On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:25:44 -0500, "lucasvickers"
<> wrote:
>Hello,
>I am looking into potential embedded microprocessors to use for a one time
>project. About 2-3 units will be produced. A good software library and a
>solid product are more important than volume pricing.
>
>- Remote programming and debugging is necessary.
>- I am looking for a microcontroller that does not emit much heat.
>- I plan on analyzing the input from 2 cameras at a rate of 2 frames per
>second.
>- Ethernet connection is necessary to upload images to a specified
>location (TCP/IP and FTP protocol support would be great).
>- Thread support (or the likes).
>- File storage is not a huge deal but the easier the better.
We had a similar set of requirements for a building management
system. *Much* to our surprise a PC came out tops! We used an
eBox2300SX running Linux. See late on in
www.mpeforth.com/ngr.htm
Dirt cheap (~US120), well made, runs DOS, Linux and WinCE or
WinXP (embedded) from a cheap Compact Flash card. The kicker
was that the box and PSU are included. Total power consumption
is 6w and it's fanless. There are a number of Linux-based ARM
systems around around at a higher price, but which may save
you a watt or two.
If you are already a Windows buff, the latest WinCE is dirt
cheap in small volumes, and our Graham ported it in about two
hours. However, I have absolutely no experience with current
versions, so can't comment about reliability.
Stephen
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MicroProcessor Engineering Ltd - More Real, Less Time
133 Hill Lane, Southampton SO15 5AF, England
tel: +44 (0)23 8063 1441, fax: +44 (0)23 8033 9691
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