Byron A Jeff wrote:

>On Mon, Aug 29, 2005 at 05:10:49PM +0200, Wouter van Ooijen wrote:
>  
>
>>>Agreed. Now to differentiate the other prototype box. This is 
>>>a prebuilt
>>>rapid prototyper which hangs a chip, interface, and a set of standard
>>>fixtures in a box. This is a permanent development box that 
>>>sits on your
>>>desk to noodle with. Once you get your idea down, you can 
>>>then transfer
>>>it to the type of board you referred to above.
>>>      
>>>
>>Olin states (and I agree) that he prefers that kind of prototype box
>>*minus the programmer*. 
>>    
>>
>
>No. Olin is talking about a blank stock prototyping board that you have to
>populate. A board with enough standard interfaces that you can quick throw
>different types of standard stuff (LCDs, switches, LEDs, analog via PWM, etc.)
>on it.
>
>That prototyper then becomes the project target. So instead of having to 
>develop a custom PCB, you have a stack of blanks for new projects.
>
>I get it. I buy into the concept. I think it's an excellent idea. And
>I agree that it doesn't need a programmer, just maybe and ICSP connector
>so that it can be programmed.
>  
>
I designed my OmniPort board to be a do-it-all board 
(http://www.dpharris.ca/index.pl/block_diagram) and it works fine.  I 
populated one with lots of sockets and it is a great prototyping board. 

However, soldering components, or rather trying to unsolder components 
is a non-starter, so perhaps Wouters mini-boards idea is better -- the 
main board is permanently stuffed, and the daughter boards added as 
needed. 

Still, I am happy with my board as I have successfully prototype several 
applications with it. 

David


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