WiPort - Anyone used it before

[computer guy]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has used the WiPort or WIPort NR with the propeller before.

WiPort - www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/wiport.html (http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/wiport.html)

WiPort NR - www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/wiport-nr.html (http://www.lantronix.com/device-networking/embedded-device-servers/wiport-nr.html)

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[simonl]

I think someone has (can't find a post at the mo'), but you need to watch that current draw if you're on batteries - up to 650mA!

I seem to remember someone also mentioning heat from it (but that might have been something else).

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[computer guy]

Thanks, will continue to search the forums.
I will be powering from power supply so no power problems.

Might have to heat sink it then. Will have to see.

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[computer guy]

Ok I found these.

http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=621718

http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=658540

They imply that it can be done, so I will proceed. Might even try to write a driver, whilst learning assembly. http://forums.parallax.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

Hope they aren't to expensive.

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[QuattroRS4]

Computer Guy - I have used both the XPORT ethernet and WiPort from lantronics ... I used a dedicated 3.3v reg (common ground) to supply the units as they are a bit power hungry ... interestingly I just recently posted a thread about a dual channel switched mode regulator I.C - which I will be using on a controlboard (http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=701373) featuring both a DigiConnect Me (www.digi.com/products/embeddedsolutions/digiconnectme.jsp (http://www.digi.com/products/embeddedsolutions/digiconnectme.jsp)) and a digi connect WI ME (www.digi.com/products/embeddedsolutions/digiconnectwime.jsp (http://www.digi.com/products/embeddedsolutions/digiconnectwime.jsp)) - both are very similar to the Lantronics product except that the WI ME is in a tidier form factor. Just a cautionary note: the Lantronics WiPort average current·consumption is approx. 400mA but it peaks at approx. 650mA !

Hope this helps..

Regards,
John Twomey

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Post Edited (QuattroRS4) : 1/15/2008 5:27:25 PM GMT

[computer guy]

QuattroRS4,

Thank you, I think I will use the WiPort, I like the features and the look. http://forums.parallax.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
Interesting regulator, I like the 1.4A without heatsink.

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[Steel]

I came close to implementing a design using one, but I couldn't convince myself over the $100 pricetag.

[computer guy]

The Australian reseller is about to order in the MatchPort AR. It has larger pins for easier mounting and more features so I might get that instead. Will keep you up to date on my project.

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[computer guy]

The Integration Guide for the Matchport has examples for serial connections to a pc that have a rs232/rs485 Xcvr in them.
It has three pins TXD, RXD and RTS.
When connecting it up to the prop can I just connect it straight through or would I need a Xcvr.

If I don't need a Xcvr would I need to use pullups at least.

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Post Edited (computer guy) : 2/4/2008 8:29:39 AM GMT

[stevenmess2004]

Shouldn't. The features page says that it is 3.3 volts so it should be fine. I don't think that you will need the pullups either but I'm glad to be corrected.

Steven

[computer guy]

Thanks Steven.
That makes me happy.
Less components means less space taken up on the pcb. http://forums.parallax.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

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