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by rexlee
07 February 11 11:49 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Garmin Map60CSX on/off button not functioning.
Replies: 5
Views: 3188

Re: Garmin Map60CSX on/off button not functioning.

I gather that the brightness function of the ON/OFF switch also does not function correctly once you turn it on? These tactile switches are not meant to be pressed really HARD. Just nice & soft will do the job & extend their life. I had a similar switch fail in another piece of equipment which was n...
by rexlee
19 January 11 6:47 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Wanted: MSP430 programmer
Replies: 14
Views: 6755

Re: Wanted: MSP430 programmer

Once the unit has been programmed, the USB/serial I/O is no longer required, so the cost of a unit could be cut by having a Arduino programming plug adapter. Also, everything may be able to be integrated onto one board to obviate connectors/interconnection. I could have a look at that and "Eagle" up...
by rexlee
11 January 11 10:11 pm
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Wanted: MSP430 programmer
Replies: 14
Views: 6755

Re: Wanted: MSP430 programmer

Arduino is certainly easy platform to work with. I guess the GPS engine will be more than half the cost of total project.
Perhaps a cut down/bare bones once it has been fully developed. Good work!
by rexlee
11 January 11 10:34 am
Forum: Software / Hardware Solutions
Topic: Wanted: MSP430 programmer
Replies: 14
Views: 6755

Re: Wanted: MSP430 programmer

How is this project going. I am interested...lots of micro experience, always short of tine :)