Be kind, this is my first breadboard since i did a heathkit as a kid in the 80s.Originally Posted by new ion?
Hard to troubleshoot a circuit without seeing it.
Code
a. Using GCode 0.9
b. Changed Code to Closed Bolt (Setting up for angel), not sure if this does anything in current code
Changes from Schematic
1. Schematic RGB wiring is incorrect (doesnt match pins), fixed in wiring
2. Schematic trigger is to D0, should be pin 2 per code, fixed in wiring
3. Resistor downstream of TX led should be 220, not 10k, fixed in wiring
Issues
1. When I wire it up as stock and run 0.9, the led for ball is backwards (green no ball, red ball).
2. Fires on red.
Changes I made.
1. Had to change below return statement (in Eyes.ino) to == LOW (from high).
int readEyeState() {
digitalRead(EYE_RX_PIN);
return (digitalRead(EYE_RX_PIN) == LOW);
}
2. Had to change fire statement (in Firing.ino)
// regular, unforced shot - check eyes
if( Op_FireShot && !Op_ForceShot ) {
if( EYES_ON == Op_EyeStatus && !GET_EYE_READ_STATE() ) {
DEBUG_PRINTLN(" No ball, no shot");
Op_FireShot = false;
} else {
DEBUG_PRINTLN(" Yes ball, shoot");
Op_FireShot = true;
}
}
I added the "!" before GET_EYE_READ_STATE to change the boolean because it was firing backwards.
I am hoping i have a wiring issue that caused these, and not some other code type reason.
Thanks
Well there's an issue - You're setting it up for an Angel, but have it set to closed bolt?
Angels are Open Bolt markers, but have an ENclosed bolt.
Not sure if you know the difference, but Closed bolt markers work like pumps, which usually consist of Autocockers (automated pumps) or Excaliburs.
well switching to open (Duh brainfart) fixed the skipping shot issue i had (that i wasnt worrying about yet). Thank you.
Still dont understand why i had to change the digital read to low to get the LED right
What photosensor are you using?
Supposed to sense Hi, aka hi on ball correct?
Apply Vcc to one side of the sensor, resistor between other side and GND. Put the sensor lead at the same node as the BJT low side/resistor high side.
No light - pulled low. Light - pulled to Vcc.
edit - just realized that's backwards LOL
Okay, so for the not fucky answer - Vcc - resistor - BJT - GND. Put the sensor lead at the resistor BJT node.
That sensor is a BJT.
PS - Breadboarding is better than I've seen some people's around here. (In my University)
Last edited by new ion?; 02-05-2015 at 03:52 PM.
High is supposed to be ball (no light)
Low is supposed to be no ball (light)
This is how i have it configured currently, in the picture above, the phototransistor is on the right
Yea, Vcc - resistor - BJT - GND, with sensor at the resistor BJT node.
Sensor is the right one - you have it backwards. Power - BJT - resistor- GND.
You need it Power - resistor BJT GND.
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