StickOS

[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???

[ScaleRobotics]

Here are some possibilities for the LED's:
Digikey 160-1414-1-ND Green 805 LED $0.12 each
Mouser EL-17-21/BHC-AN1P2/3T Blue 805 LED $0.20 each

[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

[Bruce]

All boards will be pre-programmed & tested with the StickOS. It will be up to you, and everyone else, that gets a board, to read the instruction manual on how to setup & use the board.

[Nicmus]

I'm in with 4 if is not too late.

Nick

[ScaleRobotics]

I agree with everyone as well.......... Bruce has over done his generosity.

However, it sounds like my toaster oven skill level is not up to par with everyone else. I am at the "never done it" level. Speaking of off topic, can I get some feedback on how everyone else is soldering their 64 pin devices?

I have watched a few videos on the toaster oven technique (sparkfun). I do not have a ramp controller on the toaster I purchassed to try this. I do have some solder paste, but obviously will not have a stencil. I have seen it done a few ways, from a syringe of solder paste, to a solder iron applying solder in a pre-application to "toasting".

Can anyone elaborate on an "easy" way to do this. I am leaning toward offering $ for a working device, but obviously in the minority. Would love to be a member of the majority though!

[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

[jrprogrammer]

I sent 6 chips via Priority Mail. I only need 3 back on the board, so you will have 3 to donate or deduct off the board charge.. StickOS looks real interesting...
JR

[mackrackit]

I sent 6 chips via Priority Mail. I only need 3 back on the board, so you will have 3 to donate or deduct off the board charge.. StickOS looks real interesting...
JR

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[ScaleRobotics]

I tried to upload Bruce's gerber files (from post# 67) to Sparkfun's BatchPCB site, but I received a message saying " Unfortunately, your design "Bruce__s UBW32" violates our design rules of 8 mil traces with 8 mil trace spacing."


I am getting a quote on 30 boards from www.pcb-pool.com for the design v2.6 located here: http://www.schmalzhaus.com/UBW32/doc...easeNotes.html



It looks to be less than $5.00 for each board

Will let you know more when I get an official quote.

Walter