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Hello {FIRST_NAME}, in this edition:
- Out now, our GPS board
- How to make a GPS tracking system
- Flowcode 4 for ARM out now
- Build your own talking voltmeter
- UK Flowcode training event
- Learn how to program embedded PICmicros
- Jobs at Matrix
- MIAC feedback wanted, your chance to win £200 in Matrix products
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Flowcode V4 for ARM out now
Flowcode is a leading tool for rapidly creating ARM
programs. In version 4 we have increased the number of supported chips and added
some cool features.
The great advantage of Flowcode V4 for ARM is that it
allows those with little experience to create complex electronic and robotic
systems.
This new version includes Panel Creator, In-Circuit
Debugging, Virtual Networks and C-code
Customization. New additional string functions, Switch icon and an improved
Graphical User Interface are also included.
For more information click
here or download the datasheet.
To take advantage, contact
your dealer.
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Creating a speaking voltmeter
In
this month's Knowledge
Exchange article we have put together a simple
program to demonstrate the
speech capability on the ARM devices. As the ARM comes
with plenty of available
memory it is possible to load the entire phoneme set
from the speech component
and therefore be able to create any combination of
phonemes to build
up any word or phrase.
" ARM
devices are very popular today as they combine a high speed processing unit with
a large amount of memory. While the ARM9 devices are more suited to a Linux
environment the ARM7 devices are much more suited to the embedded environment. A
good application of the ARM is the ..." read more
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New EB056 GPS board
This E-block allows investigation of the global positioning
system used in modern satellite navigation equipment. The board allows GPS to
be added to microcontrollers and other processors using the UP500 GPS module from Fastrax.
For more information click here or download the datasheet.
To take advantage,
contact
your dealer.
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How to make a GPS tracking system
To demonstrate the functionality of the GPS E-block, this
Knowledge Exchange article describes how to build a simple
logging program that combines the functionality of the
GPS along with the storage of the SD/MMC card reader E-block. The
program is
fairly simple and just involves sampling the GPS coordinates and then
storing
to the memory card before using Google Maps to track the journey.
"The EB056 GPS E-block allows for a very flexible
approach to adding GPS functionality to your embedded device. It comes with a
highly sensitive UP500 GPS receiver module, which is capable of tracking the
location of up to 30 satellites, logging altitudes of -300m to 18,000m and also
velocities of up to 515m/s..." read more
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UK E-blocks training
Over the last 15 years Matrix has developed many
learning resources. Our seminars are designed for educationalists, engineers
and technicians who want to learn technologies or develop new skills. All
delegates will leave with the resources needed to carry on learning at home or
work. In August we will be running a Graphical
programming of microcontrollers using Flowcode. Contact e.bulletin@matrixmultimedia.co.uk for more information.
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Attention all MIAC (and would-be MIAC users) - your chance to win £200
We are currently developing a range of add-ons for our
MIAC PLC and would like to get some feedback from you on the
features you would most like to see added. If you would
like to have your say, please fill out this online form.
Everyone who
fills out this form will be entered into a prize draw with the winner
receiving a voucher for £200 worth of MIAC or Flowcode-related
products. This voucher could be used immediately, or
saved until the new addons are available.
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Programming Embedded PIC microcontrollers -
distance learning course
We have teamed up with Elektor
Academy to offer an open learning course which teaches you how to
program embedded microcontrollers using Assembly, C and Flowcode.
By the end of the course, which starts from the absolute basics, you
will
be able to design your own embedded applications and write the appropriate
software. Topics include flashing LEDs, USB
control, analogue signals, interrupt driven
high frequency sound, frequency sampling and
digital thermometer. Full support is provided through the Elektor forum.
For more information click
here or download: 1) the course
contents page; 2) example
pages; 3) hardware
and software needed to complete the course.
To take advantage, contact
your dealer.
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Jobs at Matrix
Matrix is a leading international supplier of technology and electronics
resources. Due to rapid business growth, we are looking for two people join our team. Click here for more information.
Development Engineers wanted
Our forum contains
details of engineers who can do development
work for you. For more details Click
here.
Your views count - £150
We'd be pleased to receive
your article for future content and if we
publish, we
will send you a voucher
for up to £150 towards future
purchases at Matrix. Why not get in touch with
your idea before you start? Email your suggestions to e.bulletin@matrixmultimedia.co.uk
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