This is a port and modification of Minsky’s Reed-Solomon Encoder/Decoder RSCODE module (found at http://rscode.sourceforge.net/ ) targeted for 8-bit embedded devices. RSCODE supports a variable message size up to 255 bytes, fixed at 8-bit symbols, and the ability to correct erasures as well as byte errors. RSCODE is licensed under the GPL for non-commercial use.

To support embedded devices this …..

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Experimental Le Dominoux using a PIC-08 (PICAXE) board and 2 LEDs. Watch the short video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/dirtypinball#p/a/u/0/sXNebej_zlg

This version also supports a piezo speaker and “bendable” LEDs, thus combining all 3 Le Dominoux features into one.

The LEDs are bi-directional, meaning either one is an input as well as an output. The PIC samples each LED until it detects a small voltage change …..

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Winner of the 555 Timer Contest: Artistic category.  www.555contest.com

Winner of a Fluke Multimeter donated by http://www.designspark.com

555 Timer Contest entry video:
http://www.youtube.com/user/dirtypinball#p/a/u/0/PQOjkuJtBfM

Description:

Le Dominoux are “LED dominoes”,  a blinking LED that propagates from device to device. Each Dominoux comprises a coin cell-powered 555 timer circuit configured as a one-shot, triggered either by a photo transistor or CdS photocell. Using a bunch of …..

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