Friday, August 29, 2008

Razer Mouse

My first "High-end" mouse, Razer DiamondBack 3G... Got it today from Comex 2008

First impression : ... bad ... maybe i am too used with Logitech mouse :D

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PIC to XBEE conection

Note: This connection will only work if you USART baud-rate is below 115200 b/s

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Serial Setup

USART init code for PIC16F877 using Hitech C compiler

Download : Serial.c

You can HyperTerminal or "Terminal" to check if the signals are correct

Monday, August 4, 2008

Motherboard Testing Video







Evolve just gotten it's first version motherboard,
Current status:
1. Servo - working
2. Buzzer - working
3. Xbee - Working
4. Interlinks - Soldered
5. ADC - not tested
6. Battery - not tested
7. Wireless Communication - Working

Saturday, August 2, 2008

PCB skin

Download : RobotSide.zip

Evolve PCBs:

1. Motherboard
2. Skin
3. Side PCB

Basic Block class program

Download: BasicBlock.zip

DEV C++, this is the basic block structure for Evolve building block :D

Evolve MotherBoard

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Evolve top secret motherboard is out ... waiting for components...

hopefully Evolve will be up and running by next Wed. :D

QFP soldering

DIY soldering for QFP chip

Thanks to school etching, i have a QFP I/O board for my PIC18F6722

Using 40W solder, and goot soldering paste...

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Evolve new skin

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New PCB skin fresh from oven :D