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New AVR tool - EasyAVR5 - Development Tool with USB 2.0 Programmer

Date: 31-10-2007

EasyAVR5 development system is a full-featured development Board for Atmel AVR MCU's. System supports 8, 14, 20, 28 and 40 pin microcontrollers. It is delivered with ATMEGA16. [more info]

New extra boards released - AT90PWM to DIP40B Adapters, Light to Frequency Board, Motion Sensor Board, mikroDrive Board, AudioAMP Board, LIN Board and PIC-Ready Board.

Date: 05-10-2007

New extra boards released: AT90PWM to DIP40B Adapters, Light to Frequency Board, Motion Sensor Board, mikroDrive Board, AudioAMP Board, LIN Board and PIC-Ready Board. [more]

mikroBasic for PIC version 6.0.0.0 has been released

Date: 04-10-2007

Version changes:

  • New PICs supported: P12F609 P18F1230 P18F63J11 P18F67J50 P18F86J55 P12F615 P18F1330 P18F63J90 P18F67J60 P18F86J60 P12HV609 P18F2458 P18F64J11 P18F83J11 P18F87J11 P12HV615 P18F24K20 P18F64J90 P18F83J90 P18F87J50 P16F610 P18F2553 P18F65J11 P18F84J11 P18F87J60 P16F616 P18F25K20 P18F65J50 P18F84J90 P18F96J60 P16F631 P18F2682 P18F65J90 P18F85J11 P18F96J65 P16F677 P18F2685 P18F66J11 P18F85J50 P18F97J60 P16F882 P18F26K20 P18F66J50 P18F85J90 P18F4685 P16HV610 P18F4458 P18F66J55 P18F86J11 P18F2450 P16HV616 P18F44K20 P18F66J60 P18F86J16 P18F4450 P16HV785 P18F46K20 P18F67J11 P18F86J50
  • Introduced Disassembly debugger
  • Introduced DWord type (unsigned 32 bit)
  • Added predefined flag for chip family name (for example #IFDEF P18)
  • Fixed predefined flag (chip name) for compiler directives
  • Support for Low and High priority interrupts (for P18)
  • Added org directive for constant arrays
  • Added option to set address of library routines (SetOrg)
  • ADC library for P16F88x devices
  • Libraries updated: LCD (RW pin not used anymore), PS2, keypad4x4, RS485, PortExpander, Manchester, MMC, CF and Flash memory
  • Option to control interrupt context saving
  • Added interrupt priority control (p18 only)
  • Added Jump To low interrupt (in simulator)
  • Added time stamp information in messages window
  • Fixed issues with bootloader (source provided)
  • Fixed initialization for multidimensional array of float for P16
  • Function's name now can be used as a return value of the function
  • Added GetDateTime function
  • Added mElektronikos' development systems based lcd/glcd initialization routines as autocomplete templates
[more]

mikroPascal for PIC version 7.0.0.0 has been released

Date: 27-09-2007

Version changes:

  • New PICs supported: P12F609 P18F1230 P18F63J11 P18F67J50 P18F86J55 P12F615 P18F1330 P18F63J90 P18F67J60 P18F86J60 P12HV609 P18F2458 P18F64J11 P18F83J11 P18F87J11 P12HV615 P18F24K20 P18F64J90 P18F83J90 P18F87J50 P16F610 P18F2553 P18F65J11 P18F84J11 P18F87J60 P16F616 P18F25K20 P18F65J50 P18F84J90 P18F96J60 P16F631 P18F2682 P18F65J90 P18F85J11 P18F96J65 P16F677 P18F2685 P18F66J11 P18F85J50 P18F97J60 P16F882 P18F26K20 P18F66J50 P18F85J90 P18F4685 P16HV610 P18F4458 P18F66J55 P18F86J11 P18F2450 P16HV616 P18F44K20 P18F66J60 P18F86J16 P18F4450 P16HV785 P18F46K20 P18F67J11 P18F86J50
  • Introduced Disassembly debugger
  • Introduced DWord type (unsigned 32 bit)
  • Added predefined flag for chip family name (for example {$IFDEF P18})
  • Fixed predefined flag (chip name) for compiler directives
  • Support for Low and High priority interrupts (for P18)
  • Added org directive for constant arrays
  • Added option to set address of library routines (SetOrg)
  • ADC library for P16F88x devices
  • Libraries updated: LCD (RW pin not used anymore), PS2, keypad4x4, RS485, PortExpander, Manchester, MMC, CF and Flash memory
  • Option to control interrupt context saving
  • Added interrupt priority control (p18 only)
  • Added Jump To low interrupt (in simulator)
  • Added time stamp information in messages window
  • Fixed issues with bootloader (source provided)
  • Fixed initialization for multidimensional array of float for P16
  • Function's name now can be used as a return value of the function
  • Added GetDateTime function
  • Added mElektronikos' development systems based lcd/glcd initialization routines as autocomplete templates
[more]

mikroBasic for dsPIC version 5.0.0.0 has been released

Date: 27-08-2007

Version changes:

  • mikroICD support added: All PIC24FJ, PIC24HJ, dsPIC33FJ, dsPIC30F family MCUs, except dsPIC30F1010, dsPIC30F2020, dsPIC30F2022, dsPIC30F2023.
  • New type introduced: LongWord (32-bit unsigned).
  • Improved software simulator.
  • Revised and improved MMC and Compact Flash libraries. Added FAT16 formating routine. Added support for partitioned MMC/CF cards. Revised SPI module switching mechanism. We strongly advise consulting mikroBasic help file for implemented changes (expecially for MMC/CF_Fat_Assign and MMC/CF_Create_Swap_File routines).
  • Added library support for dsPIC30F1010 and dsPIC30F202x ADC module.
  • Added library support for PIC24 and dsPIC33 Enhanced CAN module.
  • Improved Sound, Keypad, T6963C, RS485, Soft_Spi, Soft_I2c, Soft_Uart, GLCD and UART (implemented user selectable high/low speed calculations) libraries. Consult help file for implemented changes.
  • SpiX and UartX libraries integrated with Spi and Uart libraries, respectively. Consult help file for implemented changes.
  • All reported and newly discovered bugs fixed including: PS/2 library (Extended Keys issue) Advanced SPI Ethernet IP address setting issue RAM miscalculation issue Code generator problems related to byte operations PWRSAV hex generation problem Bugs in StrToWord and StrToInt.
  • Reduced usage of RW pin in all LCD libraries. Consult help file for possibilities of this pin re-usage in user code.
  • Filter Designer Tool reported bugs fixed.
  • Searching regular expressions fixed.
  • New programmers with mikroICD support included in the release.
  • Fully revised and reorganized help file. Detailed explanation of library prototypes and examples of their usage. MikroICD section added. Revised schematics. Updated language reference and mikroPascal specifics. An effort was made to make help more readable, user friendly and less confusing.
  • Revised already existing examples (additional DSP, advanced spi ethernet and timer1 interrupt examples included).
  • Added examples for dsPICPRO3 and EasydsPIC4 boards.
  • New tool: LCD Custom Character.
  • Minor IDE enhancements and fixes.
[more]

mikroC for PIC version 7.0.0.3 has been released

Date: 16-08-2007

Version changes:

  • Additional chips supported: P12F609, P18F1230, P18F63J11, P18F67J50, P18F86J55, P12F615, P18F1330, P18F63J90, P18F67J60, P18F86J60, P12HV609, P18F2458, P18F64J11, P18F83J11, P18F87J11, P12HV615, P18F24K20, P18F64J90, P18F83J90, P18F87J50, P16F610, P18F2553, P18F65J11, P18F84J11, P18F87J60, P16F616, P18F25K20, P18F65J50, P18F84J90, P18F96J60, P16F631, P18F2682, P18F65J90, P18F85J11, P18F96J65, P16F677, P18F2685, P18F66J11, P18F85J50, P18F97J60, P16F882, P18F26K20, P18F66J50, P18F85J90, p18F4685, P16HV610, P18F4458, P18F66J55, P18F86J11, P16HV616, P18F44K20, P18F66J60, P18F86J16, P16HV785, P18F46K20, P18F67J11, P18F86J50.
  • Added pragma for custom contex saving in interrupts (disablecontexsaving).
  • Added project level define support (.pld files).
  • Added built-in project level defines for MCU and clock.
  • Added low interrupt support for P18 familly.
  • Added low interrupt support for P18 famillyAdded disassembly debugging support (Simulator and ICD Debugger).
  • Added posibilty to org library functions.
  • Added posibilty to absolute constant agregates (arrays, structs, unions...).
  • Revised MMC, CFFAT library (added QuickFormat functions).
  • Revised MMC, CFFAT library (added QuickFormat functions)revised Flash library for P18 family.
  • Fixed USB HID Library bug.
  • Fixed optimizing if bug.
  • Fixed Bug related to changing from BANK 1 to BANK 3 (PIC16 familly).
  • Fixed Bug routines for floating point comparing (<, >, >=, <=, ==, !=) used in complex expressions.
  • Fixed Bug related to contex saving and optimization.
  • Fixed Bug related sofI2c library.
  • Revision of help.
  • Revision of mlk files
[more]

New 8051 tool - Easy8051B - Development Tool with USB 2.0 Programmer

Date: 30-07-2007

System is compatible with 14, 16, 20, 28 and 40 pin MCU's (it comes with AT89S8253). There is a fast USB 2.0 programmer on-board. Also there are PLCC44 and PLCC32 sockets on-board. [more info]

New PIC tool - PICPLC16B - Development Tool with mikroICD USB 2.0 Programmer

Date: 09-07-2007

PICPLC16B is advanced system for installing into devices and for developing industrial and home or office control. Features: 16 relays, 16 optocoupled inputs, RS485, RS232, Serial Ethernet, USB 2.0 on-board programmer and mikroICD (In-Circuit Debugger) on-board. [more info]

New extra boards released - MAX232 Board and Ethernet Connector Board

Date: 02-07-2007

New extra boards released: MAX232 Board and Ethernet Connector Board. [more]

New extra boards released - EasyMP3 and SmartMP3 Board

Date: 28-06-2007

New extra boards released: EasyMP3 and SmartMP3 Board. [more]

New dsPIC30 tool - EasydsPIC4 - Development Tool with mikroICD USB 2.0 Programmer

Date: 28-06-2007
System supports 18, 28, and 40-pin dsPIC microcontrollers (it is delivered with dsPIC30F4013). Examples in BASIC, PASCAL and C. There is USB 2.0 on-board programmer and mikroICD. Examples in BASIC, PASCAL and C are included with the system. You can choose between USB or External Power supply. EasydsPIC4 also supports Character LCD as well as Graphic LCD. [more info]

mikroC for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 version 4.0.0.0 has been released

Date: 27-06-2007

Version changes:

  • mikroICD support added: All PIC24FJ, PIC24HJ, dsPIC33FJ, dsPIC30F family MCUs, except dsPIC30F1010, dsPIC30F2020, dsPIC30F2022, dsPIC30F2023.
  • Improved software simulator
  • Revised and improved MMC and Compact Flash libraries.
    • Added FAT16 formating routine. Added support for partitioned MMC/CF cards. We strongly advise consulting mikroC help file for implemented changes (especially for mmc/cf_fat_assign and mmc/cf_create_swap_file routines).
  • Added library support for dsPIC30F1010 and dsPIC30F202x ADC module
  • Added library support for pic24 and dsPIC33 Enhanced CAN module.
  • Improved Sound, Keypad, T6963C, RS485, Soft_Spi, Soft_I2c, Soft_Uart, Glcd and UART (implemented user selectable high/low speed calculations) libraries. Consult help file for implemented changes.
  • All reported and newly discovered bugs fixed including: Stack leakage in the SPI, I2C UART and all those libraries that are associated with them. PS/2 library improved (Extended Keys issue) Advanced SPI Ethernet IP address setting issue Atof routine issue RAM miscalculation issue Code generator problems related to byte oprations PWRSAV hex generation problem
  • Reduced usage of RW pin in all lcd libraries. Consult help file for possibilities of this pin reusage in user code.
  • Added missing configuration words and default settings for all MCUs.
  • Filter Designer Tool reported bugs fixed.
  • New programmers with mikroICD support included in the release.
  • Fully revised and reorganized help file. Detailed explanation of library prototipes and examples of their usage. MikroICD section added. Revised schematics. Updated language reference and mikroC specifics. An effort was made to make help more readable, user friendly and less confusing.
  • Revised already existing examples (additional DSP, advanced spi ethernet and timer1 interrupt examples included).
  • Added examples for dsPICPRO3 and EasydsPIC4 boards.
  • Minor IDE enhacments and fixes.

[more]

New extra boards released

Date: 19-06-2007

New extra boards released: Digital Potentiometer Board, Serial 7-seg Display Board and Serial 7-seg Display 2 Board. [more]

New extra boards released

Date: 29-05-2007

New extra boards released: SmartADAPT MINI, SmartADAPT, SmartADAPT2, SmartADAPT2 with GLCD/LCD connector, SmartPROTO Board. [more]

mikroPascal for AVR version 4.0.2 has been released

Date: 28-05-2007
List of changes: Fixed CF FAT16 library, Fixed MMC FAT16 library, Fixed bug in implicit conversion from integer to real, Fixed statistics report. [more]

Empty MCU PCB (AVR, PIC, dsPIC, LV24-33)

Date: 25-05-2007
Empty MCU PCB (AVR, PIC, dsPIC, LV24-33) have a very good contact with the board thru a two-line connector.

The bottom of the card is ground plane. Customers can solder their own MCU and other electronic components on this PCB. [more]

mikroBasic for AVR version 4.0.2 has been released

Date: 25-05-2007
Version changes: Support for new chips: ATmega1280, ATmega1281, ATmega2561, ATtiny26, AT90can128, AT90PWM2 and AT90PWM3, Fixed CF FAT16 library, Fixed MMC FAT16 library, Improved Toshiba T6963C library, Fixed Spi_Init_Advanced problem, Improved SoftSpi library, ADC library fixed for ATmega48/88/168, Fixed bug in FloatToString routine, Fixed bug in implicit conversion from integer to real, Fixed statistics report, Added VDelay routine (variable delay), Fixed problem with highlighting buttons in the main toolbar, Fixed problem with breakpoints not being cleared upon closing a project, Fixed issues with code explorer, Added "Build and Program" feature. [more]

mElektronikos Support Desk and Knowledge Base

Date: 16-05-2007
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http://www.mikroe.com/en/support/

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http://www.mikroe.com/en/kb/

New extra boards released

Date: 18-04-2007

New extra boards released: Updated DAC board, Updated Parallel T6963C 240x128 adapter board, 3.3VReg Board, EasyPROTO Board, EasyConnect2 Board, Flat Cable 1, Additional AT89S4051. [more]

mikroPascal for AVR version 4.0.1 has been released

Date: 05-04-2007
List of changes: Support for ATmega1280, ATmega1281, ATmega2561, ATtiny26, AT90can128, AT90PWM2 and AT90PWM3; Fixed MMC FAT16 library; Improved Toshiba T6963C library; Fixed Spi_Init_Advanced problem; Improved SoftSpi library; ADC library fixed for ATmega48/88/168; Fixed bug in FloatToString routine; Added VDelay routine (variable delay); Fixed problem with highlighting buttons in the main toolbar; Fixed problem with breakpoints not being cleared upon closing a project; Fixed issues with code explorer; Added "Build and Program" feature; [more]

New EasyStart Kits - dsPIC33/PIC24

Date: 16-03-2007
Offers good start for users and get significant discount!!! Easy-to-learn syntax, advanced compiler features, built-in routines, and many practical examples we have provided allow a quick start in programming dsPIC33/PIC24. System supports 64, 80 and 100 pin PIC24F/24H/dsPIC33F microcontrollers (it comes with PIC24FJ96GA008 - PIC24 16-bit Microcontroller, 96 KB Flash Memory, 8 KB RAM and Advanced Peripherals, 80 Pin Package) [more]

Web Server Transfer

Date: 15-03-2007
Our web server was not working for a few ours. The reason for this is that we have transfered to a new web server. This is also the reason that forum was disabled yesterday. New web server should provide to our users faster page and forum browsing. From our behalf this server provides us additional resources and capabilities which we use for developing new services. We are sorry if we caused any problems during this transfer. This is done to provide users faster and reliable access to mElektronikos products and services. [more]

New dsPIC30 tool - dsPIC PRO 3 - Development Tool with mikroICD USB 2.0 Programmer

Date: 12-03-2007
System supports 64 and 80 dsPIC30F microcontrollers (it comes with dsPIC30F6014A - dsPIC30F General Purpose 16-bit Digital Signal Controller, 144 KB Flash Memory, 8 KB RAM, and Advanced Peripherals, 80 Pin Package). You can choose between USB or External Power supply. dsPIC PRO 3 also supports Character LCD as well as Graphic LCD. [more]

mikroBasic for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 version 4.0.0 has been released

Date: 09-03-2007
mikroBasic for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 v4.0 brings the support for new chips (P24 and P33 included), new and updated libraries such as Toshiba GLCD, simplified serial Ethernet library, rearranged examples, improvements in compiler and simulator and various IDE enhancements. The accent is put on the brand new family of MCUs (P33 and P24) making mikroBasic an important tool in this field. [more]

LV 24-33 board Available for Sale

Date: 21-02-2007
System supports 64, 80 and 100 pin PIC24F/24H/dsPIC33F microcontrollers (it comes with PIC24FJ96GA008 - PIC24 16-bit Microcontroller, 96 KB Flash Memory, 8 KB RAM and Advanced Peripherals, 80 Pin Package). Examples in BASIC, PASCAL and C are included with the system. You can choose between USB or External Power supply. LV 24-33 also supports Character LCD as well as Graphic LCD. [more]

New dsPIC33/PIC24 tool - LvPICFlash with mikroICD USB 2.0 Programmer

Date: 21-02-2007
LvPICFlash with mikroICD support is a programmer and in-circuit debugger for the Microchip's dsPIC33/PIC24 FLASH microcontroller family. Beside standard FLASH microcontrollers it can also program the latest dsPIC33/PIC24 MCU's. [more]

LV24-33 MCU cards available for sale

Date: 21-02-2007
LV24-33 MCU cards MCU card's have a very good contact with the Board thru a two-line connector. The bottom of the card is ground plane for noise prevention. [more]

mikroPascal for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 version 5.0.0 has been released

Date: 20-02-2007
mikroPascal for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 v5.0 brings the support for new chips (P24 and P33 included), new and updated libraries such as Toshiba GLCD, simplified serial Ethernet library, rearranged examples, improvements in compiler and simulator and various IDE enhancements. The accent is put on the brand new family of MCUs (P33 and P24) making mikroPascal an important tool in this field. [more]

New ARM tool - ARMFlash USB 2.0 Programmer

Date: 20-02-2007
Our latest ARMFlash programmer is driven and powered from a single USB port on your computer. No additional AC power adapter is needed. The programmer is recognized by Windows, which simplifies driver installation. The programmer board is specifically designed for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP). There are marks on programmer which describes connections to the microcontroller, operation modes, and some other useful notes. [more]