SoR annoucement: microcontroller product

[vidam]

Drum rolls please...

I'm finally opening my Axon.

I'm so scared that it is going to fail the first time.

 

[Admin]

I know, its been awhile since my last upgrade . . . the newest upgrade has had lots bugs I'm still working out . . .

So I've decided to release a beta for those who are adventurous or can't wait for additional features

You can download the beta code here:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/axon/axon_function_list.shtml

No promises that the new beta features work, or don't have bugs.

The new PWM functions *do* work however on pin H6 if you use the code here:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/axon/axon_function_list.shtml#pwm

I'm still fixing the other PWM pins/commands. And I *think* all timers 0-4 work now, but haven't really tested them.



In other news, the Axon is selling fairly well. Sold tons in the first 2 weeks, none in the next 3 weeks (and I began to panic), then tons again after that. Selling a bit faster than I planned

[kam427]

I was wondering, are there any discounts to a high school's robotics team?  xD 

[Admin]

I was wondering, are there any discounts to a high school's robotics team?  xD

Nope. But you have a chance of winning one (or getting reimbursed) here:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/free_robot_contest.shtml
(I run this contest twice a year)

[kam427]

Yes, I have taken a look at that, but it's physically impossible for us to complete it (let's just say school is not yet in session xD)

I've been looking at some microcontrollers at other retailers, and I do have to congratulate you... This does seem very well thought out, well designed, and definitely a worthwhile add-on.  Now, I doubt I'd purchase this just yet- it all depends on the status of our grant applications, as well as the final project that we decide on...

Just one question though: 

If the Axon is connected to a sensor, will it be able to process the information gathered, and then determine what to do with it?  Or does the sensor itself have to process the raw data, and the Axon just collect that? 

[Admin]

If the Axon is connected to a sensor, will it be able to process the information gathered, and then determine what to do with it?  Or does the sensor itself have to process the raw data, and the Axon just collect that?

It can do either. Your choice.

For vision or GPS, you'd want the sensor to process it. But for like sonar or sharp IR's, the Axon would be best for processing.

[sotu]

What is the contest rewards for first, second and thirs place? Is Axon the first ?

Hopefully second and third place winners aren't allways the ones who got most cash to spend on the robot, making them most advanced, but also those who got good ideas, and can make them "stylish" and perhaps a bit funny 

And Kam427, if youre interested in robotics and youre friends (at your robotics team) why dont you work at a robot at youre free time/vacation? I did, alltough i made it alone i used the summer holliday

By the way admin, do you have to have a member turtorial where you post all facts, or can i use my webpage to post documentation and pictures?

[airman00]

http://www.societyofrobots.com/free_robot_contest.shtml


More cash does not mean more advanced 

[kam427]

And Kam427, if youre interested in robotics and youre friends (at your robotics team) why dont you work at a robot at youre free time/vacation? I did, alltough i made it alone i used the summer holliday

We are- we're currently in the design phase- working out the technical specifications, specifically what exactly we're going to use....

[sotu]

http://www.societyofrobots.com/free_robot_contest.shtml


More cash does not mean more advanced 

True But if you got a little cash you can also afford more/better parts, if you cant build everything from scratch

[Penth]

Hey Admin, you mentioned you had an Atmega2560 version of the board at some point, what made you go with atmega640?

[airman00]

Hey Admin, you mentioned you had an Atmega2560 version of the board at some point, what made you go with atmega640?

price

[Penth]

Ohwell, anyone try using two Axon's as servo controllers/sensor stations and controlling them from a PC or a hand held device?

[PtMartins]

As anyone tried to use freeRTOS on the Axon MCU ? (or other RT Kernel that can perform Multi Tasking? )

What problems do i have to consider when adapting the freeRTOS ATMEGA32 project to the Axon ?

Thanks,

P.S.: My Axon Finally got out this morning of the Portuguese Foreign Customs