Phase II Raspberry Pi/Signals/Sensors/Simulator

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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:39 am

16 Feb '20
  • Mini Mill moved upstairs and installed.
10 - 16 Feb '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:38 am

23 Feb '20
  • More Semaphore servo control command work
  • More "machine room" work needed
  • Fan control hardware figured out
17 - 23 Feb '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:42 am

1 Mar '20
  • Raspberry Pi cooling fan hardware completed
  • Fan control software started
24 Feb - 1 Mar '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:15 pm

8 Mar '20
  • Work on the Raspberry Pi Fan Software
  • New tool chest and milled some metal
2 - 8 Mar '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Mar 16, 2020 4:04 am

15 Mar '20
  • Looking at Jython and Java for Raspberry Pi software
  • Adding second Raspberry Pi to get GPIO pins for additional sensors
9 - 15 Mar '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:38 pm

22 Mar '20
  • Development computer replaced
  • Now using a professional editor
  • Wiring turnout sensor header
16 - 22 Mar '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Mar 30, 2020 4:29 am

29 Mar '20
  • Built new headers for the turnout sensors and the Unicorn HD displays
  • Progress with the driver to use two Unicorn HD displays.
23 - 29 Mar '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:22 am

5 Apr '20
  • Modified the Unicorn HD HAT driver to utilize available SPI chip selects.
  • Recorded and uploaded first train video.
30 Mar - 5 Apr '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:41 am

12 Apr '20
  • Dealt with software tools
  • Updated Raspberry Pi photos
6 - 12 Apr '20
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Re: Phase II Documentation Updates

Post by Ag2000 » Mon Apr 20, 2020 2:31 pm

19 Apr '20
  • Documentation Maintenance
  • Added vice to mill
13 - 19 Apr '20
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