Wiblocks --- Physical Computing Tools







Specials

PICO1TR $12 328, Adj. Regulator (3.3V or 5V operation)
PICO1TRC $35 328, RTC with battery backup, Adj. Regulator (3.3V or 5V operation), FTDI-TTL-232R-3V3 cable
NB1A $31.41 328, USB, Regulator, RTC, Quad DAC
NB1 2 for $31.41 168/328, USB, Regulator
ZB1-PB1 $15 Prototyping board for the ZB1 and NB1 (will work with the NB1A)

PICO

The PICO1TR is a physical computing board that is compatible with the Arduino software environment. The board size is 2.1" x 1". All I/O pins from the ATmega168 (or ATmega328) are brought out on 2 rows of 14 pins (300mil spacing).

The video (right) shows a PICO1TR mounted to a PICO1TR-LED-S LED matrix. The 10x10 matrix requires eleven I/O lines. The remaining nine ATmega168/328 I/O lines are connected to a header. The LEDs are mounted on the bottom side of the PICO1TR-LED-S and the PICO1TR is on the opposite side.

The video (below) shows a PICO1TR mounted to a PICO1TR-LED-L LED matrix. The 8x8 matrix requires nine I/O lines. The remaining eleven ATmega168/328 I/O lines are connected to a header.

Kits containing the initial build of PICO1TR PCBs are on sale for $12 each. Once these are gone the price will be $15 each in singles and $12 each in groups of 10.

ZB1-PB1 Closeout

The ZB1-PB1, which works with the ZB1 and NB1, is being replaced.
All of the ZB1-PB1 kits are on sale for $15. The kits are $10 if purchased with a ZB1-KIT or NB1-KIT. The sale lasts until all of the PCBs are gone.

NB2 System -- Sanguino Compatible, RTC, DAC, Altoids Compatible

The NB2 System is a physical computing development system that is compatible with the Arduino/Sanguino tools. Sized perfectly to fit in your empty Altoids tins.

The picture on the right shows an NB2A connected to a NB2A-PB1 with an IDE ribbon cable. Additional boards can be connected with the same cable.


Snowy Creations

You can now purchase Snowy Creations products using the Wiblock shopping cart. Two sites, one shopping cart, one shipment.

New for this year at Snowy Creations is a Make-Your-Own Penguin kit.

International Shipping

New domestic and international shipping options have been added.

NB1A

The NB1A consists of an NB1, a four channel DAC and real-time clock (RTC) with a battery backup. The NB1A is compatible with the Arduino software environment. For system development a variety of peripheral modules are available (including all of the ZB1 peripherals).
An additional eight pin I/O connector is added for the DAC channels and the interrupt outputs of the RTC.

NB1

The NB1 features the microcontroller circuitry of the ZB1 without the on-board radio. There is an additional UART connector for serial peripherals (e.g. radio modules). A Bluetooth and an XBee module are planned for Q4-2009. Like the ZB1 the NB1 is compatible with the Arduino software environment. For system development a variety of peripheral modules are available (including all of the ZB1 peripherals).

ZB1 Peripherals

The ZB1-PB1 and ZB1 LCD Interface are in stock.

ZB1

The ZB1 System is a set of physical computing development tools that are compatible with the Arduino software environment. The ZB1 combines an ATmega168 processor and a MaxStream XBee Zigbee radio on a single printed-circuit board (PCB).