User:Dorkmo/Log/2017
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Nov 11, 2017
did a serach about xbee latency. a few people reported having longish delays. the digi website doesnt really list specs on latency so its hard to see which version of their wireless cards is the quickest.
Nov 7, 2017
- made a suggestion for tweaking the d3d torch table Talk:D3D_CNC_Torch_Table
Nov 6, 2017
- labeling wiring harness diagram for the controller
- might be able to use portable phone battery charger for box
Nov 1, 2017
- need to document some sort of hand held battery option for contoller box
Oct 31, 2017
- tweaked the code for the remote control microtrac arduino
Oct 28, 2017
- finished building first prototype remote controller boxes for microtrac
- still need to add gps and compass functionality to onboard box
- need to install logic level converter to communicate between 3.3V compass and 5V arduino
Q3 2017
- started a new revision of the CEB Controller Box CEB Press Controller v17.08
- Documenting the wiring harnesses for easier fabrication
- probably going to do a v17.10 to have a more refined version after going through lots of small tweaks on v17.08
- switching from Cat5 RJ45 connectors to standard (usa only?) automotive trailer connectors
- begin exploring remote control
- ordered parts to build hydraulic control box for the next MicroTrac MicroTrac Controller v17.10
- Matt Droter is working on a GPS RasberryPi. We're working seperately right now but might try to merge work once we both have made some more progress.
- looked into Ardublock
- need to finish adaptation of code for CEB Press Controller Code v17.08
- CEB Press v17.08/SCAD Files/
Q2 2017
working on parametric ceb press. allows for different thickness steel to be used. allows for fabricator and user to pick a brick size. allows fabricator to input dimensions of the hydraulic cylinders to be used on the machine.
CEB_Press_v16.09/SCAD_Files/Parametric
January 2017
My laptop broke down :( Down for a few weeks.
