[COLUG] RE: Small pcb supplier

[John Lydic]

You might check out the Atmel Network Gateway Kit (less than $100.00) at:
http://atmel.com/dyn/products/tools_card.asp?family_id=682&family_name=AVR32+32%2Dbit+MCU&tool_id=4102

Along with everything on the kit, it can rather easily be wired for a 
directly connected LCD panel.  You can add a CLUT chip and a VGA 
connector to display on a standard LCD panel.  We're using the chip in a 
panel at work and it's working well for us.

Additional information can be found at:
http://www.avrfreaks.net/wiki/index.php/Documentation:NGW AND
http://avr32linux.org/twiki/bin/view

John

charles morrison wrote:
> /Josh wrote:
> /
>
> /Depending on your need for processing power and the necessity of 
> video out, you might want to just order a bunch of Chumbies, take them 
> apart, and get rid of (or sell) the extra parts.
>
> It's no speed demon, but for $180 you get:
>
> 350 MHz ARM Processor, 64MB Flash, 64MB RAM
> 300x240 touchscreen LED backlit LCD display
> Serial Port (TTL, but easy to adapt to RS232)
> 2x USB Ports
> Embedded Linux Distro
> /
>
> __________________________________________________________________
> 2/21/2008
> Josh,
>
> That's a really creative answer. And it's low cost. We are now working 
> with ARM processors, too.
>
> Unfortunately, the customer already told me they don't want a solution 
> like that. They want an LCD monitor that they can change out at will. 
> Also want one bigger.
>
> Still, it's a great idea. I may use that for another project.
>
> Charlie
>

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