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RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:03:59 GMT

Lawrence,

Sorry it took so long, but I finally got the "Sensor Platform" out on the site this weekend. :)

http://www.roboticsconnection.com/p-88-sensor-platform.aspx

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:16:38 GMT

I was able to get the Traxster Simple Navigation video edited and out on the web last night.

I will be making a cooler navigation app in the coming weeks...This one is VERY simple, and not very impressive. Nonetheless, it still shows customers how an overall Navigation app would at least start off. :) There's a lot more sophistication and intelligence that can be added (which is what we want customers to have fun doing!).

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:48:44 GMT

Hey Lawrence!

Yes, you will be able to purchase the "Sensor Platform" plate at the end of the month. I only have two prototypes in my hands at the moment, but the rest will be here in a few weeks. :)

I will post the navigation video tonight to that link...didn't have time to post-edit the raw video. :)

Thank you for the compliments! Sean seems to like the library too, and the kit is debuting at the Embedded Systems Conference this week! Hopefully the .NET Micro framework team will like it too. :)

I'll ping you when the "Sensor Platform" plates arrive. Let me know if you see anything else that needs fixing! (by the way, I still have quite a bit of updates to make to the Traxster MF kit page...what you see now is all I had time to do. :)).

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

lawrencl — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:18:02 GMT

Hi Jason:

In the user documenation when I click on Traxster navigation video I don't get Camtasia loading a video,

I get taken back to your website. The Line Following Video loads fine.

Is the new top plate and servo hardware available separately?

I will want to upgrade to you current configuration.

Otherwise documetation, samples etc. look great!

You did this kit start to finish in record time!

Lawrence

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:45:22 GMT

Lawrence,

That's a new Sharp GP2Y0A700K0F IR Distance sensor (measures 1m to 5.5m). It'll be on the site in about a week. I'm teetering on purchasing a crimper to crimp the tiny conductors for the cables for the connector, or letting customers do that. The crimper is almost $400, so I'm not sure I can justify it. Of course, it will be a pain to have customers crimp them...I guess I'll get our cable manufacturer to quote them as well. :) If they have a good price, then there will probably be a 4 week lead time. So, to begin with, customers migh have to crimp/solder the conductors/pins onto the wires, then insert them into the connector.

I have 250 of the sensors in stock, along w/ the connectors, and conductors...I have to put them on the site, and get the girls to package them.

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

lawrencl — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:38:44 GMT

Hi Jason:

Nice pictures!

What is the sensor on the front of the Robot.

Not the Sharp IR sensor, but the black one

with a rectangular base with a couple of round protrusion.

Is this a sonar sensor?

Do you offer it on your site yet?

Thanks,

Lawrence

Traxstser II with EDK Plus

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:41:30 GMT

Lawrence,

You should find this useful...:)

http://www.roboticsconnection.com/userForums/Topic156-6-1.aspx

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:50:52 GMT

Lawrence,

I bolted the EDKPlus iPac board to my dev Traxster II this weekend, and was able to get a sample app up and working very quickly.

I also started writing a Serializer MF library to work with it. I'll try to get that finished and posted next weekend, as I'm trying to the the latest release of the Serializer .NET lib finished and launched. :)

I really like this EDKPlus board...It uses the same bolt pattern as the Serializer, so it bolts right to the top of the Traxster II (and Stinger). Also, you can utilize our 5V switching voltage regulator to power it (which also bolts to the Traxster II (and Stinger).

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:22:07 GMT

Lawrence,

Acutally, I have both. I've had the EDK for a while, but haven't found the time to get going on it, and Sean just sent me an EDK plus (we swapped products) :). I'm pretty sure he's using the EDK plus with his Traxster.

I think I would opt for the EDKplus, so that you don't have to continually connect/disconnect serial ports. :)

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

lawrencl — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:51:38 GMT

Hi Jason:

There is an EDK for $165 and an EDKPlus for $225.

One of the differences is the second serial port.

The first serial port is for programming and the second for the application to use like the Serializer.

Are you working with one of the EDKPlus boards?

Thanks,

Lawrence

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:24:02 GMT

Please note that I have moved this under the "RoboticsConnection Software Support >> Serializer .NET Library" forum, since it's specific to the Serializer .NET Library itself. :)

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:27:56 GMT

Hmm. Not sure, but I'll ask him. If not, I can share our code (once I write it in a few weeks). :)

Best Regards!

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

lawrencl — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:14:24 GMT

Hi Jason:

This is the platform I have been considering and I have all the hardware.

Do you think Sean will be sharing his code?

Would you include it on your website?

Thanks,

Lawrence

RE: The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

jsummerour — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:13:27 GMT

Lawrence,

While the Serializer .NET Library will work w/ the Full and Compact .NET Frameworks, it will unfortunately not work with the .NET micro framework. :(

SJJ Micro (Sean D. Liming) has recently launched a cool new .NET Micro Framework Development Kit starting at $165.00 You might want to check it out! We have a few here that we'll be playing w/ soon. I know Sean just got one working w/ our Traxster Robot Kit + Serializer as we speak!

Best Regards!

The Serializer .NET library and .NET Micro Framework?

lawrencl — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:50:33 GMT

Hi:

Has anyone tried to use or thought about using the Serializer .NET Library with the .NET Micro Framework?

Just curious,

Lawrence