Tom.DeVito 3.22.2011

Arduino Audio:

  • Got the SOMO working.  Had to move the 3.3volt power leads closer to the SOMO on the breadboard and put in 2.2k resistors on the serial lines.
  • Tried out the new speakers.  Its a bit quiet using the built-in SOMO amplifier.
  • Working on combining code from SOMO demo program and my volume controller so I can use the amp.
  • Only using the functions I need for the SOMO to keep it optimal.
  • Eliminated some of the delays that are only there for direct user interaction.
  • Shortened delay in command send to 100uS down from 200uS
  • Have not tried reading the force signal amplifiers yet.  Should be pretty straight forward.  Will try it once I get audio working well.
  • Tried to get the add-on for Visual Studio to work but I cannot find the add-on folder in any of the places it should be.  Oh well,  the arduino software is okay I guess.

Other notes:

  • Yet another idea of mine, being worked on by someone else:  http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/index.php?ID=11085
  • It is a bit better then my idea because mine would have required head mounting.
  • Oh well eventually I will think of something unique….  Haven’t seen anyone doing my math app yet (keyword yet…).