@roofy2k thanks! i have a Propeller, but haven't played around with it very much due to lack of knowledge of the Spin language. i've instead switched to the Arduino, which is sweet 'cause i love C. though i've heard it's possible to program the Propeller in C, i don't know how.
@Robobbly the BASIC Stamp uses flash RAM, which is non-volatile (like a USB mass storage device), so it will remember your program forever and can be rewritten about 10 million times. i would recommend the Stamp to anyone new to microcontrollers, especially those lacking experience in the C language. however i've come to use and love the Arduino Nano, which is a far superior processor. much faster and greater access to variable memory (biggest peeve about the Stamp). plus you get analog ins.
@Robobbly sorry mate - no idea. check out Parallax.com and see if they deliver there. i've heard of difficulties obtaining electronic parts in general in the UK.
@lightharp There are lots of diffrent experement boards like that in the uk but they dont have the flash memory, so thats why i want this one. I will check - thanks for the help!
yeah, it's a great way to get started, BUT if you're tackling a more complex project, i would highly recommend migrating over to the Arduino. the C language is far more versatile and the Arduino is lightning fast compared to the Stamp - probably because it's not wasting clock cycles on an interpreter. anyone getting a Stamp should definitely get the package, though. book + components = invaluable learning tools.
sweet! some microcontrollers are easier to use than others. the BASIC Stamp and the Arduino Nano are about equally easy. i couldn't get the 3rd-party BS2 tokenizer to run on my Mac (in other words, couldn't program the Stamp in OSX). the Nano has no problem interfacing with other operating systems - the Arduino IDE (integrated development environment) is available for Mac, Windows and Linux. i also have a Parallax Propeller, but i find its proprietary language "Spin" prohibitively confusing.
i'm glad i started with easy-to-use chips like the Stamp and the Arduino. especially when you're starting out, you want to see results and not become demoralized by early frustrations. it's awesome that these companies are finally catering to hobbyists and beginners rather than just Ph.D. engineers! electronics is finally becoming something you can dabble in without going completely nerdcore. ...not that you shouldn't... 8D best of luck, amigo! -p
sweet! i've been looking to get into robotics, actually. so many projects, so little time! the Stamp is a great introductory chip. i've since moved on to using the Arduino, since they're faster and cheaper (also have WAY more variable space in volatile RAM - a ~huge~ plus). what kind of robot are you building?
thanks, i'll check it out. i have a Propeller that i was planning to switch over to (if i can figure out how to program it). C would be even better 'cause i already speak that. but yeah, the Stamp is way too expensive and slow for a production model. i've managed to squeeze some cool stuff out of it (if you watch the Halo Harp MIDI video), but yeah - it's time to upgrade for sure.
i like arduinos.
thewii552 1 year ago
@roofy2k thanks! i have a Propeller, but haven't played around with it very much due to lack of knowledge of the Spin language. i've instead switched to the Arduino, which is sweet 'cause i love C. though i've heard it's possible to program the Propeller in C, i don't know how.
lightharp 1 year ago
@lightharp Why isn't there one language that can do everything that is invented?
Grundalizer 1 year ago
@Grundalizer that would be nice, huh? C is the closest thing i've found.
lightharp 1 year ago
Awesome video, if you take the battery off then put it back on, Does it still rember the program or does it forget it and you have to put it back on?
Robobbly 1 year ago
@Robobbly the BASIC Stamp uses flash RAM, which is non-volatile (like a USB mass storage device), so it will remember your program forever and can be rewritten about 10 million times. i would recommend the Stamp to anyone new to microcontrollers, especially those lacking experience in the C language. however i've come to use and love the Arduino Nano, which is a far superior processor. much faster and greater access to variable memory (biggest peeve about the Stamp). plus you get analog ins.
lightharp 1 year ago
@lightharp Thanks. do u know if i can buy this anywere in the uk?
Robobbly 1 year ago
@Robobbly sorry mate - no idea. check out Parallax.com and see if they deliver there. i've heard of difficulties obtaining electronic parts in general in the UK.
lightharp 1 year ago
@lightharp There are lots of diffrent experement boards like that in the uk but they dont have the flash memory, so thats why i want this one. I will check - thanks for the help!
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Robobbly 1 year ago
@Robobbly any time, amigo! seriously, i live for this stuff. ;?)
lightharp 1 year ago
@lightharp :)
Robobbly 1 year ago
I have this board and i agree, its really easy to use and I like how the book has examples and sutch...
frogfrog47 2 years ago
yeah, it's a great way to get started, BUT if you're tackling a more complex project, i would highly recommend migrating over to the Arduino. the C language is far more versatile and the Arduino is lightning fast compared to the Stamp - probably because it's not wasting clock cycles on an interpreter. anyone getting a Stamp should definitely get the package, though. book + components = invaluable learning tools.
lightharp 2 years ago
Once I get enough money or my parents are willing to buy me one, im upgrading and getting a more complex one...
frogfrog47 2 years ago
sweet! some microcontrollers are easier to use than others. the BASIC Stamp and the Arduino Nano are about equally easy. i couldn't get the 3rd-party BS2 tokenizer to run on my Mac (in other words, couldn't program the Stamp in OSX). the Nano has no problem interfacing with other operating systems - the Arduino IDE (integrated development environment) is available for Mac, Windows and Linux. i also have a Parallax Propeller, but i find its proprietary language "Spin" prohibitively confusing.
lightharp 2 years ago
i'm glad i started with easy-to-use chips like the Stamp and the Arduino. especially when you're starting out, you want to see results and not become demoralized by early frustrations. it's awesome that these companies are finally catering to hobbyists and beginners rather than just Ph.D. engineers! electronics is finally becoming something you can dabble in without going completely nerdcore. ...not that you shouldn't... 8D best of luck, amigo! -p
lightharp 2 years ago
I am currently working on a robot using this micro controller, it works really well and its easy to program.
johnny1bucket 2 years ago
sweet! i've been looking to get into robotics, actually. so many projects, so little time! the Stamp is a great introductory chip. i've since moved on to using the Arduino, since they're faster and cheaper (also have WAY more variable space in volatile RAM - a ~huge~ plus). what kind of robot are you building?
lightharp 2 years ago
Try the A-WIT C-Stamp. It's much more powerful and costs less. Plus you program it in C instead of basic.
Farquarify 2 years ago
thanks, i'll check it out. i have a Propeller that i was planning to switch over to (if i can figure out how to program it). C would be even better 'cause i already speak that. but yeah, the Stamp is way too expensive and slow for a production model. i've managed to squeeze some cool stuff out of it (if you watch the Halo Harp MIDI video), but yeah - it's time to upgrade for sure.
lightharp 2 years ago
progress..... You're going to be a thousandaire one day Peter.
ejayerik 2 years ago