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04-09-2008, 06:13 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,863
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Fusion Brain Reloaded
We have finished the design of the next Fusion Brain.
Improvements over old brain:
- 16 Digital Outputs
- 13 Analog Inputs
- Selectable Power Source (USB or 12vDC Jack)
- 30% smaller form factor (70mm X 45mm)
- I2C Bus Port for the addition of Character LCDs, more inputs, more outputs, and user accessible EEPROM
- Better power filtering and protection
- Ability to update firmware via USB
- Ability to update firmware via ICSP header in event of bootloader corruption
- Improved signal routing for analog inputs
We just finished the design, now we need to spend a week or so inspecting it for flaws. If anyone is looking for feature we haven't implemented, now is the time to ask.
Additionally, we are taking suggestions for the name of the new board. So far, all we have is "Fusion Brain Reloaded". |
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04-09-2008, 06:33 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Philly
Vehicle: 2008/Scion/Xb
Posts: 146
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I'd be interested on getting one, 16 outputs would work perfect for me.....
interesting.....
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04-09-2008, 06:50 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 272
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Hey greenman,
Cool, Fusionbrain 2.0!
Quick question, how easy will it be to utilize character LCDs, and what else would be needed...software and programming? Sorry, that's just one area I know nothing, zero, nada about, but always wanted to use.
Thanks!
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04-09-2008, 06:54 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,863
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Quote: Originally Posted by quantum  Hey greenman,
Cool, Fusionbrain 2.0!
Quick question, how easy will it be to utilize character LCDs, and what else would be needed...software and programming? Sorry, that's just one area I know nothing, zero, nada about, but always wanted to use.
Thanks!
The idea is that we will have something somewhat similar to the skin designer, but for Character LCDs. It would only have Text labels and Text values. It would store the configuration to the PIC's EEPROM.
Does that help? |
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04-10-2008, 04:05 AM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 135
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lol mine has sat here in my room for months now, awaiting my ride back from the paint shop, and it looks like it will still sit here, i want the new one!! i can use both can i not?
you guys really need to release a final software for the moment and documentation so evryone can get on the same page? and plenty o examples for simpletons like me lol
Also with this LCD screen, can u plug in numeric pads? is it the same sort of deal? i think a numeric pad being able to be plugged in to it, to password the whole PC would be cool...
Last edited by Ryann : 04-10-2008 at 04:10 AM.
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04-10-2008, 04:21 AM
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cheap custom title
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Ghent - Belgium
Vehicle: 01 Renault Espace BiFuel | Mitsubishi Canter | BMW R1200GS Adventure | Yamaha YZF600R | Honda CB650
Posts: 1,854
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Quote: Originally Posted by greenman100 The idea is that we will have something somewhat similar to the skin designer, but for Character LCDs. It would only have Text labels and Text values. It would store the configuration to the PIC's EEPROM.
Does that help?
Would this mean that it can run stand-alone? Just using the lcd as output and some digital ins as input?
Or is that a bit much to ask 
Anyway, great work you guys, I'll be interested in carrying this as soon as our office problems are over
Joachim |
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04-10-2008, 04:31 AM
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It ain't easy being a green moderator
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Steps out the front of Henson's workshop or Sydney
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan 200sx
Posts: 2,172
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damn! now you tell us. I just bought a fusion brain 1.0
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04-10-2008, 08:11 AM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Vehicle: 2003/Acura/RSX
Posts: 4,684
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guns reload .. brains evolve. Fusion Brain: Evovled!
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Current Project: RRFusion, MovieTimes, RRMail and More!!! :)
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04-10-2008, 10:08 AM
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Raw Wave
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: NY
Vehicle: Chevy Van G20 and '06 Scion Xb
Posts: 1,802
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when i saw v1.0 go on sale i knew you had something up your sleeves glad i waited sounds awesome either way
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04-10-2008, 11:57 AM
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Fusion Brain Creator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,863
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Quote: Originally Posted by JC-S60 Would this mean that it can run stand-alone? Just using the lcd as output and some digital ins as input?
Or is that a bit much to ask
Anyway, great work you guys, I'll be interested in carrying this as soon as our office problems are over
Joachim
Yes, that is the idea.
I may not be able to finish the firmware by the time the boards are ready (you know, with graduating and all) but with the ability to upgrade over USB, that won't be an issue. |
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04-10-2008, 12:00 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Top o' the world Ma!
Vehicle: 2004 Chrysler 300M Special
Posts: 1,233
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Ah-ha!
Hense the recent big sale.................
Still happy I'm getting a v1 brain though.
<if I only had a brain><scarecrow voice>
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04-10-2008, 12:08 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ontario/Canada
Vehicle: 2000 Protege
Posts: 1,136
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Quote: Originally Posted by -zip- grrr where is this "drop down box" for the 12v plug for 2 bucks, im must be blind and will never win Are you smarter than a 5th grader. Great deal btw!
You are not going to come out with the FusionBrainUltraDeluxePlus the next day after the sale are you? 
My quote during the 3 day sale. My ability to predict the future can be rented to any one at MP3Car.com for $100/hr special member price.
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04-10-2008, 12:41 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,863
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Quote: Originally Posted by -zip- My quote during the 3 day sale. My ability to predict the future can be rented to any one at MP3Car.com for $100/hr special member price.
Nick and I laughed when we saw this post actually. |
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04-10-2008, 01:45 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Iowa
Vehicle: 2006 Subaru WRX STi
Posts: 88
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I also figured the updated model was on the way, and thus they wanted to clear out the old inventory. Of course I needed a spare anyway, so I'm fine with the old brain for right now.
How about just Version 2 or "v2". If you guys come up with more new features in a year that require more than just firmware, then you'll need another new name. Plan that in just in case.
-Lance
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04-10-2008, 02:07 PM
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Fusion Brain Creator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,863
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The funny thing is, we cleared out more inventory than we had... so we had to put in another large order :-/
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