Here's something cool to hook to a Siteplayer or use on its own. Parallax, the makers of the Basic Stamp is coming out with an object oriented Java Stamp controller.
| Javelin Characteristics | |
| Package Type | 24-pin DIP module |
| Package Size (LxWxH) | 1.2"x0.6"x0.4" (3.0x1.5x1.0 cm) |
| Environment | 0ª - 70ª C (32ª - 158ª F) |
| Microcontroller | Ubicom SX48AC |
| RAM Size | 32 k bytes |
| EEPROM SIZE | 32 k bytes |
| Number of I/O pins | 16 plus two dedicated RS-232 |
| Voltage Requirements | 5-15 VDC |
| Sink/Source Current per I/O | 30 mA / 30 mA |
| Sink/Source Current per module | 60 mA / 60 mA per 8 I/O pins |
| Current Consumption | 50 mA / nap current draw TBD |
| Windows Text Editor | JIDE |
Parallax has some other cool things on their site, including robotics. Speaking of robotics, last year around this time I went to Florida to catch the FIRST robotics finals. What a trip. I caught the tail end of this year's event on NASA TV with Dean Kamen, Jeff Bezos, and John Doerr rolling around on Segways. Seen in that context the Segway really looked like an electric wheel chair for people who can't sit.
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