SPIDER Automation Olimex DUINOMITE-IO Board | Peripheral Expansion Board | VGA, Audio & Keyboard Interface for DuinoMite
Description
The SPIDER Automation Olimex DUINOMITE-IO is a dedicated IO expansion board engineered to enhance the capabilities of the DuinoMite Basic computer. By plugging into the core system, this board bridges the gap between raw microcontroller hardware and a full-fledged desktop computing experience.
The module expands the system’s interface options by integrating a standard PS/2 keyboard connector, a VGA monitor port, composite video outputs, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Supplied with a matching 10-pin ribbon cable featuring IDC10 connectors on both ends, the DUINOMITE-IO provides an all-in-one solution for video, sound, and user input integration.
Key Features
- PS/2 Keyboard Interface: Dedicated mini-DIN port for connecting standard computer keyboards for text entry and command control.
- VGA Monitor Port: Standard display connector for hooking up computer monitors to render sharp visual outputs.
- Composite Video & Audio Outputs: RCA jacks for composite video and audio signals, alongside a 3.5mm audio jack.
- DuinoMite IO Cable Link: Includes a 10-pin ribbon cable with IDC10 connectors on both ends for reliable internal bus wiring.
- Compact Form Factor: Sleek 112.5 x 26 mm layout designed for tidy integration into system enclosures and desktop setups.
Benefits
- Transforms Basic Systems: Instantly upgrades a bare DuinoMite board into an interactive workstation with screen, sound, and typing capabilities.
- Simplifies Hookups: Pre-wired connectors eliminate the need for custom video DAC or keyboard converter circuits.
- Ready to Connect: Comes bundled with the required IDC10 ribbon cable right out of the box.
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Robust Interfacing: Secure physical headers ensure stable signal transmission across video and audio channels.
Applications
- Embedded Computing Workstations: Setting up classic programming environments with physical keyboards and monitors.
- Embedded Display & Sound Testing: Prototyping audio-visual feedback loops for educational and hobbyist computing projects.
- Custom Terminal Systems: Building compact data entry terminals using DuinoMite microcontrollers.
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Laboratory Demonstration Benches: Teaching computer architecture, video generation, and peripheral interfacing.
Package Includes
- 1 x Olimex DUINOMITE-IO
- 1 x 10-pin IO connector ribbon cable with IDC10 connectors on both ends
Technical Specifications
| Item Type | IO & Peripheral Expansion Board for DuinoMite |
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation (Olimex DuinoMite Compatible) |
| Controller Compatibility | DuinoMite Basic Computer System |
| Interface Types | PS/2 Keyboard, VGA Monitor, RCA Composite Video/Audio, & 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Internal Connection | 10-Pin IO Connector with IDC10 Ribbon Cable |
| Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) | 112.5 × 26 × 14.5 mm |
| Net Board Weight | 32 g |
| Shipping Weight | 0.033 kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 9 × 5 × 4 cm |