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The Controller Board is built around the AT91SAM7X256, and adds the essential components (like the crystal, voltage regulator, filter capacitors, etc.) required to run it, while bringing almost all the processor's signal lines out to standard 0.1" spaced sockets.
It's simple to build your own electronics around the Make Controller, if you don't need all the features on the Application Board. The 0.1" spaced sockets allow for breadboard experimentation, and you can include just an Ethernet connector or USB connector to be up and running with a minimal configuration.
The software environment remains constant no matter what you plug the Make Controller into - the firmware libraries are organized and documented, making it clear which are compatible with the Controller and Application boards.
Are you a student? Read about our student discount program in our ordering questions seciton.
Getting Started
- Controller Board schematics - [v1.x] [v2.0]
- SAM7X pin mapping - shows which pins on the SAM7X correspond to which pins on the Make Controller
- Controller Board pinout - a quick reference showing where each signal line lies on the Make Controller
- Also, see the Prototyping Board for a quick way to start with your own design around the Make Controller.