BUG modules

Available now (Q1, 2008)

• BUGlocate - a GPS receiver ($99)
• BUGcam2MP - a 2 megapixel camera with built-in flash ($79)
• BUGview - a 2.46” 320x240 LCD touchscreen ($119)
• BUGmotion - a motion detector and accelerometer ($59)

You can buy a BUGbase with the four aforementioned modules as a kit for $549

Availble in Q2, 2008

• Touch-sensitive, Color LCD - 2X
• Mini-QWERTY Keyboard
• Teleporter
• Audio Speaker, Input/Output Mini Jacks

Other future modules

• von Hippel - adds an interface to the BUGbase inputs and outputs for more hacking capabilities
• 802.11b/g WiFi - adds wireless network functionality

BUGbase Hiro P Limited Edition

Currently, the BUGBase 'Hiro P' Edition is available from the Bug Labs online store and is retailing for an early adopter price of $299, compared to the suggested list price of $349. Hiro P is a limited edition production run and does not include WiFi access, but owners will get a free von Hippel module and will be entitled to a 802.11b/g module at production cost. Both of these modules are not yet available and release dates are TBD.

Features

• ARM1136JF-S-based microprocessor
• 1 USB 2.0 HS host interface/4 hub port connections
• 1 USB OTG HS interface
• 4 UART serial links
• 4 channel SPI interface
• I2C (400 kbits) interface/4 channels
• I2S interface/2 channels
• Smart LCD interface
• Camera sensor interface
• Micro memory card interface
• MPEG4 hardware encoding/decoding
• Hardware graphic acceleration
• 10/100 Ethernet MAC
• Base unit LCD module interface
• Base unit onboard memory (FLASH/DDR SDRAM)
• JTAG/ICE support
• Serial debug port
• Power system
• AC operation
• Battery operation/up to 4 external batteries
• Fast battery charging/simultaneous of internal and external batteries
• Smart power management support
• Battery-backed real-time clock
• Audio out via onboard piezo speaker
• Works with BUG SDK and BUGnet