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?

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!

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

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.

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

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

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

@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

Hi!

I will have a EZ-B Robot Controller on order soon.

With the new serial capability can a SLCD16x2 display be written to?

(It says it is compatible with the Scott Edwards LCD Serial Backpack, whatever that is.)

Also,

Can you tell me how much current the EZ-B Board normally draws from its 7.5 volt source?

Thanks again! (I can hardly wait to get my EZ Board setup!)

@WillFlash Yup! The EZ-B will write to the SLCD16x2 with no problem. You will use the 9600 baud setting.

I forget the current draw without any peripherals connected. It was very low. I can take a look in a few minutes and let you know.

Dig your excitement to receive the EZ-B Love it!

Hi, Any updates on the UART Receive capability? Thanks, Nelson

Can you suggest a serial LCD display to use with the EZ-B? SLCD16x2? Others? Can you, DJ, put up a schematic for hooking one up?

Thanks,

Thomas

My robot site

THERE are a few on sparkfun site or ebay any with serial will work.

WOW! was it Johnny 5 that said "More input" Thanks DJ for opening more doors for opportunity, in fact 20 more doors

:) Thank once again DJ! .....its time to start flashing! the firmware I mean.