Next-generation microcomputer "Tessel" supports JavaScript and Node.js and can update from Wi-Fi

Semiconductor chip controlling electrical products "Microcontroller (microcomputer)"Is a powerful expression of the convenience of our lives, television remote control, rice cooker timer, smartphone battery display etc are all realized by the microcomputer. Next-generation microcomputers that can make such semiconductor programs easier and easier than ever and can control via the Internet via Wi-Fi are "Tessel"is.

Tessel - Technical Machine
http://technical.io/

◆ Wi-Fi function
Tessel is equipped with Wi-Fi function and you can access the internet via Wi-Fi connection. This enables you to code microcomputer program debugging and addition of functions over the net via Wi-Fi. When updating the firmware via Wi-Fi connection, it is possible only with the command "tessel push". That is, if there is a Wi-Fi environment, it is possible to update the program of the microcomputer wirelessly. Even if there is no Wi-Fi environment, you can update the program via USB connection.


◆ Mobile App
In addition, Tessel has iOS · Android application, so you can make your own work with HTML / CSS as well as the user interface prepared by default. In addition, since the program can be updated from the mobile terminal, updating of the program can be realized easily and directly.

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◆ Program
Tessel,JavaScriptProgram is possible with. Also,Node.jsIt also supports compatibility with 1000 Node.js modules already. Also, it is possible to back-end services and APIs via any "HTTP", such as API for various traffic, posting to SNS, connecting to your own server.

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◆ Beta testing and library
If you are Tessel, you can also test the beta version of the program. If you want to test additional functions before commercialization, Technical Machine provides a dedicated Web site so that you can obtain feedback from test users, and you can also provide a complete set of firmware modules for beta testing. It is also possible to check how the microcomputer is being used by users from the data accumulated in the library.

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◆ Extensibility
Various sensors such as acceleration sensor, microSD card, RFID, sound, Bluetooth, motor control, relay, temperature and humidity etcPlug and PlayEnhanced scalability is secured. in addition,ArduinoModules are also installed and it is also possible to assemble your own Arduino system.


With the next-generation microcomputer Tessel, updating of all kinds of electronic devices around us can be executed timely and without user's hands. It is expected that the means to realize will be further increased when I think that electronic equipment work by my own DIY becomes more user-friendly and I think that "I want to make this kind of thing".

In addition, detailed specifications are as follows.

· CPU: 180 mhz ARM Cortex-M3 LPC 1830
· Memory: 32 MB SDRAM
· Storage: 32 MB Flash
· Wi-Fi connection: TI CC 3000 Wifi Radio
· Expansion: 16-pin GPIO bank for prototyping
· Power supply: via Micro USB or battery