[simpits-tech] Misc. info...

[geneb]

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014, Matt Bailey wrote:

> I've been chatting with that guy on x-plane.org, he is doing some nice
> work.
>
Yeah.  He's kind of a jerk though. :)

> Thanks for posting the shield....I am using USB/virtual serial comms
> right now, but that requires USB, and you know what? USB SUCKS!!! I am
> ready to go ethernet...but I'm not going to use X-Plane's UDP, far too
> limiting for what I need. USB "nodes" are quite fluid and
> unpredictable. Ethernet can use a static IP and be done with it once
> and for all...I need that.
>
The key to a good USB system is a POWERED USB 2.0 hub.  I've never had any 
issues with the various Arduino serial stuff I use.  (All my 3D printers 
use Arduino based controllers @ 250000 bps)
> Btw I also ran across this:

> http://www.lightinthebox.com/arduino-ethernet-shield-with-wiznet-w5100-ethernet-chip-tf-slot_p1212542.html?currency=USD&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&gclid=CK_--8Du470CFUFrfgodjBEA4g
>
> Has a card reader built in, kinda cool. I'm sure it's some cheap
> Chinese thing, so I'm not sure about the quality...worth a shot though,
> perhaps?
>
That looks nearly identical to Seeed's new offering.
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/W5200-Ethernet-Shield-p-1577.html?cPath=19_17

Different board layout though.

> THANKS!!! Golden!!!! Looks like I may have found a source for my
> "glass" HSI in the Sabreliner. :)
\o/

:)

g.

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