Project Updates for 9/4/2018
I received my Function Generator today and it works great. I discovered how to use the X-Y Timebase on my Oscilloscope to draw a circle using 2 Sine Wave Inputs. I made some other pretty shapes by adjusting the frequency. One cool thing I would like to try in the future is creating square waves that would initialize something like an LCD.
I also received the AIY Vision Kit and assembled it without a problem. I only had issues when trying to boot it up because it would go to a black screen and freeze. With a quick search, I found the trick was to add over_voltage=4 to the config file directly on the SD card immediately after flashing. After that it booted fine. The piezo buzzer wasn't working until after I ran a distribution upgrade. After that, it worked great.
I also received a MAX1000 FPGA board that I had forgotten to mention. It has some additional LEDs and an accelerometer on board, so I could use that as well. It only cost around $30, so I thought I would get it.
I did some more work area setup and put up a couple more shelves as well as cleared my desk off and placed the oscilloscope and function generator down where I can use them. I also cleared out a bunch of RC helicopter stuff from a parts storage container and I plan on moving all of my semiconductors there so that everything is spread out a little better.