29. June 2009 by admin.

picnic allows you to build a low cost hardware that implements TCP/IP protocol stack in a PIC microcontroller interfacing it with ethernet networks. picnic can control several devices via web or other interfaces.

Posted in TCP/IP, Ethernet, GNU General Public License (GPL), Source Code, Software Stack, PIC | 1 Comment »

27. June 2009 by admin.

Answer MAN is a low-cost stand-alone or network-based data-acquisition and control module. As a small 0.8-cubic-inch standard 28-pin package, it can be used directly with a sensor or control device. It adds an analog/digital-to-serial data interface or supplements the control intelligence of sensors. Answer MAN provides the practical multipurpose interface between sensors and the computer.

Answer MAN communicates via serial ASCII protocol at speeds as high as 57.6 kbps. Answer MAN’s simple Query or Set command language reduces costly programming. The tiny Answer MAN DIP packs together eight high-current parallel I/O lines, a 4-channel 8-bit ADC, a 2-channel 12-bit ADC, and a 2-channel 12-bit DAC (these are internal for the Answer MAN SR or external for the Answer MAN JR) along with a set of powerful firmware functions. These functions include keypad scanning, 4 x 20 LCD control, analog limit monitoring, data averaging, frequency and event counting, PWM output, and reading Dallas iButton serial numbers.

Making a remote keypad/LCD terminal is as simple as connecting the LCD and keypad to an Answer MAN. Making a remote analog and digital control node is as simple as connecting the sensors and actuators to Answer MAN. Making a dedicated I/O expander for an existing controller is as simple as connecting Answer MAN to the serial lines of the controller.

Answer MAN comes in Junior and Senior versions. Junior lets you add your own line driver and 12-bit ADC/DAC chips, whereas the Senior version has all the chips built-in.

Answer MAN Network Software enables you to integrate Answer MAN directly into your PC application.

Answer Man Data Logger software allows you to collect A to D readings and stores them in a plain text file.

Posted in Micromint, Data Acquisition | 1 Comment »

26. June 2009 by admin.

Check out http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300301302352. Bidding endsJuly 15.

QL200 is an integrated demo system for study and development of PIC Microcontroller, which is provided with four functions of experimental instrument, programmer, simulation interface and ICSP download cable. Enclosed with control CPU and combined with programming software which has independent intellectual property rights, the system is able to support over 90 percent of the experiments and development practices of PIC Microcontroller.

To easily study and develop all series of PIC Microcontroller’s, only a set of QL200 demo system and a computer are needed. Based on programming functions, abundant on-board hardware resources, flexible expansion, free resource distribution, and ICSP download function for customer target board, QL200 can not only satisfy the demands of a beginner in Microcontroller study, but also meet the requirements of engineers in development of Microcontroller. In addition to a study & experimental board, QL200 is also a demo board of Microcontroller integrated with multiple resources.                e36×42r7fy

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25. June 2009 by admin.

Save 20% on the PICkit 2  (DM183032) and PICDEM PIC18 Explorer Board  (DV164120) when you use coupon code XEC472A at checkout on www.microchipdirect.com.  

So basically, you get the PICkit 2 for $40 and the PICDEM PIC18 Explorer Board for $80. Not bad. I’ve used them both and liked them.  

The offer ends on June 30.

Posted in 8-bit, Limited-time Offer, Development Tool | 1 Comment »

21. June 2009 by admin.

From http://www.tomchrane.com:  

This course is for technicians, engineers, technical product developers and
anyone with a intererest in learning the basics of the PIC® midrange family 
of microcontrollers.

                             What will be covered in the course?

                             Sample Lesson: Architecture 

                             Sample Flash Video: Debugger / Watch Window 

                             What can you expect out of the course?

                             Who will be the instructor?

                            What do I need to take each course and what does the course cost? 

                            What do Previous Students Say? 

                            Advantages  of online course format:

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19. June 2009 by admin.

Thanks Sean for letting us know about this.

Microchip Technology is pleased to provide you with three complimentary issues of Circuit Cellar magazine’s digital edition. There are no strings attached. It is Microchip’s pleasure to provide these issues for valued customers. Simply enjoy the articles and start dreaming up your next embedded project.  Get your free issues at  http://tinyurl.com/n75u6d

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17. June 2009 by admin.

Get a Free MPLAB ICD 3 when you buy a c compiler from HI-TECH. (Microchip owns them now.) Use coupon code HTICD309 at http://www.microchipdirect.com/productsearch.aspx?Keywords=hi-tech&link=Banner 

 Updated 7/13/09: This offer has expired.

Posted in Complier, HI-Tech, microchipdirect, Microchip | 1 Comment »

16. June 2009 by admin.

The RTOS that runs in tiny places.™Salvo’s modest ROM and miniscule RAM requirements mean that you can have event-driven, priority-based, multitasking applications in nearly any single-chip microcontroller, with plenty of room left for your application.Salvo Lite contains demo, example and tutorial programs, and freeware libraries. It has all of the basic Salvo functionality, but is limited to a small number of tasks and events, etc. (typically 3 tasks and 5 events). See the supported targets and compilers list for the platforms supported by Salvo Lite.Click on the links here to download the Salvo Lite installer and try Salvo Lite. Salvo Lite is freeware — you can create, distribute and even sell Salvo Lite applications, royalty-free.The Salvo installer works on Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista systems. If you are running Linux or another operating system that does not provide Windows emulation to run the installer, download the User Manual first and see the relevant section in the Installation chapter.

Posted in Salvo, Tutorials, Evaluation Version, RTOS, Freeware, Demo Software | 1 Comment »

11. June 2009 by admin.

All prices include FREE Postage & Packaging to UK destinations.  

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Found it on Twitter.  Follow MicrochipDeals on Twitter here.

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9. June 2009 by admin.

20% Off Development Tools use code SENSORS09 at checkout on www.microchipdirect.com

Offer expires 6/30/09

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