Summary of DigiX – The ultimate Arduino compatible board with WiFi!
The Digistump team introduces the DigiX, an advanced Arduino-compatible board succeeding the Digispark. It features a 32-bit 84 MHz MCU, embedded low-power Wi-Fi with mesh networking, and 99 I/O pins. Fully compatible with Arduino Due code without adapters, it supports USB On-The-Go and audio output. Stretch goals include adding onboard EEPROM at $75k and a microSD card slot at $100k for data logging and media playback.
Parts used in the DigiX Project:
- 32-bit 84 MHz MCU
- Embedded low power Wi-Fi (b/g/n)
- MESH networking module
- 99 usable i/o pins
- Audio output component
- USB on the go support
- On-board EEPROM chip (Stretch Goal)
- MicroSD Card Slot (Stretch Goal)
The Digistump/Digispark team is back, bringing the experience gained producing over 40,000 and shipping over 25,000 Digisparks in less than two months!
Announcing the DigiX – the ultimate sequel project to the Digispark. The DigiX has a 32-bit 84 MHz MCU, embedded low power Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and mesh networking, 99 usable i/o pins, audio output, USB on the go support, and is 100% compatible with anything that works with the Arduino Due – no adapters, code changes, or special software needed! This is the ultimate Arduino compatible development board, ready for any project!
Stretch Goals!
$75,000 – On-board EEPROM
One thing many miss on the Arduino Due is onboard EEPROM – which the classic Arduino’s had on-chip. We’d like to add an EEPROM chip directly to the DigiX board and if we hit 75k we can!
$100,000 – On-board MicroSD Card Slot
A microSD slot means you could play sound and music files by just sticking a micro sd card in and plugging in some speakers. It would also allow you to log data to the card, load webpages off the card if you are using the DigiX as a server, load images for a touchscreen device, save images from a camera, etc.
The DigiX – Unique Features
32-bit 84 MHz
Serious power for serious projects!
99 i/o
For maximum compatibility the DigiX is in the Arduino Due form factor – but we added a whole other row of I/O pins to bring it up to a total of 99 usable i/o (including communications pins)!
Low Power b/g/n WiFi
Easy to use, low power, embedded WiFi – see the next section “Better WiFi” for all the details.
For more detail: DigiX – The ultimate Arduino compatible board with WiFi!
- What is the main processor speed of the DigiX?
The DigiX has a 32-bit 84 MHz MCU. - How many usable i/o pins does the DigiX have?
The board provides 99 usable i/o pins. - Does the DigiX require adapters or code changes for Arduino Due compatibility?
No, it is 100% compatible with anything that works with the Arduino Due without adapters, code changes, or special software. - What type of WiFi does the DigiX support?
It features embedded low power b/g/n WiFi with mesh networking. - Can the DigiX play sound files directly?
Yes, if the stretch goal for a MicroSD card slot is met, users can play sound and music files by inserting a card. - What happens if the project reaches $75,000 in funding?
An onboard EEPROM chip will be added to the board. - What functionality does the $100,000 stretch goal enable?
It adds a MicroSD card slot for logging data, loading webpages, images, or saving camera images. - Is the DigiX compatible with the Digispark team's previous experience?
Yes, the team brings experience from producing over 40,000 Digisparks.
