Archive for March, 2010

New project idea: btstack on a stick

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

The idea is to have a simple method for firmware updates - e.g. with a built-in bootloader and dfu-programmer.

New idea: btstack on a stick

Might use an AT90USB1287 (on an ATMEL USB Key) or an ATMega2560 board.

New idea: btstack on a stick

Experiments with CC1101 radios

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

I have modules operating at 433 MHz as well as 868 MHz

CUL 433 MHz

Programming is done via the dfu-programmer software - just tested it on OSX.

CUL 868 MHz

Flashing the Betty remote

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

I’m stepping forward with the process - can flash individual software on the remote now.
Betty - in flash process

There is more info in the Flickr photo stream.

Programming a TV remote with IR and RF capabilities

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

I’m programming a TV remote that has IR and RF capabilities.

Betty development setup