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Features

The GP module provides all of the capabilities common to the BrainStem architecture, as well as the following:

• Onboard 1 Amp, 5V power regulation (low dropout)
• 40 MHz RISC processor
• 4 servo outputs with 8-bit resolution, variable range, and speed control
• 5 10-bit resolution A/D inputs
• 5 digital I/O pins with polling and timing functions
• 4 pins can be used for logic event timing
• 1MB IIC port
• RS-232 TTL serial port
• Sharp GP2D02 driver
• 544 bytes of RAM available to user
• Small size (2.5" square, 0.5" high) and easily stacked

GP 1.0 general purpose board.

Like all BrainStem modules, the General Purpose module can run Tiny Embedded Application (TEA) programs, a subset of the C programming language.  In support of TEA, the GP 1.0 module has:

• 11 1K program storage locations
• The ability to run 4 concurrent TEA processes

In addition to running TEA programs, the GP module can perform slave commands and manage reflexes between its inputs and outputs.  You may also access the module through C, C++, and Java programs runing on a host. 

Additional Information

Please refer to the BrainStem Reference Guide's Hardware section for more information on processor details, power requirements, BrainStem networking and other specifics. 

Visit the GP 1.0 Module product page to order. 

Getting Started Guides are available to learn about some of the BrainStem's features and capabilities. 

Related Links:

BrainStem Welcome and Navigation Overview