29. August 2010 by admin.

ompact solution for fast, efficient and secure reprogramming of 16-bit PIC and dsPIC devices on CAN bus systems.

The PC software also allows for selecting the baud rate, the message IDs of the bootloader commands, and the particular CAN bus node on which to run the bootloader operation (specific node bootloading).

The 16bitPIC CAN bootloader package also includes an encrypt/decrypt software solution which allows developers to deliver encrypted HEX files to their final users.

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26. August 2010 by admin.

From FieldServer Technologies: http://www.protocessor.com/products/Free_Modbus_RTU_Source_Code.html

• Are you designing an industrial or building automation controller that requires Modbus RTU?
• Do your customers ask for Modbus RTU protocol support?
• Did you know that Modbus RTU is the most popular Industrial Automation protocol in the world?
• Did you know that implementing Modbus RTU on your embedded systems will provide greatest connectivity?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, then this Modbus RTU source code is a good place to start. Obtain the source code by clicking on the link to the right. This code is written for a PIC18f2431 chip, but it can easily be adapted for other CPUs. The steps required to have a functioning Modbus RTU server device are:

Compile our Free Modbus RTU Source Code using the Microchip C18 compiler

Using the Microchip ICD2 debugger module, download the resulting binary image to a PIC18F2431 on the Microchip PICDEM2 Plus evaluation board

Fire up a working Modbus RTU server (slave).

Use our Modbus Simulator to test the communications with your controller.

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19. August 2010 by admin.

Check it out here: http://www.dontronics-shop.com/home.php?cat=266 

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15. August 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.fored.co.uk/html/pickey.htm

Forest Electronics’ in-circuit programmer for PIC’s operates on the PC USB port, requires no additional power supply and the programmer application runs under Windows XP and Vista. Operates on a simple 6 pin SIL connector and includes the FED In Circuit Debugger. Available with USB lead and plug, or with a USB socket so you can use your own lead.

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14. August 2010 by admin.

From: http://www.basicmicro.com/PICmicro_c_49.html 

RJ11 and 10 Pin Header Adapter. Supports Basic Micro 0818 and 2840 Development Boards. Works with Melabs SMT sockets

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9. August 2010 by admin.

from: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1824&appnote=en549769 

As the world is more and more concerned with fossil fuel exhaustion and environmental problems caused by conventional power generation, renewable resources are becoming a focal point of the environmental movement, both politically and economically. Such renewable resources includes photovoltaic (PV) and wind generation systems. Using renewable resources on a large scale is a cost problem and in most cases, more research is needed to make their use cost-effective. PV systems, also termed solar microinverters, have gained greater visibility during the past several years as a convenient and promising renewable energy source. These energy systems have several advantages compared to other forms of renewable power, such as wind energy. Read more.

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4. August 2010 by admin.

Microchip and Cymbet Release World’s First Energy Harvesting Application Development Kit Using eXtreme Low Power MCUs. Get it at DigiKey! $195.00

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