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by Pittpablo
Sun Jan 26, 2003 5:09 pm
Forum: Robotics
Topic: Autonomous Robot Sensors
Replies: 4
Views: 4200

Re: Autonomous Robot Sensors

wow, that sounds like quite a project. i would suggest, since you had to ask this question in the first place, that you start with something on a smaller scale and a little less dangerous.<p>i imagine radar or laser scanning would be appropriate but for $$$ and maybe difficult for a beginner.<p>good...
by Pittpablo
Sun Dec 29, 2002 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: mx614 modem chip
Replies: 3
Views: 2880

mx614 modem chip

does anyone know where i can buy the mx614 modem chip. its used in homebrew amateur radio packet modems but seems pretty rare. can anyone suggest an alternative?<p>thanks,
chris
by Pittpablo
Sun Dec 29, 2002 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pic serial data
Replies: 4
Views: 3269

pic serial data

can anyone think of a way to take serial data into a pic and convert it from logic pulses to audio (serial data) tones to be transmitted via amateur radio, say using two pics?<p>i found a modem chip (mx614) but it is very hard to purchase. i thought using two pics, i could eliminate the modem but i ...
by Pittpablo
Wed Jan 16, 2002 2:06 pm
Forum: Robotics
Topic: rvk basic, must have DOS?
Replies: 2
Views: 4050

Re: rvk basic, must have DOS?

the website and posts look like a whole lotta talk and little substance. would you care to offer more information?
by Pittpablo
Sat Jan 12, 2002 12:43 pm
Forum: Robotics
Topic: FM Wireless Data
Replies: 0
Views: 5454

FM Wireless Data

Does anyone have any experience doing FM RF data rather than using those cheap AM data modules? i would like to use FM for my robotic project, i have an amateur radio license. any help would be appreciated.
by Pittpablo
Fri Jan 11, 2002 6:46 pm
Forum: Robotics
Topic: track robots
Replies: 4
Views: 5607

Re: track robots

dutch, i would definitely recommend getting the january edition of nuts and volts. it has an article on a tracked vehicle, which is meant to be a 'base' for expanding your projects. you can also find it online at www.kronosrobotics.com . <p>Secondly, a good book might be Robotic Builders Bonanza, th...