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by johnsondav
Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:02 pm
Forum: Flowcode V8
Topic: Component Variable ICON list
Replies: 7
Views: 4492

Re: Component Variable ICON list

Hi chipfryer27 Yes, let me further explain. I know what the variables are, but, if I am to give directions to a new user for further reading on variables, where do I send them for help. I am trying to write a tutorial which by definition must be specific and precise, not left guessing. Those icon de...
by johnsondav
Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: Flowcode V8
Topic: Component Variable ICON list
Replies: 7
Views: 4492

Component Variable ICON list

Hi Everyone Please, can anyone help me find the specific Wiki page which gives details of the icons used for - Properties Variables , as shown below. I mean, what is L+; Z+ b; B etc. I am sure B is for byte and b is for bit, but I am left guessing here. If you look at those shown below, I am left wo...
by johnsondav
Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:46 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Disappearing Window
Replies: 10
Views: 5870

Re: Disappearing Window

Well, I take that back. I have solved my own problem. There appears to be a miss-match when doing 'In Use' only updates. I have just done a full system update (using the up-date feature of FC8) and the problem has gone away. Yeh. :D
FC8_Displays.png
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Dave
by johnsondav
Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Disappearing Window
Replies: 10
Views: 5870

Re: Disappearing Window

Hi Everyone Well, I though I must be going daft. probably am, but where has all my display gone? They have for some reason disappeared from the 'Displays' and can now only be accessed via 'Misc' menu through the search option. This is very odd as I have done nothing to the settings. :( FC8_Displays_...
by johnsondav
Fri Dec 14, 2018 4:34 pm
Forum: Flowcode V8
Topic: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel
Replies: 26
Views: 11663

Re: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel

Hi Steve

Many thanks for the test files, they defiantly reveal the problems I had with FC7. However, FC8 is okay for me.
Here is the results in FC8
FC8 Model.png
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Here is the result in FC7
FC7 Model.png
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Same computer setting for both
Windows 10 Pro 1803 build 17134.471


Dave
by johnsondav
Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Flowcode V8
Topic: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel
Replies: 26
Views: 11663

Re: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel

Hi Steve Thank you for your quick reply. I have solved this issue regarding the dialog box, as it does appear for me on my computer on the task bar. It's just a matter of clicking on the task bar to get it to display. My initial problem was getting to recognise the file types produced by RS Designsp...
by johnsondav
Wed Dec 12, 2018 4:51 pm
Forum: Flowcode V8
Topic: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel
Replies: 26
Views: 11663

Re: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel

Hi Ferla This may be worth a try. Have a look at your user account settings to see what level of control has been activated by your security settings - it should look like this if you are only using trusted applications: User_Account_Settings.png If it is set the the one above, may explain why you a...
by johnsondav
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:11 pm
Forum: Flowcode V8
Topic: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel
Replies: 26
Views: 11663

Re: *OBJ Design S. Mechanical to FC 3D Panel

Hi Everyone Hope you don't mind me joining this thread, but I have had this problem for a while. I think I may have found a solution, that works for me, that may help. The RS Design Spark native file format for OBJ files, I have never got to work but by following these steps, it does. - Open RS Desi...
by johnsondav
Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: User Components
Topic: FC7 Components transfer to FC8
Replies: 2
Views: 5072

Re: FC7 Components transfer to FC8

Thanks Benj for clarifying that for me. The idea that I have is, it is possible for students to work from home with a free FC8 licence, and given access to specifically developed components for use in projects that would otherwise not be possible. Of course, someone would have to develop those compo...
by johnsondav
Fri Nov 23, 2018 4:13 pm
Forum: User Components
Topic: FC7 Components transfer to FC8
Replies: 2
Views: 5072

FC7 Components transfer to FC8

Hi Everyone Did you know, components that were designed/developed using FC7 and then transferred into FC8 'FREE' (this was before I upgraded), can be used without having the appropriate component pack installed. Yes - a user developed display component, when transferred into the free version of FC8 ...
by johnsondav
Wed Nov 21, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: Flowcode V7
Topic: FC7 Compiler XC8 Ver 1.41 to XC8 Ver 1.45
Replies: 4
Views: 4026

Re: FC7 Compiler XC8 Ver 1.41 to XC8 Ver 1.45

Yep. I have had a laugh at myself. I’m not going to delete the tread because it serves to everyone, check and check again. I didn’t, as I was in a hurry before my free lecience ran out, to do some bench mark testing between FC7 vs FC8, before upgrading. Well, I’ve upgraded to FC8. :lol: There’s much...
by johnsondav
Mon Nov 19, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Flowcode V7
Topic: FC7 Compiler XC8 Ver 1.41 to XC8 Ver 1.45
Replies: 4
Views: 4026

Re: FC7 Compiler XC8 Ver 1.41 to XC8 Ver 1.45

Hi Giuseppe

Thank you. I will be forever in your debt.

Dave
by johnsondav
Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Flowcode V7
Topic: FC7 Compiler XC8 Ver 1.41 to XC8 Ver 1.45
Replies: 4
Views: 4026

FC7 Compiler XC8 Ver 1.41 to XC8 Ver 1.45

Hi Everyone I have been looking at upgrading to FC8. Just wanted to compare what's new. However, the first difference I have noticed is that Microchip has a new compiler V1.45. Q. Why am I not allowed to use this newer version with FC7? This is the message that I get:- ERROR: Can not launch process:...
by johnsondav
Tue Apr 17, 2018 12:19 pm
Forum: 8-Bit PIC
Topic: USB Slave driver installation error WIN10
Replies: 8
Views: 5591

Re: USB Slave driver installation error WIN10

Hi QMESAR You may be interested in this post: https://www.matrixtsl.com/mmforums/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=19526&p=85099#p85099 Windows 10 is evolving incrementally towards a very strict control of security involving drivers. There is a walk-through tutorial in that post which may be of some help to you....
by johnsondav
Mon Mar 19, 2018 6:33 pm
Forum: Flowcode V5
Topic: I need help for a pH and Humidity project.
Replies: 7
Views: 6330

Re: I need help for a pH and Humidity project.

Hi Ficher I would suggest you change the 'Clear' LCD with the following to get a smother display: FC5_SCR1.jpg Not sure if the flikering display is your problem but this would help. Also, your math is a constant ( *100 / 5) = 20 just multuply your voltage by 20 and it should give your the same resul...
by johnsondav
Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:18 pm
Forum: User Components
Topic: I2C 7 Segment Display Module
Replies: 2
Views: 5459

Re: I2C 7 Segment Display Module

Hi Ben

Yes, got it. Phew. I wasn't sure, but your brilliant example has explained a lot. I think I can now proceed with the component simulation development. Although, I imagine it will take me a while, as this looks challenging.

Very much appreciate your help.

Regards
Dave
by johnsondav
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:49 pm
Forum: User Components
Topic: I2C 7 Segment Display Module
Replies: 2
Views: 5459

I2C 7 Segment Display Module

Hi Everyone I have started developing a I2C Quad 7 segment display module. The hardware is working fine, able to send data and display numbers on the module. The 7 Segment display module is continuing from the I2C keyboard idea. The display will be an intelligent display able to take: - Byte - ULONG...
by johnsondav
Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:56 pm
Forum: 32-Bit PIC
Topic: Pickit 3 - Easypic Pro and Easypic fusion Boards - Problem
Replies: 7
Views: 8904

Re: Pickit 3 - Easypic Pro and Easypic fusion Boards - Problem

Hi Rod This may not be the news you are looking for, PicKit 3 may not be supported for the easyPC V7 board. The reason for this are as follows; 1. The list of supported device for the PicKit 3 are shown here: PICkit 3 Programmer Application ReadMe.txt The PIC18F87K22 is not on the list. 2. The power...
by johnsondav
Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: 32-Bit PIC
Topic: Pickit 3 - Easypic Pro and Easypic fusion Boards - Problem
Replies: 7
Views: 8904

Re: Pickit 3 - Easypic Pro and Easypic fusion Boards - Problem

Hi Rod I think you may have a PicKit3 that requires to be setup with an ID. To do this: 1. Connect your PicKit3 and select - Check Communication PicKit3Menu1.png 2. Then select - Set Unit ID PicKit3Menu2.png 3. This will give you the following option PicKit3Menu3.png You can now place an appropriate...
by johnsondav
Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:22 pm
Forum: Flowcode V7
Topic: I2C Keyboard 8x8 device
Replies: 9
Views: 6784

Re: I2C Keyboard 8x8 device

Hi Everyone

You may wish to experiment with using this component. Here is an example of how the keyboard component is used:
I2C Keyboard example.fcfx
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All the information required to follow this project is available using the above link.

Regards
Dave
by johnsondav
Fri Jan 05, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: 8-Bit PIC
Topic: PIC16F88 I2C Port Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2373

Re: PIC16F88 I2C Port Problem

Hi Ben

Thank you for your quick reply. I had tried to compile using the I2C module. No problem. I'm just trying different chips to see options/performance with various PIC hardware for the I2C bus.

Regards
Dave
by johnsondav
Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: 8-Bit PIC
Topic: PIC16F88 I2C Port Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2373

PIC16F88 I2C Port Problem

Hi Everyone Can anyone confirm, if the I2C hardware is supported for the PIC16F88 using Flowcode com.'s master. This device has the necessary hardware but the compiler warnings are as follows: Target folder: E: Source name: E:\PIC16F88 I2C.fcfx Title: Description: Device: PIC.16F.16F88 Generated by:...
by johnsondav
Wed Jan 03, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: User Components
Topic: I2C Keyboard Controller
Replies: 1
Views: 5457

Re: I2C Keyboard Controller

Hi Everyone These are updated Eagle PCB files that have been amended to match the Flowcode project. They are contained in this zip file, as these file types are not allowed to be uploaded to the forum: Eagle PCB.zip Here is the updated Specification with new PCB Layout: Keyboard Controller Specifica...
by johnsondav
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: Flowcode V7
Topic: I2C Keyboard 8x8 device
Replies: 9
Views: 6784

Re: I2C Keyboard 8x8 device

Hi Everyone The project to build this device is now available here: https://www.matrixtsl.com/mmforums/viewtopic.php?f=66&t=19658 Here is the Keyboard/Pad component for you to place in your own component library: I2C_KB.fcpx Here is project that makes the keyboard component: Keyboard I2C Component.f...
by johnsondav
Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: User Components
Topic: I2C Keyboard Controller
Replies: 1
Views: 5457

I2C Keyboard Controller

Hi Everyone This project will enable you to build an intelligent I2C keyboard controller for a 4x4 keypad (16 key). It can be extended to 42 keys and is fully customisable to suit your needs/application. It has a poll time of under 1ms and at transfer rate of 100khz on the I2C bus. Full construction...