History

This page is of historical interest only. See this page for up-to-date information.

Blinky POV

This version was built in 2013 and 2014, uses single-color LEDS and blinking code download to the device from a screen.

Blinky POV Programming – use this page to customize the message on your POV
Use this page to change the message in your kit!
Assembly Instructions for PC board version
Assembly Instructions for Radio Shack board version
Wiki Page with technical documentation (schematic, PCB design etc)
Powerpoint Slides from the activity
Walking Map from Physics Dept to George Sherman Union (food court)

USB POV

This version was built in 2011 and uses a USB cable for programming.

Soldering Instructions
Programming Instructions
- USBaspLoader.2010-07-27_for_POV.tar.gz – USB boot loader
- USB_POV_v1.zip – USB POV firmware
Handy Message Generator – web page which will help make custom messages
Slide Show – how it works (a bit out of date but still relevant)
Details about the design
- Schematic (circuit diagram) – PDF or ExpressPCB format
- Printed Circuit Board – Picture or ExpressPCB format
- Modified USBaspLoader description

Older Version

The MiniPOV3 was used in 2010 for this activity. We made a new version because we wanted to be able to program using USB.

Soldering Instructions for older MiniPOV3
Programming Instructions for older MiniPOV3

Cool Microcontroller Ideas

Arduino – an inexpensive microcontroller with easy-to-use software if you want to do more
POV on dog using lilypad arduino
SpokePOV fishbowl
SpokePOV
Lilypad light-up dress
Etch-A-Sketch Clock

If you want to learn more, see this link, particularly the sections software and customize.