Radix - HavenTechnik

The Radix is a compact design platform that mimmics an Arduino. The Arduinos size and flexibility are reflected in the same simple, extansible design. The user has access to the same PIN header layout, and the Radix is boot loader capable.

Specifications	RADIX
DC Jack	YES
USB Powered Capable	YES
Device Programming	ICSP \| USART Bootloader
3v3 \| 5V0	YES
Package	28 PIN SOIC - PIC18F25K22
LED \| Reset Button	YES
Headers Ported	A, B, C
USB UART	FT232RL
_{The RADIX is bootloader capable, and uses the Mikroe Boorloader Software. The RADIX is not compatiable with Arduino Sketch, you will require an IDE to write code, however a hex file can be flashed to the device using the bootloader method.}

Where can you use Radix?

Radix is a compact PIC development tool which is similar in size and form to Arduino. The development PCB is pin compatiable in some respects to Arduino, and will work with certain shields. The PIC18F25K22 is the 28 PIN variant of the PIC18F45K22, and offers similar features at a lower PIN count.

The Radix can be used to develop simple projects or complex systens involving communication with other systems.

Inputs | Outputs

Factor has a number of inputs | outputs which can be used to create a usefull system. The device's PINs are tracked to headers at the boards edge. The digital inputs, analogue inputs and the devices other integrated peripherals, for example the I2C, SPI and USART. Digital and analogue inputs are standard imputs which are easily interfaced by the device. Communication protocols provide input to the device.

Processing

Microchip^TM manufactures and supplies Microcontroller devices from their 16F | 18F devices family which are ideally suited to provide the processing power for Factor.

The PIC18F25K22 is the supplied device and the code samples have been written to optimise this device. K devices are capable of operating at both 3v3 and 5V0. The PIC18F25K22 can drive loads between 3v3 and 5V0. Although, PICs can operate within a wide range of voltages, supply voltages do impact on the operational characteristics of the device, the outputs that can be driven within operational requirements meeting specificatioms.

USB | USART

Radix includes an FT232RL which enables RS232 to USB communications.

The USB UART can be used for serial communications between the device and PC. For programming purposes the USB USART can be used for bootloading the device.

Data Collection

The system includes an EEPROM, and the USART can be used to export data to a host device.

Code Samples

Code samples to assist you in getting started.

Additional Resources

Additional resources below on implementing and using your Factor.