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FlowIC chips are pre-programmed PIC microcontrollers that put the power of Flowol3
on a chip. It offers a number of key functions such as:
- Fully multi-tasking by running 3 flowcharts at the same time
- Can be operated connected to or disconnected from a host PC
- The USB connection system allows low current circuits to operate whilst attached
to the PC, without the need to attach a battery
- Very low component count placing it in the POCKET MONEY range and very easy to construct
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- Programming method is via flowcharts using Flowol3
- Multi-tasking up to 3 flowcharts
- Programmed directly via a USB cable, no separate programmer needed
- Available in 8-pin and 14-pin versions
- Has ICP function for programming and debugging on the fly
- Needs minimal components to be fully operational
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System components
- Pre-programmed PIC chip containing the FlowIC firmware
- USB Downloader cable
- Prototype PCB - test board with PSU, input and output solder pads or 0.1” connector
pins
- User needs to provide or have access to Flowol3
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ICP and Debugging
- FlowIC offers ICP (In Circuit Programming) while it's connected to the PC
- Flowol 3 can then run a flowchart on the PC, directly operating the outputs and responding
to the inputs of the FlowIC
- This enables the input and output circuit function to be tested directly
- While connected, the flowchart can be paused, debugged and refined before being downloaded
and run remotely
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