Color Pov Software

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rmtucker
 
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Color Pov Software

Post by rmtucker »

Hi

I am in the process of writing some software for a full color pov project.
I was just wondering if somebody could download it and try loading different images to trip it up.
There is not much there yet but it is work in progress.
The left hand window is the original image and the right hand window is the simulation like spokepov.
If you click on the right hand pic you can zoom in.

http://www.rmtucker.f2s.com/weardalecnc ... CarPov.zip

Regards
Mark

http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

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Post by rmtucker »

I have just uploaded v1.01
I have added a few more buttons which are self explanitory(i think).
Same link as above.
I will carry on updating to the link above when i update so keep re-downloading.

Regards
Mark
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Post by rmtucker »

I have just uploaded v1.02 which now has click to zoom in both windows,also added number of led's,and change buttons to a more useable configuration.
I am hoping to add number of colors next so that it can be used for minipov and spokepov also.(with your permission Ladyada?)
After that i am looking to add the choice of horizontal or vertical spinning.

Regards
Mark

http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

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Post by adafruit »

you can do whatever you want within the bounds of the CreativeCommons license

rmtucker
 
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Post by rmtucker »

Just uploaded v1.03 which gets rid of the buttons and adds a menu,also zoom on both windows.
Simple setup data for # of leds,led dia,and hub radius (ie dist from ctr to first led).
Starting on the minipov section now.This will allow you to enter text or bitmap and output the Data ready to Send to the Microcontroller.
Sample chips turned up from maxim so i can also start on the hardware for the car wheel pov.

Regards
Mark

http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

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Post by rmtucker »

v1.04 uploaded.
Gets rid of a bug which crept in and distorted the simulation.
Added a choice for the number of rotary pixels.
files are now saved with an ext
(cpv = carpov file,spv=spokepov,mpv=minipov).
I have also added a menu at start for carpov,spokepov,minipov.
The latter 2 are not working yet,still working on them.

I am adding the possibility into minipov for bitmaps or text or a mixture.
I will add the same function into the others.
Any comment or ideas are welcome.

Oh my minipov turned up from ladyada this morning so i will be able to put the program into practice.
I will order a spokepov next as soon as finances allow,so i can also test the software on that.
I am still waiting of hardware for the carpov project.

Regards
Mark

http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

EMILHS
 
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COLORED IMAGES

Post by EMILHS »

Do any body got schematics for Car POV?

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Post by rmtucker »

Ver 1.06 Uploaded

This version now has Carpov,Spokepov,minipov all functioning.
When in spokepov or minipov mode,any bitmap you load will be automatically turned into a monochrome bitmap ready to simulate.

In the setup screen you can now choose to simulate in two modes.
1. A Radiating grid like spokepov.
2. Round pixels

If i get enough feedback on this i will add the output to enable programming of minipov and spokepov.

The next version will have text enabled also.

Regards
Mark

http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

EMILHS
 
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Spoke POV

Post by EMILHS »

does it mean that if i make file on your sftware and download it to spoke pov it will work the same file as the file you have made on original spoke pov software?

rmtucker
 
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Post by rmtucker »

Ver 1.07 Uploaded

This version has a few snags which i am still working on (text etc)
But it also allows choice of led color in spokepov/minipov modes.
Just click on the color box in setup and you can choose.
Be careful with text as i said it's buggy.
I have not had any feedback so i can only assume no one is downloading, maybe when i enable the output?.
I have had the output working on my minipov so it does work.
Thinking about adding animation in also if anyone is interested.

Regards
Mark
http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

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Post by catoc »

I interest it.
But, it is only view, not download to minipov. :(
sorry for my english poor.

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I don't like me too's

Post by fazgood »

but.. Me too
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matajumotors
 
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Post by matajumotors »

how to upload an image from your program to spokepov?
and what do you mean by car pov? have you the schematic or something?

rmtucker
 
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Post by rmtucker »

Hi Guys

I will try and clarify what i am doing.

1. To produce a program that simulates and outputs a 'c' program ready to send to the minipov using avrdude and make.

2. To Simulate and output to spokepov (I have not got one so i am not sure how this works.)

3. To simulate and output to a full color version of spokepov that i am in the process of designing.

I am in the process of re-writing carpov but when i release it,it will allow you to output to minipov for a start.

Regards
Mark
http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

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Post by rmtucker »

V1.08 Uploaded

There are a few changes here :-

1.The choice of simulation (radiating grid / round pixels) has gone
there is now only round pixels,more pleasing to the eye.

2.Text now working but please ensure you push the paste button else the text will not be saved or output.

3.Minipov output is now active,it outputs a 'c' file ready to make into a hex file and program straight into the minipov.
I have tested this tonight on my minipov and it works great (no more 0100010 etc).
I output the file as marks.c then tried MAKE marks.hex and it did not work at first,so i changed it's name to mypov.c and it worked first time.
I am not sure why this is but if somebody has any suggestions let me know.

Regards
Mark
http://www.weardalecnccarving.co.uk

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