Sir,
Thank you for this message. This clarifies some of the issues I was facing.
Still, I would request that the windows installer also be updated, as
working on laptops gives a bigger screen to work with.
Regards,
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On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 6:34 AM Ajith Kumar <bpajith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear All,
Thanking all of you for your interest in the ExpEYES kit.
There have been some comments and questions regarding the new software and
hardware.
One is regarding the name of the Android App, SEELab 3. *The software
supports ExpEYES-17* and also an upgrade of it named SEELab-3.
The name SEELab is not new. A device named SEELablet was released
<https://www.freelists.org/post/phoenix-project/OpenSource-software-for-scientific-instrumentation>
by Jithin earlier. A simplified version of it was released as SEELablet
Junior, and it was renamed as ExpEYES-17
https://csparkresearch.in/expeyes-dev
In continuation with the two devices released earlier the improved
ExpEYES-17 is named as SEELab-3 (Science and Engineering Experiments Lab),
we could as well call it ExpEYES-22. *There is no need for separate
software for ExpEYES-17 and SEELab-3. All the I/O terminals and their
behavior also remains the same*.
The changes are mainly:
1. Form factor changed to accommodate a breadboard, done based on the
feedback from users. Many are using ExpEYES-17 with a breadboard fixed on
its top panel.
2. A programmable current source, controlled by PV2 output, is added.
3. SPI bus connector added, addons like high resolution wave generators
are now possible.
4. I2C bus is now available on a 4pin Stereo connector, making I2C plugins
more convenient.
5. AC/DC mode switch of channel A1 removed.
Description of the software on Google play store says it supports
ExpEYES-17 and SEELab-3, maybe we should put it on the first screen of the
App as well.
The *first workshop on expEYES-17 with Smartphones* (titled Lab on your
Palm) was conducted at GHSC Marayamangalam, Kerala, on 13-Sep-2022. Around
35 students of 12th std participated.
Students brought their smartphones with the software installed from Google
play store and the school had around 20 ExpEYES-17 kits. The setting up
effort was minimal.
Some photographs : photo1
<https://scischool.in/expeyes/images/GHSS-marayamangalam-13Sep2022.jpg>
photo2
<https://scischool.in/expeyes/images/GHSS-marayamangalam-13sep2022-2.jpg>
More information will be posted by the organizers.
with regards
Ajith
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:55 AM R. Nagarajan <nagjan2006@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear Ajith
Extremely happy to hear from you and see the news.
I am getting tied up with non-academic things and deprived of the
pleasure of soaking my hands with new developments. Your mail energises me
and pushes me to try out. (I have an Younger Colleague who would definitely
do it
If I remember correctly, SeeLab-1 was expEyes combined with an
'Organge-Pi' (or equivalent). I guess that SEELab-3 would get called
expEYES-xx or SEELab-3 depending on its basic structure.
With best wishes
R. Nagarajan
(UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai University)
On Tue, Sep 13, 2022 at 9:28 AM Ambar Chatterjee <drambar@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Dear Ajith,
Wonderful to learn of the new developments. One comment:
Any new product like SEELab-3 should be named ExpEYES-18(SEELab-3) and
not just SEELab-3. Didn't check the website, but software for each model
and version should also be clear so that users are not confused about what
is for what. There should be a table or chart where the first column is the
ExpEYES model number like expEYES-17 and all the compatible software for
that version with links should be listed clearly.
Best regards
Ambar Chatterjee
On Mon, 12 Sept 2022 at 07:31, Ajith Kumar <bpajith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear All,
My previous post was on 28-Feb-2021, now there is something new
to report.
Right from the beginning of this project we have been trying to
achieve two goals;
1. *Reduce the total cost of ownership* of the device, including the
computer to run it. Low cost laptops, tablets running Linux and single
board computers like Raspberry Pi etc. were tested.
2. *Easy development of new experiments* using the control and data
acquisition facilities of the device. Simple Python programs were the best
solution we could achieve.
Now both these issues have been solved very effectively, by developing
an Android app for ExpEYES-17. The program is available on Google
Playstore
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cspark.research.eyes17&hl=en_IN&gl=US>,
you need an OTG adapter
<https://www.amazon.in/Samsung-Adapter-Converter-Compatible-Devices/dp/B09BFFSLMC/ref=asc_df_B09BFFSLMC/?tag=googleshopdes-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=607052980955&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8641844229662647540&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007778&hvtargid=pla-1680441584864&psc=1>
to connect ExpEYES-17 to the USB port of the phone.
The App supports *Visual Programming, where one assembles programs by
dragging and dropping functional building blocks*. Experiments may be
performed using small programs assembled in this manner. It is also easy to
share such codes with others.
The App can also be used as a tool for learning Visual Programming. In
addition to the basic features like defining variables, performing
arithmetic and logical operations on them, control flow blocks for
conditional execution and iteration, it also supports array type data and
plotting graphs. Building blocks are provided to access the hardware
features of ExpEYES.
CLICK HERE <https://scischool.in/expeyes/index.html>for a brief
i*ntroduction
and a video.* on my website scischool.in
The new development is contributed by Dr. Jithin B P , CSpark Research.
He has also introduced a new version of the hardware. The new model (
SEELab-3 <https://csparkresearch.in/seelab3>) is an upgrade of
ExpEYES-17, with different kinds of connectors and a built-in breadboard.
Anybody having an ExpEYES-17 box will be able to use it by installing
the new software on an Android phone.
Any kind of feedback is welcome.
with Regards
Ajith
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https://scischool.in/
Ph: +91 9643258320 , 9868150852
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https://scischool.in/
Ph: +91 9643258320 , 9868150852
