I want a CodeBug

bluescreen over 9 years ago

Not my finest post, but there it is: I wish I could get my hands on a CodeBug or two.

Sagar

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michaelkellett over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics +2

I bought one because it's just pocket money and I wanted to see which Microchip PIC it uses and if you actually got access to a schematic if you bought one (you don't unless things have changed since the…
gregoryfenton over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics +2

Look at the very top of the page. It's there. "The cute, programmable, light-up wearable for everyone. An instant, fun intro to coding -- it's Creative Commons too!"
michaelkellett over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics +2

I suspect that you are right and that the reference to CC in the Kickstarter was simply to attract support by implying community sharing without any intention of actually delivering. The PiFace crew (same…

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balearicdynamics over 9 years ago

Hi Sagar,

strange question It seems there are a lot in stock (394 in this moment).

Instead me too want one and I have done a mistake so I can't buy From Spain there is a limit of 50 Euro min for buying. Just yesterday I have ordered two Raspi PI and another stuff... I was SURE I was forgetting something and it was. I forgot to order a codebug ! Result I can't buy it until the next big order.

Enrico
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michaelkellett over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

I bought one because it's just pocket money and I wanted to see which Microchip PIC it uses and if you actually got access to a schematic if you bought one (you don't unless things have changed since the weekend). This is weird (to put it kindly) since on the Kickstarter campaign they promised it would be open hardware. If I ever get round to it (it's not a priority) I'll trace out the circuit and work out how to gaol break the PIC. It has some test points that look as if they might give access to a PIC debug port - if so you could use usual Microchip tools to write some proper code.

I can't help thinking how much better the whole thing would be if they had used an ARM Cortex based micro with a decent amount of RAM (it has 2k) - it might have cost a tiny bit more but would have been so much more useful.

MK
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gregoryfenton over 9 years ago in reply to michaelkellett

It's funny you saying that, I just made a post to their Facebook page asking for the schematics and source code for just that very reason.
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gregoryfenton over 9 years ago in reply to michaelkellett

The debug port you mention does remind me of a Pickit port.
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michaelkellett over 9 years ago in reply to gregoryfenton

I'll be very interested to hear how they respond.

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michaelkellett over 9 years ago in reply to gregoryfenton

I'll be very interested to hear how they respond.

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