Banderon

Beautiful! A perfect example of what I'm talking about. Though, what I've got in mind is a far more complex. =D

Right now, I'm thinking of using a few cheap tiny microcontrollers for specialized functions with their own small subprograms, with a good powerful microcontroller (StampX24, I guess) to interface them with the PC and the wireless network, and to rewrite their code as needed if I choose to update them.

So far I'm thinking of using small individual microcontrollers for:

- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- L/R Side Mirrors
- Windows and Sunroof
- Headlights and LCD brightness control
- Servo control
- Various I/O


The main thing I'm lacking on the BX24/35 is I/O pins. So maybe I'll just wire it to an I/O expander via I2C.. or SPI. I dunno... haven't figured it all out yet. But at the moment, a BX24 controlling a bunch of individual microcontrollers dedicated to their specific tasks seems easiest to do.

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archimense

HVWTech has a good selection of easy to use microcontrollers.

Check it out at: http://www.hvwtech.com/pages/products1.asp?CatID=7

I like the Stamp Stacks they make because they provide the whole platform to run the Stamp in a nice package. Plus they give you instructions on how to override the download channel as a second COM channel. See it at: http://www.hvwtech.com/pages/product...p?ProductID=13

Banderon

You're right, they have a really nice selection there. Unfortunately, all of them only run as SPI masters, not slaves. =\

Damn.


Edit: I guess I can run things on the I2C bus.. less wires = better.

crosseye

Banderon,

I remember using a couple versions of the BASIC Stamp in high school for some simple applications. Also, I have used various microcontrollers since then.... the microcontrollers are way more flexible and powerful.

I prefer programming in assembly language for these microcontrollers rather than using a higher level language such as BASIC, VB, or C/C++. This way you have more control over the functions that the microcontroller performs.

As for EEPROM storage.... I personally would use a Flash storage (if possible) because EEPROM is sometimes a pain in the ***, especially erasing with a UV light box.

If you need any help with programming, soldering circuit boards, ideas, algorithms, etc, let me know! I would love to help, and anything I could do for you help me out too.

WIth that said, I know it's a lot to ask, but can you open up a thread, website, etc to document your progress through this project (pics, diagrams, explanations)? This is something that I would like to follow. I have had interests in doing similar things with my car.

Thanks!

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