Comments on: How the TI ez430 Chronos watch could be better (Updated) http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/ experimentation, criticism and geekiness Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:28:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: chemicaloliver http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-27309 chemicaloliver Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:06:54 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-27309 Both should be possible though I haven't seen any examples of either working. The wireless option is probably easier as it uses a TI receiver which is probably compatible with the protocol used by the watch. This thread might help: http://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp43016-bit_ultra-low_power_mcus/f/166/t/132125.aspx#515129 Both should be possible though I haven’t seen any examples of either working. The wireless option is probably easier as it uses a TI receiver which is probably compatible with the protocol used by the watch.

This thread might help: http://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp43016-bit_ultra-low_power_mcus/f/166/t/132125.aspx#515129

]]> By: Andy Cini http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-27287 Andy Cini Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:56:05 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-27287 Hi there. There's a USB Host Shield for the Arudino. It can be found here: http://www.circuitsathome.com/products-page/arduino-shields/ Do you think that it's possible to connect an Arduino directly to the watch with this? Or what about the RFbee from seeedstudio.com? That might be even easier. Hi there.

There’s a USB Host Shield for the Arudino. It can be found here: http://www.circuitsathome.com/products-page/arduino-shields/

Do you think that it’s possible to connect an Arduino directly to the watch with this?

Or what about the RFbee from seeedstudio.com? That might be even easier.

]]> By: Forrequi http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-207 Forrequi Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:58:14 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-207 Ok. I understand what you mean with arduino/AVR type person. I'll purchase one watch today and after some test's I'll be back with the news (good or not). Thank's. If you could, visit my blog: http://rusticengineering.wordpress.com Bye Ok. I understand what you mean with arduino/AVR type person. I’ll purchase one watch today and after some test’s I’ll be back with the news (good or not). Thank’s. If you could, visit my blog: http://rusticengineering.wordpress.com

Bye

]]> By: Rinie http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-206 Rinie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:56:26 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-206 The C1111F32RSP is actually a very versatile RF chip ( CC1101 + 051 microcontroller). CC1101 supports 433 mhz, and OOK. (See CUL http://busware.de/tiki-index.php?page=CUL) Unfortunately the CUL firmware is oriented towards the 868 ELV systems and not to the homeeasy... The USB stick is a BM-USBD1 http://www.bm-innovations.com/index.php/products_software.html The C1111F32RSP is actually a very versatile RF chip ( CC1101 + 051 microcontroller). CC1101 supports 433 mhz, and OOK. (See CUL http://busware.de/tiki-index.php?page=CUL)

Unfortunately the CUL firmware is oriented towards the 868 ELV systems and not to the homeeasy…

The USB stick is a BM-USBD1
http://www.bm-innovations.com/index.php/products_software.html

]]> By: dosman http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-205 dosman Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:44:59 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-205 Today I rechecked and it's listed as back ordered. Oh well, I'll probably forget all about it now until it shows up on my doorstep next month, then it will be a really nice surprise. Today I rechecked and it’s listed as back ordered. Oh well, I’ll probably forget all about it now until it shows up on my doorstep next month, then it will be a really nice surprise.

]]> By: chemicaloliver http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-204 chemicaloliver Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:58:55 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-204 It's certainly worth a try, but I'm more of an arduino/AVR type person (I know there is vusb). It's something I wouldn't mind trying if I get time It’s certainly worth a try, but I’m more of an arduino/AVR type person (I know there is vusb). It’s something I wouldn’t mind trying if I get time

]]> By: Forrequi http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-203 Forrequi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:31 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-203 About the USB RF Stick issue, some MCUs (today) have built-in USB Host controllers. This is the case for PIC24 Microchip MCU's. It's have a USB Host/USB OTG. Could work with the stick. What you think? About the USB RF Stick issue, some MCUs (today) have built-in USB Host controllers. This is the case for PIC24 Microchip MCU’s. It’s have a USB Host/USB OTG. Could work with the stick. What you think?

]]> By: dosman http://chemicaloliver.net/electronics/how-the-ti-ez430-chronos-watch-could-be-better/#comment-202 dosman Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:49:27 +0000 http://chemicaloliver.net/?p=367#comment-202 Interesting, TI just let me order the 433MHz model just now with 2 day shipping. I hope it's not actually backordered... Interesting, TI just let me order the 433MHz model just now with 2 day shipping. I hope it’s not actually backordered…

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