garygid
Well-known member
I am investigating using the Mbed board (100 MHz, 32-bit) as
a controller for the SOC-Meter because it apparently has two
CAN controllers built in, and includes a USB port that can
look like a virtual Comm Port (or a FlashDrive) to the PC.
Adding the LED display or a serial-bit interface LCD should be
easy, but one does need to add two CAN transceiver chips.
The Mbed programming environment is web-based, with the
source code is C-like syntax. There are extensive libraries
available, and loading the program is just a file copy to the
Mbed's USB "FlashDrive".
Those interested in the Mbed, with experience or not, might
wish to participate. The first step is to read some of the
"HandBook at http://www.mbed.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; about getting started.
Apparently this Mbed is used extensively, especially by
student groups. One Mbed can even be "shared".
The second step is to buy an Mbed board (about $60) to get access
to the on-line programming environment, and try to compile and run
a few of the many samples. The first just flashes one of the LEDs.
a controller for the SOC-Meter because it apparently has two
CAN controllers built in, and includes a USB port that can
look like a virtual Comm Port (or a FlashDrive) to the PC.
Adding the LED display or a serial-bit interface LCD should be
easy, but one does need to add two CAN transceiver chips.
The Mbed programming environment is web-based, with the
source code is C-like syntax. There are extensive libraries
available, and loading the program is just a file copy to the
Mbed's USB "FlashDrive".
Those interested in the Mbed, with experience or not, might
wish to participate. The first step is to read some of the
"HandBook at http://www.mbed.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; about getting started.
Apparently this Mbed is used extensively, especially by
student groups. One Mbed can even be "shared".
The second step is to buy an Mbed board (about $60) to get access
to the on-line programming environment, and try to compile and run
a few of the many samples. The first just flashes one of the LEDs.