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by eserdahl
27 March 2019, 14:43 PM
Forum: ZBasic Language
Topic: Has anyone got working code for Max7219
Replies: 10
Views: 12761

Has anyone got working code for Max7219

I would be interested in seeing the code that finally made it work. Eric Serdahl. Sent from my iPad Air 2 On Mar 27, 2019, at 2:20 PM, ZBasic <zbasic.forum@zbasic.net ( zbasic.forum@zbasic.net )> wrote: thanks don - just about cracked it now. a wiring issue and fiddled with the timing. the only issu...
by eserdahl
11 September 2017, 8:40 AM
Forum: ZBasic Language
Topic: RPM simulator
Replies: 2
Views: 5760

RPM simulator

Trouble-shooting a realtime software program is a challenge. I use an oscilloscope to see and verify the signals. I write small test programs for each of the operations that are required and make sure they are doing as expected. Then the pieces are put together according to the logic flow chart of t...
by eserdahl
22 December 2016, 21:16 PM
Forum: ZBasic Language
Topic: Has anyone used ISD1700 recorder chip with zbasic ?
Replies: 1
Views: 4897

Has anyone used ISD1700 recorder chip with zbasic ?

The Information Storage Devices work very well per their datasheet. Decouple the power pins close to the chip. Recommend testing first in a simple breadboard circuit. ----- Original Message ----- From: ZBasic ( zbasic.forum@zbasic.net ) To: zbasic.forum@zbasic.net ( zbasic.forum@zbasic.net ) Sent: T...
by eserdahl
03 December 2015, 15:10 PM
Forum: ZBasic Language
Topic: ZBasic or Arduino for hobby?
Replies: 11
Views: 6324

ZBasic or Arduino for hobby?

I wish to know from the forums experience if you think the ZBasic environment is better suited to hobby application than the Auduino? ZBasic is definitely my choice for professional quick prototyping. All of my hobby projects are done in ZBasic, fast, reliable and cheap.   Programming microprocesso...
by eserdahl
08 September 2015, 11:53 AM
Forum: ZBasic Language
Topic: Help using shift register STP16DPS05.
Replies: 18
Views: 7242

Help using shift register STP16DPS05.

The other end of R-EXT goes to GND. A trial value would be something like 1K to 2K, fine tune after you get it working. I think you still aren't getting the serial input correct. When you do and the R-EXT is to GND, the LED will light. ----- Original Message ----- From: ZBasic ( zbasic.forum@zbasic....
by eserdahl
12 August 2007, 20:15 PM
Forum: ZX-24
Topic: Pulsein issue
Replies: 9
Views: 10029

Pulsein issue

Try replacing the line        putpin 5, zxInputTristate   with        putpin 5, zxInputPullup   This will make the pin 5 an input pin.   HTH   Eric ----- Original Message ----- From: ZX-24 ( zx24.forum@zbasic.net ) To: zx24.forum@zbasic.net ( zx24.forum@zbasic.net ) Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 6:1...