Roy Greason wrote:
>
> Anyone had experience with linear CCD's?
>
> I have a project which has been on the shelf for a few years,  but I
> have recently acquired the necessary device to be able to make a start.
>
> The chip in question is a Toshiba TCD2301C RGB Linear CCD,  and their
> like rocking horse sh** (very hard to get hold of).
>
> Can anyone recommend a good book (available in the UK) for the basics of
> PIC work.  My net surfing atm has come up with one called Easy PIC'n
> written by David Benson and published by Square 1 Electronics in the
> USA.  I would have to make a special order to get it through our Uni
> bookshop.  A couple of months for delivery and costs 47 quid.
>
> The CCD needs to be clocked at about 1MHz (4MHz max).  TTL clocking
> i.e. 0 to 5V DC and 12V DC power supply.  Another requirement is very
> fast AtoD,  and the final stage in development will be to run a
> stepper motor in parallel with the CCD.
>
> It has been suggested that I get a PIC16C55 to drive the system,  but
> this advice is a couple of years old now.
>
> Any help to get me started on the right tack would be very gratefuly
> received.  My knowledge of electronics is pretty basic,  but the only
> analogue requirement is for the AtoD conversion,  so once I get
> started I should move on fast.
>
> Regards...
>
> ------------------------------
> Roy Greason....
> http://www.colours.demon.co.uk
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I am willing to sell you my little used copy of Easy Pic'n.  Let me know
if you're interested.
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Paul Mathews, consulting engineer
AEngineering Co.
optoeng@whidbey.com
non-contact sensing and optoelectronics specialists