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halfblinddadohalfblinddado Posts: 59
edited 2009-09-06 15:58 in Propeller 1
I have been using Labcenter electronics VSM for over a year now to emulate the basic stamp, learn how to program it and make it play with other electronic parts. This has allowed me to do many simulations before breadbording or completing projects. I have also been able to complete most of the stamps in class materials.

Will the propeller be availble as a VSM model? This is an excellent way to learn a new micrcontroller.

Mike

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  • Agent420Agent420 Posts: 439
    edited 2009-09-04 12:35
    I use·Labcenter's ·Proteus as well, and it's absolutely amazing to be able to simulate an entire project containing a microcontroller that is running your code.· I think it's really up to them to provide the controller models.· Hopefully they will consider the Propeller, but I think it's multi-core complexity may be much more difficult to implement.

    However, I think a good simulator works even better for understanding processor operation...· I would really like to find a good one for the Propeller.· Gear doesn't have many options, and I've had trouble running pPropellerSim.


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    Post Edited (Agent420) : 9/4/2009 12:42:12 PM GMT
  • halfblinddadohalfblinddado Posts: 59
    edited 2009-09-04 15:24
    I don't think the propeller would be that difficult since they already have models for pics, avr, arm and many more. I put in a request for the propeller and they replied that they have no plan at this time but they would consider it if there were enough interest.

    http://www.labcenter.co.uk/products/vsm_overview.cfm

    Anyone can get a login on their new model forum and make a request. Just fyismilewinkgrin.gif .

    This software is not that cheap $150+ but I can tell you as a CAD manager in the silicon valley this is an excellent tool and well worth the price.

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  • James NewmanJames Newman Posts: 133
    edited 2009-09-04 17:25
    I would love to have this with the prop. I'm making a request. Jump in people... even if you aren't willing to spend the money to buy the software, make the request. It'll further the prop, who will use the prop, and what is available for the prop. [noparse]:)[/noparse]

    EDIT: Not finding the place to do this. I don't see a new model area in the forum, and when I click on 'Request Model' it brings me to the list of supported models....

    Post Edited (James Newman) : 9/4/2009 5:41:43 PM GMT
  • halfblinddadohalfblinddado Posts: 59
    edited 2009-09-05 23:00
    Here is the site


    http://support.labcenter.co.uk/forums/

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  • James NewmanJames Newman Posts: 133
    edited 2009-09-06 06:13
    Yes... but I do not see a 'new model forum'. I guess we could make the request in the VSM and Simulation' one...
  • simonlsimonl Posts: 866
    edited 2009-09-06 15:58
    Not to dampen your spirit too much, but I asked them for this about three years ago and got the same response, so I wouldn't hold your breath :-( That said; I'll add my call to their list again - you never know!

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