Monday, November 19, 2007

Week of November 19th

-consider ordering bluetooth relays from UK or consider alternatives for switching mechanism other than second motherboard.
-visit Pep Boys and set aside lights, cable, fusebox, wires, etc to be ordered
-write bluetooth connectivity software and input software
-find suitable Host motherboard (small profile and usb bootable)
-write proposal document
-create second presentation document for semester "final presentation"
-bring all devices into workroom and lay everything out on table

Addendum:

A device was found which may help with switching the automotive relays by providing a 5V signal:

IOGear Bluetooth Serial Adapter (already have 3):
http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product&Item=GBS301

Max233 Microcontroller:
http://www.compsys1.com/workbench/On_top_of_the_Bench/Max233_Adapter/max233_adapter.html

Article on controlling relays directly from rs-232 port (with minimal circuit in between):
http://www.tkk.fi/Misc/Electronics/circuits/rspower.html

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