Now this looks cool!
QUESTION? why are they using an ATMEL? instead of say an 18F chip?
what is an ATMEL and in the bike link they appearently don't use a programmer? or did I miss it.
Wonder how hard it would be to convert this POV bike display to a PIC running at say 20mhz instead of 8mhz and using a better chip? or is this AMTEL the best solution?
This could be a nice project to build but not for $100.
Now the car wheels $12000 boy like I have money to burn.
Now this looks cool!
QUESTION? why are they using an ATMEL? instead of say an 18F chip?
what is an ATMEL and in the bike link they appearently don't use a programmer? or did I miss it.
Wonder how hard it would be to convert this POV bike display to a PIC running at say 20mhz instead of 8mhz and using a better chip? or is this AMTEL the best solution?
ATMEL is just a manufacturer like MicroChip is, there are many types of microcontrollers, and the ATMEL AVR is the second most popular, after the MicroChip PIC.
You could replace the controller using a PIC, but you would then have to write your own software, far easier to use the ATMEL device and the existing software.
Exactly, there are many manufacturers of those devices - but only MicroChip make PIC's, and outsell any other individual processor type from one manufacturer.
Most SoCs use ARM core (mobile phones, various hand-held devices, consumer electronics, military devices, etc.)
Not much to choose - PIC is far more popular, but has been going far longer - the AVR was Atmels effort to try and pinch some of MicroChips market, even down to copying a three letter name.
Pick which you like, there's more support for PIC, but still enough for AVR - generally PIC is considered easier to learn, as it has a much smaller instruction set.
In this case, as an AVR is used, it makes FAR more sense to use an AVR, rather than redesign the project and code.
$100 assembled, $37.50 for the kit, $15+$4 for the PCB & programmed chip, not a lot of parts, all are common. $20 isn't too bad. It's also open source, you can get all the info to build your own free from...
I did a TV-B-Gone based on their info, and it worked. Did my own PCB artwork, wanted smaller, and didn't need a few things. Figure they have accurate documentation.
This came from a Pic POV clock project, so there is probably something PIC on the web already, probably more expensive though.
but first I need to finish the critter ridder (parts comming today or monday?)
then the LED candles (lots more woodworking needs to take place)
Will Junebug program the Amtel chip used in the POV spokes or ??
but first I need to finish the critter ridder (parts comming today or monday?)
then the LED candles (lots more woodworking needs to take place)
Will Junebug program the Amtel chip used in the POV spokes or ??