Project Ideas

microchip product finder: http://www.microchip.com/productselector/MCUProductSelector.html

http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/AppNotes/01076A.pdf http://usbdmx.com/schematic.html

Ethernet

There are several different ways to do ethernet. The possibly cheapest involves an pic18f that includes an ethernet PHY. It could be a good idea, or terrible.

• http://dangerousprototypes.com/docs/Web_Platform
• PIC that can run microchip pic stack
• * PIC18F26K80 Board with ENC26J60
• PIC that runs open source stack such as
• * HMMM
• AVR + Wiznet
• * Guteduino
• PIC32 with ethernet PHY
• * PIC32 Ethernet Board
• AVR32 with ethernet PHY
• * AVR 32 Ethernet Board

DMX

The minimum to make a DMX board, is a board that has a UART that can run at 250Kbps. Microchip has some Application notes that specify a method to recieve and transmit DMX data. See PIC DMX Development

Existing Projects

• AC Dimmer Board - supports a 485 UART, and dimming 6 AC loads. Currently the first revision of the board has a few issues. A new revision is in the works.
• USB DMX Board - Wow, this one exists... will post schematics soon

Software and other Resources

• Freestyler Lighting Controller
• | OpenDMX.net
• | Goddardesign.com
• [1]
• Python DMX Library

Crazy Ideas

• RFID Networked Board
• 16 Channel LED RS-485 Board
• Multiple LED RS-485 Board
• DMX to TLC5940 Serial
• DMX to Serial Board
• Relay Board
• Ethernet Bemix Board
• DSP Board

3 Channel Stepper Driver

Actually making boards: http://www.instructables.com/id/Stop-using-Ferric-Chloride-etchant!--A-better-etc/step5/Save-the-etchant-for-next-round-Youre-done/

HCl and H202 Rework Station

Cocoa Table Surface

This doesn't a page yet. Some ideas for supplies include:

• IR Leds,
• PS3 Eye,
• Mirror?
• Wood
• Computer
• Someone to be in charge.