Scratch

The problem with electrical output is that somebody could overload the system and start a fire quite easily - especially somebody who doesn't know what they're doing. And Bluetooth would hike the price of these boards up extraneously (my new favourite word!). They're good ideas and could potentially be very helpful, but I don't think they're practical.

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

The problem with electrical output is that somebody could overload the system and start a fire quite easily...

What do you mean? It wouldn't put out a lot of electricity at all, maybe 1 to 2 volts, just enough to run an electric motor or something.

Also, Bluetooth isn't all that expensive, and it would revolutionize the sensor board (okay maybe not) but it would really help.

Well, I guess your first argument is reasonable.

The problem with Bluetooth is, well, is it really necessary?

coolstuff wrote:

The problem with electrical output is that somebody could overload the system and start a fire quite easily ...

^^ Scratch Boards are powered through a USB port.
^^USB ports are limited to 5 volts


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Hope this helps

hdarken wrote:

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

I think sensor boards need to have an electrical output. Then, you would be able to control the voltage coming out of it and connect things like light bulbs or electric motors.

Also, sensor boards should be able to connect via Bluetooth. This would be good for many reasons:

1 No more long cables,

2 longer range,

3 going with the electrical output idea, you could make little robots that could drive around controlled by your computer, and report back the sensor values.


I hope the Scratch Team will consider these ideas.    

it would probably cost a lot of $ 

But it'd be worth it......

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

hdarken wrote:

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

I think sensor boards need to have an electrical output. Then, you would be able to control the voltage coming out of it and connect things like light bulbs or electric motors.

Also, sensor boards should be able to connect via Bluetooth. This would be good for many reasons:

1 No more long cables,

2 longer range,

3 going with the electrical output idea, you could make little robots that could drive around controlled by your computer, and report back the sensor values.


I hope the Scratch Team will consider these ideas.    

it would probably cost a lot of $ 

But it'd be worth it......

to design and for consumers

coolstuff wrote:

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

The problem with electrical output is that somebody could overload the system and start a fire quite easily...

What do you mean? It wouldn't put out a lot of electricity at all, maybe 1 to 2 volts, just enough to run an electric motor or something.

Also, Bluetooth isn't all that expensive, and it would revolutionize the sensor board (okay maybe not) but it would really help.

Well, I guess your first argument is reasonable.

The problem with Bluetooth is, well, is it really necessary?

Your right the scratch sensor board is already good enough

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

hdarken wrote:

coolstuff wrote:

Well, I guess your first argument is reasonable.

The problem with Bluetooth is, well, is it really necessary?

Your right the scratch sensor board is already good enough

I don't think so, honestly I don't think it's worth the price. I hardly ever use mine and even when I do, It feels limited.

I know the price $60,$70 its still worth it

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

hdarken wrote:

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

I don't think so, honestly I don't think it's worth the price. I hardly ever use mine and even when I do, It feels limited.

I know the price $60,$70 its still worth it

Do you have one?

I bought one its shipping it takes 2-4 weeks to ship for $10.

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

hdarken wrote:

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

Do you have one?

I bought one its shipping it takes 2-4 weeks to ship for $10.

I know. It took forever for me to get mine, and a few days after I started using it, it seemed kind of limited.

Did you get the slow shipping? probably. thats what im using and i hope that it will ship from 2-4 weeks and not longer.

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

I think sensor boards need to have an electrical output. Then, you would be able to control the voltage coming out of it and connect things like light bulbs or electric motors.

Also, sensor boards should be able to connect via Bluetooth. This would be good for many reasons:

1 No more long cables,

2 longer range,

3 going with the electrical output idea, you could make little robots that could drive around controlled by your computer, and report back the sensor values.


I hope the Scratch Team will consider these ideas.    

if only electrictiy didnt cetch on fire that would be a fantastic idea

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

freedom1 wrote:

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

I think sensor boards need to have an electrical output. Then, you would be able to control the voltage coming out of it and connect things like light bulbs or electric motors. It wouldn't need to be much, maybe just a maximum of 3 or 4 volts.

Also, sensor boards should be able to connect via Bluetooth. This would be good for many reasons:

1 No more long cables,

2 longer range,

3 going with the electrical output idea, you could make little robots that could drive around controlled by your computer, and report back the sensor values.


I hope the Scratch Team will consider these ideas.    

if only electrictiy didnt cetch on fire that would be a fantastic idea

LOW VOLTAGE!! You don't need much electricity to control an electric motor...

LOW VOLTAGE. 

ScratchReallyROCKS wrote:

hdarken wrote:

LOW VOLTAGE.  http://images.devshed.com/dh/stories/vo … 491f1f.png

Looks like low voltage to me! 

lol