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P07204 Communication Options. Screening Stage. Scoring Stage. Tethered Remote. PC104. Tethered Remote. Pros -Easier to interface with PC104 than wireless remote -Cheap -Cool -Standalone (doesn’t require PC to use). Cons -Wired -Requires platform to process instruction.
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Tethered Remote PC104 Tethered Remote Pros -Easier to interface with PC104 than wireless remote -Cheap -Cool -Standalone (doesn’t require PC to use) Cons -Wired -Requires platform to process instruction
Wireless Remote Receiver PC104 Pros -Wireless -Cheap -Cool Factor -Standalone Cons -More difficult to interface with PC104 than using a tethered remote -Require additional hardware
Possible Solution for Wireless Remote • 4-TH 4-Channel FM Radio from Tower Hobbies • $89.99 Specifications • Transmitter: 4-channelOperating Frequency: 72MHzModulation Type: FM narrow band Output Power: less than 0.75WReceiver: 7-channelCurrent Drain: 180mA Features • 4-channel narrow-band transmitter • 7-channel, dual conversion, narrow-band 72MHz FM receiver • 9.6V 600mAh transmitter NiCd • 4.8V 600mAh receiver NiCd • 110V AC NiCd wall charger
Transceiver Transmitter Receiver PC104 Pros -Wireless -Cool Factor Cons -Requires platform to process signals from receiver -Expensive -Not Portable
Possible Solution for Transceiver Parallax 433 MHz RF Transceiver Package Price: $109.95 DESCRIPTION:Parallax produces our own RF modules from products made by the wireless module leader, Linx Technologies. The Parallax RF modules provide a very easy and low-cost method of sending data between microcontrollers from 500 ft+ line-of-sight (depending on conditions). This transceiver package comes with two receivers and two transmitters, everything you need for bi-directional communication!This device can be connected to a PC serial port using a MAX232 line driver. The circuit isn't supported by Parallax, but it's possible to make this connection with a few dollars of parts. SPECIFICATIONS: -Weight: 0.4 lb
PC104 PC Tethered Control Pros -Cheap -Easy to Interface with SBC Cons -Not portable -Wired -Not standalone