Battery Charger Docking Project

rgordon

USA

Hello Team,

Well I'm diving in on this project. So it's sink or swim. The discussion thread for Automatic Battery Charger Docking is still open for those who wish to keep brain storming on the topic.

We decided that it would be better to start a separate thread when someone started their build on this project as each one will probably be unique for each individual's home or tastes in design.

I know Fred is doing one Home Base Finding Design Using A Ir Beacon Idea

And I think Technopro is working on one at Ir Autonomous Home Base

So kick back, grab a cup of coffee and try not to fall asleep:D I decided to put down all my thoughts and plans on this subject and work through a scenario (tailored to my home) to help me understand just what will be involved in all this. There will be a bunch of scripting to accomplish this (Rich are you available to assist?) and lots more hardware issues I'm sure. I will en devour to post schematics and pictures as time permits.

Please...please, everyone who dares to wade through all this project, let me know your thoughts and criticisms. Poke holes in my theories, help brainstorm, whatever. All comments are welcome.

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#41  

REX how i look at i never give up,i keep at it until i get it working

There a good breadboard helps ,if the design doesnt work chage a few parts and try again

THEN put on a protoboard,with me i have it a little easy,since i have almost any test equipment made most common is multimeter,scope and frequency counter and generator

#43  

@Technopro,

Thanks for the link. I will consider it. The price is good. Need to find out more about it. Looks like it could be used easily with the EZ-B.

#44  

yea any time. Dj said that serial ir recievers/transmitters will be compatible later on with the revolution so stay tuned.

#45  

TECHNOPRO ,i saw them on ebay before only bad about them they use the same IR frequency as a remote does ,and if you are using remote it will have problems

POLOLU IR beacon uses 56 khz to not have that problem ,and parts are the same cost or less

I got my parts for both receiver and transmoitter at $5 total and saved $4 plus same design going on ebay for $9