Brand new 32bit microcontroller that is incredibly easy to use, simply plug in to the USB, install the drivers and that's it, ready to program. It has a built in operating system so is fully interactive. This is the easiest way to migrate form 8bit to 32bit without the cost of a development system or the massive learning curve of the GNU Free software route. The board comes with CD-ROM and 100 page user guide.

The BV511 is an ARM based microcontroller board designed for education, hobbyists and bespoke applications. Unlike conventional development boards this board is particularly useful for proving ideas, developing a system and then using the actual board in that system. It is aimed at bridging the gap between 8Bit users with limited resources and 32bit users with all of the C / C++ software and tool chains required for development.

Although the board can be used with any software tools it comes pre-programmed with an operating system called BV Forth. This means that no other software or complex tools are required on the host system, all that is needed are the USB drivers and a terminal emulator, both are free and come with a CD-ROM.

With this board combined with the on board software it is possible to create a stand alone system within a few minutes of powering up; a stand alone system is one that will perform your required actions at power up.

Removing the need for complex software tools does not mean that the power of the system is compromised and has some considerable advantages. The BV511 can be programmed anywhere, no dedicated PC is required, this makes it ideal for students who need to create a project but don?t want to spend all of the time in the computer lab.

Using a standard C/C++ toolset takes a considerable amount of time to learn. Even if the end goal is to learn a tool set, this can ease the path.

The BV511 can be used by engineers who have possibly never used a microcontroller before, the operating system considerably reduces the complexity of the device making it possible for a beginner to create something useful in a short space of time. From an educational point of view this considerably reduces the learning curve normally required just to program the simplest thing on a 32bit microcontroller.

The board can be used as an educational tool or to develop a system and then the same board can be embedded in that system. Because of the USB interface it can then be subsequently upgraded in-situ if required.

Features

? No software tools required, program anywhere, no special PC required
? USB virtual com port interface, 2.0, version 1.1 compatible
? Students do not need to be tied to the computer labs software tools
? Powerful 32bit microcontroller, Philips LPC2132
? Low cost
? Real time clock with battery back up
? High level programs can be saved to Flash, using SAVE command
? Stand alone, start up programs can be created
? 40+ I/O lines with the usual AtoD, DtoA, timers, I2C etc.
? Software resources included for MMC/SD memory cards, Graphic LCD displays etc.
? Easy in-system updating
? 100 page foundation book full of project examples.
 

Application Areas

Robotics, MP3 players, Video processing, Audio processing, Data logging, Environmental control, Process control, image sensing, Games.

The output ports use high quality sockets making the board very easy to use with a breadboard system.

Further Information

To Purchase this product visit www.byvac.co.uk also look in the Articles section of this web site. For a full hardware specification see the Datasheets section of this web site. See Articles>How To>Getting started with BV511 for animated demonstrations. For a practical example see Articles>Projects.