> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hazelwood Lyle [SMTP:LHazelwood@MFGNC.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 1:40 PM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Re: [PIC]: Home Automation with PICs
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Micro Eng [mailto:micro_eng@HOTMAIL.COM]
> >Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 8:26 AM
> >To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> >Subject: Re: [PIC]: Home Automation with PICs
> >
> >
> >Also......look at DeviceNET, a favor change of CAN.  Widely used in the
> >industrial segment.  I have to agree with Olin.....it is a rather robust
> >connection.  Multidrop, but be sure you terminate and there is a finite
> >distance.
>
> As I understand it, DeviceNET is a High Level Protocol (HLP)
> for CAN networks.. I'd love to use it in my own personal
> designs, but every time I go looking for more information,
> I end up with membership costs and certification charges.
> I agree that it would be well worth it for a company wanting
> it's designs available to a wider audience, but for a hobbyist
> with limited funds, it just looks too expensive.
>
> I have seen (for a fee) software libraries that offer DeviceNET
> compatibility, but so far, not for the 18F PICs.
>
> It looks like the choice or creation of a HLP is likely to be a
> big part of the design deliberations. Unfortunately, mine will
> probably evolve as the requirements of the project unfold instead
> of starting with a clearly defined HLP up front.
>
> If anyone knows of an existing HLP that is free and available,
> I'd love to read more about it.
>
> Lyle
>
Has anyone considered using the SNAP protocol? http://www.hth.com/snap/

There are many examples for the basic stamp, so should be easy to use with a
"real" controller :o)

Mike


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