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Our Price: $109.00


Availability: Replaced by v2.0
Product Code: MKMT1
Replaced by v2.0



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Technical Details *All schematics freely available. General Architecture/Processing Power *Atmel SAM7X processor, ARM7, 32-bit, 256K Flash, 64K SRAM, up to 55MHz and 48 MIPS � 10x performance increase over most competitors *Two-board layout�general Controller board plugs into specific Application board. o Controller board makes almost all signals from the chip available. + 256K EEPROM for additional onboard storage (logging, etc.) + Ethernet PHY for easy connection to Ethernet jack + CAN Transceiver for board-to-board communication o Application board has application specific hardware (motor control, networking (Ethernet/USB/CAN/Serial/SPI), circuit protection. o If a project does not require all the features of the Application board, users can buy just the Controller board, and design their own Application board, including only the features they need. Otherwise, the MAKE Application board allows users to interface directly to relevant devices (sensors, high current outputs for motors, etc.) and not worry that they're going to break the delicate Controller board. Software Environment/Programmability >Cross Platform�Windows, Mac, Linux. All source provided. >Works as an interface to the PC when connected by Ethernet or USB o Software to use the board as an I/O interface directly from .Net, Processing & Java, Max & Pd, Flash, C/C++. >Can be programmed to run standalone programs o Simplified API available to program the board in C�uses operating system (freeRTOS) so that most difficult aspects of microcontroller programming (interrupts, etc.) are taken care of for less experienced users. Otherwise, full access to the chip is available for experienced coders. o Easily download finished programs developed and shared by others onto your board, no coding required. o Eventually provide further simplified programming environment similar to Wiring/Arduino. >JTAG connector for fast code download and debug. >Several boards can be networked together (CAN) to create more complex devices with more I/O. I/O/Protection/Power supply >Polarity protection on power supply circuit >8 10-bit analog inputs with op amp unity gain buffer protection. >8 digital outputs through 2 Half H drivers�high current (1A per coil). Drive 2 unipolar stepper motors, 4 DC motors, or 8 individual outputs (solenoids). Output protection circuit to prevent power spikes from noisy output devices affecting the processor. Driver chips are socketed for easy replacement in case they burn, and replacement chips are cheap ($1 each). >4 standard servo connectors >4 LEDs for program feedback >8 position DIP switch for easy configuration >trimpot for easy parameter modification

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  0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 
when out of stock finished December 2, 2009
Reviewer: gufflet sefesf from nantes, aa France  
Hi , can you say when the make controller will be available, approximately, 1 month 2 month 1 year?

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OSX Leopard workaround May 5, 2008
Reviewer: Nathan  Ramella from Santa Cruz, CA United States  
A workaround is provided for Leopard 10.5 firmware uploads.

http://dev.makingthings.com/ticket/50

Original defect ticket:

http://dev.makingthings.com/ticket/35



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Does not work on OS X Leopard April 4, 2008
Reviewer: Cliff L. Biffle from Sunnyvale, CA United States  
As you can see from my rating I'm happy with the kit, but I wanted to note something that isn't mentioned on the page:

While MakingThings provides a Mac toolchain, you can't actually upload firmware from OS X Leopard unless you feel like manually adjusting some kernel extensions.

Apparently it works from Tiger, if you have a non-upgraded machine around.

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