Just released the Photoduino Shield Firmware v.0.9
Changelog:
- Added new feature “Raising mirror” for all modes of sensor-based implementation. This feature allows the camera to shoot with less mechanical vibration and in less time, but requires that the camera is configured in this mode to function properly.
- Added new way to adjust the sensors in numerical form. Now using the System Configuration menu you can set a new parameter “Sensor tunning” to choose between two options: “Visual Mode” and “Numeric Mode”. Changing this parameter will change the way the sensors are adjusted in all menu modes. The visual mode is the one used so far to adjust the limits of the sensors with values between 0 and 15. The new method allows more precise numeric settings for the sensors with values between 0 and 999, resulting for example in the case of the barrier infrared transmitter and receiver distances up to 25 or 30cm and the ability to detect objects much lighter than very small variations in the sensor reading and could not be detected by the visual mode. In numeric mode sensor adjustment, how to change the limit value is the same as when modificabamos any numeric value.
- When we modify the numerical values default cursor is now in the position of the units, and to advance positions (hold the B button) spend tens, hundreds, … The reason why this has changed is that previously went directly to the figure “more significant “, when most of the adjustments are usually carried out by the figures “less significant”. Matter of convenience.
- Because it was found that some models need a pulse flashes activation greater than 1 microsecond as usual, has added a compilation parameter to modify it easily. If your flash does not fire, do not modify this value without first checking that your flash does not fire for other reasons such as incorrect connection, bad welds or thyristors are not compatible with those given in the Components list.
- This review is the first NOT compatible with Arduino boards with the ATMEGA168 chip, being necessary to have the ATMega328 size due to the new firmware. If you use an ATMEGA168 chip can continue using the revision 0.8 or upgrade your chip to ATMEGA 328.
- Added a parameter to determine the Arduino board to allow compatibility with Arduino Mega initially and Duemilanove.
- Also there have been some improvements to the code.
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