maandag 22 mei 2017

Racal Cougar Standalone Programmer - Part 2

After playing with the initial version of the Arduino Racal Cougar standalone Programmer i decided i didn't like the cheap stick-on 4x4 keypad used so i replaced it with a different one. After make a new 3D model of the case and printing it this is the result:

Version 2 of the standalone programmer

Wonder what's inside it ? Besides a 4x20 LCD, Arduino Nano and a 4x4 keypad there is also a 3.7 volt 1200 m.a.h rechargeable battery with a Adafruit charger/ booster inside the case.

Inside the programmer



Programmer in action:


Besides working on the hardware i also completed the Arduino Sketch making the programmer fully functional and able to program the PRM-4515. 

An introduction and programming a cougar using the programmer can be seen in this video:


Used components:


I used the following components in this programmer. Please note that the provided links are displayed for  reference purposes and i am not affiliated to both shops.
Besides the component mentioned above i also used some items you probably have in your spare box:

  • DB9 female connector + mounting screws
  • Small power switch 
  • Power adapter  9 - 12v DC + chasis connector 
  • 2N7000 N-Channel mosfet
  • 10K resistor