using an old p-basic controller

[fimmel]

hello,

im currently designing a new cart for team 885. im thinking of using an old p-basic controller to control some motors, lights and such.

my question is where can i get default code for them and how do i get the code onto the controller?

also are their any major changes to how you hook up the controller? i am familiar with the new control system so if its all the same it would be nice.

thank you
/forest

[Greg Needel]

The electronics are the same in the way they are hooked up, if you follow the current wiring diagram you will be fine.

the old code base code is available here. http://www.ifirobotics.com/first-legacy.shtml

you want the section from 2001-2003

[fimmel]

thanks thats exactly what i needed except how do i download code? will the ifi loader work?

[Mike Betts]

thanks thats exactly what i needed except how do i download code? will the ifi loader work?

Forest,

Pbasic is an interpreted code, not a compiled code.

You "load" the code via the Basic Stamp Editor (http://www.ifirobotics.com/docs/legacy/Setup_Stamp_Editor_v2.0_Beta_1_6MB.exe) and then "run" the code. You should get all the info you need by reading the documentation (http://www.ifirobotics.com/docs/legacy/Programming_Reference_Guide.pdf). If you still have questions, please post 'em here.

Mike

[fimmel]

thanks again......i should have it all figured out. i need to wait till our next meeting to try it though.
thanks again
/forest

[Borgel]

P-Basic is a great language to work with (so easy!) remember to post pictures when you get the project done!