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Linux on ARM Cortex-M3 series
I'm new to ARM and a bit confused with all the diferent series.
I need to build a low power gateway (ethernet, wifi...), so I guess a cortex-M or cortex-R will be the good starting point.
But it ...
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Linux / Mac AVR Programming Suite?
I have been coding and using Arduinos for quite some time now. However I am ready to move up to using straight AVR chips without the arduino bootloader. My question is what are resources to do this? ...
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Error while uploading hex file to AVR uC
I am trying to upload a hex file to an ATtiny85 from Ubuntu by running these commands:
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How do I develop for STM32 discovery on Linux?
I have an STM32 discovery board and would like to be able to program it on Linux.
What is the easiest way to do this?
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I'm buying my first PIC, what kit do I need?
So I'm probably going to buy a dsPIC33F to build a synth with.
I've used Atmel micros in the past, but this will be my first PIC chip, I wanted to know if there's anything in particular I need or ...
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linux sbc recommendations [closed]
I realize this is nearly a dupe of http://chiphacker.com/questions/2591/sbc-recommendations , but I have slightly different specs in mind.
Does anyone know of a single-quantity SBC with the following ...
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Cortex-m3 toolchain
I am looking for a free (as in freedom) tool chain for Linux (Ubuntu) that allows me to develop for an ARM cortex-m3 (lpc1343) microcontroller. Where do I find such a toolchain? Are there any ...
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What's the simplest Linux capable board I could make at home?
I'd like to make a single board computer capable of booting Linux, with my low-tech garage tools (2 sided PCBs, reflow skillet, no plating through holes).
What's the simplest hardware design I could ...
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Comparison Between SPICE Simulators
I've recently realized that I can't do everything easily in ngspice, mainly because analysis has to be performed through the interpreter. I'm considering switching to a new SPICE simulator.
I'd like ...
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AVR - How to program an AVR chip in Linux
I recently got an AVRISmkII AVR programmer, and I have an ATtiny85 and ATmega328. I was wondering how I could program these chips (with the programmer) but when I try getting Atmel Studio 6 it is only ...
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Smallest embedded linux distro?
I like to ask to the experts out there.. What is the best embedded linux distro for:
Flash memory ~ 700Kb
Ram ~ 256Kb
Processor: High end arm cortex M3 (something from STM32 family for eg)
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Cheapest ARM with an MMU
What is the cheapest ARM processor with an MMU so I don't have to use uCLinux?
Bonus for non-bga and integrated RAM/Flash
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Can an ATmega or ATtiny device signature be read while running?
While programming an ATtiny or ATmega, avrdude prints the device signature, in this example it is an ATtiny.
avrdude: Device signature = 0x1e910a
Can I read this ...
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Best way to install arm-elf-gcc onto a Linux machine
Hey folks,
I'm working on a device using arm-elf-gcc to compile code for a MakingThings prototype board. My development machine is a Linux box running Ubuntu 9.10. On a different linux box using ...
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Cheap PIC programmer, must be Linux compatible
I'm comfortable with working on Arduino based projects, but I'm looking to start experimenting with PIC programming.
How would I go about building my own pic programmer? I thought there must be a ...
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2answers
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Would anyone know how to use the InterSense Navchip sensor with Linux?
I've recently begun using the InterSense Navchip for some experiments related to INS(Inertial navigation systems). Would anyone know how to make this work with Linux? They provide a sample tool for ...
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2answers
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Talking to the Cortex M3 (Stellaris EKS-LM3S1968) under linux
I've searched around quite a lot, but haven't found an easy(ish) way to load programs onto the Cortex M3 using Linux.
I have tried using the summon-arm-toolchain ...
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1answer
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Resources for IBM PC compatible motherboard / Intel 80486 development
I'm trying to find some resources on designing motherboards, but there doesn't seem to be much out there. I'm also looking for information about interfacing with an Intel 80486. I mostly understand ...
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How to get started using ngspice?
I've recently finished some work with hspice, and now I don't have access to the server. I've installed ngspice on my Fedora 15 machine, but I'm unfamiliar with how it works. In hspice, I was able to ...
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1answer
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AVR-GCC: Ports Undeclared when compiling
My Setup
I'm running Ubuntu 12.10, and I want to be able to use gcc and avrdude to compile and program my ATmega328.
I followed this Ladyada tutorial: Ladyada AVR Tutorial
Everything installed ...
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Software alert when doorbell rings. Doable?
I am looking for a way to send alerts to my Linux laptop each time the doorbell rings to avoid those unpleasant times when a visitor ends up waiting minutes outside my door when I am alone and have ...
