I am using the same chip (Propeller Processor) in the latest version of my LCD project.
Propeller Processor - eight independent cores or "cogs" clocked at 80MHz = 160 (20 MIPS per cog and there are 8 cogs) MIPS (millions of instructions per second)
Propeller Processor (eight independent 80MHz cores or "cogs")
- 1MByte SRAM
- 44kHz 24-bit sampling (2 input channels and 2 output channels)
- 4 control knobs
- 16x2 LCD screen
- 2 stomp switches
- 2 stomp indicator LEDs
- 1 1/4 inch audio input
- 1 1/4 inch audio output
- 1 multipurpose 1/4 inch audio jack (can be used as either a second output (for stereo effects) or as an additional input
(for modulation effects etc.))
- NTSC Video out
- Micro USB
- 9V DC Power in
- Headphone out (mini phono jack)
- RJ45 expansion port (for potentially adding things like external foot pedals)
- Steel chassis
Eric,the guy who designed the Coyote hardware and software has not released the software yet.(to my knowledge) The software is being developed in a language called C# and could run on a Intel / Mac platform with a virtual machine or possibly through a package such as Mono.
I'm determined to keep the Howler under $300, but the final pricing is still waiting on the finalization of the chassis quote,
Note: back then it was called the Howler not Coyote
Keith,
Nice to hear form you. Hope your feeling better. Yes I started writing software for the Propeller chip last year using a Windows based program called Gear. It simulates a Propeller chip and allows you to test your software ideas without having a chip on hand. Last month I pick up a development board kit and a few proto boards (prototyping)to try a few ideas. Everything worked so well that I am in the process of converting all of my Microcontroller development projects, except DSP (digital signal processing) stuff, to the Propeller system. It sure is a powerful chip and lots of fun to program.
PS: I don't know if you are getting my emails but I've sent several and left a phone message with no response.
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FAQ: Will there be a Linux or Mac version of OpenStompTM Workbench?
Linux an Mac support are not currently planned. This is a one-man project which resulted from creating something I wanted for myself and making it available to the public. The volumes are very small and I am not out to create a dominant stomp box company or take over the world. Right now it's Windows based because that is what I use personally, that is what the Parallax Propeller tools are based around, and that is what I have development tools / platforms / expertise in.
Production Schedule:
I am starting to turn the gears on production. There will be a small number of units (about eight) ready in a couple weeks, and the first large batch will be available in about four. The first eight units will be allocated to early mailing list subscribers; I’ll be contacting them directly.
