A module is born - AVR microcontroller

[Phobi82]

No RISC, no fun

[Insignia96]

Which pendulum song is this?

[allelectronics1]

: ))

[Saakian1994]

:)

[Moratorium]

What does this module do?

[wepef3D]

Wow, awesome! Great job!

[gregnordstrom]

Great vid! I'm going to show this to my Microprocessors students before they begin their semester projects, just to give them a feel for what it takes to design and build "from scratch." Thanks!

[rackbron]

@gregnordstrom Thank you sir :)

[fullofhate77]

I'm a noob who just got an ATMega328 and a ADXL335 accelerometer. I'm looking to build a small circuit. Sole purpose: sound an alarm when frequencies between 10Hz and 20Hz are detected at a certain amplitude. I've looked everywhere for C fft code for filtering for this app, the surrounding explanations are filled with tech lingo that would take me months to make any sense of. None of 'em are aimed at first time users. Whatever the code, it has to work with AVR Studio. Any ideas or pointers?

[rackbron]

@fullofhate77 I would recommend that you take the time necessary to understand the "tech lingo", or start with an easier project. Progress is made easier with many small steps, that you gather knowledge from.

[Robosos]

ok, the planel with that many LEDs look like something from the 80ths but its a nice project :)

[rackbron]

@Robosos Hehe, yes. My new system will not have this LED indication panel, it will use a RS485 bus and show all signals and states on a computer HMI (human machine interface).

[killerman4ever]

Awesome! Did you use a ATTiny 2313 in this module?

[rackbron]

@killerman4ever Yes I do.

[Soboredwtf]

well put together video. the views change which makes it interesting to watch. the music isn't irritating. and i just loved watching it all go together. well done sir! not often i get to compliment someone's video. =)

[rackbron]

@Soboredwtf Thanks for the feedback mate :)

[diegogs12]

i like the music, what your name=?

[Tremmmm]

very helpful for beginners!

[playfsx]

AMAZING !

[extremisto47]

shit man, so many wires. Don't you afraid of magnet influence?

[Putgani]

Awesome !!!

[wojciechplewinski]

Good job ;)

[vdub350]

Awesome video

[Ranma1988]

some good job:)

[alphaman1101]

Gawd, im adicted to your video,..

[jmartich1]

WOW, You're super nice @ this.

[Niohimself]

I'm beginning to learn electronics and do some small, simple projects, but I'm a really poor solderer. I could never even hope to solder 15 or so tiny wires to one port.

Would going to Uni for electronics next year improve that "skill" of mine?

[alphaman1101]

@Niohimself ... i dont get this. Ive never touched a soldering gun before, and yet, im able to do the DB25 conectors easily... even the smbs' are easy... it cant be that hard.

[RICEKING212]

If you keep up soldering, you will get better at it. I started a few years ago and was terrible (I have the burns to back this up). I kept at it and I am a much better solderer now. Just keep it up.

[ISRAELITECHURCH]

Practice Soldering. If you want to go to school for electronics, that's cool.

Soldering though, just takes some practice. The soldering gun helps too. Some guns are easier to solder with than others. Hope that helped. Peace. I.C.S.D.

[tHaH4x0r]

NEVER, EVER solder electronics with a soldering gun! you should a soldering station or something, a soldering gun is just not made for the job.

[alhgage]

rackborn i have usb port in my computer

i want get usb to lpt port convert

i wanna ask u she work it

i mean u can use it with self code in visual basic

plz hlp

[crapkillerz]

Do you know of any good websites for learning how to use bascom basic? For some reason, i cannot seem to find a good site.

[lichtakira]

beautiful work.

what were you doing at 5:45?

I haven't touch the STK 500 more than 3 years already. haha. I should pick it up. :) very cool job.

[rackbron]

I'm cutting the excess component leg, sticking out on the backside of the board.

[rackbron]

Thanks for the feedback btw :)

[addkid31]

awesome job on the soldering...

[rackbron]

Thanks :)

[alhgage]

racjborn good jop >> i have ask my pc not have lpt port in mother port >> but i hear about usb to lpt >> i see she not work but u know more and me start in electronic >> or can use vga port plz answer i am wait

[rackbron]

this question i just don't understand...

[jihad355]

its for what ? :- (

[rackbron]

Read the "what does this module do" link in the description :)

[PANDORAooooSIX]

Holy **** thats so amazing ,... very good man

Who do u know al these things about micro elektronic !?

Good Job oO

[rackbron]

Thanks for the feedback:) Start early, be enthusiastic and interested, learning by trial and error :)

[d3vilkin]

Is this  Simulation/test module a creation of yourself?

[rackbron]

Yes, it is :)

[d3vilkin]

Looks nice:P I'm curently studying Electronic in college and I am planning to build one, but i don't know where to begin:P

[vanepico]

I like the way you edited the video, it looks good to watch if your are interested in electronics, even if you aren't interested in what it does, it shows drilling board cutting, soldering and fault finding

[5lick5ticker]

does someone have advice for a normal AVR programming cable. LPT port to ATMEGA8-16PU. I just want the correct pinouts for the lpt ports, so manhy sites have so many different diagrams. I want a normal damn cable :-(

Cool vid BTW

[shariar1995]

so what does it do

[rackbron]

I've added a link to the video information :)

[xM1NtYxFr3Shx]

So I don't really understand what this thing does...I know it must have been tough/time consuming though, nice job.

[rackbron]

See the link in the video information, and yes; quite time consuming :)

[beckyboy2]

awesome!

where did u learn all this stuff?

on a university or on your own?

[rackbron]

Mostly on my own, I am now studying to become an electronic engineer.

[mr0ar0ray]

Is a fucking belle d'job!

[alphaman1101]

... im jealous. i want that rack... :D thats ok il probably go out and build an arduino security module. and fire module and stuff. actuly i may do more than that. i need more memory whats got more than the arduino?

[altcountryatymail]

Garage door opener today, cyberdyne T3 Terminator tomorrow!

[3mustardMoNkEyS]

does the atstk500 support the attiny45 and 85?

but its pretty sweet.

[rackbron]

That I can't remember on the spot, but it's in the datasheet on Atmel's website.

[mexvids]

basic language ?? ... c'mon be a MAN !!!

[rackbron]

I'm quite sure I'm a man, and up to this point basic has done the job. But with increased complexity basic falls short, I'm studying C for my next project.

[GoDMicBird]

Realley nice one!

[mouseroot]

in fucking credible..that is truly something to be proud of

[jjenson2006]

Good work!

You should learn Ansi-C and use AVR Studio; you will be able to do so much more!

[rackbron]

Looking into it :)

[tHaH4x0r]

One of the most interesting vids on youtube!

ps: where did you get the wire? (at about 4.26)

[th4v1rus]

whats first song name?

btw great vid 5/5

[rackbron]

Read the credits, it's all there :)

[oomwrtu]

Fasten Your Seatbelt by Pendulum

[mavamaarten]

awesome.

BTW, what song is it at 8:10 ?

I LOVE it !

I know there is one from Pendulum, fasten your seatbelts. THANKS !

[mavamaarten]

SORRY !

I forgot to see the credits...

[stanni1992]

Wow, what you have is amazing, I would love to do what you do on a daily basis.

[AnarchyOnline]

what does that box do?

[nikwalnikwal]

bascom is exellent for this kinds of projects..

But now I'm getting in to Codevision C instead. But I must say that basic Is'nt all that bad you know what you're doing..

[AlucardBT]

pro at work !

[joeythegeek1942]

i watch this vido again and again. its just cool

[g5153]

Beautiful demo, thanks

[MikeAdorff]

Eine sehr schöne, professionelle Arbeit!

Leider kann man aber aus dem Video nicht wirklich etwas lernen.

[baggens55]

what are u mesuring so much

[MAcDaTHo]

always remember:

a lot of measuring is the secret to good work

[rackbron]

In the beginning, I'm measuring to drill holes for the LEDs and switches. And cut out an opening for the connector.

[Gintaras]

Now I know whats cousing the Global Warming... Ever thought about clean energy inventions?? lol jk

[averagemale]

gay music, crapy text fading, trash the music and text and talk about what you did,.... I will never watch any of your videos.. uhhh, crap

[rackbron]

Thank you so much, you would just watch something else you know...

[segalfrida]

I admire you! :) Say, what's up with your web-site?! :( You've got it down and uploaded some wiki-version of it, blah! :(

I've a question, if I may. Just bought an AVR JTAGICE mkII and a few ATmega644Ps and ATmega2560s. Is that alright as a beginning point? Never used microcontrollers before, so this is going to be my first interaction with them. ;)

Thanks a lot in advance, you're awesome! :)

Arye.

[rackbron]

Hi Arye:)

I don't have any experience with the JTAGICE and the devices you have bought. My understanding was that the JTAGICE was a on-chip debugging tool. It is a powerful tool with many features:) But as a freshman i would recommend the STK500 or newer card. It's not expensive and it's a good platform.

Yeah I have replaced the site with a wiki, easier to maintain. At the moment the site is in Norwegian, but I am planning to translate it to English.

- Thomas

[segalfrida]

WGH

Cool Thomas, thanks a lot for the reply! :)

BTW, are you planning to record some new videos like this one? It's what keeps me going man! :)

Is there some way I could get the high resolution version from you of that video? Gonna archive that! ;)

Yours,

Arye.

[SeeMeShine92]

wow mustve tookin u hours, especially the whole thing. good job

[rfjgfude]

That is freaken awesome! Good job.

[joeythegeek1942]

can i use a microcontroller that i would have bought at a place like radio shack to control my lights, tv, and other things like that with just some code and hooking the devices to the microcontroller?

[rackbron]

Yeah, micro controller, transistors and some relays and you're in business :)

[mikejollie66175]

ik ben mike WELL DONT THIS IS GREAT!!!!!

[aquaexcel]

Very Nice Video, Professional

[rohitab101]

WELL DONT THIS IS GREAT!!!!!

[skillsmith]

I have a question I set up an external clock in atmega8 and now I can not program it anymore how can I fix this

[rackbron]

I don't really know, use google.

[Yiggyski]

This guy is a pro!

[snow1428]

great job. i like it

[darthisaiah]

That rack took me back to cisco classes. :)

[marthale7]

Hi,

I am a newbie at programming pics, I can't get my Basic Stamp2 to see the board thru the com port, I am using a straight thru connection to the board, any suggestions? Thanks!

[rackbron]

Never used the Basic Stamp, sorry :p

[embalyst]

Great Video! If I wanted to get started working on this kind of thing, what do I need to get started?

[rackbron]

A programming/test board for AVR, like STK500. That will get you started. For the electronics you need a soldering iron and some basic tools. I use a Dremel multi tool for a lot of my work.

[embalyst]

Ended up going with an Arduino Diecimilla. The programming language is very C like. I really need to learn more about circuits, though. LOL!!

[c0g]

great video editing

[gamccoy]

I like the construction techniques. Very clean. Nice job.

[regiscruzbr]

Very nice...

[devjock]

This is great. Good video on the mechanics, testing, and building process.

Also, nice background music. Love the little "hidden Lab" that you threw in for a couple of seconds.

Proper respect. Booya!

[lhxperimental]

Neat job!

[dmgeltigre]

Is that assembly code? Can't exactly remember since I updated to El Escripto, a more sophisticated programming language.

[rackbron]

It's basic, written in Bascom :)

[dmgeltigre]

THAT IS SICK!!!!!!!!

[mihaigalos]

Awesome work. I have one question: what is that tool you use to cut the plastic box? It looks like a portable electric screwdriver. What about the saw head?

[superfunguster]

Um, it's a dremel, not a screwdriver. And it's corded. so i don't know what you meant by "portable". They do make cordless ones if you want to learn more you can i guess you can look it up now that you know what it is.

[rackbron]

Right, it's a Dremel. Mine is cordless :)

[feki00]

Great video!! It was pleasure to watch it!

[hboy007]

oh dear... that looks like lots of work

I prefer making my own PCBs... consider doing so as well ... it's worth the pain doing a layout as soon as you're building more than one board

[rackbron]

The though has crossed my mind:)

[DugOLas]

nevermind didn't see that comment down there..

[DugOLas]

what song is that?

[LeaderDark]

i suck at soldering.. every time i solder i get WAY to much solder on there

[screamingsaru]

nice project! Now all you need is a h-spice and a mill to get rid of the spagetti wires :P

[Veteranofwar]

this music is frustrating

[Killa2327]

I wish my solders were clean like that...lol

[zapgun2358]

Hawt.

[RTourn]

The nesting instincts of an electrical engineer. Very good stuff. I'm still working with Arduino, but maybe when I move on to AVRs I'll know whats going on.

[pripolo]

great work!! a question.. what song is it?

[rackbron]

Both songs are Pendulum, the first is Fasten your Seltbelt and the second is Slam. From the Hold Your Colour album.

[viralpatel79]

great stuff.... :)

[illdrums2000]

great stuff man! It inspires me to get going on some projects I have cooking up in my mind. I've done a few completely home brew microcontroller board designs for different robotic applications but can also be tailored for multi purposed applications not much different than what you have here. Great stuff

[stlcards08]

Interesting, you looked like you knew what you were doing. I think I remember you saying that it turns the living room light off when the porch door opens, doesn't it get annoying when you are in the livingroom and someone walks out the porch door and the light goes out?

[rackbron]

Yes that would get annoying, here is how it works:

The module controls both the livingroom lights and the porch door, but they are not connected. If the porch door is open for more then 20 seconds the heat in the livingroom is turned off.

The lights is turned on/off manually, using control panels, internet, cell phone or when the apartment goes into nightmode (only on weekdays).

[magicman3000]

holy crap!, i have no idea what u just did

[massivewangman]

wooooow all that must have taken you days!! i am working with a mega128

[rackbron]

It took about three days:)

I have not tried any of the larger AVRs yet, but my next project will include a 8515.

[DusteDdekay]

Thank you for showing up man! Looked awesome :D

Really motivated me to get going on my excessive overkill fan/pump/peltier controller :)

Also, your choice of music was very interesting, the last one was something like "oldskool computer demos meets modern trance" who was that ?... Great job, 5 stars

[rackbron]

Thanks a lot dude, glad to be able to motivate:)

Both songs are Pendulum, the first is Fasten your Seltbelt and the second is Slam. From the Hold Your Colour album.

[DusteDdekay]

Kewl, thanks :)

[xsmurf]

Pendulum is the BOMB!!!

Nice project btw :D

[altduarte]

Nice job man.

[Waista83]

Hehe, din lille Dexter meets Petter Smart you ;)

Men, jævla fresh video.. Kult og se at ikke alle er like dumme og late som meg, og faktisk kan mekke ting ^^, Keep up the good work Thomas

[avrokneksok]

fett mon ;)

[zsnes1]

this rocks :D keep up the good work!! :thumbsup: