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by vputz
July 23 2013, 13:20 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Well, the parsing code for the 5000/Magellan comes right out of the magellan.c file of the Linux driver (it's a case of "why make it that hard?" since the protocol does some odd nibble crunching and packs a 16-bit integer into 4 encoded bytes, which at least is more straightforward than the SpaceOrb...
by vputz
July 22 2013, 14:24 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Kenyee: Looks like it was severely over-gaining the axes. Here's what I found out through testing: at full range on my Magellan, I was getting -480 to 480 or thereabouts (instead of -512 to 512). Looking at the code, at one point I was shifting the first three axes right by two (dividing by four!) a...
by vputz
July 22 2013, 12:55 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Yep, it's not you. Looks like we have an Opportunity To Fix Something (sigh). I have the same result... the translation axes are very small and the rotation ones act like they're showing the wrong range. And the reason it must have reminded me of something is I noticed this in the setup for the tran...
by vputz
July 22 2013, 1:28 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Hmm... that sounds vaguely familiar to part of my hindbrain. Tell you what, I was overcome with projects yesterday (the "next" version prototype DOES work, I'm happy to say, time to order boards; again no functional difference from the ones that have gone out but the USB connector is much better and...
by vputz
July 21 2013, 2:48 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Couple quick things: [quote]p.s., for guys who have the older Orbotron, be careful when unpluggint the microusb cable. I pulled the microusb jack off the board...looks like a cold solder joint on the outer support pads..and it's the PITA to solder connector whose pins are underneath the shield[/quot...
by vputz
July 20 2013, 18:02 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Pursuant to the earlier conversation, this didn't happen to be a 5000FLX-A (rebranded 4000)? If not, no idea. That behaviour is consistent with either not receiving enough voltage (but the board works with your Spaceorbs, so I don't think that's it) or the device not receiving the initialization str...
by vputz
July 11 2013, 0:59 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Well, the stencil is 0.1mm, which seems thin, but I think I'll order the next batch at 0.075mm and see if it helps (I'm using smtstencil.co.uk, who are right here in London and can send me a whole sheet of stencils for a little over $20 in two days). Unfortunately the plastic stencils tend to flex a...
by vputz
July 10 2013, 2:06 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

To be honest, the alignment was most of the problem. Since it was hard to see the leads or pads, it was really easy to drop the connector in slightly the wrong place and just make a plain bad connection that wouldn't be right even if the solder didn't bridge. I'm also wondering if my pad cutouts on ...
by vputz
July 09 2013, 14:40 PM
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Hardware testing with Orbotron 9000
Replies: 5
Views: 15185

Re: Hardware testing with Orbotron 9000

You're the king, Teh! Not sure what I can do with that yet but I'll have a think when I get some more free time. AWESOME work!
by vputz
July 09 2013, 14:39 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

Thanks! I've tested and packed it, so will ship it tomorrow (airmail from UK, so expect a week or so). Also, you will need a USB micro cable to reprogram it (and plug it in to use)--like what you charge any modern cell phone with. Kenyee: It was a Molex one (http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/search/productd...
by vputz
July 08 2013, 0:10 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

The workshop was yesterday; we built five, but one was bought and one didn't work, so we only have three in stock (which should last a little). I have a few more boards so will try to build those this week, and the new prototype boards look like they'll be a little easier to build (the new USB conne...
by vputz
July 04 2013, 4:52 AM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

I'm running a small SMD stenciling workshop this Sunday, which should produce 2-6 more SMD boards depending on if the participants want to keep them. The new prototypes came in, but since I'll have to cut them out myself, they'll be a little rough... once I prove the new design, I'll stock up about ...
by vputz
June 27 2013, 5:49 AM
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Hardware testing with Orbotron 9000
Replies: 5
Views: 15185

Re: Hardware testing with Orbotron 9000

So easy it's already done ;). Check the "orbserial" sketch in the examples... Serial goes to the computer, serial1 goes to the orb. That would get you started... More later but on the road in airport!



Nice work, though, and thanks!
by vputz
June 26 2013, 14:02 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

I probably confused things with terminology. The orb itself with the Orbotron isn't as bad as you might think once you get used to "chording"--it's alien at first, but the idea is the edge buttons choose the "page" for the face buttons--that gives you 16 buttons (six is just way too few these days)....
by vputz
June 25 2013, 12:25 PM
Forum: Spaceware Software
Topic: New run of orbshields
Replies: 237
Views: 291303

Re: New run of orbshields

It's a good question, particularly since cost-wise it's almost a wash. What I can't tell you is how (or if!) the 5000USB works with gaming--Tehrasha, any input? I can say that the 5000+Orbotron is very tweakable, which may or may not be a good thing. Want to bind two axes to the mouse for looking, b...

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