ECLSTS
2015
Links
March 27, 2015
revised 3-29-2015
Presentation (PPT) (click here to download free PowerPoint viewer if you don't have PowerPoint)
Presentation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1K_C7T9Cfg
http://www.picaxe.com - software, reference and tutorials on the PICAXE microcontroller
My PICAXE Presentations on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=BODNAR+PICAXE
All of my YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/N3ENM/feed?activity_view=3
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8312 - PICAXE programming cable - USB
http://www.trainelectronics.com/PicaxeSpeedController/SparkFunUSBCable/index.htm - notes on using the above cables
http://www.dxsoul.com/product/crius-ftdi-basic-breakout-5v-usb-to-ttl-6-pin-module-for-mwc-multiwii-lite-se-901228307#.VQgS8-Ee2MV - another programmer (about $7) that will work with the PICAXE after the modifications shown here: http://www.trainelectronics.com/Articles/PICAXE_Mac/index.htm (using FT_Prog)
http://www.phanderson.com/picaxe/ - best price and fastest shipping on PICAXE
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2734154
- breadboard socket
cheaper on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1&_nkw=solderless+breadboard&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Pebble software for designing on solderless breadboard - http://www.picaxe.com/Software/Third-Party/PEBBLE
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102845 - breadboard (solder)
http://www.banggood.com/MB-102-MB102-Solderless-Breadboard-Power-Supply-Jumper-Cable-Kits-p-933600.html - breadboard & power supply & jumpers
Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine
http://www.trainelectronics.com/Meter_HF/index.htm - Harbor Freight meter modification
Very small DC volt meters -
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=mini+micro+meters+dc+volts&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=Ultra+Mini+size++LED+Volt+Meter&_sacat=0
or search eBay for
Ultra Mini size
LED Volt Meter
http://www.suntekstore.com/goods-14007039-adjustable_step-down_dc-dc_power_module_with_voltmeter_display.html Step down voltage converter with meter
http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-rare-earth-magnets-67488.html Harbor Freight Magnets
http://dx.com/p/super-strong-rare-earth-re-magnets-10mm-x-1mm-100-pack-13516 Deal Extreme Magnets
http://www.suntekstore.com/goods-14007466-20pcs_strong_neodymium_n45_cuboid_shaped_rare_earth_magnets_5_x_4_x_2mm.html SunTekStore Magnets
http://dx.com/p/jst-cables-10-pair-15234 Deal Extreme Connectors - low current
http://dx.com/p/high-current-ultra-plugs-t-connector-10-10-pack-shrink-tubing-20-pack-set-10788 Deal Extreme Connectors - high current
http://dx.com/p/300mm-3-pin-servo-leads-connection-extension-cables-10-pack-11985 Deal Extreme Servo Cables
http://www.trainelectronics.com/Articles/Connectors/index.htm Article on connectors with links
http://www.trainelectronics.com/ART5700TrainEngineerRevolution/Connectors/index.htm Revolution multi-pin connectors
Flashing LED - search eBay for flashing led 5mm or flashing led 3mm
latching reed switches - search eBay for latching reed switch
http://www.suntekstore.com/goods-14002627-3-6v_dc_short_shaft_torque_gear_box_motor.html - tiny geared motor
http://www.banggood.com/N20-DC-Gear-Motor-Miniature-High-Torque-Electric-Gear-Box-Motor-p-924377.html - assorted tiny geared motors
http://shop.dubro.com/c/aircraft_collars - Du-Bro collars
http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Heat-Shrink-Wire-Wrap-Assortment-Cable-Sleeve-Electrical-Shrink-Tubes-p-56687.html heat shrink tubing
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXUK84&P=FR Servos - eBay or Tower Hobbies
http://www.tmart.com/12V-10A-Single-Channel-Wireless-Remote-Control-Switch-200M_p125577.html - small keychain remote control
http://www.mpja.com/0-18V-0-3-A-Variable-Benchtop-Power-Supply/productinfo/9600%20PS/ MPJA Power Supply
http://www.suntekstore.com/goods-14002158-12v-40v_10a_pwm_dc_motor_speed_controller_w_knob.html PWM Motor Speed Controller
http://www.mpja.com/Solder-Station-with-LED-Display-ZD-929C/productinfo/15845%20TL/ MPJA Soldering Iron
http://dx.com/p/soldering-iron-tip-cleaner-black-34154 Soldering Iron Cleaner
http://www.harborfreight.com/micro-torch-42099.html Harbor Freight Mini Torch
http://www.joann.com/glue-dots-1-glue-line-roll-200pk-lines/prd24236/ Dots Glue Strips
http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software Arduino software download
Arduino Uno on eBay - and on Amazon
http://www.trainelectronics.com/Arduino/DefectDetector/index.htm Talking Defect Detector - includes links for MP3 sound unit
http://www.trainelectronics.com/Arduino/MP3Sound/No_Arduino/index.htm - MP3 sound without a microcontroller
Small MP3 Recorders (used in elephant animation)
for one sound:
http://www.electronics123.com/kits-and-modules/Audio-Effects-and-Sound-Modules/75-second-USB-recording-module.html
for up to 4 sounds:
http://www.electronics123.com/kits-and-modules/Audio-Effects-and-Sound-Modules/300-second-usb-recording-module-with-light-sensor.html