Must have OrbShield, preferably pre-assembled
Posted: May 17 2012, 3:18 AM
by cookymonzta
For years I have been reading about the use of a board called the OrbShield in conjunction with the Arduino Uno board, to facilitate the use of a Spacetec SpaceOrb without the use of the SpaceOrb's software, since none of the software will work properly with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
I have two SpaceOrbs, one of which I bought in 2000, the other in 2007. I have an Arduino Uno 1.0 board, and I intend to use my SpaceOrb with WinXP and Win7. I have seen the following Web site where there are parts for an OrbShield for $24.95:
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/orbshield-v10-kit-p-671.html?cPath=132_134
Is there a Web site, or a way, that I can buy an OrbShield already assembled? I imagine it would cost me anywhere from $25 up to perhaps $40 for a pre-assembled OrbShield.
Re: Must have OrbShield, preferably pre-assembled
Posted: August 09 2012, 17:53 PM
by silentguy
It's not very hard to solder the board, if you can get one.
Just need a simple soldering iron.
Otherwise, maybe see if you can find some high school electronics person, who would solder it for you for $20 ?