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Arduino is an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple I/O board and a user friendly development environment that implements the processing/wiring language. Arduino can be used to develop stand-alone interactive objects or can be connected to software on your computer.

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BASIC Stamps are single-board computers that run theParallax PBASIC language interpreter in their microcontroller. The developer's code is stored in an EEPROM, which can also be used for data storage. The PBASIC language has easy-to-use commands for basic I/O, like turning devices on or off, interfacing with sensors, etc. More advanced commands let BASIC Stamp modules interface with other integrated circuits, communicate with each other, and operate in networks. BASIC Stamps are ideally suited to low-volume engineering, hobby or educational projects due to their ease of use and wide support base of free application resources. Starter Kits are available to get you off on the right foot.

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No more scary assembly language! These compilers make it easy to write programs for Microchip PIC microcontrollers. Compilers includePicBasic which has a Parallax BASIC Stamp 1 compatible instruction set, PicBasic Pro which features an enhanced instruction set compatible with the BASIC Stamp 2 and the CCS C range of C compilers which give developers the capability to quickly produce very efficient code from an easily maintainable high level language. The PCW, PCWH and PCWHD versions of the CCS C compiler include a powerful Windows IDE.

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A large selection of monochrome, colour and touchscreen display modules, ideal for adding a text or graphical user interface to your embedded project. We stock basic alphanumeric monochrome displays, colour OLED and TFT displays and advanced TFT touchscreen displays in a wide range of display sizes and resolutions.

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A range of wireless products which will allow you to effortlessly communicate via GSM/GPRS using the network of your choice. Devices include the Dual-BandMC52i Terminal with integrated Class 8 GPRS functionality, the Quad-Band MC55i Terminal with integrated Class 10 GPRS functionality and the powerful TC65 Terminal which offers a complete software development platform using Java™ technology. A wide selection of antennas andaccessories is available to help you get the most from your modem. The MC52i Terminal, MC55i Terminal and TC65 Terminal are also available in convenient starter kits which include everything you need to get going.

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These boards are available fully assembled with an assortment of popular peripheral hardware. When combined with an in-circuit programmer and a Flash PIC microcontroller, the result is an incredibly fast system for developing projects. The LAB-X1 Board includes most of the circuitry commonly used with PIC microcontrollers, the LAB-X2 Board is a low-cost board that allows you to build your own circuitry and interface via a 40-pin connector, the LAB-X3 Board provides a full complement of hardware peripherals for an 18-pin microcontroller and theLAB-XUSB Board includes USB circuitry for use with USB enabled PIC microcontrollers. A range of Experimenter Bundles are available that include all you need to get started.

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A selection of some of the most popular flash microcontrollers from the Microchip PIC range. These flash devices may be programmed and then erased instantly (without the need for a UV light source) to speed program testing. Devices are grouped together according to the number of pins in the package. Datasheets for each device are available for download.

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A range of miniature engineering modules designed for use withBASIC Stamps and many other controllers such asMicrochip PIC microcontrollers. Modules include the MEM Key which is a fully programmable keypad encoder,Pocket Watch B which is a real time clock and calendar with advanced timing features, RAM Pack B which maintains 8Kx8 bytes of RAM and Serial Interface which is an easy-to-use RS-232 communications conversion platform. TheSP03 Speech Synthesizer can speak up to 30 predefined phrases and includes a text to speech processor. Many code samples are provided for use with BASIC Stamps or thePicBasic orPicBasic Pro compilers.

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A selection of low-cost, and very versatile, speed and position controllers for low voltage DC motors. Modules include theMotion Mind which supports a variety of control methods including open loop and closed loop control, theMotor Mind B Enhanced which simplifies motor control to a serial communication stream, theMotor Mind C which can control one or two motors and is ideal for use in small robotics projects and the low costSimple Bridge which is capable of bi-directional control of one brushed DC motor. In addition, various accessories are available including the Easy Roller Robot Wheel Kit which is a versatile and sturdy robotic wheel drive system and theQuadrature Encoder Kit which can turn the Easy Roller Robot Wheel Kit into a "dead-reckoning" robot drive system.

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PIC Proto prototyping boards are designed to help you get your PIC microcontroller projects up and running faster and easier. There is a high-quality blank PIC Proto board for almost every PIC microcontroller. Each double-sided board has a solder mask on both sides and hundreds of plated-through holes for your parts. Each PIC Proto board is pre-wired to hold your favourite PIC microcontroller, 5-volt regulator, capacitors and the oscillator crystal, RC or ceramic resonator. A documentation sheet is included showing suggested parts, placement and schematic. PIC Proto boards are making life easier for thousands of PIC microcontroller developers all over the world.

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Programmers and programming adapters for programming the fast and powerfulMicrochip PIC range of microcontrollers. Programmers include the world famous EPIC Plus Programmer which connects to your computer's parallel port, theSerial Programmer for serial port connectivity, the U2 USB Programmer for USB connectivity and the CCS ICD-U64 and CCS ICD-S40 which are complete In-Circuit Debugging solutions for Microchip's PIC16Fxx and PIC18Fxx devices. A wide range of Programming Adapters is also available for the EPIC Plus Programmer, Serial Programmer, USB Programmer and U2 USB Programmer, allowing you to program almost anyICSP-capable PIC in almost any package.

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A selection of ultrasonic rangefinder modules which may be easily interfaced to controllers that support the industry standard I2C communications protocol such as the BASIC Stamp BS2P or a PIC microcontroller using the PicBasic or PicBasic Pro compiler. Rangefinders include the SRF10 which is the world's smallest ultrasonic rangefinder, theSRF08 which is a high performance ultrasonic rangefinder, theSRF05 which is a very low cost ultrasonic rangefinder for measuring distances between 1cm and 4m, theSRF04 which is a low cost rangefinder, the SRF02 which is our lowest cost ultrasonic rangefinder with both I2C and Serial interfaces and the SRF01 which allows ranging all the way down to zero on a single transducer sonar.

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A selection of sensor modules which may be easily interfaced to controllers that support the industry standard I2C communications protocol such as theBASIC Stamp BS2P or a PIC microcontroller using the PicBasic orPicBasic Pro compiler. Sensors include the TPA81 which is a thermopile array that detects infrared in the 2um-22um range, theCMPS03 which is a magnetic compass, specifically designed for use in robots as an aid to navigation and theCMPS09 which is a tilt compensated magnetic compass.

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Our range of solar power products and accessories including a large selection of Epoxy Resin Solar Cells and Polyethylene Solar Cells as well as larger, more powerful Glass Solar Panels. Solar accessories such as charge controllers, inverters, cables and batteries will shortly be appearing on our site, so keep checking for updates.

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Our new range of USB devices allows you to easily connect to your computer's Universal Serial Bus. Devices include theUSB-I2C, which is a low cost USB to I2C module, with a simple command set and theUSB-RS485, which is a complete, self powered, USB to RS485 interface working at any baud rate up to 250Kbaud.

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