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Fez Panda + ciseco 52A 2 channel PWM shield

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by marc.a, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. marc.a

    marc.a New Member

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    Hi guys.
    First of i would like to thank everyone that contributes to this forum, as it is an invaluable resource to anyone that is looking to build there own simulator.
    i have been spending quite a few hours ( ..er days) checking out a few threads, in regards to options in development boards. doing a few goggle searches on the Arduino, i came across a .net development board called the netduino.

    inshort..

    digital i/o features
    ● all 20 digital and analog pins: GPIO
    ● digital pins 0-1: UART 1 RX, TX
    ● digital pins 2-3: UART 2 RX, TX
    ● digital pins 5-6: PWM, PWM
    ● digital pins 7-8: UART 2 RTS, CTS
    ● digital pins 9-10: PWM, PWM
    ● digital pins 11-13: SPI MOSI, MISO, SPCK
    ● analog pins 4-5: I2C SDA, SCL

    processor and memory
    ● Atmel 32-bit microcontroller
    ● Speed: 48MHz, ARM7
    ● Code Storage: 128 KB
    ● RAM: 60 KB


    http://www.netduino.com/netduino/specs.htm

    do you think it will be possible to use this as part of the electronics base to build a simulator running x-sim?

    thanks in advance guys..
    marc.a, Jan 4, 2011
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    Re: NetDuino and x-sim

    The microcontroller can handle it, no problems at all. If you can program it, it will do it. :)
    Frakk, Jan 5, 2011
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    Re: NetDuino and x-sim

    Thanks Frakk..
    i have decided to go for the Fez Panda and a Ciseco PWM mosfet shield (2 channel upto 55v and 52A). the shield is for the adruino, but the Fez is pin compatible. i thought is was perfect to drive 2 wiper motors, and only £22!

    http://www.tinyclr.com/downloads/Panda/ ... _Panda.pdf
    marc.a, Jan 6, 2011
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    Nice boards. It is funny how easy you kids have it with stuff like this. Back in the day.... :D

    Those Ciseco boards will control a DC motor only in one direction. Not so useful for a servo system.
    Frakk, Jan 6, 2011
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    Dam! cancelled the order, had confirmation from Ciseco, it not a H-Bridge! thing is i wanted the sheild to keep it nice and tidy! maybe i will build my own H-bridge on a dual shield or something....
    marc.a, Jan 8, 2011
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