the MIT Handyboard is primarily designed for robotics integration. The 6811 microcontroller system is based on the 52-pin Motorola MC68HC11 processor, with 32K of static RAM, four outputs for DC motors, a connector system for pluggable, active sensors, an LCD screen, and a rechargable battery pack. It has similarities to the 6.270, MB Mini [...]
Phidgets are primarily for sensor integration and connectivity, and while they are relatively expensive, they do offer a broad range of available components, and a good API for development across platforms. In particular their Starter kits offer a broad range of introductory sensors for deployment. Their ability to keep items in stock is somewhat iffy, [...]
A reader who was (quote) “…browsing through various recent releases in the electronic reference “aisle” of Amazon, I came across this gem, a festschrift dedicated to Leon Chua from his 60th birthday, and thought you might be interested in the historical value. Partly since actual physical books on paper are becoming rarer and rarer.” [...]
