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Hey Everybody,

I know it's been a long time coming, but I finally got the time to make an AVR-X to Aduino pin number mapping diagram for you. It should hopefully clear up any confusion about what goes where in Arduino.

You can check out this blog post for a few more technical details about the 32 vs 28 pin discrepancy, but it's not super important.

Also, I have a few new prototypes for the upcoming ARM-X Add-on. You can read about it here: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=392023964204311&set=a.140365119370198.30686.138695302870513&type=1&theater

Hey Everyone,

I've just started adding products to Amazon, and would definitely appreciate some positive reviews! Check it out if you get a chance:

http://www.amazon.com/BX1-SK-BoardX-Starter-Kit/dp/B0082MUAYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336837664&sr=8-1 

Hey Everybody,

I just wanted to let you know that I've been putting together some Arduino libraries for the FRAM-X and ADC-X. 

The FRAM-X Arduino library + examples (in C as well) are available here: http://upgradeindustries.com/download/19/FRAM-X-Code-Examples

and in the next day or two, the ADC-X code will be posted here (there's already a demo Sketch and C code but I'll be attaching an actual library to use): http://upgradeindustries.com/download/18/ADC-X-Code-Examples

The FRAM chips can be a bit tricky to use at first because of the funky way that RAMTRON implemented their memory access procedure, so this library will likely be a big help to those that are confused by the C code.

I wrote these libraries using Arduino version 0022, but will test in 1.0 soon. I did my best to make it compatible with version 1.0 though using some IF...DEFs to swap out some deprecated I2C calls. If you notice anything crazy, let me know and I'll push it out to the site.

-Kevin

Use GPS, Wifi and Bluetooth with your XBee-X add-on

I've been browsing the net for cool things to add to BoardX and found these on SeeedStudio (http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=beefamily):

Bluetooth

GPS

Wifi

They're pin-compatible modules that will fit your XBee-X add-on! Now you can add all these great communications modules to your BoardX without needing to buy an additional add-on board from us. I should note that I personally haven't gotten a chance to work with any of these yet, but plan to soon. They're designed to work with any XBee radio socket, so you should in theory be good to go.

Customs and shipping

Shipments have been going out gradually and smoothly, but a few international backers have noticed that their countries' customs agencies are asking for invoices for tax calculation purposes. I'm working on putting those together for the various backer levels. If you receive anything from a government customs agency regarding your shipment, just know that I labeled them as gifts of electronic circuit boards and labeled them as having the value of your specific backer level (for insurance purposes). I can send you a PDF of your customs paperwork for your shipment if you need it too.

If you need any more assistance, feel free to contact me (kevin@upgradeindustries.com).

Of course, I've also included an obligatory picture of BoardX with blue-ish/purple LEDs below this:)

Good news! The first shipments are going out. I'm still figuring out how to get a good process going, and luckily I'm getting some help from my fiancee, Marina, but we're still amateurs.

Some orders that ship to foreign countries can take several weeks to arrive in rare instances, so don't freak out if it takes a while to arrive once it's sent. I'll also be sending your tracking number via email as they are mailed.

-Kevin