Save $10 on Using the FreeRTOS Real Time Kernel - a Practical Guide

10. May 2010 by admin.

from: http://www.freertos.org/Documentation/FreeRTOS-documentation-and-book.html#FreeRTOS-Book-PIC32

FreeRTOS eBook PIC32 Edition:
“Using the FreeRTOS Real Time Kernel - a Practical Guide”

Overview

This is a concise, step by step, ‘hands on’ guide that describes both general multitasking concepts and FreeRTOS specifics. It presents and explains numerous examples that are written using the FreeRTOS API. Full source code for all the examples is provided in an accompanying .zip file.

The PIC32 Edition

The PIC32 edition includes sixteen examples written specifically for the PIC32 using the free MPLAB C Compiler for PIC32 MCUs and the free MPLAB IDE. The projects target the low cost PIC32 USB Starter Kit II (Microchip part number DM320003-2) development board with a PIC32MX795F512L-80I/PT microcontroller (80 MHz, 512K Flash, 128K RAM, USB Host/Device/OTG, Dual CAN, and more).

This book is a step by step ‘hands on’ guide. It does not contain a complete API reference. An API reference manual is available in a separate document.

Purchased documents are delivered by email to the email address used with your PayPal or Google account. Delivery will normally be made within the hour (when orders are placed within UK office hours) but can take longer when we are out of the office on business. Delivery will always be made within 24 hours, so please check your junk mail folder if you think you have not received your purchase within this time.

Purchase together with the FreeRTOS Reference Manual to save $10.

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$150 off MASTERs and other ways to save on registration fees

7. May 2010 by admin.

From http://techtrain.microchip.com/usmasters/Home.aspx?redirects=usmasters 

The MASTERs Conference can help meet these needs by providing up to five days of engineering based technical training over a broad range of embedded control topics. This year we will offer more than 80 different classes that cover programming, USB, Wi-Fi, touch sensing, Ethernet, RTOS, power supplies, lighting & motor control, just to name a few.  Many of the classes are “hands-on” where you will actually write some of your own code as you learn how to use our products and demonstration boards. Most of the classes are taught by our own engineers offering you the unique advantage to learn from the same people who have developed the products, application notes and demo boards that you are using in class.  Attending not only means you will gain valuable knowledge, but you will also have the opportunity to network with other leading engineers from around the world.  

This year we are offering various discounts for all attendees: (Some restrictions apply)

• Early Bird- SAVE $150 on MASTERs & $55 on Pre-Conference - Available until May 14
• Design Partners- (non-commissioned only) - A minimum of 20% off if you are in the Microchip Design Partner Program
• Arizona Resident- 25% off if you don’t need a hotel room
• Academia Program for Professors- SAVE 30% of main pricing of MASTERs only if you are a Professor in the Microchip Academia Program
• Group Discounts- 25% off on 11 or more attendees from same company or 20% off on 6-10 attendees from same company
• Some discounts not applicable for Pre-Conference dates (August 23 & 24, 2010)

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Code Examples from Microchip

20. April 2010 by admin.

See them all at: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1408

Posted in Code Examples, 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit | 1 Comment »

PIC32 Ethernet Giveaway

24. March 2010 by admin.

The Embedded Muse is a newsletter sent via email by Jack Ganssle., is giivng away three PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kits – the easiest and lowest-cost method to experience 10/100 Ethernet development with the 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers. Combined with Microchip’s free TCP/IP software, your project will be running in no time. (The PIC32 also has an available CAN2.0b peripheral and USB host/device/OTG.) This Ethernet Starter Kit has the same form factor and expansion connector as other PIC32 Starter Kits. To watch a video demonstration of the PIC32 family featured in this kit, visit: www.microchip.com/get/401347994444444

To make this fun, submit a Haiku about embedded systems or firmware to mailto:marybeth@ganssle.com by the end of March. Our team of esteemed judges will pick three they deem the best, using a completely subjective analysis of “user experience”. Those lucky winners will get the PIC32 kits.

 http://www.ganssle.com/tem/tem192.htm 

Posted in The Ganssle Group, Contest, 32-bit | 1 Comment »

Microchip End of Year Dev Tool Sale Announced!

30. November 2009 by admin.

from: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2042&param=en025217&link=Banner

Enter MPLAB09 upon checkout and get 20% off select analog and microcontroller development tools and MPLAB® and HI-TECH® C Compilers now through January 5, 2010 on www.microchipDIRECT.com
Analog Development Tools
Item	Part Number	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
MCP73113 OVP Single Cell Li-Ion Battery Charger Evaluation Board	MCP73113EV-1SOVP	Demonstrates the features of the MCP73113 Single-Cell Li-Ion / Li-Polymer Battery Charge Management Controller with Input Overvoltage Protection.	$19.99	$15.99
MCP6V01 Input Offset Demo Board	MCP6V01DM-VOS	Provides a simple means to measure the MCP6V01/2/3 op amps input offset voltage under a variety of bias conditions.	$25.00	$20.00
MCP9800 Temperature Sensor Demo Board	MCP9800DM-TS1	Connects to a PC with USB interface and evaluate the sensor performance of the MCP9800.	$35.00	$28.00
Microcontroller Development Tools
Item	Part Number	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
PICDEM™ Touch Sense 1	DM164125	Comes pre-programmed with a demonstration application to introduce Capacitive Touch Sensing using all of the board’s features.	$139.99	$111.99
PICDEM™ Touch Sense 2	DM164128	Offers a complete platform introducing Microchip’s mTouch™ Sensing Solutions employing the 16-bit PIC24F MCU.	$99.99	$79.99
PIC10F Cap Touch Demo Board	AC103003	Demonstrates the implementation of a single capacitive touch key or proximity sensor using a PIC10F204 or PIC10F206 MCU.	$11.00	$8.80
mTouch™ AR1000 Development Kit	DV102011	Includes the AR1000 development board, a 7 four-wire resistive touch screen, a PICkit™ Serial Analyzer, and other necessary tools to get started on AR1000 resistive controllers.	$99.99	$79.99
Internet Radio Demo Board	DM183033	Uses the PIC18F67J60 8-bit MCU with integrated 10Base-T MAC and PHY to connect to SHOUTcast servers and stream MP3 data to an audio decoder.	$99.99	$79.99
PICDEM™ Lab Development Board	DM163035	Geared toward first-time PIC® MCU users and students, this is designed to provide a comprehensive development and learning platform for virtually all Flash-based 6-, 8-, 14-, 18-, and 20-pin, 8-bit PIC Microcontrollers	$124.99	$99.99
MPLAB® C Compilers
Item	Part Number	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
MPLAB® C Compiler for PIC18 MCUs	SW006011	A full-featured ANSI C compiler for Microchip’s 8-bit PIC18 MCUs	$495.00	$396.00
MPLAB® C Compiler for PIC32 MCUs	SW006015	A full-featured ANSI C compiler for Microchip’s 32-bit PIC32 MCUs	$895.00	$716.00
MPLAB® C Compiler for dSPIC® DSCs	SW006013	A full-featured ANSI C compiler for Microchip’s 16-bit dsPIC® DSCs	$495.00	$396.00
MPLAB® C Compiler for PIC24 MCUs	SW006014	A full-featured ANSI C compiler for Microchip’s 16-bit PIC24 MCUs	$495.00	$396.00
MPLAB® C Compiler for 16-bit MCUs and DSCs	SW006012	A full-featured ANSI C compiler for Microchip’s 16-bit PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs	$895.00	$716.00
HI-TECH® C Compilers
Item	Part Number	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
HI-TECH C® Compiler for PIC10/12/16 MCUs (PRO)	SW500010	An ANSI C compiler iimplemented with maximum optimizations to ensure the densest code output and highest performance levels for Microchip’s 8-bit baseline and mid-range PIC MCUs	$1,195.00	$956.00
HI-TECH C® Compiler for PIC10/12/16 MCUs (Standard)	SW500004	A mid range ANSI C compiler enabled with ample optimizations levels for Microchip’s 8-bit baseline and mid-range PIC MCUs	$495.00	$396.00
HI-TECH C® Compiler for PIC18 MCUs (PRO)	SW500007	An ANSI C compiler implemented with maximum optimizations to ensure the densest code output and highest performance levels for Microchip’s 8-bit PIC18 MCUs	$1,195.00	$956.00
HI-TECH C® Compiler for PIC18 MCUs (Standard)	SW500008	A mid range ANSI C compiler enabled with ample optimizations levels for Microchip’s 8-bit PIC18 MCUs	$495.00	$396.00
HI-TECH C® Compiler for PIC32 MCUs (PRO)	SW500011	An ANSI C compiler implemented with maximum optimizations to ensure the densest code output and highest performance levels for Microchip’s 32-bit PIC32 MCUs	$1,495.00	$1,196.00
HI-TECH C® Compiler for PIC32 MCUs (Standard)	SW500012	A mid range ANSI C compiler enabled with ample optimizations levels for Microchip’s 32-bit PIC32 MCUs	$895.00	$716.00
HI-TECH C® Compiler for PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs (Standard)	SW500009	A mid range ANSI C compiler enabled with ample optimizations levels for Microchip’s 16-bit PIC24 MCUs and dsPIC DSCs	$895.00	$716.00
Just a reminder: Be sure to enter MPLAB09 upon checkout and get 20% off select analog and microcontroller development tools and MPLAB® and HI-TECH® C Compilers now through January 5, 2010 on www.microchipDIRECT.com.

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20% off PICkit 3 or PIC18 Starter Kit

20. November 2009 by admin.

From http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=2867

Offer ends 12/31/09.

Posted in 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, Limited-time Offer, Microchip | 1 Comment »

First Microchip Technology Halloween promo giveaway

5. October 2009 by admin.

As part of  this year’s MAKE Halloween contest, Microchip  will be providing us with a number of product samples to give away throughout October. First up for grabs is a PIC32 Starter Kit, shown above, with a retail value of $50, together with a PIC32 I/O Expansion Board, shown below, which sells for $72. To enter, leave a comment describing what cool Halloween-themed project you’d make with it. The winner will be announced next Friday, October 9.

Posted in Sweepstakes, Make Magazine, Contest, 32-bit, Microchip, Development Tool | 2 Comments »

Technical Training from Microchip: Embedded Designers Forum

30. September 2009 by admin.

 From http://techtrain.microchip.com/RTCV2/EDF/promotions.aspx

Gain a competitive edge.The Microchip Worldwide Embedded Designer’s Forum is a technical training event developed for hardware and software engineers to demonstrate Microchip’s commitment to developing innovative technologies to help you stay ahead in today’s competitive environment.

• Discover how your next design can benefit from the
  PIC® microcontroller platform
• Simplify your development process with one integrated development environment with compatible software libraries, re-usable development hardware, and pin and peripheral compatibility, which enables software reuse across projects.
• There are 120 events scheduled across North America, Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Asean and India.
• Learn about the latest technologies to enhance your next design through discussions and demonstrations led by Microchip’s expert staff. 
• Sessions are packed with practical information and advice on how to achieve the lowest power consumption
  • Add a more stylish user interface
  • Run more complex software
  • Add USB connectivity
  • Save money on development and system BOM cost

 

Sessions:

• Lower Your System Power with the World’s Lowest Sleep Power MCU
• Design in C with the New 32 MHz PIC16F1 Family of 8-bit Microcontrollers
• Expand Your Application with 32-bit Performance
• Add LCD and Graphics Displays to Your Products
• Integrate USB Connectivity into Your Embedded Design
• Improve Your User Interfaces Using Touch Sense Technology

 

Registration includes free C Compilers, software and discounts on selected development tools and starter kits. 

Refreshments and Lunch are included. For a complete list of dates and venues, click here.

Posted in Training & Education, 8-bit, Free Stuff, 16-bit, 32-bit | 1 Comment »

ESC Coupon Codes from Microchip!

22. September 2009 by admin.

Thanks Todd S for sending these in!

Microchip is at booth 201 at ESC Boston. If you couldn’t make the show, they are offering a few discounts and freebies. You can even win 1 of 4 iPods.  There’s training in their booth too.

Win an iPod Touch by visiting http://www.microchip.com/survey/esc

Get a free class from their Regional Training Centers when you use coupon code ESC#100WNA at http://techtrain.microchip.com/rtcv2/

Save 20% off any dev tool when you use ESCB2009 at checkout on http://www.microchipdirect.com/ 

Posted in Training & Education, Survey, Tradeshows, 8-bit, PIC, 32-bit, 16-bit, Free Stuff, Development Tool | 1 Comment »

Cash for Dev Tool Clunkers!

20. September 2009 by admin.

Check out http://www.microchip.com/cfc/

Trade in your old development tool clunker for a new one from Microchip!

 

Announcing the “Cash for Clunkers” development-tool exchange program, offering you a cost-effective way to do your part for the environment and get better mileage with Microchip. After all, Uncle Sam isn’t offering the electronics industry any bailouts; so Microchip thought it would stimulate better designs by giving embedded engineers an attractive incentive to trade up for more sleek and modern development tools.

 

Microchip’s Cash for Clunkers program allows embedded designers who are tired of looking at the faded paint jobs on their old tools to exchange selected models from Microchip’s competitors for savings up to 30%—up to a $120—on select PIC® Microcontroller, memory and analog development tools (see Web site for details). But you’d better act fast—the program ends on October 30, 2009. Of course, Microchip will dispose of all exchanged competitor tools in an appropriate manner.

 

Move up to Microchip and send us your Atmel, TI or Freescale development tool** and receive up 30% off the following Microchip development tools:

·         Starter Kit for PIC18F

·         Starter Kit for PIC24F

·         Starter Kit for PIC24H

·         PIC32 Starter Kit

·         Starter Kit for Memory Products

·         PICkit™ 3 Debug Express

·         PIC18 Development Kit (includes PICkit™ 3)

·         MPLAB^® ICD 3 Evaluation Kit (Includes PICDEM™ 2 Plus)

·         MPLAB^® ICD 3 and Explorer 16 Kit

 

In addition, you will receive a 20% discount off any of Microchip’s analog development tools.

 

Simply complete the form to register for this promotion. You will receive a confirmation Email with details on how to return your tool back to Microchip and when you will receive your discount coupons. This form needs to be completed for each tool you wish to return as part of this limited-time offer.

Posted in 8-bit, Programmer, Debugger, PIC, 16-bit, Microchip, Limited-time Offer, 32-bit, Development Tool | 1 Comment »