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Raspberry Pi Piggyback Extension - the Icing on the Cake
VIENNA, Austria, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The new RasPiComm extension board offers a wide array of new features for the $35
mini-computer expanding its possibilities. They include additional ports, a real-time
clock and a four-way joystick input device. The Austrian manufacturing company Amescon
believes the foreseeable future to hold near endless possibilities for users in everyday
life even though the current model is specifically aimed at developers and tinkers. First
results have been promising.
Vienna, 25th of March 2013
Approximately 1 million mini-computers have been sold in 2012 according to Alan
Mycroft, member of the Raspberry Pi foundation. The foundation originally expected the
volume of sales to hover around 500.000 units. 4.000 mini computers leave the factory in
the United Kingdom each day. These numbers have convinced companies all over the world to
develop further components and expand the framework. Daniel Amesberger (
https://www.xing.com/profile/Daniel_Amesberger?key=0.0), CEO of Amescon (
http://www.amescon.com), is one of those developers.
"We envision our RaspiComm (http://www.amescon.com/raspicomm.aspx) extension board to
enhance daily tasks through various applications. The Open-Source structure has allowed
for near endless possibilities. Our small ecosystem provides a source for home and
industrial automation applications. We have sold over 1.000 RaspiComm's and counting since
worldwide distribution has been initiated."
Motivated, driven and encouraged through hundreds of comments and more than 70.000
daily visits on his blog Daniel Amesberger developed the RaspiComm in 2012 and finalized
manufacturing by the end of the year. The extension board will offer serial ports allowing
communication with up to 256 devices. The various application possibilities have been
demonstrated by the international customers and community.
"Our clients implement the RaspiComm in various ways such as:
- an access-control unit for club cards (e.g. access to a 24/7 gym)
- a surveillance unit for photovoltaic/solar system
- for home automation systems
- a controlling device for stepper motors for multi shot captures of mobile
cameras
A RaspiComm unit is currently being specifically customized for implementation into a
satellite which is supposed to orbit the earth for many years."
It is theoretically possible to create and/or modify various complex automation
processes with the low-cost Raspberry Pi in combination with the RaspiComm. An Application
Programming Interface (API) has been developed by Daniel Amesberger as well and is
available via GitHub (https://github.com/amescon/raspicomm). Beyond the functions of the
RaspiComm it additionally supports a stepping motor board and a 128x64 OLED display. Both
can be connected to the RaspiComm.
Eben Upton, creator and president of the Raspberry Pi foundation (
http://www.raspberrypi.org/), supports the young Viennese CEO and his RaspiComm project
and builds on the existing interest of the already existing thousands of fans and tinkers.
The extension board competes with the currently available GertBoard. The GertBoard is
distributed with its own microcontroller but requires assembly in comparison to the
ready-to-use RaspiComm. It is also substantially larger than the Amescon unit. The
RaspiComm offers a battery-powered real-time clock bypassing electrical dependency, a
four-way joystick to control additional input devices and additional ports. "We view the
GertBoard as a Raspberry Pi extension for different purposes than our system. The main
focus for the user largely differs between the two products."
Amescon aims to develop additional extension boards for a "plug & create" concept.
"We are only at the beginning but the tremendous approval and encouragement of the
community has inspired us to drive further development forward.
The extension board (which is produced exclusive in Germany and Austria) is available
for EUR 43,69 in January 2013 and distributed by RS components (
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/7722974)
Several hundreds of confirmations to immediately order upon release encourage Mr.
Amesberger to soon possess the necessary development budget to launch "really cool stuff".
Technical features
- RS232 ("serial") port
- RS485 port
- 2 Outputs
- 5 Inputs
- Real-time clock
- SPI and I2C header
Company profile:
Amescon is an innovative company specializing in hardware and software development and
is spearheaded by its CEO of 9 years Daniel Amesberger. The company has been most notably
successful by introducing automation solutions for cash handling purposes. Such solutions
are capable of combining, counting, tracking and sealing up to 160 different types of
currency notes automatically. Amescon counts numerous large banks among its customers.
Shifting the focus towards the development and production of Raspberry Pi components
certainly garners Mr. Amesbergers interest.
About Amescon
Amescon was established in 2003 focusing on software development for automation and
custom business software solutions. Our strength lies in integrating software into
hardware components which is precisely the reason why our business segment has
significantly expanded over the years. Our range now includes mechanical, electronic and
software engineering and development. This versatile operating environment allows us to
offer "turn-key" solutions.
The earlier years were characterized by projects focusing on circuit design and
software development. In 2010 Amescon took over Schulze Cash Handling Systems and added
hardware development for cash handling automation to its portfolio.
We remain a small dynamic team with strong relationships to its partner companies of
many years to assist in the realization of larger projects. This enables us to be flexible
and implement customer projects efficiently and in a timely manner.
We are currently offering "turn-key solutions" in the following areas:
- Eletronics development (from circuit board design to finalized product,
software and hardware, microcontroller solutions - particularly ARM and PIC)
- Small to mid-scale automation solutions ("turn-key solutions", from CAD design
to the finalized machine)
- Software development (custom business solutions)
Contact: GF Daniel Amesberger, +43-699-190-479-96, daniel.amesberger@amescon.com
Amescon Software GmbH
Raspberry Pi Piggyback Extension - the Icing on the Cake
VIENNA, Austria, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The new RasPiComm extension board offers a wide array of new features for the $35
mini-computer expanding its possibilities. They include additional ports, a real-time
clock and a four-way joystick input device. The Austrian manufacturing company Amescon
believes the foreseeable future to hold near endless possibilities for users in everyday
life even though the current model is specifically aimed at developers and tinkers. First
results have been promising.
Vienna, 25th of March 2013
Approximately 1 million mini-computers have been sold in 2012 according to Alan
Mycroft, member of the Raspberry Pi foundation. The foundation originally expected the
volume of sales to hover around 500.000 units. 4.000 mini computers leave the factory in
the United Kingdom each day. These numbers have convinced companies all over the world to
develop further components and expand the framework. Daniel Amesberger (
https://www.xing.com/profile/Daniel_Amesberger?key=0.0), CEO of Amescon (
http://www.amescon.com), is one of those developers.
"We envision our RaspiComm (http://www.amescon.com/raspicomm.aspx) extension board to
enhance daily tasks through various applications. The Open-Source structure has allowed
for near endless possibilities. Our small ecosystem provides a source for home and
industrial automation applications. We have sold over 1.000 RaspiComm's and counting since
worldwide distribution has been initiated."
Motivated, driven and encouraged through hundreds of comments and more than 70.000
daily visits on his blog Daniel Amesberger developed the RaspiComm in 2012 and finalized
manufacturing by the end of the year. The extension board will offer serial ports allowing
communication with up to 256 devices. The various application possibilities have been
demonstrated by the international customers and community.
"Our clients implement the RaspiComm in various ways such as:
- an access-control unit for club cards (e.g. access to a 24/7 gym)
- a surveillance unit for photovoltaic/solar system
- for home automation systems
- a controlling device for stepper motors for multi shot captures of mobile
cameras
A RaspiComm unit is currently being specifically customized for implementation into a
satellite which is supposed to orbit the earth for many years."
It is theoretically possible to create and/or modify various complex automation
processes with the low-cost Raspberry Pi in combination with the RaspiComm. An Application
Programming Interface (API) has been developed by Daniel Amesberger as well and is
available via GitHub (https://github.com/amescon/raspicomm). Beyond the functions of the
RaspiComm it additionally supports a stepping motor board and a 128x64 OLED display. Both
can be connected to the RaspiComm.
Eben Upton, creator and president of the Raspberry Pi foundation (
http://www.raspberrypi.org/), supports the young Viennese CEO and his RaspiComm project
and builds on the existing interest of the already existing thousands of fans and tinkers.
The extension board competes with the currently available GertBoard. The GertBoard is
distributed with its own microcontroller but requires assembly in comparison to the
ready-to-use RaspiComm. It is also substantially larger than the Amescon unit. The
RaspiComm offers a battery-powered real-time clock bypassing electrical dependency, a
four-way joystick to control additional input devices and additional ports. "We view the
GertBoard as a Raspberry Pi extension for different purposes than our system. The main
focus for the user largely differs between the two products."
Amescon aims to develop additional extension boards for a "plug & create" concept.
"We are only at the beginning but the tremendous approval and encouragement of the
community has inspired us to drive further development forward.
The extension board (which is produced exclusive in Germany and Austria) is available
for EUR 43,69 in January 2013 and distributed by RS components (
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/7722974)
Several hundreds of confirmations to immediately order upon release encourage Mr.
Amesberger to soon possess the necessary development budget to launch "really cool stuff".
Technical features
- RS232 ("serial") port
- RS485 port
- 2 Outputs
- 5 Inputs
- Real-time clock
- SPI and I2C header
Company profile:
Amescon is an innovative company specializing in hardware and software development and
is spearheaded by its CEO of 9 years Daniel Amesberger. The company has been most notably
successful by introducing automation solutions for cash handling purposes. Such solutions
are capable of combining, counting, tracking and sealing up to 160 different types of
currency notes automatically. Amescon counts numerous large banks among its customers.
Shifting the focus towards the development and production of Raspberry Pi components
certainly garners Mr. Amesbergers interest.
About Amescon
Amescon was established in 2003 focusing on software development for automation and
custom business software solutions. Our strength lies in integrating software into
hardware components which is precisely the reason why our business segment has
significantly expanded over the years. Our range now includes mechanical, electronic and
software engineering and development. This versatile operating environment allows us to
offer "turn-key" solutions.
The earlier years were characterized by projects focusing on circuit design and
software development. In 2010 Amescon took over Schulze Cash Handling Systems and added
hardware development for cash handling automation to its portfolio.
We remain a small dynamic team with strong relationships to its partner companies of
many years to assist in the realization of larger projects. This enables us to be flexible
and implement customer projects efficiently and in a timely manner.
We are currently offering "turn-key solutions" in the following areas:
- Eletronics development (from circuit board design to finalized product,
software and hardware, microcontroller solutions - particularly ARM and PIC)
- Small to mid-scale automation solutions ("turn-key solutions", from CAD design
to the finalized machine)
- Software development (custom business solutions)
Contact: GF Daniel Amesberger, +43-699-190-479-96, daniel.amesberger@amescon.com
Amescon Software GmbH