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=== Open Circuits === | === Open Circuits === | ||
These should be projects or links to projects that are open, at a minimum in the sense that there is enough information so that others can reproduce the project. Lets stay away from sites that are just show cases without the details. | These should be projects or links to projects that are open, at a minimum in the sense that there is enough information so that others can reproduce the project. Lets stay away from sites that are just show cases without the details. | ||
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+ | === Open Source Circuits Magazine === | ||
+ | [http://www.anykits.com/ Anykits magazine] | ||
- Anykits publishes an open source magazine with quite a few, application oriented circuits. It contains schematics, parts list and PCB illustrations. | - Anykits publishes an open source magazine with quite a few, application oriented circuits. It contains schematics, parts list and PCB illustrations. | ||
The best part is that its formated for print and available as regular PDF. | The best part is that its formated for print and available as regular PDF. | ||
− | == [[vehicle]]s: manned and unmanned == | + | === Open OBDII === |
+ | [http://www.sterntech.com/obdii.php Link to source and schematics] | ||
+ | Open source hardware and software implementing OBDII tester for cars. | ||
+ | Two versions one using a PIC microcontroller and one using an AVR microcontroller. | ||
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+ | === [[vehicle]]s: manned and unmanned === | ||
Lots of [[vehicle | vehicle-related projects]] -- for motorcycles, automobiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). | Lots of [[vehicle | vehicle-related projects]] -- for motorcycles, automobiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). | ||
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=== Phone line relay controller with PIC16F84A - single relay === | === Phone line relay controller with PIC16F84A - single relay === | ||
− | * [http://www.elektronika.ba/ | + | * [http://www.elektronika.ba/projekti/?akc=daj_projekt&idprojekt=10] controll one relay over phone-line. Uses PIC16F84A and MT8870. |
=== Phone line relay controller with PIC16F876A - 6 relays! === | === Phone line relay controller with PIC16F876A - 6 relays! === | ||
− | * [http://www.elektronika.ba/ | + | * [http://www.elektronika.ba/projekti/?akc=daj_projekt&idprojekt=11] controll up to 6 relays over phone-line. Uses PIC16F876A and MT8870. |
− | = | + | ===Homemade MIDI turntable=== |
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− | ==Homemade MIDI turntable== | ||
Cheap and simple homemade MIDI turntable with GPL2 license. Using a ATmega, a HDNS-2000 optical mouse encoder, GCC-AVR, AVR-Libc and FreeRTOS. [http://casainho.net/tiki-index.php?page=Homemade+midi+turntable Homepage of Homemade MIDI turntable]. | Cheap and simple homemade MIDI turntable with GPL2 license. Using a ATmega, a HDNS-2000 optical mouse encoder, GCC-AVR, AVR-Libc and FreeRTOS. [http://casainho.net/tiki-index.php?page=Homemade+midi+turntable Homepage of Homemade MIDI turntable]. | ||
− | == Motherboards that Run Linux == | + | === Motherboards that Run Linux === |
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− | + | ==== [[ARMUS Embedded Linux Board]] ==== | |
− | + | An ARM920T board running Linux at 200 Mips with sound, Ethernet, CAN, 48+ bidirectionnal IOs and 4 DSPs for motor control (DC, Servos, etc...). Built as a student proof robotics design platform. | |
− | == | + | ==== [http://balloonboard.org Balloon Xscale ARM+FPGA dev board] ==== |
− | + | The Balloon project has produced Balloon3, a high-performance ARM board designed for use by OEMs and Higher education. Spec is PXA270 (583Mhz), FPGA or CPLD, 1GB flash, 784MB RAM, USB (master, slave, OTG), CF slot, expansion bus, 16-bit bus, I2C, LCD, serial, audio. Very low power in CPLD confiuguration. Small, light. Various add-on boards: VGA LCD driver, robot motor driver+A/D, digital IO. Released under the Balloon Open Hardware license, which allows anyone to manufacture and for people to make derivatives. The expansion bus allows balloon to be used as the computing component for various special-purpose devices. | |
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− | + | ==== [[Linuxstamp]] ==== | |
− | [[ | + | The linuxstamp is an open source processor module. It is designed to be a very simple board capable of running linux. It is based on the Atmel AT91RM9200 processor (An ARM9 processor with a MMU). |
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− | == [[ | + | ==== [[Linuxstamp Mboard 1]] ==== |
+ | This is the first mother board for the linuxstamp. It is still in the planning stages (no pcbs). | ||
− | + | ==== [http://www.linuxdevices.com/links/LK9764937601.html LART -- an open license StrongARM based tiny SBC] ==== | |
− | + | "All CAD files required for building LART are available under the closest we could get to an Open/Free Hardware License." | |
+ | (Has this information [http://www-it.et.tudelft.nl/~inald/html/research.htm#MMC gone offline?]) | ||
− | + | ==== Other Boards that Run Linux ==== | |
− | + | * Is it possible to [http://groups.google.com/group/comp.arch.embedded/browse_thread/thread/be085ff0772cde21/8331dee5db8eb083#8331dee5db8eb083 Linux on a "soft CPU"] inside a FPGA? | |
− | + | * [http://www.linuxhosts.org/article.cfm/id/158855 The ARM9 AT91SAM9261 is capable of running Linux]. | |
− | + | * [http://www.linuxdevices.com/articles/AT8498487406.html "teeny weeny Linux single board computers"] | |
− | === | + | === [[Programmable Chip EEG]] === |
+ | The Programmable Chip EEG is a Multi-channel electroencephalograph that could be a brain-computer interface. | ||
+ | See the [http://openeeg.sourceforge.net/doc/ OpenEEG Project] | ||
− | + | === [[Open Mobile Gadgets]] -- open source, open hardware, mobile phone === | |
− | + | An open source, open hardware mobile phone in its preliminary development. | |
− | + | === [[Music Player]]s including MP3 players === | |
− | + | * [[TRAXMOD]] Open source MOD music player for dsPIC/ARM microcontrollers. | |
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− | + | * [[Music Player]] Mostly off site. | |
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=== [[PG31 GPS RS232 Dev Board]] === | === [[PG31 GPS RS232 Dev Board]] === | ||
A simple RS232 example project that takes 3.3V TTL serial and outputs to a super-common RS232 connection. Insto-NMEA! | A simple RS232 example project that takes 3.3V TTL serial and outputs to a super-common RS232 connection. Insto-NMEA! | ||
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=== [[RS232 Dev Board]] === | === [[RS232 Dev Board]] === | ||
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Aim to build a general Converter between different Interfaces. | Aim to build a general Converter between different Interfaces. | ||
− | == [[Chalk Roach|Number Six]] == | + | === [[PG31 GPS USB Dev Board]] === |
+ | A great example project using the CP2102 USB to TTL UART IC as well as some basic battery holder info. | ||
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+ | === [[Chalk Roach|Number Six]] === | ||
"#6" (the son of Chalk Roach) | "#6" (the son of Chalk Roach) | ||
is a ultra simple microcontroller development board for Atmel ATmega32 = 16MHz, 2KB SRAM, 16KB Flash | is a ultra simple microcontroller development board for Atmel ATmega32 = 16MHz, 2KB SRAM, 16KB Flash | ||
− | == LED and POV displays == | + | === LED and POV displays === |
Led displays range from a battery and an LED which light up ( cool!, add a magnet and you have an led throwie ) to microcontroller led projects, either Smart Led ( Led with a microcontroller so that it blinks, reacts to the environment, or shifts color ) or Led Arrays ( or led matrix ) that do simple graphics and or play games, or POV devices where what you see depends upon you persistance of vision ( which can include some led arrays ). You can probably dig up more using these terms in google. | Led displays range from a battery and an LED which light up ( cool!, add a magnet and you have an led throwie ) to microcontroller led projects, either Smart Led ( Led with a microcontroller so that it blinks, reacts to the environment, or shifts color ) or Led Arrays ( or led matrix ) that do simple graphics and or play games, or POV devices where what you see depends upon you persistance of vision ( which can include some led arrays ). You can probably dig up more using these terms in google. | ||
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==== Off Site ==== | ==== Off Site ==== | ||
− | + | * [http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2007/03/luscious_electric_delight.html "luscious electric delight"]: source and schematics for a large graphical LED panel. Uses 12 MAX6953 LED drivers; each MAX6953 drives four 5x7 led matrices. The PC generates arbitrary bitmap, sends it out the serial port to a PIC, which translates it to I2C bus connected to all the MAX6953 LED drivers, which update the image at a continuous frame rate of 30fps. | |
+ | * [https://oldwiki.blinkenarea.org/bin/view/Blinkenarea/BlinkenProjects BlinkenProjects]: projects with lots of LEDs[http://www.kiu.weite-welt.com/de.schoar.blog/?p=206], including a 3D LED array. Wiki: http://wiki.blinkenarea.org/ | ||
+ | * [http://www.ianpaterson.org/projects/spokepov20050704/index.htm Ian’s Spoke POV] Review it. | ||
+ | * [http://www.electric-clothing.com/superpov.html Project: Super POV] Review it. | ||
+ | * [http://www.ladyada.net/make/spokepov/index.html SpokePOV Persistence of Vision for your Bike] Very nice, kit available. | ||
+ | * [http://www.attiny.com/dotmatrix.htm On this page you will find a scrolling LED sign based on the ATtiny2313 AVR microcontroller] Row Column approach with a shift register] | ||
+ | * [http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/02/flashing_led_br.html Flashing LED Bra] | ||
+ | * [http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/peggy "Peggy," A Light Emitting Pegboard Display] | ||
+ | * Christmass trees are now led based so: [http://computerchristmas.com/ The #1 Site for Controlling Christmas Lights with a Computer] | ||
+ | * [http://members.misty.com/don//ledx.html Don Klipstein's LED Main Page] Lots of good info. | ||
+ | * [http://www.instructables.com/id/Synchronizing-Fireflies/ Synchronizing Fireflies] ATtiny super smart swarm of LEDs. | ||
+ | * [http://www.u-disp.com/ U-Disp - An Open Sourced USB display] | ||
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+ | == [http://www.raccoonrezcats.com/rfdisplay.html RFDISPLAY - A Scrolling Display with RF connection to a PC ] == | ||
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+ | POV scrolling display with an RF connection to a mini-itx computer and weatherstation. Project is built out of 384 discrete red LEDs. Display shows time and date, sunrise/sunset time and outdoor/indoor weather. | ||
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+ | Schematics, Board Layouts, and MPLAB C18 firmware source code is provided. | ||
− | == [[Das Brewmeister!]] and [[Fermenter Controller]] == | + | === [[Cellular Rotary Phone]] === |
+ | An indepth breakdown of the Port-O-Rotary. Some clues to help you avoid audio problems with the GM862. | ||
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+ | === [[Das Brewmeister!]] and [[Fermenter Controller]] === | ||
* [[Das Brewmeister!]] : An attempt to wirelessly monitor temperatures of fermentation vessels | * [[Das Brewmeister!]] : An attempt to wirelessly monitor temperatures of fermentation vessels | ||
* [[Fermenter Controller]] : A web available fermenter vessel controller. Uses PICs, [[I2C]], Rs232 and python. | * [[Fermenter Controller]] : A web available fermenter vessel controller. Uses PICs, [[I2C]], Rs232 and python. | ||
− | == [[Home controller]] == | + | === [[Home controller]] === |
Program your appliances to operate automatically in conjunction with your weekly and daily schedule, manually turn them on/off from your PC or use the controller as a process ON/OFF controller to regulate some kind of physical variable to the desired value. | Program your appliances to operate automatically in conjunction with your weekly and daily schedule, manually turn them on/off from your PC or use the controller as a process ON/OFF controller to regulate some kind of physical variable to the desired value. | ||
− | == [[Interactive Lock Box]] == | + | === [[Interactive Lock Box]] === |
An interesting project using an accelerometer and capacitive touch ICs. | An interesting project using an accelerometer and capacitive touch ICs. | ||
− | == [[Motor driver]] (H-bridge) == | + | === [[Motor driver]] (H-bridge) === |
− | == [[atomic microscope]] == | + | === [[atomic microscope]] === |
An atomic-resolution microscope. | An atomic-resolution microscope. | ||
* STM (scanning tunnelling microscope) | * STM (scanning tunnelling microscope) | ||
* AFM (atomic force microscope) | * AFM (atomic force microscope) | ||
− | == [[BlueICE]] == | + | === [[BlueICE]] === |
A bluetooth JTAG ICE debugger for AVR's!!! | A bluetooth JTAG ICE debugger for AVR's!!! | ||
+ | === Sort-of-Networked [[RFID Reader]] === | ||
+ | A 125Khz RFID Reader with a simple ring network - to allow connection of multiple units to the same control computer. | ||
− | == Battery charger == | + | === Battery charger === |
See [http://elecdesign.com/Article/ArticleID/1823/1823.html "Build A Smart Battery Charger Using A Single-Transistor Circuit"] by Ejaz ur Rehman. | See [http://elecdesign.com/Article/ArticleID/1823/1823.html "Build A Smart Battery Charger Using A Single-Transistor Circuit"] by Ejaz ur Rehman. | ||
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The suggestion to add a zener diode is a good idea. | The suggestion to add a zener diode is a good idea. | ||
− | == the Open Graphics Project == | + | === the Open Graphics Project === |
[http://linux.wordpress.com/2006/07/19/introducing-the-open-graphics-project/ the Open Graphics Project] | [http://linux.wordpress.com/2006/07/19/introducing-the-open-graphics-project/ the Open Graphics Project] | ||
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See [http://wiki.duskglow.com/tiki-index.php?page=Open-Graphics the Open Graphics wiki]. | See [http://wiki.duskglow.com/tiki-index.php?page=Open-Graphics the Open Graphics wiki]. | ||
− | == [[Amiga floppy project]] == | + | === [[Amiga floppy project]] === |
The Amiga floppy project: | The Amiga floppy project: | ||
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See http://www.techtravels.org/amiga/amigablog for the latest in the blow by blow attempts to get this thing off the ground!! | See http://www.techtravels.org/amiga/amigablog for the latest in the blow by blow attempts to get this thing off the ground!! | ||
− | == Irsensor-a == | + | === Irsensor-a === |
Infrared Proximity Sensor Alfa | Infrared Proximity Sensor Alfa | ||
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* You can change the proximity threshold with a potentiometer. | * You can change the proximity threshold with a potentiometer. | ||
− | = | + | === [[dsPIC30F 5011 Development Board]] === |
− | + | A development board using Microchip dsPIC30F5011, a 5V based 16-bit microcontroller with DSP functions, EEPROM, ADC, PWM and communciation ports of UARTs, I2C, SPI etc. Contains concise information on: | |
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− | A development board using Microchip | ||
#Development environments (IDE) | #Development environments (IDE) | ||
#External programming methods (ICSP Programming using ICD2 Programmer) | #External programming methods (ICSP Programming using ICD2 Programmer) | ||
#Bootloader implementation (RTSP) | #Bootloader implementation (RTSP) | ||
#Software development tips based on POSIX concepts | #Software development tips based on POSIX concepts | ||
+ | #Basic conversion tips to target board using Microchip dsPIC33FJ128GP306, a pin-to-pin compatible 3.3V microcontroller | ||
− | == | + | === Scavenge === |
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Some people derive an inordinate amount of pleasure from building semi-useful objects from zero-cost junk. | Some people derive an inordinate amount of pleasure from building semi-useful objects from zero-cost junk. | ||
− | In the electronics field, | + | In the electronics field, most of the stuff built from scavenged components falls into 2 categories: |
* ham radio transmitters and receivers -- built from a few transistors, caps, resistors, and wire | * ham radio transmitters and receivers -- built from a few transistors, caps, resistors, and wire | ||
* BEAM robotics -- built from the above plus motors, solar cells, ... | * BEAM robotics -- built from the above plus motors, solar cells, ... | ||
− | + | According to http://coprolite.com/art12.html , | |
+ | "I'd love to hear about where you found your 8048. Take a picture of the host that you remove it from (CD player, truck, refridgerator, whatever) and I'll put your picture on a page that chronicles our adventures sifting through the rubble." | ||
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+ | Also see [[Free_From_Salvage]] | ||
=== openEyes === | === openEyes === | ||
openEyes is an open-source open-hardware toolkit for low-cost real-time eye tracking. | openEyes is an open-source open-hardware toolkit for low-cost real-time eye tracking. | ||
See [http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/cgi-bin/openEyes.cgi the OpenEyes hardware and software] and [http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/cgi-bin/openEyeswiki/index.cgi the openEyes wiki]. | See [http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/cgi-bin/openEyes.cgi the OpenEyes hardware and software] and [http://hcvl.hci.iastate.edu/cgi-bin/openEyeswiki/index.cgi the openEyes wiki]. | ||
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=== RepRap === | === RepRap === | ||
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"This is the meta-problem of engineering: Design a machine that can design other machines." -- Hod Lipson[http://www.mae.cornell.edu/lipson/] | "This is the meta-problem of engineering: Design a machine that can design other machines." -- Hod Lipson[http://www.mae.cornell.edu/lipson/] | ||
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=== TwentyDollarWikiDevice === | === TwentyDollarWikiDevice === | ||
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http://communitywiki.org/AlexandreDulaunoy | http://communitywiki.org/AlexandreDulaunoy | ||
− | + | === [[breakout boards]] === | |
+ | These are three boards that I designed for a specific project and found them very useful. Each of these boards uses the phoenix contact plugable terminal blocks. The 50-pin breakout board is for a 50-pin ribbon cable. The LEM breakout board is for LEM AC/DC current sensor. The power supply breakout board is for a +5v +/-15v power supply. | ||
− | + | === Free Telephony Project === | |
− | + | [http://www.rowetel.com/ucasterisk Free Telephony Project] | |
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+ | * Embedded Asterisk IP-PBX hardware and software | ||
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+ | * Low cost, completely open IP-PBX hardware including FXS/FXO analog and E1/T1 interfaces, and DSP motherboard hardware. Target price of $100 for a 4 port IP-PBX. | ||
=== Eyes for Open Robot === | === Eyes for Open Robot === | ||
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''Is there a simple way for my Java application to fetch the latest camera image in an Array of pixel values?'' | ''Is there a simple way for my Java application to fetch the latest camera image in an Array of pixel values?'' | ||
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=== robot === | === robot === | ||
* open architecture humanoid robotics platform --[http://www.is.aist.go.jp/humanoid/openhrp/English/indexE.html OpenHRP] | * open architecture humanoid robotics platform --[http://www.is.aist.go.jp/humanoid/openhrp/English/indexE.html OpenHRP] | ||
− | * the | + | |
+ | === RCAP: R/C Auto Pilot: Remote Control Auto Pilot === | ||
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+ | "The RCAP2 is a Remote Control AutoPilot] for model airplanes, cars and boats. The autopilot function can be switched off or on during flight with the flick of a switch." Uses PIC16F876A to: | ||
+ | * read (servo) commands from the RC server | ||
+ | * read (RS-232) GPS location from a NMEA capable GPS (with programmable goto/waypoints functions) | ||
+ | * drive (servo) commands to the rudder. | ||
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+ | [http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/RCAP RCAP Documentation at Wikibooks ], | ||
+ | and [http://rcpilot.sourceforge.net/modules/rcap/index.php RCAP PCB layout at Sourceforge ]. | ||
== [http://www.remember.ro/scripts/wiegand.php Wiegand reader simple controller] == | == [http://www.remember.ro/scripts/wiegand.php Wiegand reader simple controller] == | ||
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ComClone2 is a DIY clone of the industry-standard "party line" production intercom system as first introduced by Clearcom and now sourced by many other vendors. This intercom system is widely used in both live show(theatrical, music, etc.) and video production. Website provides complete construction information including PC board, etc. | ComClone2 is a DIY clone of the industry-standard "party line" production intercom system as first introduced by Clearcom and now sourced by many other vendors. This intercom system is widely used in both live show(theatrical, music, etc.) and video production. Website provides complete construction information including PC board, etc. | ||
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+ | == [[Ethernet Module]] == | ||
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+ | *This project aims to develop an Ethernet Module, to be used in conjunction with a 8/16 bits embedded system such as the [http://www.opencircuits.com/Projects#dsPIC30F_5011_Development_Board dsPic33F development board]. | ||
+ | *The entire Ethernet Module consists of: | ||
+ | #Hardware: a LAN card based on Davicom DM9000A chip | ||
+ | #Software: a TCP/IP stack based on uIP 1.0 or lwIP | ||
== Minimig == | == Minimig == | ||
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The schematic, card firmware, and host C++ software is provided. | The schematic, card firmware, and host C++ software is provided. | ||
+ | == [http://www.raccoonrezcats.com/rfmodem.html PINGPONG-CDC : A Homebrew USB FHSS RF Modem ] == | ||
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+ | This project is a homebrew USB frequency hopping spread spectrum RF modem. The modem is based on the Microchip 18F2550 and the Semtec XE1205 RF module. The module does not include a MAC or protocol layer. That is what this project implements. The project demonstrates how to write a FHSS MAC layer and use USB to interface it with a PC through CDC and WinUSB. A utility for pairing and configuring modems is included. The schematic, firmware, and host C++ software is provided. | ||
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+ | == [http://www.raccoonrezcats.com/rfethernet.html XE1205-RNDIS : FCC Legal Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum USB Wireless Ethernet ] == | ||
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+ | This is the PINGPONG-CDC project that emulated ethernet through the RNDIS driver in Windows rather then a serial cable replacement. Full source code is provided. | ||
== An acceptable third generation PostScript printer == | == An acceptable third generation PostScript printer == | ||
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== the [[Kestrel]] == | == the [[Kestrel]] == | ||
− | The Kestrel is a grass-roots computer design employing half-way modern technology, where *EVERYTHING* is documented openly. | + | [http://archives.seul.org/geda/user/Aug-2004/msg00170.html "About the Kestrel"] by Samuel A. Falvo II 2004 |
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− | Instant on, (nearly) instant off. | + | ''(quote)'' |
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− | + | The Kestrel's intended purpose is to be a rational, grass-roots computer | |
− | + | design employing half-way modern technology, where (quite unlike the PC) *EVERYTHING* is documented openly. | |
− | The creation of a vibrant and healthy user and developer community, capable of supporting itself on both software AND hardware fronts. | + | BUT, not adopting every possible |
+ | technology under the sun just because it exists. ... you'd get the circuit schematics, register-level | ||
+ | programming information, timing diagrams, and descriptions of the | ||
+ | ROM-resident OS interfaces ... | ||
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+ | The over-arching goals of the project remain the same: | ||
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+ | * An open, completely documented architecture, able to be described in a SINGLE BOOK. ... | ||
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+ | * Fan-less design, which means, low power, even at the expense of computation speed. ... I'm not aiming for the lowEST power -- but fanless design is critical. | ||
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+ | * Instant on, (nearly) instant off. ... On the Amiga, you just waited 5 seconds, without touching anything, (that's it) for the disk caches to sync with the volumes, and then you flicked the power switch. End of discussion. Not so with Windows or Linux. Anyway, boot-up is way, way more expensive. It has to check RAM every freaking time ..., it probes the buses and takes its damn sweet time doing it, etc. AmigaOS did all this in a fraction of a second. Heck, even just spending 5 seconds is sufficient for me. But remember that this is added on to the start-up time of the OS you're loading too! The goal: instant on, instant off. Trust me -- it really DOES make a difference! | ||
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+ | * Lightning fast I/O auto-detection. If the Amiga can do it with 8MHz processor technology, so can we with 66MHz. I simply cannot emphasize this enough. | ||
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+ | * Relatively easy to build. Since this is now an advanced kit idea, this isn't nearly as weighted as it used to be. Nonetheless, it is a goal to strive for. | ||
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+ | * Minimum cost. ... | ||
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+ | ... | ||
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+ | The whole purpose is to have FUN with this computer -- to have fun | ||
+ | building it, to have fun using it, to have fun expanding it. Part of | ||
+ | this fun factor is being able to hack the hardware as much as you can | ||
+ | hack the software. | ||
+ | Commodore's IEC bus, HP's HP-IL, and Amiga's Zorro | ||
+ | bus are all inspirations here. | ||
+ | ... | ||
+ | it wasn't hard to build a Zorro | ||
+ | card that fully interoperated with the system, you didn't need to be | ||
+ | registered with anyone but Commodore (and they gave away mfr IDs for | ||
+ | FREE), and full hardware interface details were available in the Amiga | ||
+ | HRM for a cost of $29.99 US. It was bliss. | ||
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+ | * Everything is LGPLed. So if you DID want to include PCI slots or whatever, please feel free!! Just because it's not my personal priority with the system doesn't mean it's not someone else's. This is the beauty of open source and, indeed, [[open hardware]]. | ||
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+ | ... | ||
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+ | * Support for new business opportunities. ... This ties into the prime goal of this whole thing, which is, | ||
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+ | * The creation of a vibrant and healthy user and developer community, capable of supporting itself on both software AND hardware fronts. | ||
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+ | ... | ||
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+ | ''(end quote)'' | ||
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+ | A more up-to-date description of | ||
+ | [http://falvotech.com/content/kestrel/ The Kestrel Project]. | ||
+ | (several other pages on the Kestrel project nearby). | ||
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Many people have published open-hardware schematics for downloading programs into the flash of various microcontrollers. [http://m8cutils.sourceforge.net/ m8cprogs for Cypress PSoC], [http://techref.massmind.org/techref/devprogs.htm various flash downloaders for Microchip PIC], etc. | Many people have published open-hardware schematics for downloading programs into the flash of various microcontrollers. [http://m8cutils.sourceforge.net/ m8cprogs for Cypress PSoC], [http://techref.massmind.org/techref/devprogs.htm various flash downloaders for Microchip PIC], etc. | ||
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arm7-oled-clock is a clock hardware/software project for a clock with a graphic organic led display running on an atmel arm7 microcontroller. | arm7-oled-clock is a clock hardware/software project for a clock with a graphic organic led display running on an atmel arm7 microcontroller. | ||
Here is the [http://code.google.com/p/arm7-oled-clock/ arm7-oled-clock's project page on google code]. | Here is the [http://code.google.com/p/arm7-oled-clock/ arm7-oled-clock's project page on google code]. | ||
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== Other Lists of Semi-Open Projects == | == Other Lists of Semi-Open Projects == | ||
− | + | * UHF FM BUG with ButtonCell battery ( http://www.elektronika.ba/el.sheme/?akc=daj_shemu&idshema=490 ) "This bug is 100% made from an old Nokia GSM phone! It operates at 434 MHz and reception can be achieved on a modified TV tuner or 70cm band HAM radio." | |
− | + | * [http://massmind.org/techref/microchip/alternatives.htm microcontroller alternatives] lists a bunch of "small PCBs" (is there a better name?) designed for hacking and prototyping, that already have the processor and a few other super-common things built in ... so you don't have to start *completely* from scratch. | |
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* [http://thinkcycle.org/ ThinkCycle] "ThinkCycle is a ... non-profit initiative ... supporting distributed collaboration towards design challenges facing underserved communities and the environment. ThinkCycle seeks to create a culture of open source design innovation" | * [http://thinkcycle.org/ ThinkCycle] "ThinkCycle is a ... non-profit initiative ... supporting distributed collaboration towards design challenges facing underserved communities and the environment. ThinkCycle seeks to create a culture of open source design innovation" | ||
* Are [http://positron.org/projects/ the Positron projects] "open" enough to be mentioned? I especially liked the [http://positron.org/projects/acrylic_cases/ "Lasercut Acrylic Casebuilding Tutorial" ]. | * Are [http://positron.org/projects/ the Positron projects] "open" enough to be mentioned? I especially liked the [http://positron.org/projects/acrylic_cases/ "Lasercut Acrylic Casebuilding Tutorial" ]. | ||
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* [http://www.solorb.com/elect/ FC's Electronic Circuits] ? | * [http://www.solorb.com/elect/ FC's Electronic Circuits] ? | ||
* [http://panvent.blogspot.com/ "Pandemic Ventilator Project"] asks: "Does Open Source Hardware Development Work?" | * [http://panvent.blogspot.com/ "Pandemic Ventilator Project"] asks: "Does Open Source Hardware Development Work?" | ||
− | * GSM SMS Controllers ( http://www.elektronika.ba/ | + | * GSM SMS Controllers ( http://www.elektronika.ba/projekti/?akc=daj_projekt&idprojekt=6 ) "TwoWay Thing (GSM Controller v3) is a device that allows you to control appliances using SMS messages. There are also 4 inputs for connecting sensors so the device will send an alarm SMS or even call you to report an alarm condition. The device draws very little current and is being powered by phone’s battery which is a great thing. Nokia should be constantly charged or supplied with some sort of external power for long term operation." |
− | * Phone-call alarm alert ( http://www.elektronika.ba/ | + | * Phone-call alarm alert ( http://www.elektronika.ba/projekti/?akc=daj_projekt&idprojekt=7 ) "After programming just supply power to the device. After pressing the button "Pokreni dojavu alarma" it will start to dial (tone or pulse, depending on the jumper setup). When the phone call is succesfully established, the called party should press pound key "#" to stop the device from calling another number or again." |
− | * SMS Box ( http://www.elektronika.ba/ | + | * SMS Box ( http://www.elektronika.ba/projekti/?akc=daj_projekt&idprojekt=9 ) "This device acts as interface between your microcontroller project and a GSM phone. It handles all modem data communication between the GSM phone and your micro-project. The best thing is that it decodes PDU into TEXT on the fly!" |
− | * GSM alarm alert - call ( http://www.elektronika.ba/ | + | * GSM alarm alert - call ( http://www.elektronika.ba/projekti/?akc=daj_projekt&idprojekt=5 ) "Alerting alarm over via GSM network" |
* [http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS3871478989.html Bug Labs]: A startup is readying a modular, open source hardware/software system resembling a set of electronic Legos. Nov. 05, 2007 [http://www.buglabs.net/] | * [http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS3871478989.html Bug Labs]: A startup is readying a modular, open source hardware/software system resembling a set of electronic Legos. Nov. 05, 2007 [http://www.buglabs.net/] | ||
* [http://picflow.sourceforge.net/ PIC flow meter and instrumentation modules]: Sensors, Gauges, Flow meter, data logging, connected by Grundfos Pumps inc. GENIbus over RS485. | * [http://picflow.sourceforge.net/ PIC flow meter and instrumentation modules]: Sensors, Gauges, Flow meter, data logging, connected by Grundfos Pumps inc. GENIbus over RS485. | ||
* Raphaël Assénat has [http://raphnet.net/electronique/electronique_en.php posted several electronics projects], including schematics. Several of them involve interfacing various "classic" video game controllers to USB. His [http://raphnet.net/electronique/cid/cid_en.php "Caller Id decoder"] is a nice example of adding just one more feature to something using a minimum of additional electronics. | * Raphaël Assénat has [http://raphnet.net/electronique/electronique_en.php posted several electronics projects], including schematics. Several of them involve interfacing various "classic" video game controllers to USB. His [http://raphnet.net/electronique/cid/cid_en.php "Caller Id decoder"] is a nice example of adding just one more feature to something using a minimum of additional electronics. | ||
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May or may not be open, not much review material here, noted for the record, may be promoted in the future if they are outstanding in any way. | May or may not be open, not much review material here, noted for the record, may be promoted in the future if they are outstanding in any way. | ||
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