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Wi-Fi Modules
FlyPort Wi-Fi Modules
FlyPort Wi-Fi Module with PCB antenna
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FlyPort Wi-Fi Module with USB Nest
FlyPort is an OpenPicus Wi-Fi compact module (only 35 x 48mm) based on Microchip PIC 24FJ processor and the new Microchip Wi-Fi Certified Transceiver MRF24WB0MA/RM.
Features
Programmable OpenSource Wi-Fi 802.11 module
CPU: Microchip PIC 24FJ256GA106 processor (256K Flash,16K RAM,16 MIPS)
Wi-Fi: MRF24WB0MA/RM Wi-Fi Certified Transceiver (fully Wi-Fi compliant and certified b/g/n)
I/O: Digital, Analog, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM
Power: 5V or 3.3V DC
Weight: 11 grams
Dimension: 35 x 48mm
Available signals on the 26 ways (2 x 13) male pin header connector with standard 2.54mm pitch:
5 Digital Inputs 5V Tolerant - For ex. D1_in
5 Digital Outputs (4 can be used as PWM, 3,3V level) - For ex. D5_out
4 Analog Inputs (10bits ADC, VRef=2,048V 1bit=2mV) - For ex. A3_in
1 UART
1 SPI
1 I2C
1 Reset (Active Low)
Power Supply (5V or 3.3V)
On FlyPort module there are 3 LEDs (1 is green and 2 are red):
D3 is Green - PWR : On when the module is powered
D1 is Red - OUT5 : Connected to D5_out digital output signal of the module
D2 is Red - OUT4 : Connected to D4_out digital output signal of the module
FlyPort Wi-Fi module has enough processing power and memory space to let you:
- Manage sensors
- Manage actuators
- Create micro webservers
- Create complex network of sensors/actuators based on the existing Wi-Fi networks
Serial bootloader preloaded onboard, so you can flash firmware without any development tool from Microchip or 3rd party.
OpenPicus is open source Hardware and Software wireless project to enable Smart Sensors and Internet of Things. You can develop your apps on modules using the free IDE. It's low cost and well industrialized platform to let your ideas go straight to the market.
Hardware:It's modular, the Modules are PICUSes while the Carrier Boards are their NESTs.
Wi-Fi: You have full control of the Stack and power down modes.
Software Framework: Apps have control of the Protocol Stack, but you don't need to be an expert of it.
Development tool: Free IDE is ready to let you start development immediately.
Serial Bootloader flashed on modules, you don't need a programmer.
Applications
Wireless webserver (sensors, home automation...)
email client (security...)
TCP socket (remote control)
RS232 Serial over Wi-Fi
Audio over Wi-Fi
Application Programming
Programming is very easy using OpenPicus IDE and the Framework. No need for specific experience with protocol stacks, the framework lets you control everything with a set of simplified commands.
Webserver, email, Socket applications are supported from FlyPort. You have the full control of applications (e.g. a temperature sensor network) and of the Wireless LAN Stack (TCP/IP stack 5.25 from Microchip).
In Webserver mode you can also run Ajax script as powerful as advanced graphics and data analysis. Simply connect to the module using your favourite web browser and the FlyPort will answer as a simple, customized webpage.
Internet of Things is now really possible due to the low cost of the FlyPort module and the Power Down Mode management.
Use an existing NEST (for example our general purpose Starter Kit with USB converter and connectors) to prototype your idea, then you can design a tailored Nest if required.
Your ideas will Fly to the Internet with FlyPort!
OpenPicus IDE
Wireless Network Configuration using the OpenPicus IDE
Part Numbers
FlyPort Wi-Fi Module (PCB Antenna) - Part No. FLYPORT-PCBANT
FlyPort Wi-Fi Module (U.FL Connector with External Antenna) - Part No. FLYPORT-UFL
FlyPort USB Nest - Part No. FLYPORT-NEST
FlyPort Wi-Fi Module (PCB Antenna) Starter Kit - Part No. FLYPORT-PCBANT-KIT
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