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Revision as of 16:59, 6 March 2019

Inputs

Analog Input

Image ADC (AD7680) 16-bit external ADC connected to the microcontroller using SPI.
Image ADC Template ADC (Analogue to Digital Converter) based components.

General Input

Image Encoder Rotary Encoder component implements a rotary encoder connected to two pins

Keypad

Image Keypad (Generic) Generic component to create a raster scanned custom keypad or button matrix.

Switch

Image Switch (Microswitch) Industry standard V3 size microswitch fitter with a roller arm - activated by other panel objects coming into contact with the roller.
Image Switch Template Simple single digital switch inputs.

Switches

Image Switch Array Template Evenly spaced arrays of switches.

Outputs

Analog Output

Image DAC (AD5662) 16-bit external DAC connected to the microcontroller using SPI.
Image DAC (Internal) Provides access to the onboard digital to analog converter (DAC) peripheral allowing for simple analogue output.Often the DAC output will be very low current and will need amplification using external circuitry to drive anything useful.
Image DAC (MCP47x6) (MCP47x6) Component to drive a digital to analogue converter (DAC) IC from Microchip via an I2C interface.Compatible with MCP4706 (8-Bit), MCP4716 (10-Bit) and MCP4726 (12-Bit) devices.
Image DAC (MCP48x1) (MCP48x1) Component to drive a digital to analogue converter (DAC) IC from Microchip via an SPI interface.Compatible with MCP4801 (8-Bit), MCP4811 (10-Bit) and MCP4821 (12-Bit) devices.
Image DAC Dual (MCP49x2) Component to drive a dual digital to analogue converter (DAC) IC from Microchip via an SPI interface.Compatible with MCP4902 (8-Bit), MCP4912 (10-Bit) and MCP4922 (12-Bit) devices.
Image DAC Quad (MCP4728) (MCP4728) Component to drive a quad digital to analogue converter (DAC) IC from Microchip via an I2C interface.Compatible with MCP4728 (12-Bit) devices.
Image Digital Potentiometer (MCP44XX) The MCP44XX device range supports 4 digital potentiometers or rheostat outputs.129 or 257 possible output resistance values for each channel.
Image Digital Potentiometer (MCP45XX MCP46XX) The MCP45XX and MCP46XX device range supports up to 2 digital potentiometers or rheostat outputs.129 or 257 possible output resistance values for each channel.

Audio Output

Image Buzzer Drives a simple fixed frequency buzzer in hardware and simulates the sound of a buzzer in simulation.To actually drive a buzzer you would have to amplify the signal from the microcontrollerusing a transistor or MOSFET.
Image Piezo Sounder Drives a simple variable frequency piezo sounder in hardware and simulates the sound in simulation.To actually drive a piezo you may have to amplify the signal from the microcontrollerusing a transistor or MOSFET.
Image Speech (Phoneme) Speech component allowing Phoneme based speech for use on an embedded platform.The simulation also has an advanced speech engine allowing realistic text to speech in multiple languages using the RealSpeak voice engine.
Image Speech (RealSpeak) Advanced speech engine allowing realistic text to speech in multiple languages using the RealSpeak voice engine.Available in simulation only.

General Output

Image PWM (Internal) Pulse Width Modulation, a versitile way of generating a digital pulse using mark / space modulation.Uses the capture compare peripherals onboard most Microcontrollers to generate accurate waveforms without any intervention from the processor.Useful for generating audio, controlling the speed of motors, brightness of LED etc.
Image Relay (Grove 103020005) (103020005) The Relay is a digital normally open switch capable of switching much higher voltages and currents than your normal Microcontroller outputs.When set to HIGH, the LED will light up and the relay will close allowing current to flow. The peak voltage capability is 250V at 10 amps.Simulated component is shaded green when the relay is active.

LED

Image LED (Generic, RGB) An LED with red, green and blue elements that can be mixed together to producealmost any colour at any brightness.
Image LED MultiColour Bi (5mm, PCB) An industry standard 5mm diameter bi-colour LED.Any color may be chosen, and the leads trimmed to length.
Image LED MultiColour Tri (5mm, PCB) An industry standard 5mm diameter tri-colour LED.Any color may be chosen, and the leads trimmed to length.
Image LED Template Base for creating LEDs and other on/off visual indicators.Choose a 'Target Object' that will change colour when the pin changes;if multiple objects must change color, group them, and target the group.When 'Auto off color" is selected, changing the 'on color' will automaticallychoose an off color by reducing the on-color intensity.

LEDs

Image Chainable RGB LED v2.0 (Grove 104020048) (104020048) Grove-Chainable RGB LED V2.0 is based on P9813S14 chip. This chip is a full-color light source driver chip that can provide three constant current driver and 256 greyscale modulation output. The key word of this product is “Chainable”, so how many LEDs can it be chained? By connecting the output grove connector of one LED to the input grove connector of another one, you are able to chain 1024 RGB LEDs at most!
Image LED Array Template Create an evenly spaced array of LED indicators.Each will be connected to sequential pins of a given I/O port.Set target object to point at any standard LED component to change the style.
Image LED Bar v2.0 (Grove 104020006) (104020006) LED Bar is comprised of a 10 segment LED gauge bar and an MY9221 LED controlling chip.It can be used as a indicator for remaining battery life, voltage, water level, music volume or other values that require a gradient display. There are 10 LED bars in the LED bar graph: one red, one yellow, one light green, and the rest green. It lights up the LEDs sequentially from red to green, so the entire bar graph is lit up in the end.
Image LED Charlieplex Create an evenly spaced array of LED indicators using a reduced amount of I/O pins.Only one LED can be switched on at once, high speed multiplexing allows multiple LEDs to appear to be lit at once.Each will be connected in line with the standard charlieplex scheme.Set target object to point at any standard LED component to change the style.
Image LED Matrix (HT16K33) LED Matrix component designed to work using a HT16K33 LED driver IC.Can drive up to 16 x 8 (128) LEDs.Includes support for 8x16 Backpack, 16x8 Featherwing, 8x8 Backpack and Custom.
Image LED Matrix (Parallel) LED Matrix component designed to work using multiple data pins and a single clock pin.Each LED on the display can be controlled in a chain by setting the data appropriatley and then generating the appropriate amount of clock pulses.
Image LED Matrix (Serial) LED Matrix component designed to work using a single data and clock pin.Each LED on the display can be controlled in a chain by setting the data appropriatley and then generating the appropriate amount of clock pulses.
Image NeoPixel LED APA102C A simple chained RGB LED controller IC allowing multiple LEDs to be controlled using a serial data stream.Allows RGB LEDs to be driven with full 24-bit colour depth.Allows single chains, 2D arrays and 3D cube formations to be simulated.Supports Bit Banged or SPI peripheral based data modes.
Image NeoPixel LED WS2801 A simple chained RGB LED controller IC allowing multiple LEDs to be controlled using a serial data stream.Allows RGB LEDs to be driven with full 24-bit colour depth.Allows single chains, 2D arrays and 3D cube formations to be simulated.Supports Bit Banged or SPI peripheral based data modes.
Image NeoPixel LED WS2811 WS2812 APA106 A simple chained RGB LED controller IC allowing multiple LEDs to be controlled using a serial data stream.Compatible with the WS2811, WS2812, WS2812B, APA104 and APA106 Type Controller ICs.Allows RGB LEDs to be driven with full 24-bit colour depth.Allows single chains, 2D arrays and 3D cube formations to be simulated.Requires a high speed microcontroller to generate the critical timings to drive the device.

Mechatronics

Image Motor Template Base component for constructing continuous motion - e.g. motors.Automatically animates two objects - one within the same host components (e.g. moving partsof the motor itself), and one external (e.g. the mechanism to which the motor is connected).
Image Servo Motor Controller Can control up to eight standard PWM driven servo's.Supports 8-bit and 16-bit movement resolutions.'Servo Object' properties allow you to connect the controller to on-screen simulations using the "Servo Motor" component and its derivatives.
Image Servo Motor Template Base component for creating custom servo motor simulations.Recieves messages from the the 'Servo Controller' component.Macro 'SetTarget' allows external objects to be moved by the servofor mechanical simulations.
Image Solenoid Template Base component for constructing solenoids.These take a single input pin and move an actuator between two positions depending onthe pin state.
Image Stepper Motor Template Enables the creation of a stepper motor component by specifying objects for its appearance.'Attach to...' property should be exposed in any components buit from this -this sets a target object to be joined to the motor shaft.The target can then be rotated around the axis with a custom gear ration, or moved linearlyaccording to the pitch of a given lead screw.

Displays

Alphanumeric

Image LCD (Adafruit, 16x2) Adafruit OLED LCD display capable of displaying 2 lines of 16 characters.
Image LCD (Adafruit, 20x4) Adafruit OLED LCD display capable of displaying 4 lines of 20 characters.
Image LCD (Generic) Generic configurable alphanumeric LCD display component based on the standard Hitachi HD44780 controller IC wiith selectable 4/8 bit interface
Image LCD I2C (LCM1602) Generic alphanumeric LCD display based on the standard Hitachi HD44780 controller IC.Connected using an I2C based PCF8574 IO Expander IC.
Image LCD control An LCD control pane supporting up to 64 x 64 unitsSuitable for simulation only

Graphical Color

Image GLCD (4D Goldelox) Graphical display component designed to work with the Goldelox range of displays from 4D Systems.
Image GLCD (4D Picaso v1) (EB076) Graphical display component designed to work with the Picaso range of displays from 4D Systems.Component based around the uLCD-32PT display.
Image GLCD (4D Picaso v2) (EB076) Graphical display component designed to work with the Picaso range of displays from 4D Systems.Component based around the uLCD-32PTU display.
Image GLCD (ILI9163C) Graphical display component designed to work with the ILI9163C 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.
Image GLCD (ILI9341 SPI) Graphical display component designed to work with the ILI9341 controller ICBased on the ILI9341 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.Uses the SPI CAL component to allow for faster serial display communications.
Image GLCD (ILI9341) Graphical display component designed to work with the ILI9341 controller ICBased on the ILI9341 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.Supports Serial, 8-bit and 16-bit interface modes.
Image GLCD (LS020) Graphical display component designed to work with the LS020 display as used on the Siemens S65.
Image GLCD (SSD1289) Graphical display component based on the SSD1289 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.
Image GLCD (SSD1331) (SSD1331) Graphical display component based on the SSD1331 colour graphical controller IC.
Image GLCD (SSD1351 SPI) Graphical display component based on the SSD1351 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.Controlled using Hardware or Software SPI to acheive high speed communications.
Image GLCD (SSD1351) Graphical display component based on the SSD1251 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.
Image GLCD (SSD1963) Parallel Graphical display component designed to work with the SSD1963 controller ICBased on the SSD1963 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.
Image GLCD (STM32F429ZI) (STM32F429ZI) Graphical display component designed to work with the STM32F429ZI Discovery board from ST. Compatible with the large display and resistive touch input.
Image GLCD (STM32F469NI) (STM32F469NI) Graphical display component designed to work with the STM32F469NI Discovery board from ST. Compatible with the large display and capacitive touch input.
Image GLCD (STM32F746NG) (STM32F746NG) Graphical display component designed to work with the STM32F746NG Discovery board from ST. Compatible with the large display and capacitive touch input.
Image Raspberry Pi HDMI Graphical display component designed to work with the HDMI screen output of the Raspberry Pi

Graphical Library

Image GLCD Bitmap Drawer FAT A component to simplify the process of drawing bitmap images to a graphical display.Reads Bitmap files directly from a SD card formatted with a FAT file system.Compatible with 24-bit & Monochrome Bitmaps.The gLCD object property specifies which LCD component to draw the bitmap to.Compatible with GLCD, NeoPixel, MIACv3, HT16K33
Image GLCD Bitmap Drawer ROM A component to simplify the process of drawing bitmap images to a graphical display.Stores up to 10 bitmap images inside ROM based look up tables.Compatible with 24-bit / 256 Colour / 16 Colour / Monochrome Bitmaps.The gLCD object property specifies which LCD component to draw the bitmap to.Compatible with GLCD, NeoPixel, MIACv3, HT16K33
Image GLCD Graph Creator A component to simplify the process of drawing graphs and charts using a graphical LCD.
Image GLCD Textfield A component to simplify the process of drawing text to a graphical display.Allows the graphical LCD to be used more like a standard alphanumeric display.Compatible with the Graphical LCDs.

Graphical Monochrome

Image GLCD (Grove OLED) (OLED 1.12") Graphical display component based on the Seed Studio Grove OLED 1.12" and 0.96" monochrome displays.Functions without the use of a read back by hosting the graphical memory using the microcontroller's RAM memory.
Image GLCD (KS0108) Graphical display component designed to work with the KS0108 type monochrome displays.Also compatible with the newer S6A0107 controller IC displays.
Image GLCD (PDC8544) (PCD8544) Graphical display component based on the PCD8544 monochrome graphical controller IC as used on the popular Nokia 5510 displays.Functions without the use of a read pin by hosting the 1K of graphical memory using the microcontroller's RAM memory.
Image GLCD (SH1106) I2C Graphical display component designed to work with the SH1106 type monochrome displays.Transfers data using a 2-wire I2C interface.
Image GLCD (SH1106) SPI Graphical display component designed to work with the SH1106 type monochrome displays.Transfers data using a 4-wire SPI interface.
Image GLCD (SSD1305) (SSD1305) Graphical display component based on the SSD1305 monochrome graphical controller IC.
Image GLCD (SSD1305) Buffered (SSD1305) Graphical display component based on the SSD1305 monochrome graphical controller IC.Functions without the use of a read pin by hosting the 1K of graphical memory using the microcontroller's RAM memory.
Image GLCD (SSD1306) (SSD1306) Graphical display component based on the SSD1306 monochrome graphical controller IC.
Image GLCD (SSD1306) Buffered (SSD1306) Graphical display component based on the SSD1306 monochrome graphical controller IC.Functions without the use of a read pin by hosting the 1K of graphical memory using the microcontroller's RAM memory.
Image GLCD (SSD1306) I2C (SSD1306) Graphical display component based on the I2C version of the SSD1306 monochrome graphical controller IC.Functions without the use of a read pin by hosting the 1K of graphical memory using the microcontroller's RAM memory.
Image GLCD (SSD1306) SPI (SSD1306) Graphical display component based on the SPI version of the SSD1306 monochrome graphical controller IC.Functions without the use of a read pin forcing the data to be written a byte at a time.
Image GLCD (SSD1322) Buffered (SSD1322) Graphical display component based on the SSD1322 monochrome graphical controller IC.Functions without the use of a read pin by hosting the 2K of graphical memory using the microcontroller's RAM memory.
Image GLCD (SSD1322) Parallel Graphical display component designed to work with the SSD1322 type monochrome displays.Compatible with 6800 and 8080 type 8-bit parallel displays.
Image GLCD (ST7036) I2C (ST7036) Graphical display component based on the I2C version of the ST7036 monochrome graphical controller IC.Functions without the use of a read pin by hosting the 1K of graphical memory using the microcontroller's RAM memory.
Image GLCD (ST7565R) Parallel Graphical display component designed to work with the ST7565 type monochrome displays.Transfers data using an 8-bit digital data bus.
Image GLCD (ST7565R) SPI Graphical display component designed to work with the ST7565 type monochrome displays.Transfers data using a 4-wire SPI interface, cannot read back so pixel based routines won't work.
Image GLCD (ST7567) SPI Graphical display component designed to work with the ST7567 type monochrome displays.Transfers data using a 4-wire SPI interface, cannot read back so pixel based routines won't workNot for public release.
Image GLCD (ST7920) Parallel Graphical display component designed to work with the ST7920 ype monochrome displays.Transfers data using an 8-bit digital data bus.
Image GLCD (T6963C) A Graphical LCD component to drive displays fitted with a T6963C controller IC.
Image GLCD (TLS8201) A Graphical LCD component to drive displays fitted with a TLS8201 controller IC.
Image GLCD (UC1701) (UC1701) Graphical display component based on the UC1701 monochrome graphical controller IC.

Segment

Image 4_Digit Display (Grove 104030003) (104030003) Quad seven segment display using an two pin communications bus to reduce the number of control pins.Based on the Grove module 104030003.
Image 7Segment (Quad TM1637) Quad seven segment display using an two pin communications bus to reduce the number of control pins.Driven using a TM1637 quad 7-segment display driver.
Image 7Segment (Quad) 14mm seven segment display. LED colour can be set from properties.
Image 7Segment (Single) Seven segment display modelled after a standard 14mm high unit.LED colour can be changed in properties.
Image Starburst Display Starburst 14 or 16 segment display modelled after a standard 14mm high unit.LED colour can be changed in properties.

Sensors

Audio

Image Heelight Sensor (Grove 101020312) (101020312) Heelight Sensor is a smart voice sensor that can recognize up tp 500 digital voice commands. It was originally used on the Heelight – a smart colorful bulb that can be controlled by digital sound waves. Allows you to realize smart control in your own projects.Compatible with Heelight smart phone apps and other Heelight controllers.
Image Sound Sensor (Grove 101020023) (101020023) The Sound sensor module is a simple microphone. Based on the power amplifier LM386 and the electret microphone, it can be used to detect the sound strength of the environment.
Image Ultrasonic Ranger (Grove 101020010) (101020010) The ultrasonic sensor is a non-contact distance measurement module. It's designed for easy modular project usage with industrial performance.Detecting range: 3cm to 4m, best in 30 degree angle.

Environmental

Image Barometer (BME280) A small PCB surface mount barometric pressure sensor with a I2C bus interface.Pressure range 300 to 1100 hPa. Temperature range -40 to +85 °C.Works with I2C interface only.
Image Barometer (Grove 101020192) (101020192) Barometric pressure sensor with a I2C bus interface.Pressure range 300 to 1100 hPa. Temperature range -40 to +85 °C.
Image Barometer (MS5637) A small PCB surface mount barometric pressure sensor with a I2C bus interface.Pressure range 0 to 30 Bar. Temperature range -20 to +85 °C.
Image Temp Humidity (DHT11) The DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor is a popular sensor allowing the ambient temperature and relative humidity to be monitored digitally.Humidity Range = 20% - 90% +/- 5%Temperature Range = 0 - 50 Degrees C +/- 2 Degrees C
Image Temp Humidity (DHT22) The DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor is a popular sensor allowing the ambient temperature and relative humidity to be monitored digitally.Humidity Range = 0% - 100% +/- 2%Temperature Range = -40 - 80 Degrees C +/- 0.5 Degrees C
Image Temp Humidity (Grove 101020019) (101020019) The DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor is a popular sensor allowing the ambient temperature and relative humidity to be monitored digitally.Humidity Range = 0% - 100% +/- 2%Temperature Range = -40 - 80 Degrees C +/- 0.5 Degrees C
Image Temp Humidity (Grove 101020212) (101020212) Humidity and temperature sensor using an SHT31 IC connected via I2C.On screen GUI allows temperature and humidity values to be simulated, and will show allI2C communication in a console window.
Image Temp Humidity (HTS221) A temperature and relative humidity sensor allowing the ambient temperature and relative humidity to be monitored digitally.Humidity Range = 0% - 100% +/- 3.5%Temperature Range = -40 - 120 Degrees C +/- 0.5 Degrees C
Image Temp Humidity (SHT21) Humidity and temperature sensor using an SHT21 IC connected via I2C.On screen GUI allows temperature and humidity values to be simulated, and will show allI2C communication in a console window.
Image Temp Humidity (SHT31) Humidity and temperature sensor using an SHT31 IC connected via I2C.On screen GUI allows temperature and humidity values to be simulated, and will show allI2C communication in a console window.
Image Temperature (LM75B) A digital temperature sensor based around the NXP LM75B chip.
Image Temperature Sensor (Grove 101020015) (101020015) Temperature Sensor uses a thermistor to measure ambient temperature. The resistance of thermistor changes based on ambient temperature. This resistance value alters the output of a voltage divider which is measured by an analog input pin and converted to a temperature value. The operating range is -40 to 125°C , with an accuracy of 1.5°C .
Image Thermistor A generic thermistor component that can be used to simulate and create code for anythermistor with a known temperature/resistance curve. Thermistor is connected in a simplepotential divider circuit - thermistor between ADC input and 0V, and a fixed resistor betweenADC and the positive supply. Default calibration is for the EBM003 module.
Image Water Sensor (Grove 101020018) (101020018) The water sensor uses a 1M ohm pull-up resistor.The resistor will pull the sensor trace value high until a drop of water shorts the sensor trace to the ground trace.You can use it with an analog input pin to detect the amount of water in contactbetween the grounded and sensor traces.

Force

Image Load Cell (HX711) The HX711 load cell amplifier is used to get measurable data out from a load cell or strain gauge.
Image Touch Screen (XPT2046) Low level routines for controlling or interacting with the XPT2046 touch screen controller IC foundon a lot of common low cost resistive touch screen products.

Light

Image Beam Breaker Automatically sets and resets a pin depending on whether a panel object breaksthe 'light beam'.Can also send simulation notification events.
Image Colour Sensor (Grove 101020341) (101020341) Based on the color sensor TCS34725FN with digital output I2C. Based on the 8*2 array of filtered photodiodes and 16-bits analog-to-digital converters, you can gain the color chromaticity of ambient light or the color of objects. Of the 16 photodiodes, 4 have red filters, 4 have green filters, 4 have blue filters and 4 have no filter(clear). With the synchronization input pin, external pulsed light source can provides precise synchronous conversion control.
Image Colour Sensor (TCS3200) This board provides the ability to detect colours using the TCS3200 sensor. It will return RGB and W values, dependent on the colour of the object under test.
Image Infrared Array AMG88xx An 8x8 (64) Pixel infrared sensor array allowing basic none contact temperature detection.
Image Infrared Reflective Sensor (Grove 101020174) (101020174) Uses InfraRed light to detect if an external object is near to the sensor. Returns a digital signal which can represent detected or not detected states.
Image Light Sensor (Grove 101020132) (101020132) The Light sensor module is a simple analogue photo transistor.Used to detect the intensity of the indoor light.
Image PIR Motion (Grove 101020020) (101020020) PIR motion sensor component for digital output sensors.Simulates range sensitivity and output hold.
Image Photo Reflector Uses InfraRed light to detect if an external object is near to the sensor. Returns a discrete analogue signal which can represent distance from the nearest object. Useful for applications like wall following, control based systems and robotics.
Image Photo Transistor Uses InfraRed light to detect if an external object is near to the sensor. Returns a digital signal which can represent detected or not detected states. Useful for applications like line following, punched card based data systems and robotics.

Magnetic

Image Hall Effect Analog Simple analogue hall effect triggered by the proximity of another object.
Image Hall Effect Digital Simple digital hall effect on off switch triggered by the proximity of another object.
Image Reed Switch Simple on off switch triggered by the proximity of another object.

Movement & Orientation

Image Accel Gyro 6_Axis (Grove 105020012) (105020012) Combined 6-Axis Accelerometer and Gyroscope sensors.Useful for working out data such as Pitch and Roll.Can be combined with a Magnetometer to also provide Yaw.
Image Accel Gyro 6_Axis (MPU-6050) MPU-6050 Combined 6-Axis Accelerometer and Gyroscope sensors.Useful for working out data such as Pitch and Roll.Can be combined with a Magnetometer to also provide Yaw.
Image Accel Gyro Mag 9_Axis (LSM9DS1) LSM9DS1 Combined 9-Axis Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Magnetometer sensorsUseful for working out orientation data such as Pitch, Yaw and Roll.
Image Accel Gyro Mag 9_Axis (MPU9250) MPU9250 Combined 9-Axis Accelerometer, Gyroscope and Magnetometer sensorsUseful for working out orientation data such as Pitch, Yaw and Roll.
Image Accel Mag 6_Axis (LSM303D) LSM303D Combined 6-Axis Accelerometer and Magnetometer sensorsUseful for working out data such as Pitch and Yaw.
Image Accel Mag 6_Axis (LSM303DLHC) LSM303DLHC Combined 6-Axis Accelerometer and Magnetometer sensorsUseful for working out data such as Pitch and Yaw.
Image Accelerometer 3_Axis (LIS3LV02DQ) LIS3LV02DQ Accelerometer sensor with options for I2C or SPI communications.Useful for approximating Pitch and Roll or for detecting acceleration.Also available in the form of the EB068 Accelerometer E-block.
Image Gyroscope 3_Axis (L3G4200D) Interface to the L3G4200D three axis digital gyroscope. Panel GUI can be used to simulateincoming data for testing.
Image Gyroscope 3_Axis I2C (L3GD20) Interface to the L3GD20 three axis digital gyroscope. Panel GUI can be used to simulateincoming data for testing.
Image Gyroscope 3_Axis SPI (L3GD20) Allows access to a three axis digital gyroscope via an SPI interface.Useful for gaming, VR, motion control, navitagion and robotics.

Data

Comms

Hardware

E-blocks 1

Image Accelerometer (EB068) LIS3LV02DQ Accelerometer sensor with options for I2C or SPI communications.
Image Combo Board (EB083) A simulated version of the EB083 Combo board including LEDs, Switches, LCD, 7-Segs
Image GLCD (EB057 / EB058) Graphical display component designed to work with the EB057 modules and EB058 E-blocks.
Image Keypad (EB014) Preset keypad based around the 3 * 4 unit, as used by the Matrix EB014 E-block
Image LCD (EB005) LCD based on the unit used in the Matrix EB005 E-block
Image LED (EB004) An LED matrix made up of standard PCB mount 5mm LEDs.
Image SPI Master (EB013) Low level routines for controlling or interacting with an SPI interface.
Image Switch (EB007) An array of up to eight momentary push switches, each connected to a single pin of the specified port.
Image TCPIP (EB023 v1) TCP/IP component designed to work with the WIZ3100 range of modules from Wiznet.
Image TCPIP (EB023 v2) TCP/IP component designed to work with the WIZ810MJ module from Wiznet,
Image Webserver (EB023 v1) Webserver component designed to work with the NM7010A module from Wiznet,
Image Webserver (EB023 v2) Webserver component designed to work with the WIZ810MJ module from Wiznet,

E-blocks 2

Image Bluetooth (BL0170) Low level routines for controlling a Microchip RN4677 Bluetooth Module.
Image Colour GLCD (BL0157) Graphical display component designed to work with the BL0157 E-block.Based on the ILI9163C 16-bit colour graphical controller IC.
Image Combo (BL0114) A component to drive the BL0114 Combo board including LEDs, Switches, LCD, 7-Segs
Image GLCD (BL0139) Graphical display component designed to work with the ST7567 type monochrome displays.
Image IO Expander (BL0155) Provides 16 digital input/output pins arranged into two 8-bit E-block 2 ports using a SPI bus connection.
Image LCD (BL0169) LCD component to drive the E-blocks 2 BL0169 LCD board.
Image LED (BL0167) LED component to drive the E-blocks 2 BL0167 LED board.
Image Servo Motor (BL0162) Servo motor component to drive the E-blocks 2 BL0162 Servo Motors board.
Image Switch (BL0145) A set of 8 push switches that can be connected to an E-blocks 2 upstream board via a port connector.Switches are wired in an active high configuration.
Image WIFI (BL0136) Wireless LAN component designed to work with the ESP-12S module.

EBM Modules

Image Accel Mag 6_Axis (EBM015) EBM015 Combined 6-Axis Accelerometer and Magnetometer sensors
Image Colour Sensor (EBM018) This board provides the ability to detect colours using the TCS3200 sensor.
Image Digital Temperature (EBM004) A digital temperature sensor based around the LM75B chip.
Image Dual Potentiometer _ Trimmer (EBM006) This board provides two rotary potentiometers.
Image GLCD (EBM001) Graphical display component designed to work with the EBM001 modules and EB084 E-blocks.
Image Gyroscope (EBM009) Interface to the L3G4200D three axis digital gyroscope.
Image Hall Effect (EBM011) The board has a Hall Effect sensor (SL353) that gives a digital output in the presence of a magnetic field (in the region
Image Humidity (EBM016) Humidity and temperature sensor using an SHT21 IC connected via I2C - as used by the
Image Infrared (EBM020) The Infrared sensor board contains both an IR transmitter and receiver.
Image PIR (EBM012) This board provides a PIR sensor which is read as a digital input.
Image Potentiometer (EBM002) This board consists of a standard shaft rotary potentiometer that provides a linear voltage
Image Rotary Encoder (EBM007) Provides a rotary encoder with dual digital outputs that provide rotation and direction information.
Image Thermistor (EBM003) A generic thermistor component that can be used to simulate and create code for any
Image Thermocouple TypeK (EBM008) A component matchin the Matrix EBM008 thermocouple board.
Image Touch Pads (EBM013) This board provides two touch areas for use with capacitive sensing.
Image Touch Slider (EBM014) This board provides two touch slide areas for use with capacitive sensing.
Image Ultrasonic (EBM019) This board has both an ultrasonic transmitter and receiver.

Comms

Comms: Interface

Image CAN (Internal, MCP2515) Routines for controling the CAN interface either using an external MCP2515 IC and a SPI bus connection
Image FTDI (FTD2XX) Simulation only interface to allow communications with a FTDI USB 232 IC connected to the system.
Image I2C Master Routines for controlling an I²C Master interface.
Image I2C Slave Routines for controlling an I²C Slave interface.
Image One Wire Routines for controlling or interacting with a standard one wire interface.
Image SPI Master Routines for controlling an SPI Master interface.
Image SPI Slave Routines for controlling an SPI Slave interface.
Image UART (RS232) Routines for controlling or interacting with a standard asynchronous serial interface.

Comms: Networking

Image Base 64 Component to allow base 64 encoding and decoding.
Image Network Communications A component designed to simplify the process of TCP/IP communications.
Image TCP Template Base TCP/IP component with simulation only interface to allow TCP/IP style network communications in simulation.
Image TCPIP (ENC28J60) A set of routines used to control a ENC28J60 TCP/IP Module.
Image TCPIP (NM7010A) TCP/IP component designed to work with the WIZ3100 range of modules from Wiznet.
Image TCPIP (Raspberry Pi) TCP/IP sockets component for use with Raspberry Pi.
Image TCPIP (WIZ810MJ) TCP/IP component designed to work with the WIZ810MJ module from Wiznet,
Image Webserver (NM7010A) (NM7010A) Webserver component designed to work with the NM7010A module from Wiznet,
Image Webserver (WIZ810MJ) Webserver component designed to work with the WIZ810MJ module from Wiznet,

Comms: System

Image DALI Master A serial based communications protocol designed for controlling lighting, specifically digitally
Image DALI Slave A serial based communications protocol designed for controlling lighting, specifically digitally
Image DMX_512 Master A serial based communications protocol designed for controlling theatrical equipment such
Image DMX_512 Slave A serial based communications protocol designed for controlling theatrical equipment such
Image IO Expander (MCP23017) Provides 16 digital input/output pins arranged into two 8-bit ports using a I2C bus connection.
Image IO Expander (MCP23S17) Provides 16 digital input/output pins arranged into two 8-bit ports using a SPI bus connection.
Image IO Expander (PCF8574) Provides 8 digital input/output pins arranged into an 8-bit port using a I2C bus connection.
Image IO Expander (PCF8575) Provides 16 digital input/output pins arranged into 8-bit ports using a I2C bus connection.
Image MIDI Low level routines for controlling or interacting with a standard MIDI interface.
Image MULTIUART (SPI2UART) Uses a high speed SPI connection to enable up to four buffered external UARTs via the MULTIUART modules.
Image Modbus Master Modbus component for talking to Modbus compatible hardware via RS232 or RS485.
Image Modbus Slave Modbus component for creating Modbus compatible slave hardware via RS232 or RS485.
Image Modbus TCP Master Modbus component for talking to Modbus compatible hardware via Ethernet or WIFI.
Image Modbus TCP Slave Modbus component for creating Modbus compatible slave hardware via Ethernet or WIFI.
Image Visi (4DSystems) A way of interacting with the VISI interface designed by 4D systems.

Comms: USB

Image USB HID Component to create and communicate using a standard HID type USB class.
Image USB MIDI Component to create and communicate using a standard MIDI connection.
Image USB Serial Component to create and communicate using a standard CDC type COM port.
Image USB Slave Component to create and communicate using a generic USB communications profile.

Injectors

Image Data Injector Template Data injectors are used as a means to allow comms type components to have a meaningful simulation. Comms data is transferred via the injector component allowing for logging, connection to real world hardware and Flowcode to Flowcode type network communications.

Wireless

Image Bluetooth (EB024, Generic AT) Low level routines for controlling a standard AT Bluetooth interface.
Image Bluetooth (HC05 HC06) Low level routines for controlling or interacting with a HC05 or HC06 Bluetooth module.
Image Bluetooth (RN4677) Low level routines for controlling a Microchip RN4677 Bluetooth Module.
Image Bluetooth v2 (EB024, Generic AT) Low level routines for controlling a standard AT Bluetooth interface.
Image GPS (EB056, Generic NMEA) Component designed to process incoming NMEA style GPS data and convert into meaningful
Image GSM (EB066, Generic AT) Low level routines for controlling a standard AT GSM / GPRS interface
Image IrDA (EB012, MCP1250, MCP2120) Low level routines for controlling a standard IrDA interface.
Image RC5 (EB060, Generic 36KHz) Low level routines for controlling a standard RC5 IR interface.
Image RF 2.4GHz (nRF24L01) A simple RF communications module based on the 2.
Image RF ISM (EB063, MRF49XA) A simple RF-ISM communications module based on the Microchip Alpha MRF49XA device.
Image RFID (EB052, RWD_MICODE) Low level routines for controlling a RF Solutions RFID interface
Image RFID (MFRC522) Functions designed to work with the MFRC522 contactless reader IC.
Image SRF (WirelessThings) (SRF) The SRF is designed for wireless transmission and reception of serial data in an easy to use surface mounted module.
Image WLAN (ESP-12S) Wireless LAN component designed to work with the ESP-12S module.
Image WLAN (EB069, ESP8266) (ESP8266) Wireless LAN component designed to work with the ESP8266 module.
Image WLAN (EB069, WIZ610wi) Wireless LAN component designed to work with the WIZ610wi module from Wiznet.
Image Zigbee (EB051, XBEE) (XBEE) Zigbee component designed to work with the XBEE range of modules from Digi.

Storage

Image Auto Version Identifier Basic component designed to provide the program with the date and time of the build.
Image Circular Buffer Circular buffer component allowing easy and efficient first in first out (FIFO) style data byte storage.
Image EEPROM A means of reading data from and writing data to the EEPROM memory onboard the microcontroller.
Image Embed File A component to simplify the process of embedding files into ROM.
Image FAT (SD, SDHC) FAT component allowing access to read and write files on a SD, SDHC or MMC card.
Image Lookup tables A lookup-table component allowing an easy way to place arrays of static data into ROM memory.
Image RTC (MCP7940N) Serial (I2C) Real Time Clock component for MCP7940N device.
Image Real Time Clock (RTC) A Real Time Clock component allowing things like clocks and timers to easily be created.
Image Serial EEPROM (24C16) Serial (I2C) EEPROM component for 24C01 to 24C16
Image Serial EEPROM (24C32) Serial (I2C) EEPROM component for 24C32
Image String Translator A simple component to allow multiple language support by substituting different strings depending
Image Timer Allows you to measure the passage of time via the use of a hardware timer peripheral.
Image WAV Library FAT Contains component macros to allow playback and recording of WAV files via an SD card.

Mechatronics

Image 3D Printer A simulation only version of a very basic 3D printer such as a standard RepRap.
Image AllCode Robot Arm Matrix 5-axis Robot Arm with Gripper.
Image Formula AllCode (RB4420) A component to allow all the features of the Formula AllCode robot to be investigated.
Image Formula AllCode API A simulation only component to allow the Formula AllCode robot to be controlled via it's
Image Formula Flowcode A component to allow all the features of the Formula Flowcode robot to be investigated.
Image Motor Template Base component for constructing continuous motion - e.
Image Servo Controller Can control up to eight standard PWM driven servo's.
Image Servo Motor Template Base component for creating custom servo motor simulations.
Image Solenoid Template Base component for constructing solenoids.
Image Stepper Motor Template Enables the creation of a stepper motor component by specifying objects for its appearance.

Shield

Raspberry Pi

Image Sense Hat A component to drive various features on the Raspberry Pi Sense Hat. Supported Features: 8x8 RGB LED / 5-Way Joystick.

MIAC

MIAC Module

Image MIAC (Arduino_Compatible) (MIAC (Arduino-Compatible)) MIAC - Matrix Industrial Automotive Controller (Arduino-Compatible)
Image MIAC (PIC) MIAC - Matrix Industrial Automotive Controller
Image MIAC (dsPIC) (MIAC (dsPIC)) MIAC - Matrix Industrial Automotive Controller (dsPIC)

MIAC: Addon Modules

Image MIAC (PIC) CAN Slave MIAC Slave for MIAC System.
Image MIAC Advanced Advanced Addon for MIAC System
Image MIAC Basic Basic Addon expansion module for MIAC System
Image MIAC Bluetooth Bluetooth Addon for MIAC System
Image MIAC GPS GPS Addon expansion module for MIAC System
Image MIAC GSM GSM Addon for MIAC System.
Image MIAC Industrial MIAC Industrial Addon component for MIAC System.
Image MIAC Serial Serial Addon expansion module for MIAC System
Image MIAC Zigbee Coordinator MIAC Zigbee Coordinator Addon component for MIAC System.
Image MIAC Zigbee Router MIAC Zigbee Router Addon component for MIAC System.

MIAC: PC Peripheral

Image MIAC (PIC) USB Slave Allows Matrix's MIAC PLC to be used as a PC peripheral controlled by Flowcode via a USB
Image MIAC AllCode MIAC AllCode.

DSP

Image Control Allows for several types of control operations to be performed on a buffer.
Image DSP System DSP System main buffer manager responsible for allocating memory, taking care of buffer indexes ...
Image Delay Allows an adjustable delay to be inserted into the DSP system
Image Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Provides a way of converting a buffer full of time domain data into frequency domain data.
Image Filter Filter component to allow basic filtering to be performed
Image Frequency Generator A frequency generator component designed to plug into the DSP system component and allow several...
Image Input Allows the values from a buffer to be assigned.
Image Level Allows for detection and collection of peaks, troughs and averages.
Image Output Allows the values from a buffer to be read.
Image Scale Allows the values in a single buffer to be scaled uniformly.
Image Sum Component to combine together two DSP buffers into one an index at a time.

SCADA

Controls

Image Control Knob Rotary control designed for SCADA.Has customisable value markings around the control.Simulation only.
Image Joystick A simple joystick component allowing for easy mouse or touchscreen based analogue control.
Image Simulation Switch Template A base for building switches that do not download to chip.Mouse interaction can send 'System.User' events with the following data...ID = The handle of the switch component sending the messageMessage = 1 (on) or 0 (off)Current state can also be read via simulation macros.

Indicators

Image Graph Plotter A simple component to allow a number of values to be plotted onto a panel primitive.
Image Indicator Gauge Simulation only round gauge/dial for SCADA applications. The range of values displayed is easily adjusted.
Image Indicator Meter Square analogue panel meter.A simulation only component - the needle value is set solely by the 'SetValue' macro.
Image Logo Indicator A simple component to display multiple icons relating to the state of a machine or process.Includes icons such as: tick, cross, alert, stop, go and coloured lights.
Image Numeric Display Allows a numeric value to be displayed on the user panel using virtual 7 seg displays.Used for displaying the value of a variable during simulation runtime.Provides up to 5 customisable ranges to automatically alter the colour of the label based on the value.
Image Numeric Label Allows a numeric label to be displayed on the user panel.Used for displaying the value of a variable during simulation runtime.Provides up to 5 customisable ranges to automatically alter the colour of the label based on the value.
Image Real Speak Advanced speech engine allowing realistic text to speech in multiple languages using the RealSpeak voice engine.
Image Simulation LED Template Base for creating simulation LEDs and other on/off visual indicators.Choose a 'Target Object' that will change colour when the pin changes;if multiple objects must change color, group them, and target the group.When 'Auto off color" is selected, changing the 'on color' will automaticallychoose an off color by reducing the intensity of the on color.
Image String Label Allows a numeric label to be displayed on the user panel.Used for displaying the value of a variable during simulation runtime.Provides up to 5 customisable ranges to automatically alter the colour of the label based on the value.

Industrial

Image Digital Valve A simple digital valve that can be either open or closed. The valve has component macros to set and get the current state of the valve.The valve can be initialised to be open or closed when starting.The valve can be clicked to open or close via the runtime.Compatible with SCADA interconnecting pipe components.
Image Fan Pump A simple rotating fan or pump.The component has macros to set and get the current rotational speed.Compatible with SCADA interconnecting pipe components.
Image Hopper A simple hopper that can be used to store produce.The hopper has component macros to set and get the current level of produce.The hopper can be initialised to be full or empty when starting.Compatible with SCADA interconnecting pipe components.
Image Pipe A Pipe Component
Image Right Angle Pipe A Right Angle Component For Connecting Pipes Around Corners

SCADA Slaves

Image SCADA (Arduino Uno) Connects to an Arduino Uno running the SCADA Arduino Uno Firmware allowing the board to become a slave to the flowcode simulation runtime.

Supports: Digital IO / ADC / I2C / SPI / PWM.

Image SCADA (ECIO28P) Connects to an ECIO28P running the SCADA ECIO28P Firmware allowing the board to become a slave to the flowcode simulation runtime.

Supports: Digital IO / ADC / I2C / SPI / PWM / UART.

Image SCADA (ECIO40P) Connects to an ECIO40P running the SCADA ECIO40P Firmware allowing the board to become a slave to the flowcode simulation runtime.

Supports: Digital IO / ADC / I2C / SPI / PWM / UART.

SCADA Tools

Image Event Log A simulation component designed to create a simple log record of events in your SCADA system.Logs to a file and / or to a console tab including optional automated time stamp.
Image Timed Event Trigger Component that will check to see if a predetermined amount of time has passed.Useful for doing things on a regular basis, e.g. every minute or every hour.

Simulation

Animation

Image Animator Basic animation and physics simulation for a single object.
Image Motion Helper Helper for building components which require simulation of constant motion.

Simulation

Image Formula Flowcode Racetrack (HP458) A simple race course for the Formula Flowcode buggy.
Image Maze Generator (HP458) Creates a simulation only randomised maze out of standard micromouse maze walls and pillars.
Image Meter Square Square analogue panel meter.
Image Simulation 7 Seg Simulated single digit seven segment display.LED colour can be changed in properties.
Image Simulation External Input A simulation only component designed to allow a single digital pin to be toggled at a set frequency.
Image Time Stamp A simple simulation component to collect the current system timestamp as a string.

Scenarios

Image Airplane Landing Gear A simulation of an Airplane Landing Gear containing, switches, locking mechanisms and retracting landing gear.
Image CNC Machine A CNC Machine that allows for simulation movement in the X, Y, Z directions and also providing access to the Drill.
Image Car Seat An electric car seat chassis with a series of motors and sensors.
Image Pedestrian Crossing A set of pedestrian crossing lights complete with manual light control, a simple state machine and an
Image Sheep Pen A simple sheep pen simulation with two gates and two sensors.
Image Traffic Light 1_Way A set of one way traffic lights complete with manual light control, a simple state machine and an
Image Traffic Light 2_Way A set of two way traffic lights complete with manual light control, a simple state machine and an

Tools

3rd Party Equipment/Tools

Image K8055D Support for the Velleman K8055 USB input/output board.
Image PicoScope (PS2000) A set of functions designed for interacting with a 2000 series Pico scope via simulation.
Image TTI TG5011 Signal Generator (TG5011) TTi TG5011 50 MHz Signal Generator
Image TTi Power Supply _ PL155_P (TTi PL155-P PSU) TTi PL155-P Power Supply Unit Component.

Matrix Tools

Image COM Port Serial based simulation component for use with systems such as RS232, Bluetooth and USB Serial.
Image Console Debugger (Raspberry Pi) Component to allow printing debug messages to the Raspberry Pi Console.
Image Device Helper A purely cosmetic component for viewing the details specific to your current selected target microcontroller.
Image E_block Helper A purely cosmetic component to help simplify E-block connections without having to keep referring to the datasheets.
Image FCD helper A helper control to query the current FCD file
Image IntOsc Helper A component to help configure the speed of the internal oscillator.
Image Scope monitor A component to allow data from analogue and digital pins to be displayed on the scope window.
Image Serial Monitor Allows data from a COM port to be piped through to the console window for easy program status and debugging.

Modelling Components

Image Clone Matrix Takes a single object and produces a three dimensional array of evenly spaced clones.

Peripheral CAL

Image ADC (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted analogue to digital conversion (ADC) functionality.
Image CAN (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted internal CAN functionality.
Image EEPROM (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted EEPROM functionality.
Image HBRIDGE (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted H-Bridge functionality.
Image I2C (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted I2C functionality.
Image PWM (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) functionality.
Image SPI (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted SPI functionality.
Image UART (CAL) Low level component for dealing with hardware abstracted Serial UART functionality.
Image UART SCADA (CAL) Low level implementation giving direct access to the COM port peripheral.

Shapes

2D Shapes

Image Ellipse A basic ellipse primitive shape.
Image Label A basic text label.
Image Line A basic line primitive shape.
Image Rectangle A basic rectangle primitive shape.
Image Rounded rectangle A basic rounded rectangle primitive shape.
Image Textbox A basic textbox.

3D Shapes

Image Bowl A basic bowl primitive shape.
Image Cone A basic cone primitive shape.
Image Cuboid A basic cuboid primitive shape.
Image Cylinder A basic cylinder primitive shape.
Image Diamond A basic diamond primitive shape.
Image Hemisphere A basic hemisphere primitive shape.
Image Honeycomb A basic honeycomb primitive shape.
Image Prism A basic prism primitive shape.
Image Pyramid A basic pyramid primitive shape.
Image Sphere A basic sphere primitive shape.
Image Tube A basic tube primitive shape.

Advanced Shapes

Image Bezel Radiused A purely cosmetic component for creating smoothly radiused bezel or frame to fit around
Image Component Label Add a label to a component by including this component as a sub-component.
Image Component Labels Automatically generates labels for all panel objects and components in a given context.
Image Dashboard Text A simulation only text box that can be used to display text and numbers.
Image Marking control A control to draw markings on any component
Image Panel Console Viewer An easy way to display the data from up to four console windows on the panel.
Image RxTx Flasher Simple indicator panel intended as a sub-component of communications components.
Image Scale Arc Template A base component for drawing circular dials.
Image Scale Linear Template A base component for drawing scales on horizontal or vertical strips.
Image Slider control A simple graphical interface for a vertical meter or slider control.
Image Target Chip A cosmetic only representation of the target microcontoller device showing the default package type complete with pins.
Image Wood Fence A simple wooden fence used to create simple walls and pens for simulations.
Image Wood Gate A simple gate that can be opened and closed via simulation macros.
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