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Hey everyone,

I have released a new version of the EZ-SDK (2011.02.12.05) that contains a great new feature. Every port can now send uart serial data. Each port can send serial data at common baud rates of 300, 1200, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600.

Is it easy to use? You bet! Easy as this...

ezB_Connect1.EZB.Uart.SendSerial(Digital.DigitalPortEnum.RD0, Uart.BAUD_RATE_ENUM.Baud_57600, "This is text!");

Now you can connect many digital displays, tellymate, midi and other serial devices to the EZ-B.

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#1  

This is nit-picking, but I'm sure you realize that "UART" stands for Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter, so the EZ-B really has only "UAT" type ports.

Is it true that the PIC serial port is dedicated to the radio, so there's no asynchronous receive channel available?

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Synthiam
#2  

LOL I guess you can call it a UAT then:)

I have been working on a software receive on every pin . It will be another few weeks before it is released. I have a list of items that are being released every few weeks in firmware updates.

Stay tuned!

#3  

Hi, Any update on UART Receive capability? I would really like to use it on the iRobot Create platform. I also have a Sparkfun Razor 9DOF board I would like to use. Thanks, Nelson

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Synthiam
#4  

It is on the list:)

The iRobot Create can be controlled by the EZ-B, but sensor data can not currently be read. It's in scope.

#5  

Hi, Great! That is exactly what I wanted to do is read the sensor data. I am also adding to the command set using the UART path.
Thanks, Nelson

#6  

Hi, Just thought I would ping you to see if there are any update on UART Receive capability? Thanks, Nelson

#7  

You could try using a couple Pololu Qik Dual Serial Motor controllers: I use them for my RAD 2.0 for controlling the waist and arms.....works pretty good......here is the Sparkfun link:

Qik Dual Serial Motor Controller

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Synthiam
#8  

@nyaple UART receive is a bit away still. Once we are caught up with orders - we'll have free time for to work on the list quicker.

maybe 2-3 weeks

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