Flash Memory Cards, USB sticks and Excel

[rmteo]

Sometimes it is a convenience issue - or the customer just wants a fool-proof system for the average user. See post #2 here:
http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9619

[skimask]

Sometimes it is a convenience issue - or the customer just wants a fool-proof system for the average user. See post #2 here:
http://www.picbasic.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=9619

Oh, I agree... If a guy is getting paid for it, then sure, use FAT and everything else, especially if you've already got the libraries and/or routines already written...
Biggest program I've got going is a full 18F4685 for that OBD2 reader...OBD2 interface, color gLCD, keypad, serial, SD card, and so on and so on...
Problem is, I'll probably never make any money off it!!!

[rmteo]

I also will not make any money off that project either, though - the customer probably will - it was contract design deal.

[chuck]

You could try this from here

http://www.parallax.com/ProductInfo/...3/Default.aspx

You could use an external eeprom then upload via the serial port striagh into excel I know it's for the basic stamp but should be easily ported over to PBP

I know that sword fish and PDS support the SD card,

[skimask]

I also will not make any money off that project either, though - the customer probably will - it was contract design deal.

Tell ya what... You make something for me, I'll buy it from you. Then I'll make something for you, and you buy it from me. That way we can both tell people we've made a lot of money from our knowledge!

[timmers]

Thanks for some good ideas, definately helps to discuss a project before you start...

The DOS-ON-CHIP looks the most likely solution, and I will try and order one as soon as.
Regarding the other sugestions of importing and converting, thanks for the thought, but not suitable. Its to go into our GY235 gyro stabilised camera so engineers can pull the card, plug into a laptop or blueberry, e-mail us the latest file then we can suggest fixes or settings issues from the comfort of an office instead of the customer coming back to us.

If anyone is interested there is some demo footage on http://bradeng.com/videos.htm
The whole thing has 9 PIC's inside.
Father Christmas has the model number and elv's can deliver!!


Tim.

[BigWumpus]

I have it done ... with another compiler.
Logger with PIC & SD-Card & CSV ... working !

[timmers]

I have it done ... with another compiler.

... any more details? or are you holding back.