Re: Interesting Chip/Module

I use these modules for various jobs. Some versions have a built in PIC,
which enables you to make simple self contained interface stuff. For example
I made a linear camera using one of the cmos linear arrays. I also made a
simple colour analyser using one of the Taos colour sensor chips.

have fun !

Dave


BobH wrote:
I have been playing with some FTDI FT2232D USB chips that are pretty
interesting. They are capable of providing a pair of UARTs on a USB
cable and they are also capable of providing several varieties of
parallel access. FTDI has downloadable libraries and drivers for UART,
SPI and I2C as well as simple parallel, uC bus emulation and a couple
of other parallel configurations. I have used them as UARTs and simple
parallel access. The drivers work pretty well and the libraries that I
have used all work pretty well.

The reason that I am excited about this part is that it brings the
easy software access back that I had in the old DOS days before
protected driver modes and the old ISA days where an interface board
was simple to build. To make it even more acessible, they sell
modules that have the part, a crystal, and USB connector on a 40 pin
DIP footprint. This module brings back the easy accessibility and
fast hacking for simple hardware toys. The modules are $35 from
Mouser.
I don't have any connection with FTDI, I am just having fun with their
parts and though some other people might also.

Enjoy,
BobH


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