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<title>The ATXSwitch</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/atxswitch/"><img src="http://store.fundamentallogic.com/ecom/bmz_cache/1/13396775b2fe64b32869da17d2fe5f4b.image.325x194.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></p>

<p>The ATXSwitch makes it easy to add an additional ATX power supply to virtually any PC. When your primary power supply is turned on, the ATXSwtich automagically enables a secondary supply.</p>

<p>At only 10 parts and a PCB, it's super easy to assemble with the <a href="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/atxswitch/">full-colour photo-based directions</a>.</p>

<p>Head over to it's <a href="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/atxswitch/">instructions</a> or buy one below.
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       <td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=43"></script>       </td>
       <td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=44"></script>       </td>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/hardware/The ATXSwitch.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:12:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Introducing the StickDuino</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/stickduino/"><img src="http://store.fundamentallogic.com/ecom/bmz_cache/9/9158c7fdeb3d7a80b146da3f3caac6bc.image.325x241.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></p>

<p>Whoa, how did we miss announcing this? The StickDuino is a fully featured Arduino clone (freeduino) that allows you to carry an Arduino compatible tool around in your pocket.</p>

<p>Head over to it's <a href="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/stickduino/">instructions</a> or buy one below.
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       <th>Fully Assembled</th>
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       <td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=41"></script>       </td>
       <td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=42"></script>       </td>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/Introducing the StickDuino.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:05:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Try Our Distributors</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I'm pleased to announce even more ways to buy spiffie.org kits.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://wulfden.org/TheShoppe.shtml">Wulfden at Hawk's Mountain</a></strong></p>

<p>Wulfden carries the <a href="http://wulfden.org/freeduino/freeduino.shtml#IDUINO1">iDuino kit packaged up with their "Experimenter's Pack #2"</a>.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.makershed.com">Maker Shed</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="http://spiffie.org/electronics/makershed.png" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>The Maker Shed (from the folks at Make Magazine) now carry our <a href="http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKFL1">USB7 w/ Mounting Holes kit</a></p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/Try Our Distributors.html</link>
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<category>Store_News</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:44:18 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New Shipping System</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>In addition to rolling out our new shipping calculator, I'm pleased to announce the availability of Canada Post's various shipping methods.</p>

<p>You could peruse <a href="http://spiffie.org/support/shipping/">a comprehensive listing of our shipping services</a>, but you shouldn't have to; the new checkout and estimator include links to service descriptions and (when available) delivery time frames.</p>

<p><img src="http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/2008/08/07/shipping_co.png" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>In addition to new services, the standard mail rates have been adjusted (to cheaper rates, except 100gram international service which has been adjusted a few cents higher).</p>

<p>I hope you find the new shipping system easier to use and the new shipping options attractive.</p>

<p>Our apologies to anyone inconvenienced by the change.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/New Shipping System.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:08:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Assembled iDuino Kits</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://store.fundamentallogic.com/ecom/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=28"><img src="http://spiffie.org/kits/iduino/images/2720577213_f309af5ebf.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></p>

<p>We now carry <a href="http://store.fundamentallogic.com/ecom/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=28">fully assembled iDuino kits</a> for those who need some but don't want to solder. Because they're a special order for assembly, there's a minimum order of 5 units.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/Assembled iDuino Kits.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:35:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>ATmega328P support in the Arduino IDE</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/2008/07/21/arduino_ide_m328board.png" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>For some time, there's been <a href="http://www.arduino.cc/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1193254782/0">discussion on the Arduino forum</a> over the upcoming ATmega328P. Basically an ATmega168 with twice as much flash, RAM, and EEPROM.</p>

<p>Some time ago, I was lucky enough to secure samples for another project, now after hours of tinkering, I'm pleased to show off the first <a href="http://spiffie.org/know/arduino_328/">working beta of a hacked IDE and bootloader</a>.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/ATmega328P support in the Arduino IDE.html</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:10:24 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Introducing the DuinoStamp</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/duinostamp/assemble/16_place_atmega.jpg" alt="" title="" /></p>

<p>After working in collaboration with Justin Wyatt on his idea for a stamp-sized Freeduino, I'm pleased to introduce the <a href="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/duinostamp/">DuinoStamp</a>. It's a convenient breakout board allowing you to easily embed an Arduino compatible environment into your project. The same size as a 34-pin 0.600" DIP, it's easy to incorporate into bread-boards, perf-board, or PCBs. It contains all the components and connections you need, without including costly and large extras.</p>

<p>Head over to it's <a href="http://www.spiffie.org/kits/duinostamp/">instructions</a> or buy one below.
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       <td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=29"></script>       </td>
       <td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=30"></script>       </td>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/hardware/Introducing the DuinoStamp.html</link>
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<category>Hardware</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:40:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New URL - store.fundamentallogic.com</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Finishing our storefront move, we've changed our URL to <a href="">http://store.fundamentallogic.com</a>. All the old links will continue working, but you'll be magically transported to the correct page on the new URL.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/New URL - store.fundamentallogic.com.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/New URL - store.fundamentallogic.com.html</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:13:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Time</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Just a reminder, Fundamental Logic is closed from June 14th until June 22nd. Any orders received during this period will be shipped starting June 23rd.</p>

<p>We do, however, have several cool kits ready to launch when we return and lots more in the pipe!</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/Summer Time.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/Summer Time.html</guid>
<category>Store_News</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:06:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New PCBs and Yellow Soldermask</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><script src="/script/flickrnotes.php?2513475599"></script>
A panel with 5 fresh new products just arrived from Gold Phoenix.</p>

<p>Firstly a comment on the yellow solder mask: Black, Blue, and Green are my staple solder mask colours, but it's nice to branch out sometimes and I went with a yellow mask for this order. My initial impression is that it looks OK on the copper portions of the board, but the masked bare laminate is unimpressive. While it adds variety to the lineup, it definitely looks cheap compared to even the green mask (which is cheaper) and very cheap compared to a blue or black mask. I'm left with a single-sided paper-laminate feeling.</p>

<p>The new projects are, clockwise from the top left:</p>

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<li>A thermistor based high/low temperate tracker for the -5&deg;c to 30&deg;c range.</li>
<li>A 555 based high-voltage (48V to 250V) switch-mode boost supply.</li>
<li>An NCP1400 based 5V step-up controller. I'm not sure if I'll push this design for kitting.</li>
<li>The 3.3V version of the popular <a href="http://spiffie.org/kits/ft232">FT232 USB to TTL converter</a>.</li>
<li>A constant current controller. When hooked between a load and ground, this allows you to set a particular maximum current level regardless of supply voltage or load variances. This is ideal for loading SMPS, LEDs, Laser diodes, etc.</li>
</ul>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/hardware/New PCBs and Yellow Soldermask.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/hardware/New PCBs and Yellow Soldermask.html</guid>
<category>Hardware</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 12:58:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Arduino and Freescale MPX Pressure sensors</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><script src="/script/flickrnotes.php?2450564775"></script></p>

<p><a href="http://www.freescale.com/">Freescale</a> makes a range of <a href="http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/taxonomy.jsp?nodeId=01126990368716">integrated pressure sensors with 0-5V analog outputs</a>, in a vast array of configurations. Today, I've picked the <code>MPXV5010DP</code>, but you should be able to adapt this to a range of sensors.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/Arduino and Freescale MPX Pressure sensors.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/Arduino and Freescale MPX Pressure sensors.html</guid>
<category>Microcontrollers</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:10:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>We&apos;ve Moved</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to our new e-commerce storefront. If you had an account previously, you'll need to re-register. Feel free to <a href="http://www.spiffie.org/store/index.php?main_page=contact_us">contact us</a> regarding any orders from the old site.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/We&apos;ve Moved.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/We&apos;ve Moved.html</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:25:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>New Freeduino Kits</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>We're pleased to introduce our range of Arduino compatible products starting with the <a href="http://spiffie.org/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=2">iDuino</a> and <a href="http://spiffie.org/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=3">MaxSerial</a>. We hope to expand this line with shields and accessories.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/New Freeduino Kits.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/store_news/New Freeduino Kits.html</guid>
<category>Store_News</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:48:15 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Build a MaxSerial Freeduino</title>
<description><![CDATA[<h3>About</h3>

<p>The MaxSerial is a MAX232 based serial board compatible with the <a href="http://Arduino.cc">Arduino</a> environment.</p>

<p><script src="/script/flickrnotes.php?2325224242"></script></p>

<h3>Buy</h3>

<p>I'm pleased to offer these as a kit, bare PCB, and fully assembled. Use the below options to purchase with-out the optional 3.3 volt supply or <a href="http://store.fundamentallogic.com/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=56_58_62">explore your other options</a>.<table valign=bottom border=1><tr><th>Full Kit<th>Board Only<th>Fully Assembled
<tr><td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=3"></script>
<td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=1"></script>
<td><script src="http://spiffie.org/store/embed.php?products_id=2"></script>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/Build a MaxSerial Freeduino.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/Build a MaxSerial Freeduino.html</guid>
<category>Microcontrollers</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:40:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>A High-Volume Atmega Arduino Programmer and Tester</title>
<description><![CDATA[<p><script src="/script/flickrnotes.php?2381942808"></script></p>

<p>I need to program several dozen <a href="http://www.spiffie.org/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=16">Atmega168s</a> and I only own ICSP Atmel programmers; what to do? Bodge one up of course. Best of all, the bodged programmer functions as an Arduino test bed.</p>
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<link>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/A High-Volume Atmega Arduino Programmer and Tester.html</link>
<guid>http://spiffie.org/electronics/archives/microcontrollers/A High-Volume Atmega Arduino Programmer and Tester.html</guid>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:36:31 -0500</pubDate>
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