'KROT2-XM' (mole), new project Xmega32

[Daxxin]

It is advisable to collect the programmer and learn to solder SMD components. Author (Andrew) is constantly updating the software and introduces additional functions in the operation of the instrument. You will need to update the firmware to the name of the newest and Featured program.

soldering smd components is quite easy if you have correct tools but very difficoult with standard tools , on youtube thers
nice video to learn , magnifier lens 5X , smd solder with thin bevel chisel , a good fluxant ( theres many kind of flux i like amtech rma205 gel no-Pb) or solder
paste with airgun but this need experienced hand to do good job.

[Daxxin]

i'm learning this days something about avr , seems need bootloader this micro is that correct ? the developer website of this MD never speaking about
that can download only the code , there is a arduino board named OLIMEXINO-32U4 based with atxmega32 with bootloader included is that ok
to work with the code КРОТ V06 , just wanted to put shield card on top with electronics of MD and connect it to the right ports of arduino
might work?

[Black Digger]

Which one of you put together this detector? It works well?

[Black Digger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-09HEuCwxHE

The test is not performed correctly. It is not clear what the operator says. Music hides involuntary detector signals.

[greylourie]

i'm learning this days something about avr , seems need bootloader this micro is that correct ? the developer website of this MD never speaking about
that can download only the code , there is a arduino board named OLIMEXINO-32U4 based with atxmega32 with bootloader included is that ok
to work with the code КРОТ V06 , just wanted to put shield card on top with electronics of MD and connect it to the right ports of arduino
might work?

The KROT uses Xmega. The Olimexino-32U4 uses an ordinary atmega. (not atxmega)

[Tepco]

Any progress here, did I missed something, someone finished it? Mine unfortunately must wait for winter days...

[Black Digger]

sorry

[Black Digger]

In the scheme of connecting the coil probably a mistake. Do not connect shields made TX PX in the sensor housing. This should be done in the connector.

[WM6]

Any progress here, did I missed something, someone finished it? Mine unfortunately must wait for winter days...

Still waiting for parts needed. Slow delivery from USA and China if expensive shipping (as DHL) is not used. I hope in first week next month we can start with assembly.

[Geo]

Any progress here, did I missed something, someone finished it? Mine unfortunately must wait for winter days...

pcbs.... OK
resistors and capacitors OK
Display OK
ICs ..... slow delivery....
But τo become a good detector snow is necessary

[Black Digger]

WM6, I Monitor the site's mole 2xm, I understand you bought the device from the author. The result?

[Daxxin]

Any progress here, did I missed something, someone finished it? Mine unfortunately must wait for winter days...

I ve tried to make pcb not bad results but hard to make ..tracks very near each other and thin even with UV etching hard job
hope someone very skilled deign again wider pcb ..someone did?

[WM6]

WM6, I Monitor the site's mole 2xm, I understand you bought the device from the author. The result?

Yes, I bought populated and programmed SMD version of Krot2 PCB from author Andrey from Ukraine, mostly with intention to support his great work. Not received this PCB yet.

Apart from this (or in parallel), I am working together with Geo on DIP version of Krot2 PCB (not manufactured by author). Geo make a few fine sample's of DIP version PCB already.
Except from Geo's PCB's I received chips: ATXMEGA32A4-AU, MC34119 and Xtal16MHz. Still waiting for another (IC) parts.

I hope in first week of November all parts will be here. After that, we need some time to build all together.

Results will be reported here on forum.

[Geo]

Hi WM6.
Did you solder the μcs (XMEGA32)???.
Also i saw that the author uploaded another new version of code for download.

[WM6]

Hi WM6.
Did you solder the μcs (XMEGA32)???.

Not yet Geo. Since last Friday I was not at home. Will try tomorrow at daylight.