Society of Robots - Robot Forum
Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: SmAsH on January 11, 2009, 05:51:54 AM
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im in australia and im looking for a microcontroller for basic, starting projects. what do you guys think my best options would be, i would prefer one that doesnt need a programmer but will if its better for me. hope you guys can help me :)
EDIT: i forgot to add i wont really need to control too many servos/motors maybe 5-6 most and wont be using the most expensive sensors maybe sharp ir or the photoresistor circuit. and is there anywhere online to buy connectors for admins wire crimp tutorial, i cant find the "crimps" or connectors anywhere?
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They all don't need hardware programmers
Axon and Roboduino have power busses and the Arduino does not
Axon and Roboduino are plug and play for servos and sensors, Arduino is not
It all depends on what your budget is.
About servos - Axon can do up to 29 , Roboduino can do up to 6
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if you are only using up to 5-6 servos, i would go for the roboduino as it probably the second best to the axon and has all your needs.
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ok thanks guys ill get the roboduino for now and maybe the axon later on in life :) plus it'll save me a bit of money to buy better parts such as servos instead of motors :D cheers
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and is there anywhere online to buy connectors for admins wire crimp tutorial, i cant find the "crimps" or connectors anywhere?
links can be found here:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_wire_connector.shtml
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oh and airman00 my budget is about $100-250AU so is the only place i can get the roboduino from curiuos inventor? and do you think i should get the tested one?
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oh and airman00 my budget is about $100-250AU so is the only place i can get the roboduino from curiuos inventor? and do you think i should get the tested one?
As of now CuriousInventor is the sole provider- but don't worry they ship internationally all the time.
Get the assembled/tested version if you think you are terrible at soldering . Otherwise get the kit version - its not that hard to solder up.
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yea...i think ill go with the soldered one, thanks
and would this crimp connector suit my needs? http://www.futurlec.com.au/Connectors/HDCONNS3.jsp took for ever to find one in australia.
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yea...i think ill go with the soldered one, thanks
and would this crimp connector suit my needs? http://www.futurlec.com.au/Connectors/HDCONNS3.jsp took for ever to find one in australia.
Yup! They are perfect for the job... :)
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You can also buy connectors and a crimper at curious inventor, I got my crimper and connnecters there and they work great.
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ahh yes for these connectors do i need to use the female or male pins? (sorry for noobyness ive never used the before)