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[g-hoot]

Can you help me out here as well, g-hoot?

Ted's,
I think I understand this less than you, so don't put too much faith in mu help. I still don't understand what a comparator does?... The idea of checking for high or low is what I like best (cause it's simple), but I guess there can be some issues with in bouncing like skimask mentioned. Maybe you could use a weak pull-up resistor to keep the pin high to prevent the bouncing problem. Or, you could simply cut and paste the RCTime code I posted and be done. ;-) I agree with skimask that all the info is in the data sheet, but I still have a hard time understanding what the data sheet says! They sure aren't written for people that are using PBP! That's why I posted my exact RCTIME code for you. I know to most here, that it is day one basics, but for us new guys, it's like learning a new language, and a little spoon feeding is nice and helps in understanding what's going on. :-)
Gary

[Ted's]

I agree, the manual is not written for people using basic. And on the right site in the pdf manual the pictures of comparator configurations don't show the configuration I need.

[skimask]

I agree, the manual is not written for people using basic. And on the right site in the pdf manual the pictures of comparator configurations don't show the configuration I need.

The PIC datasheet and the PBP manual are 2 different worlds, connected by a common purpose...True. It's not like a car owners manual vs. an engine overhaul manual. Agreed. But...PICs ain't cars and cars ain't PICs. And you can't reconfigure a car to haul satellites into orbit.
As far as the comparator goes...if the right configuration isn't in the datasheet, it probably can't be configured the way you want to be....
Which is what again? Maybe we can come up with a workaround for ya...

[g-hoot]

And you can't reconfigure a car to haul satellites into orbit.

With my wire and duct tape, and your BFH, we can do anything! HA

I understand your analogy about the car owners manual vs. an engine overhaul manual, and you are right....but, Look at the attched pic for an exaple of what I'm talking about though. When I wanted to use EEPROM, that is the example in the datasheet for my chip. I guess that's assembly language? It don't look anything like that in my program. It almost makes sense in PBP. :-) Would be nice if they offered examples in the common languages. I like stuff like "Read, Write, If, Then" that makes sense. I mean no disrespect. I'm just whining cause I'm a rooky an don't really understand what's under the hood! ;-)
Gary

[mackrackit]

Did anyone read the links up in post#32?
If you did here is another.
http://www.melabs.com/resources/samp...p/cmp877Ax.bas

I agree, the manual is not written for people using basic.

Maybe you are reading the wrong manual
http://www.melabs.com/resources/pbpmanual/

[g-hoot]

Did anyone read the links up in post#32?

I finally did...very good reading and explanation on the comparators. I am going to have to try Melanie's tutorial when I get a chance...very well written and explained! Thanks for those links Dave!
Gary

[mackrackit]

I am going to have to try Melanie's tutorial when I get a chance...very well written and explained!

If/when you run across stuff from Melanie, save it. Always good instructions.

[skimask]

When I wanted to use EEPROM, that is the example in the datasheet for my chip. I guess that's assembly language? It don't look anything like that in my program. It almost makes sense in PBP.

That's why RTFM is such a common answer to a lot of problems. PBP handles all that low level eeprom stuff for you.
You'll find that PBP can handle a lot of low level stuff for a lot of things. And a lot of things that aren't handled by PBP, can more than likely be found on the forums...practically prewritten. Once you get used to it, it's all good..

And I like twine, duct tape, bubble gum, JB Weld...

[Ted's]

...twine, duct tape, bubble gum...

Speaking of which I am using Blutak and I do not like this plasticine at all. I think it is disgusting. Unfortunately I have not found another method of connecting the ldr to the cam....

[Ted's]

I am using blutak now and a suitable resistor forming the voltage divider. It is working well enough by using a simple I/O-Pin.

I am proceeding here.