I tested the solution described below (4.2) today and it didn't work as expected ... but I believe it's a viable solution. Whaaa???? Stay tuned.
I built a Pololu R/C Switch with Digital Output. The process was almost identical to the previous one for the Pololu MOSFET switch, except I needed two 2-position screw terminals as the two connections I needed were not adjacent. On the upside if I ever want to know the GOOD state and/or tap into the VCC it's ready to go. I turned on the marker power and my remote controller. When I turned on the power to the receiver (which also powers the switch board) the marker immediately fired. The switch board blinked its LED briefly about once a second as specified. I pressed the FIRE button on my controller and the switch board LED stayed on as specified while the button was pressed but the marker didn't fire. I pressed the manual trigger on the marker and it fired once, but didn't fire one subsequent presses. I pressed the FIRE button on my controller a few times and nothing. I pressed the manual trigger and again it fired once but no more. After scratching my head I realized the problem and a potential solution. Challenge: Explain the problem. Hint: All you need to know is in this discussion thread over the last few days. Advanced challenge #1: Devise a diagnostic procedure using the existing setup to confirm your theory. Advanced challenge #2: Propose a solution using the existing hardware. Principals of Tri-Pact are not eligible to enter. On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 5:48:33 PM UTC-4, Mike Lyons wrote: > > ... > 4.1 Connect the output of a logic-level device (examples in 4 above) to > the high side of the trigger, > and the ground of the device to the marker ground (the low side of the > trigger would be convenient). > ... > > -- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to rctankcombat@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "R/C Tank Combat" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rctankcombat+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
