Why another Hardware Processor? « Python Hardware Processor
Hardware description languages are good for particular problems (e.g parallel memory calculation jobs). But it is tough to handle sequential execution problems with them. For such problems the sequential execution of a programm often fits well. A standard solution would be to use a Microcontroller Core (e.g. from Opencores written in VHDL). To programm this Microcontroller often the C programming language is used. The C code is converted to Assembler and the Assembler code is then loaded into the Microcontroller.
Chipdir
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An introduction to stepper motors
If you’ve been reading Hack a Day for long enough, you know about our infatuation with stepper motors. These precious little devices put the oomph into our CNC routers, 3D printers, robots, and other miscellaneous projects. Steppers aren’t your run-of-the-mill motors, though.
App note: CPLD special function pins
Here is some basic information about special CPLD pin functions you might need when getting started with Xilinx or any other CPLD: Global Clock (GCK) pins Many high-speed digital logic designs need a clock signal that reaches all components simultaneously.
Dissection of a DVD writer
Dissection of a DVD writer Ok, here is the ‘Victim’ a Sony DWD28Q 16x dual layer DVD writer And the underside: Now remove the four Philips screws & void the warranty seal ;-) Now release the left hand PCB
Linear Pot - Motorized (10k linear)
Description: These motorized sliders are very cool. Each is essentially a standard slide pot which is belt-driven by a small motor. The slide contains two separate 10k audio taper potentiometers so that you can use one as servo-feedback in order to read the position of the slider and use the other to control whatever your target is. There is also a touch sense line which is electrically connected directly to the metal slider tab so that you can interface the slider with capacitive touch circuitry.
C328R Jpeg camera and .NET Micro Framework
One of the cool devices I wanted to get work with .NET Micro Framework was a camera. Problem with most of the camera is, that it's using almost 20 pins when connecting to CPU. There are eight pins for Y-bus (gray-scale image) next eight for U-bus (color channel) and three pins for clock, frame-sync and h-sync. After that, camera is usually required to be connected over I2C, for configuration settings (brightness, contrast, rotation etc.) Luckily there is the company called COMedia Ltd., producing still image cameras connected over serial interface.
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GoGo Board
GoGo Board: Science and Robotics for the Inventive Mind The GoGo board is a programmable device that is designed for sensor-based and control projects. It is suited for building robots, data loggers, and devices for human-computer interaction. Its functionality is inspired by the MIT Cricket and many other programmable devices such as the the Lego Mindstorms, the IRX board, and Basic Stamps.
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