µ[micro]electronics info - USB

ftisp: USB-to-ISP Programmer

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:49:13 +0000

Ftisp is a command-line utility that allows program AVR processors via an USB chip FT2232 or FT232R.
Ftisp uses the fast synchronous bit-bang features of this chips.

USB-to-LPT converter

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:37:41 +0000

There are a lot of devices with LPT (Centronics) interface, but newer computers haven't the LPT interface. Here is a solution...

Photo: Henrik Haftmann

Building a PIC18F USB device

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:22:28 +0000

A step-by-step tutorial about creating a PIC18Fxx5x-based USB device.

Super simple AVR ISP USB programmer

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:14:22 +0000

An in-system programmer for AVR microcontrollers built with ATTiny44 with virtual USB firmware.

Light reading for a weekend

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:33:37 +0000

The time kills me nowadays, so here are links to interesting projects, at least. Enjoy.

Cheap USB pin expander: ExpandIO

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:52:13 +0000

ExpandIO-USB is a cheap, driver-free USB I/O expander for software-controlled peripherals.
(Illustration)

DIY USB Sound card, vol. II

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:28:27 +0000

Another attempt to make an USB sound card based on TI's PCM2704 chip by Miroslav Batek.

Bus Pirate v3 - prototype

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:50:14 +0000

The ‘Bus Pirate’ is a universal bus interface that talks to most chips from a PC serial terminal, eliminating a ton of early prototyping effort when working with new or unknown chips. Many serial protocols are supported at 0-5.5volts, more can be added.

(Source: Dangerous Prototypes)

Pinguino - a PIC-based Arduino

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:23:38 +0000

Everyone knows an Arduino... For the PIC-lovers, there is an alternative, based on Microchip stuff: A Pinguino.

DS1820 to USB

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:01:34 +0000

How to connect 1-Wire device (e.g. DS1820) to the USB via OBDEV's USB firmware for AVR.