and in twos complement representation Bakul Shah, I'm not sure I understand how this works? You mean theres no actual system of conversion that makes sense here? How can each bit represent 0.25 degrees, when a second bit indicates a unique value? I know how to print in dec/hex etc, but the conversi...
The following link is taken from a datasheet for the Maxim31855 Thermistor (I've soldered it to the GPIO of my pi in accordance with the SPI interface, CEO, MISO etc) http://i679.photobucket.com/albums/vv158/NightsBane666/BLOODYANNOYINGBITOPERATION_zpsa086671a.png Apparently, the first bit denotes s...
The circuit is fine incidentally, I have tested it out on a bit of breadboard and everything. (It is identical to the one created in issue 2 of the magpi magazine, the section on interfacing for beginners)
AH! So a panel is just a 'sheet' of my selected PCB. Sweet. I've sent away for 6 of these chaps I've made up to be quoted. Thanks for the link to that switch library too. I wasn't sure of the format you see with relation to "through-put' or whatever it was talking about with regards to dimensions. I...
Skiddoobond: my experience with kids, is that they crave instant gratification. Which you have got to admit is hard with javascript/java. Html coding although instant and graphical in nature- it is far too simple and lacks the essential components such as loops, if/else, object orientation etc... It...
When you start out programming in Python, start with a single module (A module is a library of cool stuff you can do in your code, so "pyGame" is an example of a library with alot of code relevant to displaying and moving images as 2D sprites) My personal recommendation is to start small. Python wit...
Hey Peb, 14/16 yrs old is definately too old for "Scratch" - so rule that out. What you should learn is the programming language "Python". Not having a live teacher/lecturer is a hurdle we all face. There are three ways ultimately to get your programming problems solved- Using a chat room, such as t...
Thanks a bunch techpaul, I wonder if I can bother you about one more thing- I'm going to go with the D6C90F1LFS switch you recommended, and I know the information for what I need in the eagle library is in the datasheet somewhere- could you help me find where? I see the dimensions, but I don't under...
Thanks for the helpful responses guys! techpaul: those libraries are great and are exactly what I'm looking for- I'll browse them in a moment for a suitable 'push to make' switch- that part should be easy enough!- the one thing I'm not sure of, is what kind of 1-pin connector is suitable for the out...
Thanks for the response Richard, but I'm looking to print not just a few of these off, but to see how I get on with manufactured PCB's. I've a working example in veroboard and it works fine (If it doesn't look a bit 'frankensteins monster'), but getting to grips with Eagle is the next step, and as I...
I'm a decent software programmer, but have only ever picked up a soldering iron once or twice in my life. For me, I'm tasting RaspberryPi to try and learn how to interface with my own homemade circuits- as well as integrated circuits (Something I just couldn't accomplish safely on my £500 laptop!), ...
Hey Jake! I would think about maybe making a list of 'things to do'. Ask your parent/guardian for a white board to stick on your wall and help you organise what you are going to do? First thing is first tho- Get your raspberry pi working! on your telly (Don't worry you won't break your TV) or on ano...
I would agree that if you have tried re-installing whatever linux distro you are using and on a different SD card, then the problem is not hardware, nor electronics. Its nice to see so many electronics people chiming in to help here! As I know very little about electronics and it gives me hope for m...
I'd need to include removing the IR filter in the youth groups risk assessment, but its a pretty low risk I think. Anyway, aonsquared, I've noted your details, okay if I private message you a few things (When the time comes) about how you achieved interfacing with the camera? I can code in python ju...
I'd prefer not to use a breadboard with my RaspberryPi. I can see the pro's and con's of using them, and for my youth project, I would prefer to teach them the electronics without. I'd like them to really get stuck into the 'guts' of the electronics. My experience is almost exclusively with software...
It depends on your needs what to start with, if you are 12+ I would recommend "PyGame". You will want to start with something like this, because the ability to 'see' the results of your programming can help ease the frustration involved with debugging code which can put you off programming forever! ...
Thats fantastic news! Yeah, I wasn't aware of a camera that can hook into the GPIO header, but its on the cards after xmas sometime ! Fantastic. I imagine it will take a while to run through the basics, I've got the motion sensors, scutter and LED light test to run through with them first of all - I...
Background: Computer Networking : CCNA, MSCITP, Software Development ----------------------- Wasn't sure were to post this: I'm looking for a few 'night vision', 'outdoor webcam's/USB cameras' for my youth project so I can wirelessly hook them into a RaspberryPi. I don't know how easy it is going t...
I'd like to thank Meltwater for the ingenious idea of having the kid I'm trying to get excited about electronics start off by building a lego housing for his Pi. The idea that the device is 'theirs' is essential, because you might find yourself taking it off them to examine it now and then, and it n...
What I've detailed basically just deals with the networking portion of the problem. Another problem you will have to face is the electronics behind it. I'm not familiar with cameras, but a motion sensor can be got reasonably cheap I imagine from maplin electronics, some are even equipped with thermi...