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PropBOE Stack-on module {PropBOE I/O Shield}: Open Source / assembly & .dip attached

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
edited 2014-08-03 08:16 in Propeller 1
After spending the weekend deep in PropBOE demos, I realized that I really missed having some I/O options.

What do you guys think of something like this? It would sit on top of the breadboard zone and provide IR, Keyboard, and Wii compatible connections.

If there's some interest, I'll finish this up and do a run of them.

Edit: Loaded final image.
Edit2: The boards are in! I tossed together a quick test unit to check it out. Perfect!


Jeff
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Comments

  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,241
    edited 2013-03-17 13:47
    I like it and would buy at least 2. (That's all the PropBOEs I have at the moment. :D )
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,392
    edited 2013-03-17 16:18
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    After spending the weekend deep in PropBOE demos, I realized that I really missed having some I/O options.

    What do you guys think of something like this? It would sit on top of the breadboard zone and provide IR, Keyboard, and Wii compatible connections.

    If there's some interest, I'll finish this up and do a run of them.

    Jeff

    I'll take 20 sets. Please include the connectors, if possible. Contact me when they're ready.
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-03-17 16:21
    I'll probably buy a couple....if it doesn't abuse my shipping rates!! :0)
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-03-17 19:37
    It's ready to go out to fabrication. I'll let you guys know.

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-03-18 14:25
    Design cleaned up and finished today. Tripled checked all size and connections. 100 units on order. We'll have them in two weeks.

    Image updated in OP

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-04-01 15:33
    Got the PCB's in today! They passed testing and will get kitted later this week.

    I'm waiting for female SIP connectors (I just chopped down a 40pin connector for a quick/dirty test) -- Images are in the first post.

    Now my PropBOE is awesome!

    Jeff
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,241
    edited 2013-04-02 09:25
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    Now my PropBOE is awesome!

    Jeff
    Surely you meant awesomer. :D

    Give us a heads up when we can buy a couple.

    Thanks
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-04-08 07:28
    The PropBOE I/O Shield (It's official name) can be had from Propellerpowered now.

    http://propellerpowered.us/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_60&product_id=216

    Detailed assembly instructions and test programs are available at: http://propellerpowered.com/forum/index.php?topic=428.0

    Jeff
  • doggiedocdoggiedoc Posts: 2,241
    edited 2013-04-08 09:48
    On my wish list! May need a few days to order. $$$ (Darn taxes, )
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-04-10 08:09
    @Doc,

    I'll make sure that a couple are set aside for you! No problem!

    Jeff
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-04-16 09:09
    We were able to secure a better price on a couple of the items used in this kit. Our savings is your savings. Price reduced on these. $13.99

    These are also compatible with the new Propeller Activity Board.

    http://propellerpowered.us/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_60&product_id=216

    Jeff
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-04-16 10:19
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    We were able to secure a better price on a couple of the items used in this kit. Our savings is your savings. Price reduced on these. $13.99

    Oh, you cruel purveyor of temptation!!! :smile:
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-04-16 16:27
    Resisting urge to drop these in RIck's mailbox tonight just to freak him out. :)

    Jeff
  • David BetzDavid Betz Posts: 14,516
    edited 2013-04-16 17:08
    I hadn't noticed this before. It's a nice compliment to the PropBOE. Makes it into a complete Propeller Computer with gaming possibilities! Just need to add a SPI flash chip in the prototyping area and it will make a nice platform for PropGCC. :-)
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2013-04-16 18:06
    David Betz wrote: »
    I hadn't noticed this before. It's a nice compliment to the PropBOE. Makes it into a complete Propeller Computer with gaming possibilities! Just need to add a SPI flash chip in the prototyping area and it will make a nice platform for PropGCC. :-)

    Nothing would surprise me about your service!!
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2013-04-16 18:38
    I'm going to make an XBee stack-on if no one else does. It would have SPI Flash/SRAM and Bluetooth.
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-04-18 10:41
    @Jazzed, you tempt me.. :) I promised Rebekah our next PCB product order would be Prop2 related. :)

    There is plenty of prototyping space on this product, shouldn't be too much of an issue to drop in the memory and Bluetooth connections.

    Jeff
  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2013-04-18 10:49
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    There is plenty of prototyping space on this product, shouldn't be too much of an issue to drop in the memory and Bluetooth connections.

    Sure, but it's very inconvenient. I expect the volume will be high compared to some other things. I'll do a module with just flash now and add bluetooth later. If I finish the design by Sunday, I can have protos ready for the Expo. My plate overfloweth .....
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2013-04-18 11:05
    @Jazzed,

    Drop in Vdd/Vss/four data connections for those inexpensive Bluetooth modules.

    Jeff
  • zappmanzappman Posts: 418
    edited 2014-07-28 11:00
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    The PropBOE I/O Shield (It's official name) can be had from Propellerpowered now.

    http://propellerpowered.us/index.php?route=product/product&path=25_60&product_id=216

    Detailed assembly instructions and test programs are available at: http://propellerpowered.com/forum/index.php?topic=428.0

    Jeff

    Does anyone have the documentation and sample code for this board?
    If you do, can you please supply a link, or up-load the files (the files are no longer on propellerpowed.com)?

    Thanks,

    zappman
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2014-07-28 12:10
    Hmmm. That document appears to have gotten crunched in our last forum reorganization. Not good.

    I'll get into my source materials and post up some documentation. Please give me the day.

    Jeff
  • zappmanzappman Posts: 418
    edited 2014-07-28 12:28
    Hi Jeff,

    Thanks for your quick reply :)

    Regards,

    zappman
  • zappmanzappman Posts: 418
    edited 2014-08-01 19:34
    zappman wrote: »
    Does anyone have the documentation and sample code for this board?
    If you do, can you please supply a link, or up-load the files (the files are no longer on propellerpowed.com)?

    Thanks,

    zappman
    Oldbitcollector (Jeff) wrote: »
    Hmmm. That document appears to have gotten crunched in our last forum reorganization. Not good.

    I'll get into my source materials and post up some documentation. Please give me the day.

    Jeff

    Jeff or anyone else on the forums,

    I am still looking for the documentation and sample code for this board, can anyone please help me out?

    Thanks,

    zappman
  • Oldbitcollector (Jeff)Oldbitcollector (Jeff) Posts: 8,091
    edited 2014-08-02 10:51
    @zappman,

    Sorry for the delay. I'm not sure what has become of my original documentation for this board.

    Attached is an image that should help you get the unit built.

    The idea here is to provide duplication of the existing PropBOE/Activity Board connection on the left side,
    then provide breakout access to Keyboard, Wii, and IR connections on the Right.

    The keyboard circuit is "parallax standard" and will work with existing code in obex. The wii and IR connections have code in obex as well.

    Since this is a discontinued product, I'm posting the DIPTRACE .dip file with the build image. This product should now be considered Open Source under the Creative Commons license.

    If there is interest, I have a good batch of PCBs. I'll make them avaible as PCB only for $4.00 each which includes shipping to the US. PM me.

    Jeff
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  • zappmanzappman Posts: 418
    edited 2014-08-02 17:40
    Hi Jeff,

    Thank you for all the information in your post, including the Diptrace files.

    I believe, I have the information I need to use the Keyboard, Wii, and IR connections on the board.

    I am going to try to use the Wii connection with my "Wii Classic Pro" controller.

    Later, I want to use the IR receiver to respond to commands from an IR remote control.

    Regards,

    zappman
  • zappmanzappman Posts: 418
    edited 2014-08-03 08:16
    I buzzed out the PropBOE I/O Shield board (Rev B) and created the attached schematics.

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    Keyboard or Mouse Schematic-001.png
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