I’ve been testing an Olimex PIC-WEB Ethernet Web PIC Development Board for a bit now and this little board comes in handy for projects that need quick web access.  The PIC-WEB offers a very small but powerful webserver based on the PIC 18F452. The development board has everything you need to serve web pages with 1 megabit storage on board!  I also have an Arduino with an eShield which I will be testing next!

Available from SparkFun Eletronics.

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I just received a Bitwise Control BC4 so I can add support for it to Myro:Home.  I plan on doing a full video review of this unit once I release 1.0.3 (this release is a pretty major one as it includes  significant performance enhancements!)   In the meantime, here’s a little bit about the BC4:

“The BitWise Controls BC4 modular design allows you to select from several plug-in expansion I/O modules. Now you can tailor each install to the job’s specific control and monitoring needs. 

Whether you’re using a web front end, mobile phone application or integrating with a residential or commercial control system, the BitWise Controls BC4 turns commands into actions. Our extensive two-way command set makes it easy to integrate with a variety popular control systems and networked user interfaces for maximum flexibility. “

• Flexible communication options - choose from TCP, UDP, HTTP and RS232 based on the needs of each install

• Simple to learn - One command set covers all I/O modules and devices to be controlled

• Built-in monitoring - On board temperature sensor and two-way command protocol

• Reliable - US designed and built, the BC4 is backed by 20 years of mission-critical experience 

• Field upgradeable firmware - you don’t need to return a product to base to install new features

• Commercial-grade - The BC4 features a rugged and well-shielded 20ga steel enclosure

• Deploys anywhere - The 4.5” x 5” x 1” unit can be wall, shelf or rack-mounted 

For more information check out: Bitwise Controls

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