Re: DTMF with AT2051

From: dont know (mojo_at_nospam_netscape.com)
Date: 01/18/04


Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 15:39:30 GMT

Allen wrote:

> "dont know" <mojo@nospam_netscape.com> wrote in message
> news:<2qiOb.89277$%wh.66518@news04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com>...
> > Ppelectron wrote:
> >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > Is the 2051 capable of generating DTMF like what is described in
> > > > AN655 of the microchip Apnotes? If not, can someone recommend a
> > > > cheap and easily available chip that would be interfaced to the
> > > > 2051?
> > > >
> > > > I know I can get the DTMF dialer chip from a used telephone set
> > > > but it is normally for connecting to a numeric keypad instead
> > > > of the data lines of the cpu.
> > > >
> > >
> > > DTMF generation generally requires a lot of microcontroller
> > > resources, so it really depends what else you require the micro
> > > to do whilst DTMF is being generated. I usually prefer to use a
> > > seperate DTMF chip such as the Holtek HT9201A. Yes, you need to
> > > simulate keypresses, but it really isn't that difficult.
> >
> > I have modified PCB's from a phone to do the dialing with a 8051
> > micro. Wire an opto accross a keypad, resistance is low enough
> > when the opto is on. Drive the opto's with the micro.
> > normally the keypad is arranged in a 4x4 matrix. A AT89C4051 has
> > more flash memory.
>
>
> I don't quite get it here. Are you wiring 'one' opto-coupler to the
> keypad and send out decadic pulses OR are you wiring "seven" optos on
> the column and row lines and on each digit, triggering two optos to
> send out the dtmf tones.
  yes, 1 opto on each keypad. If you get a phone with a keypad to
  grab the line (VISTA 350) wire an opto across that as well and you
have a remote off-hock function.
>
> I was thinking of using the line interfacing part of a modem for
> experimenting with my DTMF sending.
>
> Allen



Relevant Pages

  • Re: TZ Clock Issue Intermittent Minute Optos (NEW BOARD) - FIXED
    ... what is the full part number on the opto on that board? ... The problem was solved with a small piece of electrical tape. ... optics worked fine in slow test, but in fast every once in a while one ... whatever extra leg wire was sticking out of the board for the optics. ...
    (rec.games.pinball)
  • Re: TZ Clock Issue Intermittent Minute Optos (NEW BOARD) - FIXED
    ... what is the full part number on the opto on that board? ... The problem was solved with a small piece of electrical tape. ... optics worked fine in slow test, but in fast every once in a while one ... whatever extra leg wire was sticking out of the board for the optics. ...
    (rec.games.pinball)
  • Re: TAF switch row 7 down, cant figure out why
    ... You can somewhat isolate it by momentarilly grounding the row 7 wire ... going to the CPU at J208-8 or J209-8. ... opto, which is also the only error message I'm getting on startup as ...
    (rec.games.pinball)
  • Re: TECH: Follow up - BSD Ramp fixed, follow up question.......also thanks Lloyd and Scott!
    ... shines across the playfield between the two wire gates the ball travels into ... and watch on the DMD as the ball travels across the ... am I learning a lot on this game....never had opto problems ... And thanks for the broken wire advice and explanation yesterday Lloyd ...
    (rec.games.pinball)
  • Re: Medieval Madness repair from hell
    ... even after replacing the opto pair with new ones. ... this switch and everything around it will work ... A friend asked for help with his Medieval Madness game.. ... wire made contact again with the pin. ...
    (rec.games.pinball)