[simpits-tech] Interesting site...

[fitchett]

Yes, this gets to be a problem if I keep phidgets strictly modular.  Many
of the phidgets that Chris uses were built at his request.  He is
suffering a little from being on the 'front lines'.  I still want to keep
the software side very modular, but we are talking about building a
Phidget which will support 4 encoders, 2 alphanumeric LED displays, 20
digital inputs, and 20 digital inputs.  By only providing terminal blocks
as an option, I think we can sell this for $75 US.  Also, the LED displays
are interfaced using ribbon cable, so they can be positioned anywhere.



Chester


> It seems to me that Phidgets could become as expensive as an Epic if you
> use a lot of them.  I looked at Chris Brace's Cessna radio and he's
> using 19 Phidgets.  If I've got something wrong, I'd be glad to be
> corrected.
>
> I been working on building the FSBUS system.  I've still got a way to go
> but the new English site will make it easier.  I've been translating the
> documentation using Babelfish.  If you can make your own circuit boards,
> which isn't that hard, it's a much more economical solution.
>
> Peter
>
>
> At 08:08 26/11/2002 -0800, you wrote:
> >It's more of a "desperate man's EPIC".  Go with Phidgets.  They come
> >already assembled and they just *work*.
> >
> >g.
> >
>
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