A recent Open
Collector annoucement describes the latest release of the Gadgetboard, "The
Gadgetboard is a user friendly Atmel proto board on steroids. The
ATMEGA32 comes programmed with a command-line interface which runs over
the serial port, allowing the user to read the 8 analog inputs and set
the 8 outputs. Four of the high current MOSFET outputs optionally drive
15-amp relays, while the other 4 MOSFETS are driven by the Atmel's 4
onboard PWM channels. All inputs and outputs are ESD-protected, and are
connected to screw terminals." Best of all, of course, is that
Gadgetboard is free (as in speech) hardware. The schematics and firmware
are available for you to examine, modify, or reuse in other hardware
designs under the terms of the GNU GPL.
You can download the
design and roll your own board, or you can buy a bare
board, a complete kit, or a fully assembled and tested board.
Source: http://www.netchain.com
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