Description
Overview
Iboard is a unique Arduino board which features a WIZnet ethernet port, an XBee socket, nRF24L01+ module interface and an ATMega328. This board will add wireless XBee / nRF24L01+ control as well as internet connectivity to your projects. It’s great for anything from home automation to robot control. The possibilities are endless!
Iboard can be used as an Ethernet, wireless communication project development platform. Iboard support POE (power on Ethernet) power supply, and Micro SD for mass storage. There are some 3pin electronic brick/ sensor brick interface breakout on board, it offer an easy way for a quick prototyping. You can setup a web server through which you may communicate with a remote Arduino using XBee radios, bluetooth or APC modules. This information can be posted to a web site, or to Twitter.
The board requires FTDI basic board to upload sketch, you can use our Foca board to do it. Iboard can be powered by a mini USB , power Jack or POE.
Hardware
Software
Iboard is designed to be compatible with SD and Wiznet libraries from Arduino ide, and all demo code can be downloaded directly here.
With embedded bootloader, Iboard is easy to use by Arduino IDE through Foca series. ISP of Atmega328 is broken out for download firmware easily.
Note
The IBoard does not have a USB connection. So you need a USB/Serial adapter - we recommend the Foca FT232RL breakout board.
specification
| Microcontroller | ATMega328P |
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| Max Frequency | 16MHz |
| RAM Capacity | 2K |
| FLASH Capacity | 32K |
| External Resources |
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| Power Supply |
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| I/O Operation Level | 3.3V |
| Board Size | 80mm x 54mm |
| Model | IM120410001 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Weight | 45.00g |
| Accessories | No |
Download
Datasheet
- DS_IM120410001_iBoard.pdf2012-04-26 02:21:28398.7KB
Demo Code
- DC_IM120410001_iBoard.zip2012-04-26 02:21:092.1KB
Schematic
- SCH_IM120410001_iBoard.pdf2012-04-26 02:20:1792.4KB
Fritzing Parts
- Fri_IM120410001_IBoard.zip2013-05-11 02:42:2855.4KB
Useful Links
Make StripInvaders Cheaper: Use An IBoard
Link: http://neophob.com/2012/06/make-stripinvaders-cheaper-use-an-iboard/
RF24 and RF24Network libraries that support nRF24L01 on iBoard
RF24 Library Link: https://github.com/andykarpov/iBoardRF24
RF24Network Library Link: https://github.com/andykarpov/iBoardRF24Network
IBoard not able to access A6 and A7
A6 & A7 is pure analog input pins.The ADC6 and ADC7 pins have no other purpose. They are not part of any I/O register. PORTC doesn't have a BIT 7 and BIT 6 is connected to the Reset pin if the RSTDISBL fuse is set (Reset is disabled). If the Reset pin is not disabled, writing to that bit will do nothing and reading it will always return 0.
Link: http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,110400.msg829190.html#msg829190
BTBee Pro Wireless Program Tutorials
Link: http://blog.iteadstudio.com/btbee-pro-wireless-program-tutorials/
Fritzing Parts: ITEAD Development Board
Link: http://blog.iteadstudio.com/fritzing-parts-itead-development-board/
Reviews
Customer Reviews
- MY TWO CENTS Review by Helmus
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This IBoard is a very nice way to connect an Arduino to the Internet. Unfortunately, it seems to be 3v3 IO only?Quality Price Value
Is it safe to wire up Itead relay modules directly to the pins on the Iboard? It would be much easier if this did not require level shifters.
(Posted on 9/3/12) - very nice arduino-compatible board with onboard ethernet controller Review by Andrey
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The board is great! Works nice!Value Quality Price
A few suggestions to new revisions:
1. Make it optional to switch operational voltage between 3.3v and 5v (via jumpers or via small switch)
2. Make an option to select nRF24L01+ pins (now they are hardcoded to D2,D3,D5,D6,D7,D8), probably also via jumpers. At least it will be great to connect it via SPI bus (MOSI, MISO and SCK pins)
I made some small minor changes to the maniacbug's RF24 and RF24Network libraries to support nRF24L01 on iBoard, you can see them here: https://github.com/andykarpov/iBoardRF24 and https://github.com/andykarpov/iBoardRF24Network
Usage examples will be available soon.
(Posted on 6/18/12) - IBoard vs. Arduino Ethernet Review by michael
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I use the IBoard as replacment for the Arduino Ethernet. It's much cheaper, check out my blog entry: http://neophob.com/2012/06/make-stripinvaders-cheaper-use-an-iboard/ (Posted on 6/10/12)Value Quality Price
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You can use it with the following product(s)
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Foca
Regular Price: $8.90
Special Price: $7.50
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nRF24L01 Module
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Mini TP-Link TL-WR703N 150 Mbps Wi-Fi Router
Regular Price: $25.00
Special Price: $22.00
