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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : CGCMM3? - Sea-of-holes?

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panky

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Posted: 05:11pm 05 May 2013
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Hi CG,

As a topic of discussion, how many people are making use of the sea-of-holes?

In my own case, I use and re-use the CGCMM2 for different projects as fancy takes me thus I don't really want to screw up the motherboard with soldered and re-soldered test circuitry.

Instead, I use Android shields atA$4.95 each from Jaycar or even some home grown veroboard ones for testing stuff.

To that end, would you consider an additional Android style header in the sea-of-holes area that brings out the original MM pins, even an option via jumper to bring out rs-232, Can, etc?

This then retains the integrity of the original MM ( and the CMM) but allows unlimited extensibility for customisation - joys sticks, etc, etc.

Just some ideas for discussion.

Regards, Doug.
... almost all of the Maximites, the MicromMites, the MM Extremes, the ArmMites, the PicoMite and loving it!
 
CircuitGizmos

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Posted: 06:47am 06 May 2013
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"Android shield?" What is that?

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Bill.b

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Posted: 11:14am 06 May 2013
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I think he ment Ardunio Here

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panky

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Posted: 01:18pm 06 May 2013
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Yes, sorry 'bout that - Arduino shields. ( blush from silly old begger ).

Doug.
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CircuitGizmos

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Posted: 03:15pm 06 May 2013
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So more than just the Arduino header that is already there?



Adding another would reduce the size of the sea-of-holes considerably.

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panky

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Posted: 08:43pm 06 May 2013
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Yep,

I was thinking about a second arduino format shield footprint in place of the sea of holes except that it could have the original MM pins available to it.

Just an idea and it could well be that it may not suit others but I was interested to hear if anyone else thought it could be usefull?

Cheers, Doug.


... almost all of the Maximites, the MicromMites, the MM Extremes, the ArmMites, the PicoMite and loving it!
 
OA47

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To keep flexibility Panky why not look at a side by side arduino board that would duplicate the existing arduino sockets and provide another set above the SOH?
 
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