TI's updated Stellaris® EVALBOT opens the door for more flexibility and fun with microcontrollers and robotics
/ contains 3x video / Arming developers with more software and tool options, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced the availability of its newest Stellaris microcontroller (MCU) Robotic Evaluation Platform (EVALBOT). The new mini-robot platform within TI's embedded processing portfolio provides developers the flexibility to choose from a variety of software tool chains so they can fully access the features of the Stellaris Cortex-M3 MCU in their preferred environment.
The updated Stellaris EVALBOT is also preloaded with a StellarisWare®
application, and the kits now include more example projects in source code,
including a demo that enables developers to more easily experiment with the
kit’s expansion port that supports TI wireless evaluation modules. With EVALBOT,
developers can experience the Stellaris MCU in a real-world application that
leverages the processor's integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC/PHY, USB On-The-Go,
CAN, and motion control capabilities.
For more information, go to
www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-tf or for a video overview, go to
www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-v.
Stellaris EVALBOT features and benefits (EK-EVALBOT)
- 80 MHz Stellaris LM3S9B92 MCU with 256K flash, 96K SRAM, StellarisWare®
software in ROM, as well as integrated Ethernet, USB On-the-Go
(OTG)/Host/Device and CAN
- Multiple tool chains supported, including Keil MDK-ARM, IAR EWARM, TI
Code Composer Studio, Code Red Technologies Red Suite, CodeSourcery
SourceryG++ and generic GNU
- Example display, audio and motor control software projects based on the
extensive StellarisWare code base for putting concepts into practice
- Expansion port supports TI wireless modules and end customer extensions
- Chronos-SimpliciTI demo software enables wireless control of the robotic
platform when coupled with TI’s CC1101EM Low-Power RF module and
eZ430-Chronos watch
- Two DC gear-motors provide drive and steering, opto-sensors that detect
wheel rotation with 45 degree resolution, and sensors for "bump" detection
- TI motor drivers, voltage regulators, audio codec, interface and logic
devices for easy evaluation of the complete signal chain
- Bright 96 x 6 blue OLED display and on-board speaker
- Debugging requires only a single USB cable (included)
TI's broad portfolio of MCUs and software
From general
purpose, ultra-low power MSP430™ MCUs, to Stellaris ARM Cortex-M-based 32-bit
MCUs and high performance, real-time control TMS320C2000™ MCUs, TI offers the
broadest range of microcontroller solutions. Designers can accelerate time to
market by tapping into TI's complete embedded processing software and hardware
tools, extensive third-party offerings and technical support.
Pricing and availability
The Stellaris Robotic Evaluation
Board is priced at $149 US and can be purchased at
www.ti.com/evalbot-2-pr-es.
Find out more about TI's Stellaris EVALBOT and MCUs:
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