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Feb
11
awarded  Yearling
Jun
22
comment Use UART Tx as digital output?
+1 for suggesting DTR pin instead of TX.
Jun
18
comment Where are static variables stored?
The placement of a const variable is controlled by a non-standard keyword sometimes. Note that there is often a way to configure the linker to define where the const variables are stored. This, of course, varies with each tool chain.
Jun
8
awarded  Constituent
Jun
8
awarded  Caucus
Feb
11
awarded  Yearling
Oct
7
answered How to blink an LED on ARM STR9
Oct
7
comment How to blink an LED on ARM STR9
Another +1 for removing all of the stuff unrelated to flashing the LED.
Sep
9
comment Is it possible to use a Microchip PIC32 as a USB host and device at the same time?
@Russell - I may be wrong but I don't think your interpreting the question quite right. I think Federico is looking for something closer to Majenko's answer. First, you can't have two host devices on the same USB bus which implies he needs a PIC32 device with two USB ports. Second, I doubt someone asking this level of question would want to bit-bang a USB interface on some GPIO pins...I think they would be looking for a PIC with two USB peripherals. Again, this is just my take on the question.
Aug
24
awarded  Nice Answer
Aug
5
comment Is FCC certification required for something that is not sold?
+1 for digging up the excellent link.
Jun
13
comment Which family of ARM processors should I learn: ARM7TDMI or Cortex M3?
With regards to the Cortex-M3 design being newer, I have seen some manufacturers putting their ARM7 parts on the "not recommended for new design" lists.
May
11
comment Water and Electronics?
There are actually purpose-built circuit board washers used to clean excess flux. An example can be seen at this link
Apr
14
awarded  Self-Learner
Apr
13
comment How to calculate battery life
+1 for adding the point regarding the self-discharge of the batteries.
Apr
1
comment How can I use a build server with Keil uVision4 (MDK-ARM), script a build, use a makefile?
I think its great that your are implementing a build server. Unfortunately, I have no experience with the Keil development system so I can't really help you out. I would like to encourage you to post a solution if you when you get it worked out.
Mar
1
comment How much overclocking is “okay”?
You can take a closer look at those conditions specified on the data sheet and still be operating the part safely for your application. For instance, if the part is spec'd run at 80 MHz up to 125°C and you plan on running inside where the temperature may never exceed 30°C you'll be fine running at 81 MHz. There is an interesting article on this subject.
Feb
24
answered Voltage at what Amperage
Feb
18
comment Determining the ramp up speed for a stepper motor with it's drive system
@BG100 - I hadn't though about wearing out the pot. I thought of this as a temporary test fixture and hoped you would be able to characterize the acceleration/deceleration timing before the pot wore out but maybe you're right.
Feb
18
answered Determining the ramp up speed for a stepper motor with it's drive system