From: Nicolas Alejandro Arauz <na0s+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: TECH: powerglove problems
Date: Mon, 11 May 1992 20:34:26 -0400 (EDT)



I figured out the problem I was having with the data input and the
Powerglove.  I'm posting my findings in order to help others who might
have a similar problem with their glove.  It's actually a pretty simple
problem.

               It's best to check that the output of the
               power source is very close to +5v.  If it is not within
               say +/- .5v of +5volts, you'll have data transfer/receive
               problems.  I may have shot my voltage regulator by putting
               power in the wrong way, but whatever was happening, I had
               too much voltage going in (about 1 to 1.5v too much). The
               glove seemed to work, except when the computer polled it
               for data, the glove would beep like CRAZY!  Make sure the
               power line is just about +5v (check with a voltometer)
               and you should have no problems.

Hope this helps some of you!