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  1. donkey

    arduino 3 parts

    ok so I am using arduino cos I can and its pretty easy so far. but I have an issue combining the 3 parts of my project together. first there is a wii nunchuck:- there is an issue with the library for this device but I will work with what I have. I have followed the examples given from most...
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    got a chat idea

    hey all. I don't expect much of a response to this but am hoping to get 1 or 2 people that are interested. I have got a gmail account and google talk and want to know if anyone who is LEARNING the basics wants to team up with me. I was going to go through the tutorials on this site first than...
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    Odd LED question

    http://dlnmh9ip6v2uc.cloudfront.net/datasheets/Components/LED/Top-Up%20LED%20Ring%20LED-CCL-A.pdf I found this product and the symbol for reverse current appears to be MICRO amps. so if I run the LED of a 9volt source I should use a resistor of 680kohms right? I got the red one found on page...
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    funny demotivational pic

    sorry bout the language... but its so true
  5. donkey

    problem solving

    I was trying to figure out a flowchart for people to try before contacting us http://www.triz-journal.com/archives/1998/06/c/Image3.gif this one seemed nice but then i found.... http://cct370-w07.wikispaces.com/file/view/ProblemSolvingFlowchart.gif/30524546/ProblemSolvingFlowchart.gif I...
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    no title

    ever seen something that you just thought WHY????? http://www.instructables.com/id/Flamethrowing-Jack-O-Lantern/ seriously.... why??? I know the answer was because he could... but seriously... why???
  7. donkey

    robot "skin"

    hey people. am hoping to get advice on an idea that I hope will act as both a "skin" and sensor for future robotics so the pics are bad but I will run through the idea. the black wire is the anode and is connected to a conductive sheet (most likely copper) placed above it is a sheet...
  8. donkey

    programming

    Hey people. Am looking for sites that can help expand my knowledge of c programming. if anyone has a site please link below, it might prove useful in the future too. Also any sites for BASIC would be appreciated. And can anyone tell me if microcontrollers use any other languages to compile?
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    donkey's diy

    Just thought I would post something I have found and hope others add to it as they find out more Recently I built a small rc tank (it worked for a bit then died, i didn't realise the motors were too hardcore for the board) the custom build controller had an analogue joystick bought from a place...
  10. donkey

    solar

    I am hoping people can correct my errors on the following information in the hope of getting a better knowledge So far I know the basics. in all systems it is best to have 3 parts. the panels, the battery and a charge controller. So far my research suggests that a 1:1:1/4 ratio is needed that...
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    special switch plate

    I am thinking this is a weird one for everyone but I have to ask. the switch I think is fine (simple push on push off) but am trying to make a face plate for them. we have a variety bash car done up as bumble bee. I was thinking how can we make it more autobot...ish. so I decided on making the...
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    solar

    hey people getting into arduino is getting fun, but the cost of battery packs is starting to get high so was looking at the solar alternative. the issue is as always how to do it RIGHT I was thinking of plugging the solar panels straight in but in low light or at night that wouldn't be an...
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    arduino vs the rest

    just a quick question. I know arduino has its own comiler. I know raspberry pi has its own too. but what about hardware? could I hook up arduino to rasberry (or any other little computer/microcontroller setup)? and more importantly can i use the arduino compatable parts for other systems too...
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    battery sizes

    saw this link and thought I would share it for the hobbyists out there http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battery_sizes hopefully it will help you find out the common name for batteries when you try ordering them
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    frequency

    I am seeing ALOT of transmitters using 433mhz 2.4ghz and 5.8 ghz. I also see alot of existing products using these same frequencies. is there a reason why these specific frequencies are used? I have yet to hear of, for example, a 3.295ghz transmitter and reciever. Is this because it has been...
  16. donkey

    PWM

    can anyone define pwm in a way that won't make my nose bleed? if you can give an example too that would be awesome
  17. donkey

    a little luck

    hey people. just started on my run of luck this week. I have been meaning to get a dedicated workshop for electronics projects. As some of you are aware I do security work. I found one site had lockers they were throwing out. awesome find and all it cost me was fuel to get them home. now I have...
  18. donkey

    minimising cb radio

    My boss has a question that I cannot adequately answer. Why can a mobile broadcast a few km to a tower and are so small but cb radio's have issues broadcasting 300metres indoors?
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    my daughters birthday

    big week this end, I am the youngest grandfather at 30 that I know of. the day after he was born my other daughter had her birthday. she wanted an Ipad as her sister has both the Ipohone and Ipad. we had already spent $600 on her room so I said the good old parenting line "we'll see" On her...
  20. donkey

    el wire

    Dunno if anyone has played with it yet but have a really weird question I have seen tutorials and explanations on how to solder it to the inverter, thats nothing too hard. the issue I have is I can't seem to find out if the other end is cut do i simply cut it or do i have to connect the...
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