bluehash 1,581 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The 43oh Store link. 43oh Wiki link, with code and schematics. Hello, good news,Wiznet has agreed to sponsor some modules for their serial wifi chip - WizFi210A big thank you to them. They are however keeping a close watch on schedule. I'll be creating a Booster Pack for it and also a driver tied to the USCI/USI. I'll be needing some input for PCB design, so please subscribe to this thread.I'll keep this thread updated as I develop. This one is christened the "Wirefree Booster Pack" zborgerd, PentiumPC and RobG 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattTheGeek 99 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Nice. I'd be more than willing to offer help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeke 693 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 What's the module cost? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 Between $25 to $30. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeke 693 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'm designing a wifi datalogger system that will most likely be using Roving Networks wifi modules. The Wiznet modules look like a direct competitor to RN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobG 1,892 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Nice to see some Wiznet stuff here. I have been thinking of doing a web server using their W5100/5200/5300/3150A chips. They have few nice serial-to-ethernet boards, like WIZ820io or WIZ811/812. Any chance for WIZ820io group buy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Any chance for WIZ820io group buy? Can surely organize one if we find a good price. Update: I created a package and the following is a rough outline. Still have think about what connections to bring out. The modules can do both 232 and spi depending on the loaded firmware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zeke 693 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Where are you going to get antennas with that MMCX connector on them? BTW, there's something wonky with the connector holes that are on the left (J1) and right (J2) sides of the module. They are not vertically aligned. Is that intentional? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 The module comes with a connector, hopefully the antenna too. It's like a pigtail. BTW, there's something wonky with the connector holes that are on the left (J1) and right (J2) sides of the module. They are not vertically aligned. Is that intentional? Yes, they are known as locking headers, so that headers stay in place when soldering. I think sparkfun invented this. Look toward the end of the below post: http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/114 MarkoeZ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeekDoc 226 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Bluehash beat me. I'm anxious to use that "locking" technique. Until now, to ensure they stayed straight and flush, I've put the headers in a breadboard. :oops: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 @Doc, It's in the Sparkfun Library. the headers have the text "lock" in them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeekDoc 226 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 @Doc, It's in the Sparkfun Library. the headers have the text "lock" in them. I have the library. I just haven't done a board with that layout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattTheGeek 99 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Bluehash beat me. I'm anxious to use that "locking" technique. Until now, to ensure they stayed straight and flush, I've put the headers in a breadboard. :oops: The header lock layout works pretty well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Update. Board is going to be future proof controllable via either SPI or UART -SPI is connected to USCIB -UART is connected to USCIA -Launchpad jumpers will have to be swapped for 2553 RX/TX at the emulator connector. -Pushbuttons for factory reset. - Jumpers for program/run mode. - Firmware upgrade support Following pins bought out: ---JP3--- GND VDD ALARM1 VBAT ADC1 GPIO21 SSPI_MISO SSPI_CLK SSPI_CS SSPI_MOSI ---JP4--- UART1_RX UART1_TX UART0_TX UART0_RTS UART0_RX UART0_CTS GPIO_31 GPIO_30 GPIO_29 GPIO_28 jbkim 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbkim 0 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Below is my recommendation. -. GPIO19 should be used for SPI. -. UART1_TX, UART1_RX do not needed. Update. Board is going to be future proof controllable via either SPI or UART -SPI is connected to USCIB -UART is connected to USCIA -Launchpad jumpers will have to be swapped for 2553 RX/TX at the emulator connector. -Pushbuttons for factory reset. - Jumpers for program/run mode. - Firmware upgrade support Following pins bought out: ---JP3--- GND VDD ALARM1 VBAT ADC1 GPIO21 SSPI_MISO SSPI_CLK SSPI_CS SSPI_MOSI ---JP4--- UART1_RX UART1_TX UART0_TX UART0_RTS UART0_RX UART0_CTS GPIO_31 GPIO_30 GPIO_29 GPIO_28 [attachment=0]Wiznet_WizFi210_Breakout.PNG[/attachment] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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