Summary of Wino… like Arduino, only smaller
The Wino is a compact, affordable Arduino-compatible stackable system featuring built-in WiFi. It utilizes an Atmel ATSAMD21 microcontroller and an ESP8266EX module for networking. The 27-pin peripheral interface supports various digital and analog connections. The ecosystem includes stacking boards for USB connectivity, battery power, debugging, relay switching, temperature sensing, motion detection, and servo control. Development occurs via the Arduino IDE, and the project was nearing its funding goal on Kickstarter.
Parts used in the Wino System:
- Wino controller board (Atmel ATSAMD21)
- ESP8266EX WiFi module
- USB port stacking board
- Button-cell battery board
- Programming board with debugger interface
- Relay switching board
- Temperature sensor input board
- Motion sensing board
- Servo control board
The Wino board is an Arduino-like stackable development system which is both smaller and cheaper than Arduino units and features built-in WiFi as standard.
The main Wino controller board measures 26.5 x 18.5 mm and fitted with an Atmel ATSAMD21 running at 48 MHz with 128 kB Flash storage and 16 kB RAM. The board uses the ESP8266EX WiFi module which supports all the 802.11 b/g/n standards offering P2P and soft-AP modes and TCP-IP / UDP, static IP and DHCP networking. The 27-pin stackable connections around the board periphery provide connections for 15 digital GPIO pins, 6 x 12-bit ADCs and a 1 x 10-bit DAC.
The controller board is set to retail at 10 Euros and is supported by a number of stacking peripheral boards which offer a USB port for serial comms, programming and power, a button-cell battery board to power the system for mobile applications and a programming board providing a debugger interface, FTDI and Arduino-compatible header connectors to connect shields. Other boards provide relay switching functions, temperature sensor inputs, motion sensing and servo control.
Code development on the system is via the Arduino IDE. The Wino system still has around two weeks left to run of its Kickstarter campaign and is close to halfway along to its funding target.
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What makes the Wino board different from standard Arduino units?
The Wino board is smaller, cheaper, and features built-in WiFi as standard compared to traditional Arduino units. -
How can I connect the Wino board to a network?
The board uses an ESP8266EX WiFi module that supports 802.11 b/g/n standards including P2P, soft-AP modes, TCP-IP, UDP, static IP, and DHCP. -
What programming environment is used for the Wino system?
Code development on the Wino system is performed using the Arduino IDE. -
Can the Wino board be powered by a battery?
Yes, a specific button-cell battery stacking board is available to power the system for mobile applications. -
Does the Wino board support external sensors?
Yes, there are stacking boards available for temperature sensor inputs and motion sensing functions. -
How many GPIO pins does the Wino controller have?
The 27-pin stackable connections provide access to 15 digital GPIO pins. -
What is the retail price of the main Wino controller board?
The controller board is set to retail at 10 Euros. -
Are there options for controlling motors with the Wino system?
Yes, a servo control board is available within the range of stacking peripheral boards.
