BurtonCustomX:
Well I kinda want it to update constantly so the speed can be used as a speedometer. So Phi-panel would work for this project?
The display can't be updated too quickly. If you do 5 updates a second, that is the limit to human eyes to read numbers. You can keep measuring and only update display 5 times a second. Yes, phi-panel can do that.
5 times a second sounds good. And is the code above good for basic screen display with scrolling? Cause I was thinking about adding a button to disable/enable the robot and for turning backlight on/off
BurtonCustomX:
5 times a second sounds good. And is the code above good for basic screen display with scrolling? Cause I was thinking about adding a button to disable/enable the robot and for turning backlight on/off
The above code is a framework. You need to fill some details in. I could help if you do your part first. Turning back light on and off is easy too. Just some more code.
BurtonCustomX:
Alright. So we can assign all these features to buttons on the phi panel? Or could I use the serial LCD with some buttons for the same task?
Right, you can assign any phi-panel key to any tasks. In that sense, you may assign several buttons to do the same job, or even one button to do different jobs under different situations.
So is there any assembly (like soldering) involved with a phi panel? Cause i don't know how to solder. And where do i buy one? if i cant use my lcd and some buttons
BurtonCustomX:
So is there any assembly (like soldering) involved with a phi panel? Cause i don't know how to solder. And where do i buy one? if i cant use my lcd and some buttons
BurtonCustomX:
So do I need to order the 4x4 keypad also? or can I use my buttons that I have
Not really unless you want to have access to the on board settings menu. How many buttons do you need? I can load a firmware on the panel for you that will support up to 8 buttons.
BurtonCustomX:
Thank you , and 5-6 buttons. Also, how does the backpack connect since the lcd only has a 3-pin connection (5v, gnd, rx)
It has 5v gnd rx tx and reset to connect to Arduino and 8 pairs of button connections on board. You connect 5v gnd rx tx to arduino, and then buttons to the back pack.
LCD connects to the back pack. The back pack connects to LCD and keys. The back pack connects to arduino with 3 to 4 wires, 3 for only using LCD 4 for using LCD and keys.
After ordering the assembled kit, just email me (you will get paypal email addressed from me) saying you want the 8 buttons firmware so I'll load it up with 8 buttons firmware and assemble it.