The project sank into the background, but never forgotton, as I worked on it every now-and-then.
Just as a reminder:
- It's project name is MegaVision, (as a final name, it might stick as that).
- It uses a 128x64 graphic LCD default, final version should allow users to choose the screen type they want either by jumper for a few common displays or by code.
- Theres a JTAG on the PCB and for in-situ programming of blank PIC. Programmer to do so is uber-simple too!
- 8 I/O - 4 used for buttons, the remaining 4 can be used as outputs or binary (non-analog) input (more buttons, etc)
I started off with the 16F877 40pin pic, but will upgrade it for more ram to do some better graphic code (gauges, etc) (I'll try use a direct pin-for-pin compatible PIC, so those with lesser LCD's can use the cheaper PIC with the graphic gubbin removed)
It's a home brew thing, so I doubt boards will be mass-produced for those wanting them, but I'll release all bits & bobs to make it.
It doesn't write to the MS yet, but reads MSnS_Extra data fine and I'm sure being written in PICBASIC Plus, many people can add support for their screen/projects very easily (or get me to
).Anybody interested, is there anything that could be useful to add, etc?
