On Thu, Sep 05, 2002 at 06:33:21PM +0100, Dominic Stratten wrote:

OK. I guess I can now be nitpicky ;-)

> Well it makes a change for me to agree about something but I think that
> Alans got a lot of this right. I've snipped out all the bits I agree on and
> commented on the things I disagree on.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan B. Pearce" <A.B.Pearce@RL.AC.UK>
>
> >   1.9.3 LM3919 type bargraph for analogue voltage display connected
> >      to PWM output, or monitoring potentiometer.
> >
>
> I dont think this it totally necessary - you could use a a/d pin on the pic
> and output the result on the bargraph in a 3x3 multiplex. I'm thinking about
> cost here - 3919 chips are a few quid and we need to make this project as
> affordable as possible.

Agreed. This is an easily virtualizable component.

>
> >
> >  2.11 Breadboard area to be provided using "measles array" of solder pads
> >   on 0.1" centres. Area to cover all otherwise unused space on PCB.
> >   Pads to be provided on edge of PCB for DIN 41612 connector, or 40
> >   pin IDC ribbon cable header. Neither type of connector supplied with
> >   kit.
> >
> Eeeeeeeuch - let the hobbyist loose on the board with a soldering iron ??? -
> Much as people hate them, I think that an optional (pick a standard sized
> one and leave space for it) Breadboard would be a better idea here - less
> permanent than soldering components into place. The hobbyist could pick one
> of these up from Maplin or RS for a couple of pounds if they felt the need
> for one.

I'm complained about this one earlier. It's going to have to have a real
breadboard.

BAJ

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