Overview

• (Silicon Chip Magazine November 2011) The idea behind the miniMaximite is simple: to shrink the Maximite down to the size of a large postage stamp while keeping it 100% compatible with the larger version in its external I/O capabilities and programming language.
• The only items that the miniMaximite is missing are the connectors for the VGA, keyboard, sound and SD card.
• You can add them to the miniMaximite if you wish; the signals are brought out onto header pins.
• But we expect that usually, the miniMaximite will be driving an LCD or indicator LEDs and using pushbuttons for inputs.
• For this reason you should not think of the miniMaximite as a replacement for the full sized Maximite.
• It is a minimalist version designed to add intelligence to your next creation.
• In fact, you should have both Maximites: develop your program on the full Maximite and when you are ready, copy the program to the miniMaximite embedded in your circuit.
• The best part is that they’re cheap enough to enable you to do this!

Note: The main SMD chip on this board is pre-soldered to save constructors time and hassle.

Specifications

• Processor: PIC32MX795F512H-80I/PT (or PIC32MX695F512H-80I/PT)
• Clock speed: 80MHz
• RAM: 128K (internal)
• Software: MMBasic (similar to Microsoft BASIC)
• I/O pins: 20, individually configurable
• Video output: Monochrome standard VGA or composite video
• Audio: 500mV for amplifier, sound card, etc, or hi-z speaker
• Interfaces: USB 2.0 and IBM keyboard
• Power supply: 2.3-3.6V DC @ (125mA plus peripherals)
• Size & weight: 78 x 38 x 10mm; 15g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

warranty

• We offer 12 months warranty on this product from its date of purchase