Re: Basic Stamp + OPTO 22

>> I'd say a black box the size of a index card box and costing 125$ or so is
>> a pretty good deal already,
>
> Sounds like a good project for a BASIC STAMP [ www.basicstamp.co >>
>
> Ken,
>
> I tried playing with a basic stamp. The inputs outputs need to be beefed
> up and or protected, you need to find a power supply. If your application is
> on the rugged side, you need to enclose the "card". I agree the programming
> side is ideal, the I/O is weak. Perhaps a version pre-integrated with an OPTO
> 22 card?
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter
> THRD, Inc.

I've played around quite a bit with OPTO 22 stuff, they have a great
serial bus controller (RS-485) and relay board which allows very long
runs as well. Just thought I'd throw in the reference to the Stamp
in case folks here weren't familiar with it. IMHO much easier programming
than say PIC based systems.