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Recommended News Severs? 8 43 (3/22/2005 7:03:29 PM) comp.arch.embedded Can anyone recommend a good, public access news server? Earthlink 'improved' their servers such that I can't access them remotely via the web anymore so I've cancelled my account. I've tried a few free ones, ... Bob

embedded video? 3 40 (1/14/2004 7:05:24 PM) comp.arch.embedded I need to generate simple NTSC composite video text as a last minute feature on an 8051 based embedded project. I have found some software examples but they really chew up CPU time. Does anyone know of a one ch... Bob

PIC16XXX C Compiler? 0 55 (12/2/2003 4:40:48 PM) comp.arch.embedded We are modifying the firmware in a PIC16F876 based design supplied by a vendor. The problem is, our development tools only support 18xxx devices. What c-compiler can anyone recommend for PIC16XXX devices? TIA... Bob

Labview PDA USB? 2 39 (11/11/2003 4:48:37 PM) comp.arch.embedded We are developing an embedded design that needs to communicate with a PDA via USB. We have selected the HP IPAQ 5550 and National Instruments Labview for PDA's to generate the GUI user interface. My question is... Bob

uCOS 6 38 (10/28/2003 4:38:20 PM) comp.arch.embedded probably uCOS From: "pacman" Subject: mCOS RTOS Date: Monday, October 27, 2003 1:01 PM who makes the mCOS RTOS ? If something like that even exists ... Bob

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Using C to program the 8051 family 21 37 (1/1/2004 6:05:53 PM) comp.arch.embedded Hi, I've been developing some 8051 based projects and the programming is getting a bit taxing in assembly language. I'm a bit familiar with C and was thinking of using that to program the uC. Does anyone hav... aliasger_18 (16)

Tiny magnets for Hall effect tach - sources, adhesives? 21 20 (1/2/2004 5:36:30 AM) comp.arch.embedded Where can one acquire small (20-30) qty magnets suitable for use in Hall effect tach type applications? I'm thinking of the ultra-slim magnet splinters you see on floppy drive spindles and VCR head drums, about... larwe (1373)

Embedded programming usually solo? 71 23 (1/3/2004 10:40:12 PM) comp.arch.embedded I have a question as an experienced software developer considering shifting my emphasis to embedded systems programming. (I have OS development background that seems like a good fit.) Please comment on the cl... MarkAbbott (2)

Microchip PIC Microcontroller Self Study 12 59 (1/13/2004 7:56:44 PM) comp.arch.embedded I have found PIC Tutor from following company to be easy to learn. http://www.pictutor.com The documentation included with the Tutor is easy to understand and covers various aspect. I recommend this PIC Tuto... john871 (1)

Orcad Layout question 2 44 (1/14/2004 5:43:57 PM) comp.arch.embedded Can anyone tell me what the cryptic descriptions of the padstack layers are in Orcad Layout please? They are: Top Bottom Plane Inner SMTop SMBot SPTop SPBot SSTop SSBot AsyTop AsyBot DRLDWG Drill CommentLayer ... rogerwilson (29)

I2C troubleshooting 11 37 (3/8/2005 6:58:00 PM) comp.arch.embedded Hi, I'm developing an I2C slave device based on a MSP430F169. Another 'F169 is the master (for testing) and every now and then, the communication breaks down. The master's application is derived from TI app n... patrick8373 (4)

Recommended News Severs? 8 43 (3/22/2005 7:03:29 PM) comp.arch.embedded Can anyone recommend a good, public access news server? Earthlink 'improved' their servers such that I can't access them remotely via the web anymore so I've cancelled my account. I've tried a few free ones, ... stephensdigital1 (50)

Software UART for WindowsXP 8 36 (3/24/2005 3:07:55 PM) comp.arch.embedded Hello, I am trying to test a modem by pinging it with some data at 38400 baud using an 8N1 format over a serial RS232 link. I was wondering if someone had code (for WinXp) for a software UART which will do the... tanmay.zargar (33)

What's your favourite software tool? 28 58 (4/7/2005 11:22:30 AM) comp.arch.embedded Hi, mine's the mug I got from Hitex at an embedded systems show a few years ago in London. It's got the entire ASCII set printed on it in decimal and Hex values. I keep using it all the time. Other people com... mr_horton1 (17)

what is "strapping" 6 45 (4/14/2005 8:39:31 PM) comp.arch.embedded I am reading the 80C188XL document and it reads "Pins specified as 'pulled high' or 'pulled low' can be strapped instead. using pull-up or pull-down resistors instead of strapping makes design changes easier an... VAX9000 (37)