SIE

Contents 1 What is SIE 2 Schedules 3 Hardware 4 Software 5 How SIE works 6 Plasma 7 LM32 8 Academic Projects 8.1 Specifications 8.2 Planned 9 Development software interface 10 Possible applications

SIE as a simple scope.

SIE V1

SIE V2

[edit] What is SIE

SIE is an adaptation of Ben NanoNote to cater to hardware hackers. Compared to the Ben, we added an FPGA and I/O ports. SIE does not have a case, and does not implement a local keyboard. Removing the Nanonote keyboard freed up a significant number of i/o pins needed for applications such as controlling a robot.

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[edit] Schedules

SIE_run_2_schedule, this page keeps track of the road to manufacturing the SIE Boards. You can check SAKC run 1 schedule's results for last run.

[edit] Hardware

The whole source files please check git repository here. This version of design files uses OrCad but is being converted to KiCad free and open layout software.

• Block_Diagram
• Schematics
• SIE V2 Bom, SIE V1 Bom
• SIE PCB V2, SIE PCB V1
• SIE V1 layout notes
• SIE V2 Gerber & Drill files, SIE V1 Gerber & Drill files
• Changes from RC1 to RC2

[edit] Software

• Flashing
• Running test programs

[edit] How SIE works

• Boot Process
• Software Hello_World
• Hardware Hello World
• Xburst-FPGA Interface
• Xburst-FPGA communication example
• Programmable Interrupt Controller
• GPIO Example
• Scope

[edit] Plasma

• Basic Example

[edit] LM32

• Toolchain_for_Lm32

[edit] Academic Projects

2010-II

[edit] Specifications

• Ingenic JZ4725 processor.[1]
• Up to 64MB SDRAM memory
• 2GB NAND memory
• FPGA XC3S{100,250,500}E_VQ100 provide 25 General Purpose Input/Output Digital signals (range 0-3.3V).
• 10 Channels Analog to Digital Converter. Analog input range 0 - 3.3V
• USB device port can be used as Ethernet , o serial console device.
• Micro SD port.
• Stereo audio Input / output Lines.
• Microphone Input signal.
• I2C port.
• BEN LCD can be used on SIE.
• RS-232 Serial UART

[edit] Planned

• The outputs can be programmed to build a clamping system (keep for example the voltage at a specified level and record the adjustments that are needed to do it).
• Connect digital (ttl) and analogue (0...+5V and -10...+10V) sensors.
• Connect digital actuators (0/5V outputs).
• Analogue outputs, possibly with a relatively high-power output, which can be used for example to set the intensity of a lamp, or power a DC motor.
• provide connectors to connect to existing sensors, two systems are common right now:
  • British telecom plus (631A for analogue and 631B for digital)
  • Pasco - 5mm stereo jacks for digital, 4-pin DIN plugs for analogue
• Perhaps USB host support, so USB sensors can be connected (and the Ben, and other devices which the Ben can then use).
• It is possible to view the board as a simple "sensor and actuator connector board". (Which doesn't mean it is, only that it doesn't look too complex from the outside.)
• It is easy to connect self-build sensors and actuators to it.
• It allows short-circuiting any external pins (at least those which may be used for self-built components).

[edit] Development software interface

There must be software on the computer which allows to make use of the card. Features it needs:

• It is easy to do the measurements and handle the results.
• Hackable interface, which invites the user to try new things.
• Preparing a "remote" measurement (with no computer available) is intuitive.
• The NanoNote has software with a similar interface, so that non-programmers have no trouble doing such remote measurements.
• Programming simple scripts with a graphical language similar to turtle-art.

[edit] Possible applications

• Robotics.
• Digital design development board.
• Analog acquisition.
• Device for monitoring physical variables