Hi Chris, The fundamental issue was that the same code that worked elsewhere could not decode the 0x8F-AB packet data 100% of the time. I saw the length of this packet vary by a few bits at the code level, so I used a logic analyzer with serial decode to examine the raw data coming in to the Arduino, but that was perfect 100% of the time, and thus the serial port breakout card was functioning OK as I expected. I am reasonably certain my code was fine, but there is always room for some uncertainty there. The project was not so important to me that I was going to spend the time to wrestle down the problem until it was solved.
I like the Arduino platform, and because of Wiring and Processing it definitely has a place out there and have had no issues using the same UNO with XBee for example doing some neat mesh networking projects. I also have a Leonardo and a Netduino and about a dozen other micro-controller boards, but I just felt that had I used a TI or a PIC board I would have nailed this first-time with less effort. As far as a PCB goes, you're correct of course, but I already do that sort of thing and would not shy away from it. Yeah, if you can get a LH-like application, maybe optionally driving a color LCD, that would be very cool. For any of these TB apps, I agree that using a PC is overkill, but when you already have them sitting around it's not so bad. I like Adam's board, and any approach like this, because when you put together a TB and a power supply in an enclosure, you're probably going to have room to add a control panel and I think it makes for a nice self-contained solution. Russ What was the problem you found. Other then a "new to you" platform? I'm > trying to understand why reading serial data would be hard. > > An advantage of the Adruino is that you don't need to make a PCB. Even if > you want to do something like add a graphical display or and SD card for > logging they just plug in, no solder required. > > Of course the pre-buillt display is even easier but can't be modified. > > One of my loner term goals is to move lady heather like functions onto a > small uP based device. It seems wasteful to use a PC for this. > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
