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| - | SmoothiePanel is an[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_hardware|Open Source Hardware]] integrated PanelMax using the[[http://www.nxp.com/products/microcontrollers/cortex_m0/lpc1100_x_l/LPC1114FBD48.html|LPC 1114]] ARM Cortex-M0 chip to bring a 20x4 RGB Character Display, UART, SPI, 4bit ADC, 16bit GPIO down to a single I2C port. The basic interface panel supports an illuminated pause button, an illuminated back button, an RGB Click Encoder, and lots of extra io! | + | SmoothiePanel is an [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_hardware|Open Source Hardware]] integrated PanelMax using the [[http://www.nxp.com/products/microcontrollers/cortex_m0/lpc1100_x_l/LPC1114FBD48.html|LPC 1114]] ARM Cortex-M0 chip to bring a 20x4 RGB Character Display, UART, SPI, 4bit ADC, 16bit GPIO down to a single I2C port. The basic interface panel supports an illuminated pause button, an illuminated back button, an RGB Click Encoder, and lots of extra io! |
| - | It is intended to control a[[http://smoothieware.org/Smoothieboard|Smoothieboard]] ([[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gpl|GPL]] too ), though could easily be connected to any system with available I2C. | + | It is intended to control a [[http://smoothieware.org/Smoothieboard|Smoothieboard]] ( [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gpl|GPL]] too ), though could easily be connected to any system with available I2C. |
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| == What can it be used for ? | == What can it be used for ? | ||
| - | The Smoothiepanel firmware is designed for maximum usefulness in mind, allowing replaceable and extendable user interface panels. Of course since it is all[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_hardware|Open Source Hardware]] one could even rework the firmware to support a comm style other than I2C or even write custom firmware and use a Smoothiepanel LCD Backpack as the core of your own project! | + | The Smoothiepanel firmware is designed for maximum usefulness in mind, allowing replaceable and extendable user interface panels. Of course since it is all [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_hardware|Open Source Hardware]] one could even rework the firmware to support a comm style other than I2C or even write custom firmware and use a Smoothiepanel LCD Backpack as the core of your own project! |
| == Getting one | == Getting one | ||
| It's not for sale yet, and there are no pre-orders. But if you'd like to get one first when it's released ( current estimated release date: early 2013 ) , don't hesitate to make a reservation ! | It's not for sale yet, and there are no pre-orders. But if you'd like to get one first when it's released ( current estimated release date: early 2013 ) , don't hesitate to make a reservation ! | ||
| - | Simply make yourself known by[[mailto:reprap@logxen.com|email here ( reprap at logxen dot com )]] and you'll be added to the list. No strings attached, it's just to help us plan. | + | Simply make yourself known by [[mailto:reprap@logxen.com|email here ( reprap at logxen dot com )]] and you'll be added to the list. No strings attached, it's just to help us plan. |
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