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Real Robots Part 2: Software
This round of reviews takes a look at the software that is available with iRobot Create, the Lego Minstorms NXT and Whitebox Robotic’s 9-series PC-Bot.
Commanding The iRobot Create
The iRobot Create is pretty limited by itself but adding the Atmel AVR-based Command Module expands its capabilities. If you can program it, of course.
The Mind Of Mindstorms
The Lego Mindstorms NXT comes with a graphical programming environment similar to National Instrument’s LabView. Technology Editor Bill Wong takes a look at this development platform as well as others for the NXT system including LabView.
PC-Bot with .NET
Whitebox Robotic’s PC-Bot supports a range of software platforms including Microsoft’s .NET framework. Technology Editor Bill Wong takes a look at the .NET controls.
High-Performance Embedded Database Offers Small Footprint
McObject's Perst for >NET Compact framework is a pure C# version of the company's open-source, object-oriented Perst embedded database for Microsoft's smart-device development framework.
External Upgrade Converts Dual-Link DVI Output To Three Standard DVI Outputs
Fido Teaches Old Dogs New Tricks
Innovasic’s fido1100 brings the Motorola 68000 architecture into this century with a unique real-time microcontroller architecture.
Digital Sign Q&A With Logic Supply
Digital signage is taking off with the advent of large, comparatively inexpensive displays and compact PCs like those based on Mini-ITX motherboards. Technology Editor Bill Wong talks with Scott Hayden, Sales Director of Logic Supply, about what is involved in getting systems like this out the door.
If I Only Changed The Software, Why Is the Phone on Fire?
Simone does more than just revive old ghosts. She brings out the debugging techniques in context.
So That's What An In-Flight Bomb Scare Feels Like
We supposedly live in the information and technology age, right? Boeing's 787 Dreamliner provides all kinds of electronic comforts (and 60 miles of wiring) for $162 million. A little security in all those gadgets isn't too much to expect. So why did my recent flight from San Francisco to Orlando get diverted to Denver because of a suspicious package?
Choosing The Right Memory For Your Cell-Phone System
A Digital Sign Of The Times
Digital signs are everywhere. Technology Editor Bill Wong taps the know-how of Logic Supply to complete a digital signage project using Viewsonic’s 37-in HDTV.
It's Official: GPLv3 Ready To Go
Sensors Expo Tackles Energy Management And Scavenging For Wireless Communications
Self-powered wireless-sensor network nodes would be the holy grail of wireless communications. Until then, designers must figure out how to manage sensor power at ultra-low levels. Energy-scavenging is a popular solution to minimize power consumption, if not eliminate it altogether.
Internet Radio To Suffer From New Licensing Costs
Technology Editor Bill Wong comments on Tuesday's silent protest by Internet radio broadcasters.
A ZigBee Mote In God’s Eye
The motes in the WSN Professional kit I reviewed are just one platform of many from Crossbow Technology.
Dad Encourages Gaming
I enjoyed your article on gaming, and I've wondered this myself with my almost-10-year-old, who says he wants to be an engieer like Dad
Small, Low-Power PCIe Packet Switches Are Cost-Effective
Pericom Semiconductor Corp.’s GreenPacket PCI Express packet switches enable OEMs to produce improved cost-effective motherboard and related platforms.
Video Game Market Accelerates In India
India has never been a big market for video games, but over the past few years, interest has been picking up and the growth rate is showing a steeper curve. This growth, iSuppli analysts say, is attracting players in the gaming field to India.
The Beginner’s Guide to PSoC Express
Oliver Bailey presents a cookbook of useful PSoC applications that are implemented using PSoC Express.
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