ComputerVoltageSources

BasicMicro is selling the 28M PRO part on their website and it is supported
in their software, both for the last six months or longer.  Other than
publishing a data sheet that shows four more analog inputs, what would
constitute a clear indication of their intentions?

It is obvious that BasicMicro is a small time operation.  That hasn't
changed since they brought out their product.  

If we want to play it safe, then a Parallax BASIC STAMP Product is the
obvious way to go, with Parallax having created the BASIC microcontroller
market.  That throws out any PSIM program compatibility though.  

The Parallax BASIC STAMP top performing products are advertised at 12-19,000
BASIC instructions per second compared to the ATOMPRO 24/28 at 100,000
instructions per second.  Would we want to trade off apparent performance
for potential longevity of supply?  That's a valid topic of discussion. So
is the need for PSIM compatibility.

John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Grant Richter
> 
> The problem is that I am not getting a warm fuzzy about Basic Micros
> commitment to the
> Pro module product line.
> 
> If we go to all this trouble and they discontinue the 28M, where are we?
> 
> On the other side, the 50 or so sales of 28M modules that would come from
> this board,
> might be enough to get some momentum behind the 28M product.
> 
> The responsibility falls to the manufacturer to move the product forward,
> or give a clear
> indication of their intentions.
>