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by adamh128
February 23 2011, 4:35 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Re: Orbshield Not Working :cry:

[quote]I wish, mate-- sadly, defended my thesis and done (actually that part's not sad, but I really miss the UK; that was a great three years).
[/quote]

LOL, I did my MSc at Oxford a few years ago and loved my time there, but like you was glad when my thesis was finished :D
by adamh128
February 22 2011, 12:57 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Re: Orbshield Not Working :cry:

[quote]If you could post here what version of Arduino (both the hardware and software) you're using and the option you chose in the Arduino environment (ie what chip you were compiling for) that would be a start.[/quote] Not sure what you mean by hardware version (the Uno doesn't have any version nu...
by adamh128
February 16 2011, 15:02 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Re: Orbshield Not Working :cry:

[quote]Really sorry about the confusion. I'm pretty sure it's not your orb, though. Whether it's fixable remains to be seen, but I'm betting we can work something.[/quote] Thanks, I'd be grateful for the help. I just tried it on another machine running XP with the same result - detects it initially ...
by adamh128
February 16 2011, 14:28 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Re: Orbshield Not Working :cry:

Ah, just tried a few tests with different USB ports: [list] [*]Plugging in the shield [b]without[/b] the orb connected gives 'USB Input Device' with 'Installing driver software' which then changes to 'Failed'. [*]Plugging in the shield [b]with [/b]the orb connected gives 'spaceorb/spaceball' with 'I...
by adamh128
February 14 2011, 17:40 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: SpaceOrb for sale anyone?
Replies: 0
Views: 14671

SpaceOrb for sale anyone?

Following my [url=http://www.jaycrowe.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=60]unsuccessful attempt[/url] to get my orb working with an OrbShield, I discovered I have the old 4.26 firmware :( Thinking this may have something to do with it, I'm on the lookout for a newer version of the orb - so if anyon...
by adamh128
February 14 2011, 17:34 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Re: Orbshield Not Working :cry:

LOL, I just figured out that for some reason the printable ASCII codes all have the high-bit set (not sure if this is really what is received or was set by the tool I was using). Anyway, allowing for this, the following is my reset packet: [code] 0x00 52 20 53 70 61 63 65 62 61 6c 6c 20 28 52 29 20 ...
by adamh128
February 14 2011, 16:11 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Re: Orbshield Not Working - orb serial protocol?

Okay, I found a [url=http://www.lamce.coppe.ufrj.br/grva/data/hardware/hw_drivers/spaceorb/orb_protocol.pdf]protocol document[/url] online, so I connected the orb directly to a serial port on my laptop and monitored the data received. The dump below is a few seconds worth of data: [code] 0x00 00 11 ...
by adamh128
February 14 2011, 12:38 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Re: Orbshield Not Working :cry:

I just had a thought - I remember trying my orb with the XP drivers a few years ago but had could never get it working there either. I know the orb is OK as it still works fine in DOS & Windows 95, so I'm wondering if I have an orb with the early firmware that was known not to work in XP. Victor...
by adamh128
February 13 2011, 6:21 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Orbshield Not Working :cry:
Replies: 41
Views: 70316

Orbshield Not Working :cry:

My OrbShield kit and Arduino Uno arrived, so I carefully put it all together, programmed the Uno with the BasicJoystick but when I flip the switch and plug the USB into the OrbShield, Windows says "USB device not recognised" and fails to install any drivers. I'm using version 0022 of the Arduino sof...
by adamh128
February 12 2011, 9:22 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 33935

Re: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011

My OrbShield kit and Arduino Uno arrived, so today I carefully put it all together, programmed the Uno with the BasicJoystick but when I flip the switch the and plug the USB into the OrbShield, Windows says "USB device not recognised" and fails to install any drivers. I'm using version 0022 of the A...
by adamh128
January 24 2011, 13:09 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 33935

Re: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011

[quote="RoyMacDonald"]I also got an email from them but didn't see it until 3 hours later and they are no longer listed in stock so I guess they must have sold out already. :([/quote] Yep, when they said they had [b]an[/b] Orbshield in stock, they really did only have one so I was lucky :D They prob...
by adamh128
January 24 2011, 4:51 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 33935

Re: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011

A quick update:



Just had an email from Seeed Studio saying they had an Orbshield in stock, so I just placed an order for one + an Arduino UNO controller :D
by adamh128
January 17 2011, 5:12 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011
Replies: 18
Views: 33935

Re: Status of Orbshields, 16 Jan 2011

Sorry to hear about your 'difficulties' recently, I can certainly empathise. Hope it all works out for you. Regarding the Orbshield, a redesign for the Arduino Uno would certainly be sweet but I can understand the time constraints. Is it a safe bet to assume the Arduino Uno would still be compatable...
by adamh128
January 14 2011, 16:57 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: The ultimate orb solution, at last.
Replies: 224
Views: 373060

Re: The ultimate orb solution, at last.

I have a friend who wants one as well, so that makes at least 3 of us.
by adamh128
January 08 2011, 16:30 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: The ultimate orb solution, at last.
Replies: 224
Views: 373060

Re: The ultimate orb solution, at last.

Hi, I've just been catching up on the status of drivers for the SpaceOrb and was so happy to see these latest developments :) Unfortunately Seeed is currently showing 0 stock for the Orbshield v1.0 kit - any idea if they plan to do another run? I'm not sure which Arduino controller board to buy. The...

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