7. April 2009 by admin.

The DSPnano Operating System builds on the capabilities of open standards like POSIX to provide a complete embedded operating system development environment. The open source, standards based nature of the product and its tiny tiny footprint make it ideal for your DSP and Digital Signal Controller (DSC) projects. As its name would imply, the DSPnano Operating System is very very small and optimized for digital signal processing and digital signal processors. Its FREE development and royalty free nature coupled with its very complete and integrated environment ensure technical and business success for DSP projects. Get it at http://rowebots.com/products/dspnano 

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29. March 2009 by admin.

Looks like the analog guys at Microchip have a new blog. Check it out. They talk about a new PICDEM Lab kit here. Seems like a nice kit if you’re just starting out.

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16. February 2009 by admin.

This may not be on sale, but it sure is cool!  

The XGS PIC 16-Bit is the ultimate fusion of art and science. Developed to be a very competitive entry/midrange development kit for Microchip’s new 16-Bit PIC24 processor with 256K FLASH, 16K SRAM, and running at over 40 MIPs. The kit was designed with the philosophy that you don’t want to waste time trying to figure things out. This kit takes you step by step, saving you time, so you can learn quickly and have fun doing it!  

And it’s only $159.95! Check out http://www.xgamestation.com/view_product.php?id=47

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20. January 2009 by admin.

If you don’t care about Pb in your devices, you can get a good deal on PICs, dscs, memory and analog parts at http://www.microchipdirect.com/LeadPromo.aspx.  

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16. January 2009 by admin.

Hi out there. I wonder is this site is too good to tbe true?  Cheap OEM is selling Microchip professional edition C compilers for $15 and third-party compilers starting at $20. http://teleprosoft.com/buy_cheap_MPLAB_C18_3.0.php  http://teleprosoft.com/buy_cheap_MICROCHIP_MPLAB_C30_2.00.php Geez. Now THAT’S a deal! Has anyone out there bought from them before? 

Posted in Complier, Permanent Offer, Microchip, Development Tool, MPLAB | Print | 1 Comment »

14. January 2009 by admin.

Posted in ZigBee, 8-bit, Software Stack, PIC, Free Stuff, Permanent Offer, 16-bit, Microchip | Print | 1 Comment »

13. January 2009 by admin.

Microchip just released new software: MCHPFSUSB v2.3.1 USB Framework. According to their web site: MCHPFSUSB is a distribution package containing a variety of USB related PIC18 and PIC24F firmware projects, along with other USB related drivers and resources intended for use on the PC. The USB embedded host stack is API compatible with the USB Device and Embedded Host Stack for PIC32. All release notes are included in the .zip file bundle.Demos include Device CDC demo, CDC serial emulator, device composite HID and mass storage, generic driver demo, HID mouse demo, HID keyboard demo, SD card reader, SD data logger, thumb drive data logger (host) and much more.

Posted in Demo Software, Software Stack, Drivers, USB, 8-bit, Permanent Offer, 32-bit, 16-bit, Microchip | Print | 1 Comment »

23. December 2008 by admin.

Check out the details at http://www.corollarytheorems.com/lhfsd.htm   The LEARN HARDWARE FIRMWARE AND SOFTWARE DESIGN (LHFSD) HCK implements hardware modules grouped on functionality, and it is built around the dsPIC30F4011 microcontroller running at 80 MHz (or 20 MIPS). However, you could change it to work at 120 MHz (or 30 MIPS). In addition to being a learning aid to the LHFSD book, this Hardware Companion Kit is in fact a firmware tool which will help you implement new firmware/software algorithms for years to come. In order to facilitate the development work, all ICs are mounted on sockets, therefore allowing for quick IC replacement. Even more, by taking the ICs out, a great number of the microcontroller ports may be accessed directly: this allows for hardware modifications of the initial design.

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18. November 2008 by admin.

(Referenced from Microchip’s Academic web site @ www.microchip.com/academic)

Academic Discounts 25% or more on Microchip Development Systems

• Orders placed on microchipDIRECT for email addresses with an “.edu”, “.k12”, “.ac”, etc in the domain name will receive an automatic discount of 25% off of list price on Microchip development tools.

• You can contact university@microchip.com and request a discount coupon to be used on microchipDIRECT.

• You can contact academic.cn@microchip.com (for response in Chinese) and request a discount coupon to be used on microchipDIRECT.

• Use a Microchip Authorized Distributor and request your academic discount. To find a local distributor, visit www.microchip.com, or contact your local Microchip Sales Office.

To facilitate a lab or for other large orders you may contact university@microchip.com. for a quote on volume discount. Provide the details of your requirement, including contact and school or university information, development tools and quantities, and Microchip will evaluate your request and contact you.

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