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Important Note on AVR32 Availability

Yann — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:01:17 +0000

Our current stock of the Copper AVR32 module is almost depleted. Currently, Atmel is very behind on the manufacturing and delivery of numerous parts (AVR, AVR32, Dataflash) – our order for more AT32UC3B1256-AU parts is currently scheduled into March of 2011, meaning that once our existing stock runs out we will be unable to ship more Copper AVR32 modules.

New Products – Beagleboard Hardhat – Industrial Process Control I/O for the Beagleboard

Yann — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:40:06 +0000

We’ve been busy in the labs cooking up a series of new products which will be launching in the next few months. The first of four is the subject of this post – Beagleboard Hardhat! The Beagleboard Hardhat is an industrial analog and digital I/O expansion board for the Beagleboard. Features 4-20mA transmitters and inputs, 0-10V outputs and inputs, along with RS485 and a set of dry contactors.

Hardware On-board

12bit 4 channel Delta-Sigma ADC with programmable gain amplifier, over I2C bus.
12bit 4 channel DAC with EEPROM (keeps state after power cycle), on the I2C bus.
Connectors on board: All connectors utilize pluggable terminal blocks for ease of use and prototyping.
2x Highly accurate 4-20mA sourcing transmitters (up to 600ohms in the loop) with common ground capability, powered by a 12bit DAC (full range 4-20mA input requires a minimum of 21VDC input voltage as the voltage source is a high accuracy 19V regulator)
2x Highly accurate 0-10V analog outputs at up to 10mA each.
2x 0-10V inputs, on the 12bit ADC.
2x 4-20mA loop sensors (150ohms loop resistance), 12bit ADC.
2x opto-isolated dry-contact outputs, protected up to 250V nominal (BeagleBoard GPIO)
2x dry-contact inputs (GND to 3.3V) (BeagleBoard GPIO)
RS485 2-wire interface, tied to the BeagleBoard USART2.
24V DC input with switching buck converter, powers all analog circuits as well as the BeagleBoard 5V system.
All needed level converters (I2C, UART, GPIO) and supplies (5V, 19V, 3.3V)

The design is Open Source Hardware under the Creative Commons Share-Alike Attribution License.

More pictures will be posted soon, along with pre-order information. Pricing starts at $79 with connectors and mounting hardware

New Payment Option: Google Checkout

Yann — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:06:36 +0000

The online store now accepts Google Checkout in addition to the normal credit card processing. In your cart, you should see the big Checkout button under the Proceed to Checkout Button.

At this time we have discontinued the Amazon SimplePay option as it has caused numerous problems for customers.

Copper AVR32 Module – New sale price of $30.99

Yann — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:38:57 +0000

For the month of May, we will be offering the Copper AVR32 module at a new low price of $30.99.

Copper is an AVR32 UC3B1256 mounted on a DIP32 breadboard friendly module, giving you the smallest AVR32 development board available (and one of the cheapest!). Features integrated voltage regulator, USB connector, and in-system programming via the USB port.

Copper – Expected ship date 2/26/2010

Yann — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:15:29 +0000

Our Copper AVR32 Stick stock is expected to be ready to ship on February 26th! A bit later than we had hoped unfortunately. We are also transitioning to a full make-to-stock system, which should dramatically reduce the time to ship. Previously, we had been customizing each board based on your selections, which added in a 2-5 day delay from order processing to shipping.

Coming soon: new products!

Copper – out of stock, more on the way soon

Yann — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:30:13 +0000

We’ve run out of Coppers! You can backorder now, and we will ship within 1-2 weeks.

We are also planning on upgrading our production, allowing us much shorter order to ship times.

Happy New Year – New International Pricing

Yann — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:13:24 +0000

Happy New Year to everyone! We have been busy fulfilling all of your orders and questions, leaving little time to make posts on the blog. Thank you to everyone who has ordered, making the Copper our best selling product yet.

On the business front, we are announcing new international postal service pricing. You can now get your package delivered to anywhere* in the world for a low fixed price in 6 to 10 days via USPS Priority Mail International. The base price for this service starts at $16. Our old pricing was automatically computed, but often times would return wildly inaccurate prices and overcharge you, causing us to issue partial refunds for shipping. This new flat rate option should simplify everything.

(* You’re out of luck if you’re in a US Trade Embargo country – sorry)

Holiday Hours, AVRFreaks.net news postings

Yann — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:26:43 +0000

StackFoundry will be closed from December 22nd to December 27th, as well as January 1st. No orders will ship, and we will be unable to answer any e-mails during this time. Its been a great launch year for our directly branded hardware, but we still have a long way to go. Look for a set of new products in the first quarter of 2010.

We also have a mention on the AVRFreaks.net news page. Thanks AVRFreaks!

Black Friday: Stay at home, get a discount

Yann — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:36:36 +0000

Instead of going out and confronting the insanity of lines at 4AM, you can shop online. The store is offering 10% off for Black Friday (Nov 27) and following Saturday (Nov 28). Use the coupon code STAYHOME at the store. Pick up your AVR32 or XMEGA board today!

Copper pre-orders now accepted, new products and widgets

Yann — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:48:20 +0000

Copper on a breadboard

Our AVR32 DIP-module board (Copper) is now open to pre-orders! For $26.99 (plus shipping and handling) you too can bring one home. We are expecting the orders to ship before November 25th, but depending on demand and any glitches, the ship date may be pushed back. As part of the StackFoundry pre-order guarantee, you can cancel and receive a full refund at any time before the product ships, after which the standard warranty and return policy applies.

We have also posted a smattering of new products:

A cool electromechanical solenoid activated counter
USB cables – you can never have enough
High precision temperature sensors on 6 feet of wire – perfect for your next weather station project
Logic ICs – You can never have enough 74 series logic

Thats it for now!