Catalog:BoardX
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| Image | BoardX-motherboard-with-LEDs.jpg |
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| Description | An open source motherboard where everything is a plugin - even processors and power supplies |
| Status | Working |
| License | Creative Commons:BY-SA 3.0 |
| Organization | UPGRADE INDUSTRIES |
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| Based upon | BoardX |
| URL | http://www.upgradeindustries.com |
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| Category: | Microcontroller, Arduino, Arduino:Application, Processor, AVR, Arduino, Arduino:Application, PIC, Robot |
BoardX is a collection of electronic circuit boards that stack on top of one another to share resources, communicate, and extend the functionality of one another. This system is built on the motherboard that acts as both an electrical and structural foundation.
Unlike similar products (but much like a familiar PC system), the motherboard does not come with a processor pre-installed. Processors come as simple, low cost add-on boards, which allows any processor - or multiple processors - to be used with the system.
Compatibility Features
- BoardX works transparently with Arduino SDK! That means it works out of the box - if you plug in an AVR-X Add-on, it can be programmed over USB using Arduino's programming language and development software.
- PIC, ARM, AVR, it doesn't matter - although we only have an AVR processor built at the moment, ARM boards are in development and you can always develop your own processor add-on using our free templates.
Unique Features
- Processor-independent hardware – the hardware is compatible with any processor, and even multiple processors (since they come as add-ons)
- Choice of full size add-ons, or cheaper, miniature add-ons
- Multiple, independent add-on sockets to reduce vertical growth to 1/3 that of Arduino
- BoardX automatically routes Power, USB, SPI, UART, I2C and GPIO to the other add-ons so you don't have to wire anything by hand
- A Breadboard is included on the motherboard for quick prototyping
- High current allowance permits direct powering of motors, servos and other power hungry applications
- An upgradable power supply feature allows the use of any conceivable power source and regulation method. It also plugs in, just like a normal add-on.
- A unique shape and color, which resembles its name - BoardX. The rounded edges and isolated mounting holes make handling BoardX more comfortable and easier to install in robot chassis.
