MicroSquirt.com read only forum (Jan.15,2018)

JustinHoMi wrote:Any update on the utility board? This would be very useful for prototyping!

Yep..., I had to do a board re-run for a small problem on SMD connector, this is fixed hopefully this interation. I have a few to get beta tested and then we can release. At this point look at the first of the year to get this ready for prime time.

- Bruce

Thanks. Let me know if you need any additional testing.

I just realized that in the video the microsquirt has the header soldered to the top side. So the utility board will require a dedicated microsquirt module?

JustinHoMi wrote:I just realized that in the video the microsquirt has the header soldered to the top side. So the utility board will require a dedicated microsquirt module?

Yes, the utility board uses a microsquirt module with the header soldered on the top side.

- Bruce

What's the reasoning behind this?

JustinHoMi wrote:... So the utility board will require a dedicated microsquirt module?

You know I never realised this, as here was me thinking I could use one of my existing modules

JustinHoMi wrote:What's the reasoning behind this?

Good question, as this seems to fight with creating a modular approach. Presumably, you could use a ribbon cable and twist it, but I'll have to look at the pinouts.

JustinHoMi wrote:What's the reasoning behind this?

Go back and look at the first post of this thread - there is an clear image of the utility board stacked on top of the microsquirt module.

The reasoning for this is to provide a compact unit with screw terminal access to the module signals. Its just one example of how to use the microsquirt module in a quick and dirty method, and to show a very compact setup. Nothing magic here, just an example....

- Bruce

Oh, sorry, I meant "What is the reasoning behind attaching the headers to the top of the microsquirt?". Just curious, really. The only thing I can think is that you don't want the IC's to be sitting flat on another surface. But some standoffs and a project case would be a cheap remedy for this.

Is this project still going to happen? It's been quite awhile since the last post and I haven't seen any boards for sale. Just curious!

I needed something like these, but wanted to add some features, so I made a similar board with bluetooth and and an SLC-oem module added. The board files are online at MSEXTRA, and I'd be glad to sell the extras cheaply (I had to get a batch of five made anyhow).


http://www.msextra.com/forums/viewtopic ... 67&t=53135


jsmcortina has also produced some of these utility boards (or a derivation) specifically.