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In article <lcp4fsINN2ln@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM>, cmcmanis@pepper.Eng.Sun.COM (Chuck McManis) writes...
The nice thing about the miniboard is that it
..
>is _designed_ for robotics. Whereas most other "microcontroller" products
>on the market today are "general purpose" (which means it can do anything
>with a bit more hardware and software). At least the EVB board actually
>has prototype space for you to add your hardware.
> 
>Itt seems that a reasonable design would be one with a "bus" at one end
>of the card and several special purpose daughter board cards like :
>	robotics daughter board
>	sensor daughter board
>	hicurrent controller board
>	X-10 controller board
>	keypad interface board.
>(you get the picture.)
> 
>--Chuck
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>--Chuck McManis						    Sun Microsystems
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>NIS+ Architect
>These opinions are my own and no one elses, but you knew that didn't you.

	Actually as I've been thinking about designing such a bus card 
oriented system based on the intel 80196kb series.  I'd be interested in
feedback on what to include on the robotics card, best way to go about
getting them made etc.  If anyone is intersted they can mail direct for more
info.  This is just a new thought so all input will be taken into account -
though I have built up 196kb designs that due work :-)
	Thanks,
	Rich Wasserman

P.S. Maybe this can become a group thing ala the miniboard since I'm not
looking to make a profit ( though a good word at your local graduate 
robotics program for next fall would be much appreciated ;-) )