The ECIO(TM) is a powerful USB programmable single chip computer based on 16-bit PICmicro microcontroller technology. The device has a 40 pin DIL (0.6") footprint so that it is compatible with conventional DIL sockets and breadboards. The ECIO provides an incredibly simple and low cost way of controlling your projects. The device behaves just like a normal dsPIC33 series PICmicro microcontroller - but when you plug the USB lead in and press the reset switch you can send a new program to the device. The dsPIC33 provides a huge assortment of functionality including remappable peripherals, 4x UART, 4 x SPI, 12-bit ADC, 16 x PWM, 2 x I2C and 2 x Internal CAN and USB. The ECIO is ideal for beginners in control and a free online course is available for those wanting to use the ECIO as a basis for learning control.
“LED signs and displays are fairly common place, from advertising products or services to keeping people entertained they can be a very useful tool. Having recently written a Flowcode component library around some of the new intelligent RGB LEDs I …