Posted by Hao in News | 3,009 views
Edward writes in to share the new progress of Modkit –
If you’ve been following the Modkit project, this screenshot tells a lot. Did you think we decided to show the Seeeduino just because of it’s festive red color? Maybe a little, but the Seeduino represents Modkit’s move to support more third party boards. Oh, but that’s a Seeeduino Mega? Right.. Modkit will now have support for the Mega line of Arduino compatibles. You might also notice the new drag-and-drop hardware components. We completely redesigned the hardware drag-and-drop to make it easier to add more components. Oh and if you’re really paying attention, you’ll notice that we haven’t just added things, we’ve taken something away: the serial port drop-down menu. I wonder what that’s about?
Basically, Modkit is an in-browser graphical programming environment for microcontrollers. Modkit allows you to program Arduino and Compatible hardware using simple graphical blocks and/or traditional text code. Modkit’s graphical blocks are heavily inspired by the Scratch programming environment developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. Go to Modkit website for more information.
Posted by ESP in News | 3,825 views
For a long time, we are not comfortable with current electronic bricks,
- It shall Not need 5 different types of cables
- It shall Not have such a huge connector
- It shall have unified form factor
- It shall be able combining with other not only by cables
- It shall be well designed in customers’ view
- It demands rich documentation and tutorial
Now, it is time to change.
Thank you guys for the inputs on new connector, we finally abandoned 3.5mm Audio Jack way, they could only be found in the coming beta OLED modules. And, here is the new idea:
The new system is consisted of stem and twig. Stems are interface board/shields to enable different platform (starting from Arduino of course) to be able to use different modules. Twigs are the modules (previously bricks) illustrated above. You may find unified naming like these:
- Stem – Basic Shield v0.9b
- Stem – Mega Shield v0.9b
- Stem – Frame Extension v0.9b
- Stem – BEE Wing v0.9b
- Twig – 16*2 Uart LCD v0.9b
- Twig – Gas Sensing v0.9b
- Twig – Accelerometer v0.9b
- Twig – I2C 3-axis Gyro v0.9b
- Twig – Photo Sensing v0.9b
The new design is under validation, and you will see the starter’s bundle probably within this month.
HELP NEEDED:
Suggestions
Complaints
make a WISH for your most wanted twig or stem…
A LOGO? Also some illustration arts later…
Thanks! 
Posted by Fan in General | 13,382 views
As some might know there are several FTDI chip based usb to serial converter breakout boards. Sparkfun produced several of them through time , and recently Adafruit launched a new product called ”FTDI friend”. Those are the well known ones. But if you have an Arduino board with usb connectivity ( like Duemilanove ) , you don’t need to buy any of those for basic usb to serial converting tasks. If you have a Seeeduino, you are luckier!
Posted by Fan in News | 4,573 views
We finally have 100 PCs of Seeeduino Film made! Check them out in our depot, and check FAST~~
Anybody could make this drawing prettier? If you understand what’s trying to illustrate, and need some free FILM…
As a beta version, we successfully (-____-) made a mistake on the marking and fixed before shipping out:
Last hint, if you are going to Open Hardware Summit and Maker Faire in NYC next week, you might receive some Bendable Seeeduino Film Case… Like below, limited collection.
Posted by ESP in General | 1,685 views
Sorry for keeping you waiting, but we have faced many failures and defects while bringing Seeeduino FILM from idea to prototype to mass production. We can’t say they are satisfying, which needs you to test and let us know the feedback, but they are much stronger than previous sent samples, and much easier to use. Check below cheatsheet for a glance:
Seeeduino FILM is an Arduino compatible development platform for space-sensitive projects. It’s flexible, super slim and equipped built-in Li-Po charger, suitable to build wearable applications. FILM and other extension FRAMEs could be simply connected via the 20p universal bus like a chain, native 2.54mm pitch pins also enables quick prototyping.
l Arduino compatible
l Flexible
l Ultra small/slim form factor
l Transform by cutting and chaining
l Full functional Atmega168
l 0.1” pitch pad breakout
l 20pin daisy-chain flex bus
l UartSB programming compatible
l Built-in charger circuit
l Reinforced to increase endurance
The FPCs were ready last week and under assembly now. If no big issue, you will see them in stock next week!
Posted by ESP in General | 46,857 views
It’s an interesting and hard process to discover the different ways of boards.
We tried to design an Arduino(TM) compatible board fits to smallest apertures. The goal is extremely small, slim, flexible while maintaining its nature of developing board.
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Posted by Fan in News | 5,964 views
Seeeduino Stalker is an extensive Wireless Sensor Network node, with native data logging features and considered modular structure. It could be conveniently used as sensor hub or integrated data collector for monitoring, tracking and etc.
Features:
- Arduino compatible, based on Seeeduino
- Native RTC, On board CR2032 battery holder
- Native micro SD card socket
- Easy stackable I2C pin header
- Dual voltage (5V/3.3V) I2C hub
- Standalone and shield mode
- User defined button and LED
- B” series socket (2*10 pin 2.0mm pitch, same as Xbee)
- Interrupt evoking ready
- Serial interface with DTR for auto reset during programming
Documents:
The Seeeduino Stalker is already on the way, will be available in near days.
Posted by Fan in poll | 6,450 views
Most of the custom boards made by Seeed Studio was born red, red has became a symbol of Seeed Studio products. But monotonous color is not a good idea for us, why not make PCB colorful? Let’s vote for your preferred PCB color now!
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Posted by Fan in News | 3,958 views
This is a deluxe pack for Arduino users; it includes Seeeduino, basic components and prototyping platform, various Input and sensors, visual and audible output, flexible structure enhancement andextensive power options. It covers from starting up tutor to advanced experiments; with specially manufactured components and structures from this pack, you may even build customized shield NOW!
Visit: http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/super-seeeduino-catalyst-pack-p-257.html for more informations
Posted by Fan in General | 1,576 views
Since many developers asked about if Seeeduino is RoHS compliant, we replaced all the components into RoHS compliant ones, and adopted lead free manufacture processes. It took us lot’s of time and energy, but we believe that it’s something we must do, in concern of environment and customer benefits.
Now Seeeduino is fully RoHS compliant, maintain the original price: $27.5
