Title says it all. USB, Ethernet, Video in and out, more processing power than beaglebone. Requires an external JTAG controller.
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Hummingbird – A processor with visual programming for robotics
A robotics kit from CMU developed with children in mind. It has a visual drag-and-drop programming paradigm. http://t.co/RJ5NcwY4
PID tuning method
Use the technique outlined in this document and attempt to tune one (or several) control systems.
A stepwise method for tuning PI controllers using ITAE criteria: http://t.co/bqd3CBY5
Background info on batteries for energy harvesting applications.
Some background information about battery choices for energy harvesting applications.
6 axis MEMS sensor that does some of the preprocessing
Product: ST Electronics introduced a 6-axis sensor that actually does some analysis of the sensor data, freeing the host processor from continually having to poll the sensor. Part # is LSM330.
http://www.st.com/stonline/stappl/st/analog/product/253882.jsp
Micro Energy Harvesters Will Make Cyborg Insects Unstoppable
Using energy harvesting techniques to get energy from insects to power onboard sensors/controls. http://t.co/9Mn2ZrGL
Localize a sound using two or more microphones.
Phase meter
Design and build a circuit that measures the phase difference between two signals.
Boost charger for energy harvesting
Many energy harvesting sources generate very low voltage and/or current. The link below is for a TI product that boosts the voltage to useful levels.