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$50 Microcontroler
« on: November 29, 2008, 10:10:16 AM »
I just finished my microcontroler and hook it up to the computer to run the .hex file for my servos.  But is says something like it isn't getting power.  I am using the six pin programmer and I am not quite sure I soldered the wires correctly.  I looked at several other forums to find any useful info.  Any advice? Or can somebody post up a picture of the copper side of the perf board who usied the six pin programer, so I can compare it with mine.

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2008, 10:26:05 AM »

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2008, 11:04:33 AM »
I have seen that but my microcontroller still doesn't have power...I meant by picture, is that a member that has made this microcontroller post up a picture of theirs.

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2008, 12:25:21 PM »
Is it your MCU thats not getting power or are your pins reversed? Extremely common problem, that last one. Took me like 8 checks to finally figure out that it was my problem. All 7 times I was 110% sure my pins were correct too lol
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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2008, 12:56:52 PM »
well I am going to cut the wires in a little bit and retry it. Then I will repost if I have any problems

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2008, 10:44:57 AM »
Why cut the wires? and which ones? If its a power issue all you need to do is check your batteries and check all connections to make sure theres no loose wires in the solder and that theres not even a microscopic short in your circuit. No need for any wire cutting or anything
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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2008, 02:16:56 PM »
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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2008, 03:44:16 PM »
I dont know I might just start over.  It was the first time I soldered and I did a horrible job plus I didn't know until now I used wire that had the strandes in the middle.  But beside that I will make another one but first what would be a good MCU that I can buy for the $50 robot? Is there a good one from Atmel?

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2008, 06:09:14 PM »
whats wrong with the ATMega8?
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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2008, 07:34:27 PM »
There's nothing wrong with the ATMega8, I have probably should of said I was looking for a agumented microcontroller

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2008, 07:41:01 PM »
If you can wait a week or two you can get the Roboduino  - which is ATmega168 based
http://erobots.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-robot-product-roboduino.html
Check out the Roboduino, Arduino-compatible board!


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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2008, 07:55:44 PM »
So it will be on the market in about two weeks? sounds great! With this augmented microcontroller I can make the fiftydollar robot and can I add all the upgrades?

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2008, 08:00:15 PM »
Yes. All that and more. It's Axon's younger brother :)
Check out the uBotino robot controller!

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2008, 08:06:47 PM »
NICE!   Do you know the cost yet?

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2008, 08:51:21 PM »
NICE!   Do you know the cost yet?

40 for a kit , 50 for assembled
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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2008, 06:55:33 PM »
as soon as it comes out notify me

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Re: $50 Microcontroler
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2008, 07:43:31 PM »
Check out the Roboduino, Arduino-compatible board!


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