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If you are an electronics enthusiast or hobbyist then SpectroBUS is the perfect way for you to get your PIC based projects up and running fast. With no knowledge of LCD displays, matrix keypads, RC servo systems or even PC communications needed, you can now give your next PIC based project lot’s of smarts, simply and quickly.

Just plug-in the required functionality and with a few lines of code your project is up and running with professional capabilities and performance.

The SpectroBUS development system makes the entire process of building embedded PIC based micro controller projects extremely simple, including the code development cycle.
Start by adding the desired device modules, set the unique address of each smart device module and then plug them into any available slot on the SpectroBUS.
Next, if you need to build a custom circuit you can do that using one or more of the SpectroPRO prototyping boards. These prototyping boards have all I/O pins and control signals clearly marked to assist in the construction process.

Now you’re ready to begin the code development cycle, we have even helped you with that. First we supply a code skeleton written in PicBasicPro that includes all of the main routines to configure and communicate with all attached device modules, all you have to do is add your project specific code, debug and test.

Lastly you can program the SpectroBUS host PIC MCU using In Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP). This is a great way to program because you don’t have to remove the PIC MCU from the SpectroBUS, in fact you don’t need to do anything other that start the programmer software and click on the program button. Your SpectroBUS will immediately start executing your new firmware as soon as the programming cycle has finished.

Once you have used the prototyping area of a traditional prototyping system you cannot reuse the system for anything other than the original project. SpectroBUS is completely re-configurable and never locked into any project. Just remove the unneeded device modules and your custom circuits and you are now ready to begin your new project. There is no limit to how many unique projects that you can build using SpectroBUS and remember it’s just as easy to go back to a previous project and pickup where you left off.

With great documentation available on-line for viewing or download, you have all the tools required to build sophisticated PIC based embedded projects fast.