diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..eda8019 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +Basic equipment list is below; current FAQ is hosted here: +https://kelpforest.org/projects/peristalticpump/index.html + +====================== + ++ Peristaltic Liquid Pump (12VDC / 300mA) with Silicone Tubing ++ 12VDC Adapter (leftover wall adapter) to power the motor ++ Programmable device to control motor activity: ++++ [Option 1] Raspberry Pi Model B ++++ [Option 2] Arduino Uno (Or Similar) ++++ [Option 3] Your alternative controller of choice. ++ Some way of routing power to/driving the motor: ++++ [Option 1] L293D [ http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/l293d.pdf ] ++++ [Option 2: Arduino Only] Seeed Studio Motor Shield (or other shield) ++++ [Option 3: Raspberry Pi Only] Gertboard ++++ [Option 4] Power Transistor ++ [Optional] Momentary Push Button/Switch for manual fluid delivery ++ [Optional] Something to house the components (I like OpenBeam or MakerSlide) diff --git a/README.txt b/README.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 2fef500..0000000 --- a/README.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -Basic equipment list is below; current FAQ is hosted here: -https://kelpforest.org/projects/peristalticpump/index.html - -- Peristaltic Liquid Pump (12VDC / 300mA) with Silicone Tubing - [ http://www.adafruit.com/products/1150 ] -- 12VDC Adapter (leftover wall adapter) to power the motor -- Programmable device to control motor activity: -- - - [Option 1] Raspberry Pi Model B - [ http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=43W5302 ] -- - - [Option 2] Arduino Uno (Or Similar) - [ http://arduino.cc/en/Main/arduinoBoardUno ] -- - - [Option 3] Your alternative controller of choice. -- Some way of routing power to/driving the motor: -- - - [Option 1] L293D - [ http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/l293d.pdf http://www.adafruit.com/products/807 ] -- - - [Option 2: Arduino Only] Seeed Studio Motor Shield (or any motor shield that fits) - [ http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/motor-shield-p-913.html ] -- - - [Option 3: Raspberry Pi Only] Gertboard - [ http://www.newark.com/jsp/search/productdetail.jsp?sku=46W9829 ] -- - - [Option 4] Power Transistor -- [Optional] Momentary Push Button/Switch for manual fluid delivery -- [Optional] Something to house the components (I like OpenBeam or MakerSlide)