (i already had the app note...)
Is the Ne570 pretty old then ?
Is there something that is more up-to-date...
I am worried that if i design it in it will become obsolete
Any help please <p>BobMcN
by BobLynas
Thu May 01, 2003 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NE570/571 Compander IC
Replies: 10
Views: 5555

NE570/571 Compander IC

Does anyone know where i can get some information on designing using the NE570/571 compander IC..<p>I have got the standard Data Sheets (which are normally available) but i am after some circuits / schematics etc that use the IC as a Compressor and Expandor in HI-FI products<p>Can anyone help ??<p>I...
by BobLynas
Mon Apr 28, 2003 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ¿ A very different approach for circuit boards ?
Replies: 14
Views: 6907

Re: ¿ A very different approach for circuit boards ?

Slightly off-topic i know, but over here in the UK we have a supplier that sells an acetate-like sheet that you laser print your PCB design onto, you then iron-on (yes with an Iron ladies!!) your design onto a copper-clad board and then etch as usual, cuts out all this photo-fixing stuff... If only ...
by BobLynas
Mon Apr 28, 2003 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PICAXE micros !
Replies: 5
Views: 3280

Re: PICAXE micros !

More PicAxe info... The new PicAxe 28X is now released !! (see [url=http://www.rev-ed.co.uk)]www.rev-ed.co.uk)[/url] I believe this will really opens up the scope and possibilities for PicAxe in the future... I am going to order some today !!<p>PS i got my Cat to program one the other day, and tonig...
by BobLynas
Thu Mar 27, 2003 3:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5371

Re: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?

We didnt have an electronics club - just a bunch of guys hanging around the physics lab desoldering resistors and caps off of BOC circuits boards to use of projects at home...
That was about the time the ZX81 arrived on the market ! - now i am showing my age !<p>BobMcN
by BobLynas
Thu Mar 27, 2003 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5371

Re: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?

PicBasic/Stamp/PicAxe do appear to be part of some school curriculum here... i have found a few sites, for simple projects (LED flash / Beep..Beep / switch-read etc) but i am really interested in more meaty stuff... anything that will push the boundaries of the PicAxe, whether it be timing, memory o...
by BobLynas
Wed Mar 26, 2003 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5371

Re: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?

Yes, EPE have been doing a nice series... (they seem to be heavy into Pics !!) also i have been emailing this guy from NZ, and he writes articles for Silicon Chip magazine... we dont get that in England, and he is mailing me a copy to have a browse... I am trying to find as many different sources of...
by BobLynas
Wed Mar 26, 2003 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5371

Re: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?

Yeah, that hippy has got some nice explainations about limitations and uses... i read it a few weeks back...
The above mentioned revolution site has quite a nice forum (not as big as this one), but worth a read if you are interested...
I will be posting there today...
Bob McN
by BobLynas
Mon Mar 24, 2003 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5371

Re: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?

I cant really answer that... i dont really use servos (yet) perhaps look at the sites i mentioned above, they have loads of pdf documentation describing exactly what you are asking...
by BobLynas
Fri Mar 21, 2003 5:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5371

Re: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?

Yeah, they are good, If you get a chance take a look at : www.rev-ed.co.uk or www.tech-supplies.co.uk <p>I am 'chatting' with a guy in NZ about it as well ...Stan Swan from www.picaxe.orcon.net.nz <p>I reckon they are going to really take off... They are just like a stamp card except they are the ba...
by BobLynas
Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:18 am
Forum: Robotics
Topic: Basic Stamp
Replies: 7
Views: 5396

Re: Basic Stamp

I have been using the PicStamp I for about 3 months now, i think they are brilliant, although i am moving on to PicAxe chips... does anyone know them ? i am starting a topic in 'general' about them...<p>We have a great supplier in the UK... www.tech-supplies.co.uk .. they do different BasicStamps an...
by BobLynas
Fri Mar 21, 2003 3:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5371

Anyone here using PicAxe microcontrollers ?

i have seen a few entries for PicStamp I & II in this forum, but does anyone have any experience of PicAxe microcontrollers.. ?<p>BobMcN [england]