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New Product Ideas / Re: Ballo Project

« on: May 28, 2015, 11:08:35 AM »

Hi bugs78,

Your idea sounds cool! The Motor X4 TinyShield and Bluetooth module are compatible, based on https://tiny-circuits.com/index.php/tiny-duino/tinyshield-compat/. Because the accelerometer only uses SDA and SCL, you could add that too. Your biggest challenge is going to be getting a small enough battery that can power the TinyDuino and the motors. Check out some online R/C suppliers (HobbyKing, Hobbypartz, etc.) for batteries. Take a look at cheap R/C helicopters, as their motor size and batteries are probably pretty close to what you need.

All the best,

~goforspaatz

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TinyDuino Processors & TinyShields / Re: tinyduino outputs?

« on: May 20, 2015, 12:25:14 PM »

Does the tinyduino have any I/O on the main board other than the shield connector? Hoping to keep the vertical footprint as low as I can for a wearable application...

Unless you use a Proto (1,2,3), no. I would recommend the TinyLily board for wearables, as it has I/O right on the board.
Link:https://tiny-circuits.com/products/tiny-lily.html/

Best, Joseph

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General Discussion / Re: Ammo counter

« on: October 18, 2014, 03:52:32 PM »

I talked to Ken 2 mins ago, and you can solder on external power cabling to the tinyduino. Their new processor actually has built in lithium battery connectors, so you can do that. What are u using the ir sensor for? I also can't really help with mounting, sadly, as I have no experience with accessories for firearms. Good luck and keep working on it!!

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General Discussion / Re: Ammo counter

« on: October 14, 2014, 09:52:19 PM »

Hi,

I just wanted to throw my ideas into the ring. First off, how big is the mag you're using? I'm thinking we could use the 16 edge LED ring and start with it fully lit. As shots are fired, it turns off LEDs progressively backwards until the last one. If you have a 30-round clip, you could assign an LED to go off after two shots.

Just my way of thinking. It would be easier to do it this way than with a 7-segment display.