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Okay so i have spent alot of time now playing my ics and i got an email and found out something great.
To anyone using an arduino think again there is a new player on the market.
STMicroelectronics - Training and Webseminars
Take a look.
For 10$ you get a board assembled with chip and usb hook up.
That means easy pc interface and good amount of pins for only 10$
I am very excited to see this.
This could lower the cost and add features to any one whos using a micro controller.
People looking to add pc connectivity will finally be able to add it at no extra cost with these things able to replace their old unit for cheaper than spending over 30$ a unit.
I had an idea with these.
Think about this.
8mm tec 10$
tec heatsink 2$
4 digit lcd display 8$ (optional as you can just use pc)
STM8S Discovery Kit 5$
Other components 5$ (optional, buttons for user interface as pc could also be used for this)
thats a base product cost using a minimalist technique of 17$
Or with a nice enclose and and buttons for more stand alone use 30$.
This would allow the user to have a meter way under any ones ever priced before with more features such as data logging and even be able to remember your laser, and see how it preforms over time. this would let you see the degradation over time instead of having to just write it down in note pad it can all be done in software.
48 PINS
STMicroelectronics : Application & Tools
I cant wait to get my first batch.
Also i should be able to get these kit for under 5$
Ohh i am so excited.
Time to push the market and see what people can do.
To anyone using an arduino think again there is a new player on the market.
STMicroelectronics - Training and Webseminars
Take a look.
For 10$ you get a board assembled with chip and usb hook up.
That means easy pc interface and good amount of pins for only 10$
I am very excited to see this.
This could lower the cost and add features to any one whos using a micro controller.
People looking to add pc connectivity will finally be able to add it at no extra cost with these things able to replace their old unit for cheaper than spending over 30$ a unit.
I had an idea with these.
Think about this.
8mm tec 10$
tec heatsink 2$
4 digit lcd display 8$ (optional as you can just use pc)
STM8S Discovery Kit 5$
Other components 5$ (optional, buttons for user interface as pc could also be used for this)
thats a base product cost using a minimalist technique of 17$
Or with a nice enclose and and buttons for more stand alone use 30$.
This would allow the user to have a meter way under any ones ever priced before with more features such as data logging and even be able to remember your laser, and see how it preforms over time. this would let you see the degradation over time instead of having to just write it down in note pad it can all be done in software.
48 PINS
STMicroelectronics : Application & Tools
I cant wait to get my first batch.
Also i should be able to get these kit for under 5$
Ohh i am so excited.
Time to push the market and see what people can do.