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Make Controller Kit

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$120.00
  • Buy 10 for $108.00 each and save 10%
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Quick Overview

A great general purpose controller for all kinds of interactive projects. Check makezine.com for extra stock.



The Make Controller Kit is an open source hardware platform for projects requiring high performance control/feedback, connectivity, and ease of use. It can be programmed and run autonomously or used as a peripheral to desktop/laptop applications via the popular OSC protocol.

The Make Controller is supported by great open source software tools. mcbuilder is a simple development environment that contains everything needed to write programs for the Make Controller, all in a single convenient package. mchelper is a configuration program that makes it easy to get up and running with the Make Controller.

If you don't need the additional input/output protection & screw terminals offered by the Application Board, consider the Interface Board which is a bit smaller and brings more I/O lines out from the Controller Board. It works with all the same software as the standard Controller Kit.

What's in the Box?
The Make Controller Kit comes fully assembled with a Make Controller Board and Application Board. It can be minimally powered over USB - you'll need a mini USB cable for Application Board v2.0 and a standard USB cable for Application Board v1.0. These can both be purchased separately - see the related products to the left.


Features

  • 8 analog inputs - 10-bit inputs read voltages from 0-3.3V while protecting the controller from higher voltages.
  • 8 high current digital outputs - can be configured to drive 8 individual outputs, 4 DC motors, 2 stepper motors, or any combination.
  • 4 standard servo controllers - easily provide external power for driving large loads.
  • 8 position DIP switch - for manual configuration.
  • USB and Ethernet interfaces - can be used simultaneously.
  • JTAG port - for on-chip debugging.
Communicates with a variety of desktop environments: