Chapter 4. Software Reference

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4.1 An Overview of Dynamic C

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4.2 Sample Programs

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4.2.1 DEMOJR1.C

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4.2.2

Other Sample Programs Illustrating Digital I/O

44

4.2.3 RS-232 Serial Communication Sample Programs

46

4.2.4 RS-485 Serial Communication Sample Program

47

4.3 Cooperative Multitasking

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4.3.1

Advantages of Cooperative Multitasking

50

4.4 Jackrabbit Function Calls

51

4.4.1

I/O Drivers

51

4.4.2

Serial Communication Drivers

55

4.5 Upgrading Dynamic C

56

4.5.1 Patches and Bug Fixes

56

4.5.2 Add-On Modules

56

Appendix A. Specifications

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A.1 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

58

A.1.1 Exclusion Zone

60

A.1.2 Headers

61

A.2 Jumper Configurations

62

A.3 Conformal Coating

64

A.4 Use of Rabbit 2000 Parallel Ports

65

Appendix B. Prototyping Board

69

B.1 Prototyping Board Overview

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B.1.1

Prototyping Board Features

71

B.2 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout

72

B.3 Using the Prototyping Board

73

B.3.1 Demonstration Board

74

B.3.2

Prototyping Board

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Appendix C. Power Management

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C.1 Power Supplies

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C.2 Batteries and External Battery Connections

82

C.2.1

Battery Backup Circuit

83

C.2.2 Power to VRAM Switch

84

C.2.3

Reset Generator

84

C.3 Chip Select Circuit

85

Index

 

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Schematics

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