We live in a unique time where we have access to resources
that allow us to create our own solutions and inventions. The
DIY revolution is composed of hobbyists, tinkerers and
inventors who would rather craft their own projects than let
someone do it for them.
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The
DIY Revolution
What is the RedBoard platform?
FPO
FPO
The RedBoard in your hand (or on your desk) is your
development platform. At its roots, the RedBoard is
essentially a small portable computer. It is capable of
taking
inputs
(such as the push of a button or a reading
from a light sensor) and interpreting that information to
control various
outputs
(like a blinking LED light or an
electric motor).
That's where the term "physical computing" is born -
this board is capable of taking the world of electronics
and relating it to the physical world in a real and tangible
way. Trust us - this will all make more sense soon.
A Computer for the Physical World
Red
Board
// SparkFun RedBoard
The SparkFun RedBoard is one of a multitude of
development boards based on the ATmega328. It has 14
digital input/output pins (6 of which can be PWM
outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a
USB connection, a power jack, an ISP header, and a reset
button. Don’t worry, you’ll learn about all these later.
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IOREF
RESET
RESET
7-15V
SCL
SDA
AREF
GND
13
12
~11
~10
~9
8
7
~6
~5
4
~3
2
1
0
TX
RX
13
3.3V
5V
GND
GND
VIN
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
POWER
ANALOG IN
DIGIT
AL (PWM~)
ON
ISP
TX
RX
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Summary of Contents for RedBoard
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