StickOS

[Archangel]

And it only costs $0.99 VS 50 bucks.

Stamp's price caused me to avoid all micro controllers for YEARS !

Been chatting a lot today with the StickOS creator. He's one very cool person. And a heck of a lot smarter than I am..;o)

Kinda nice talking to someone like that if you know what I mean.

Oh Yeah !
It is exactly that which attracts many of us HERE.

I am not fully up to speed here, cause his video is a bit long . . . and I was getting sleepy . . . anyway if the price is moderate, sign me up for a couple of the first run too . . . I tend to agree with Walter about the header strips, but You're making it, as long as we can interface it without too much brain damage, it's good.

EDIT: OK, now up to speed, wow he talks fast, THAT LOOKS REALLY COOL ! OH YEAH, Deal me in. Please.

[Ioannis]

Please count me in too. Sorry I got on the train a little late!

Now about the chips. I think it is a little silly to order the chips here in Greece nd then send them back to you Bruce. Is there any chance to have it complete from you?

Pin headers for breadbording is my preference too, but you are the boss.

2-3 is OK for starters.

Ioannis

[Dave]

Bruce , What type of I/O hardware is going to be available? Will there be RS-232, USB, Voltage regulator, Reset button.... ect. onboard? If the schematic you are going to post looks applicable to prototyping then put me down for two.

Dave Purola,
N8NTA

[Bruce]

Ioannis,

We'll get the PICs. It would cost you more to ship them here than the cost of the PICs.

What type of I/O hardware is going to be available? Will there be RS-232, USB, Voltage regulator, Reset button.... ect. onboard? If the schematic you are going to post looks applicable to prototyping then put me down for two.

I was planning to keep the boards as simple as possible. Like these;

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9645

http://www.schmalzhaus.com/UBW32/

Which type would everyone prefer? The layout with pins on both side, or the Sparkfun type board?

[mark_s]

Hi Bruce,

I'll vote with Walter on a BS2 style board (breadboard plugable). Put me down for two.

I am curious. For instance you want to use a LCD charactor display. We have no "LCDOUT" command. I am assuming we go retro and write subroutines like the original stamp programs or Pic Basic? I need to study the user manual and example some more.

Thanks
Mark

[ScaleRobotics]

I am curious. For instance you want to use a LCD charactor display. We have no "LCDOUT" command. I am assuming we go retro and write subroutines like the original stamp programs or Pic Basic?

It looks like you go retro, as you say. Or you can just use a serial LCD display. There are definitely some things that are not here, but it looks like it can do a lot with what it does have. Perfect for simple projects, or getting beginners into the mix. Might even pull more newcomers into upgrading to PicBasicPro, after they have the basic skills, and learned some of the logic.

Here is the quick reference guide: http://www.cpustick.com/downloads/quickref.v1.70.pdf

[wolwil]

Sounds like a good way to fry some cells, put me down for 2 if the price is right - bread board style

What are we looking at for a ballpark price???

[mackrackit]

I was planning to keep the boards as simple as possible. Like these;

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9645

http://www.schmalzhaus.com/UBW32/

Which type would everyone prefer? The layout with pins on both side, or the Sparkfun type board?

If we still have a choice and the above are the two options I think the second one would be better in the long run.

[Bruce]

OK. If everyone's happy with the Stamp-like module with pins down both sides, then we'll go with that. If not - let me know ASAP. I'm in a holding pattern until it's decided.

[Nicmus]

If I understand it correctly there will be an initial load of the OS. I do not have the tools to do that but, if it comes preprogrammed or somebody can do it for me, count me in with 4.

Thanks,

Nick

[tenaja]

OK. If everyone's happy with the Stamp-like module with pins down both sides, then we'll go with that. If not - let me know ASAP. I'm in a holding pattern until it's decided.

I'm good with that.

Do we have a price guesstimate yet?

[Ioannis]

Ioannis,

We'll get the PICs. It would cost you more to ship them here than the cost of the PICs.

Many thanks Bruce. I vote for the Stamp-like too.

Ioannis

[Bruce]

No cut off date yet, and no cost estimates yet. Can't get to costs until I've finished the board, received quotes on those, and have a full BOM ready.

I have a few projects to finish first, and then will get moving on the board. It's already started, but have to wait to get my samples in.

[ScaleRobotics]

I have a few projects to finish first, and then will get moving on the board. It's already started, but have to wait to get my samples in.

Hello Bruce,

You should receive my PIC32 samples in the mail tomorrow. Hope work is slow for you .... (briefly of course)!

Thanks!

Walter