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DHL Express Product Shipping Option

Date: 17-03-2010

We are very pleased to announce that we have introduced the new product shipping method - DHL Express. This shipping method is offered under special price, so we are encouraging our customers to use this shipping method in order to get shipments faster.

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New mikroElektronika Support Center

Date: 15-03-2010

We are very pleased to announce that we have introduced the new Support Center. We are hoping that it will bring customer support to a whole new level and facilitate the acquisition of important and relevant information.

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PICPLC4 v6 PLC System has been released

Date: 12-03-2010
We are pleased to announce PICPLC4 v6 PLC System as an addition to its PIC development tool product line. The new PICPLC4 v6 is a PLC system for development of industrial, home or office control devices. The PICPLC4 v6 PLC includes new features such as: GSM/GPRS communication, Ethernet, RTC and many more. Each feature of the board is supported by example written in mikroC PRO, mikroPascal PRO and mikroBasic PRO compiler for PIC. Also, PICPLC4 v6 comes with the full color printed documentation. [more]

PICPLC16 v6 PLC System has been released

Date: 10-03-2010
mikroElektronika is proud to announce PICPLC16 v6 PLC System as an addition to its PIC development tool product line. The new PICPLC16 v6 is a PLC system for development of industrial, home or office control devices. The PICPLC16 v6 PLC includes new features such as: GSM/GPRS communication, Serial Ethernet, RTC and many more. Each feature of the board is supported by example written in mikroC PRO, mikroPascal PRO and mikroBasic PRO compiler for PIC. Also, PICPLC16 v6 comes with the full color printed documentation. [more]

mikroElektronika at Embedded World 2010

Date: 01-03-2010
mikroElektronika will be present at Embedded World 2010 in Nuremberg. We are located at Booth 12-554, Hall 12. Embedded World 2010 Conference is presenting the leading European event for the Embedded Community covering all areas of Embedded System development. [more]

LV18F v6 Development System Documentation in Swedish language

Date: 26-02-2010
We are pleased to announce that mikroElektronika have added the new LV18F v6 Development System documentation in Swedish language. Following documents has been released in French languge: LV18F v6 Manual and LV18F v6 Schematic Diagram. New documentation in Swedish language is available for download at LV18F v6 Development System page. [more]

mikroElektronika forums have been upgraded

Date: 06-02-2010
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully upgraded mikroElektronika forum to phpBB3. At the same time, we have also give the forum a new organization of categories. New organization is done to improve and make more easier user experience on our forums. Some categories has been added/removed/changed in order to achieve better organization. Also, we have introduced two new categories: Product Announcements and User Project. [more]

Easy8051 v6 PROTO Board has been released

Date: 01-02-2010
Connect your Easy8051 v6 development board to prototype board via IDC10 connector. High quality PCB prototype board. Easy8051 v6 PROTO Board solves your prototying problems by offering complete, cost effective solution. [more]

Special Offers for 8051 Development Tools Updated

Date: 27-01-2010
We have updated several special offers for 8051 development tools. Special offers that has contained Easy8051B Development System now contains Easy8051 v6 Development System. The affected special offers are: EasyStart Kit 1 for 8051, EasyStart Kit 2 for 8051 and EasyStart Kit 3 for 8051. Beside this change, we have also added two extra boards to these special offers. Those two extra boards are: SmartPROTO Board and EasyConnect Board. [more]

Special Offers for AVR Development Tools Updated

Date: 26-01-2010
We have updated several special offers for AVR development tools. Special offers that has contained BIGAVR2 Development System now contains BIGAVR6 Development System. The affected special offers are: mikroExpert Kit 1 for AVR, mikroExpert Kit 2 for AVR. Beside this change, we have also added two extra boards to these special offers. Those two extra boards are: SmartPROTO Board and EasyConnect Board. [more]

Demonstration Videos of PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board

Date: 26-01-2010
We have posted several short videos demonstrating PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board with examples such as: 3D wireframe animation on the QVGA screen, Accelerometer usage, drawing a 3D solid cube on a QVGA display and streaming a QQVGA (RGB565) 15fps AVI video file from an SD card. These videos are presented in order to get better picture and a view on the PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board features and capabilities. [more]

Documentation in various languages has been added

Date: 23-01-2010
We are pleased to announce that we have added the new documentation for several development systems. Documentation was released for following development systems: BIGAVR6, EasyAVR6, BIGPIC6, Easy8051 v6, LV18F v6 and PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board. Documents has been released in Spanish and French language. New documentation is available for download at development systems page. [more]

BIGAVR6 Development System has been released

Date: 21-01-2010
mikroElektronika is proud to announce BIGAVR6 Development System as an addition to its AVR development tool product line. The new BIGAVR6 supports 64 and 100-pin AVR (TQFP package) and gives designers an easy to use platform to try a multitude of designs. The BIGAVR6 includes new features such as: CAN Module, Serial EEPROM, RTC and many more. Each feature of the board is supported by example written in mikroC PRO, mikroPascal PRO and mikroBasic PRO compiler for AVR. Also, BIGAVR6 comes with the full color printed documentation. [more]

Easy8051 v6 Development System has been released

Date: 08-01-2010
We are pleased to announce a new development tool for Atmel 8051 microcontrollers. The new Easy8051 v6 supports 14, 16, 20, 28 and 40-pin 8051 microcontrollers (it is delivered with AT89S8253). Also system supports PLCC44 and PLCC32 MCU package. This development tool contains new features such as: COG, Port Expander, Keypad and many more. Easy8051 v6 has ultra fast on-board USB 2.0 programmer, so you can easily load program into microcontroller. Each feature of the board is supported by example written in mikroC PRO, mikroPascal PRO and mikroBasic PRO compiler for 8051. Also, Easy8051 v6 comes with the full color printed documentation. [more]

LV18F v6 Development System has been released

Date: 06-01-2010
It is our pleasure to announce a new development tool for PIC18FxxJxx microcontrollers. The new LV18F v6 supports 64, 80 and 100-pin PIC18FxxJxx microcontrollers (it is delivered with PIC18F87J60). This development tools contains new features such as: Menu Keypad, Serial RAM, Serial EEPROM and many more. Also LV18F v6 includes TouchPanel controller, so you can easily add additional input to prototype device. LV18F v6 has ultra fast on-board USB 2.0 programmer with mikroICD(In-Circuit Debugger) support, so you can easily program and debug your application program. Each feature of the board is supported by example written in mikroC PRO, mikroPascal PRO and mikroBasic PRO compiler for PIC. Also, LV18F v6 comes with the full color printed documentation. [more]

dsPIC-Ready1 Board has been released

Date: 29-12-2009
We are pleased to announce new dsPIC-Ready1 Board. Use dsPIC-Ready1 Board to create USB supported prototype device with 40 pin dsPIC30F MCU (dsPIC30F3011, dsPIC30F4011, etc). Board features FT232R (USB to serial UART interface device). [more]

dsPIC-Ready2 Board has been released

Date: 29-12-2009
It is our pleasure to announce a release of dsPIC-Ready2 Board - USB supported (on-board FT232R) prototype board with extension pin headers for 40 pin dsPIC microcontrollers (dsPIC30F3014, dsPIC30F4013, etc). [more]

dsPIC-Ready3 Board has been released

Date: 29-12-2009
We are pleased to announce new dsPIC-Ready3 Board. Create USB supported prototype device with dsPIC-Ready3 Board - 28 pin dsPIC30F microcontrollers prototype board that features FT232R (USB to serial UART interface device). [more]

dsPIC-Ready4 Board has been released

Date: 29-12-2009
It is our pleasure to announce a release of dsPIC-Ready4 Board - 28 pin dsPIC30F (dsPIC30F1010, dsPIC30F2020, etc.) prototype board that contains FT232R (USB to serial UART interface device), which allows easier development of USB supported devices. [more]

IrDA-To-PC Board has been released

Date: 25-12-2009
We are pleased to announce new IrDA-To-PC Board. Board features MCP2120 that sits between a UART and an infrared (IR) optical transceiver. Besides this, board also includes TFDU4101 diode and other electronics that are required for connecting your PC with other IrDA devices. With this tool you can easily send and receive data from your PC using IrDA communication. [more]

mikroC PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 build 2.00 has been released

Date: 24-12-2009

It is our pleasure to announce a release of new mikroC PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 compiler with new graphical IDE including a lot of useful upgrades. We have also made Compiler producing smaller and faster code, supporting 227 MCUs, bit and sbit variables, with better optimization, coff files generation, new and improved libraries and new set of example projects with extensive comments and web links. You can convert your old projects using "Import Project Wizard".

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mikroPascal PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 build 2.00 has been released

Date: 24-12-2009

It is our pleasure to announce a release of mikroPascal PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 compiler with new graphical IDE including a lot of useful upgrades. We have also made Compiler producing smaller and faster code, supporting 227 MCUs, bit and sbit variables, with better optimization, coff files generation, new and improved libraries and new set of example projects with extensive comments and web links. You can convert your old projects using "Import Project Wizard".

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mikroBasic PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 build 2.00 has been released

Date: 24-12-2009

It is our pleasure to announce a release of mikroBasic PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 compiler with new graphical IDE including a lot of useful upgrades. We have also made Compiler producing smaller and faster code, supporting 227 MCUs, bit and sbit variables, with better optimization, coff files generation, new and improved libraries and new set of example projects with extensive comments and web links. You can convert your old projects using "Import Project Wizard".

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EasyPIC6 Development System Documentation in French language

Date: 24-12-2009
We are pleased to announce that mikroElektronika have added the new EasyPIC6 Development System documentation in French language. Following documents has been released in French languge: EasyPIC6 Manual, EasyPIC6 Schematic Diagram, PICFlash with mikroICD Manual, mikroICD Manual and Quick Guide for Installing USB Drivers. New documentation in French language is available for download at EasyPIC6 Development System page. [more]

New PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board Documentation has been added

Date: 21-12-2009
We are pleased to announce that we have added the new documentation for PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board. Following documents were released: PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board User Manual and Board Schematic. User Manual is intended to give assistance in using a board and its peripherals. Board Schematic provides complete electric schematic with well explained components overview. Documents has been released in both English and Spanish language. New documentation is available for download at PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board page. [more]

microSD Card Board has been released

Date: 18-12-2009
We are pleased to announce new microSD Card Board. Develop mass storage and data acquisition devices with microSD card memory cards. Practical and easy-to-use examples allows you quick start using this board. [more]

EasyBee3 Board has been released

Date: 18-12-2009
It is our pleasure to announce a new development tool for MRF24J40MA wireless module - EasyBee3 Board. Boards features MRF24J40MA radio transceiver module (communicates via SPI interface) that supports wireless 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 network. Now your development board or prototype device can comunicate with other devices via wireless communication easily, using this board. [more]

mikroBasic PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 BETA build 1.95 has been released

Date: 14-12-2009

We have made a new generation of mikroBasic PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 compiler with new graphical IDE including a lot of useful upgrades. We have also made Compiler producing smaller and faster code, supporting 227 MCUs, bit and sbit variables, with better optimization, coff files generation, new and improved libraries and new set of example projects with extensive comments and web links. You can convert your old projects using "Import Project Wizard". For detailed information see "What's New" list here

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SHT1X and SHT1X PROTO Board has been released

Date: 11-12-2009
We are pleased to announce new SHT1X and SHT1X PROTO Boards. Boards features SHT11 (digital humidity and temperature sensor) that communicates via 2-wire serial interface. Now you can easily add temperature/humidity sensor to your development board or prototype device. [more]

mikroC PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 BETA build 1.95 has been released

Date: 09-12-2009

We have made a new generation of mikroC PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 compiler with new graphical IDE including a lot of useful upgrades. We have also made Compiler producing smaller and faster code, supporting 227 MCUs, bit and sbit variables, with better optimization, coff files generation, new and improved libraries and new set of example projects with extensive comments and web links. You can convert your old projects using "Import Project Wizard". For detailed information see "What's New" list here

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mikroPascal PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 BETA build 1.95 has been released

Date: 09-12-2009

We have made a new generation of mikroPascal PRO for dsPIC30/33 and PIC24 compiler with new graphical IDE including a lot of useful upgrades. We have also made Compiler producing smaller and faster code, supporting 227 MCUs, bit and sbit variables, with better optimization, coff files generation, new and improved libraries and new set of example projects with extensive comments and web links. You can convert your old projects using "Import Project Wizard". For detailed information see "What's New" list here

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PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board is now shipped

Date: 08-12-2009
PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board is now shipped to all customers who bought this system. Starting this day this development tool will be shipped as all regular products. PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board is a compact development system for advanced user interface applications development and test. This tool provides a complete, high-quality, multimedia development platform supporting PIC32MX4 devices. [more]

Serial RAM and Serial RAM PROTO Board has been released

Date: 04-12-2009
Use 64 Kbit Serial SRAM device with your development board or your prototype device. Board features 23K640 Serial RAM device that communicates via SPI interface. [more]

EasyAVR6 PROTO Board has been released

Date: 25-11-2009
Connect your EasyAVR6 development board to prototype board via IDC10 connector. High quality PCB prototype board. EasyAVR6 PROTO Board solves your prototying problems by offering complete, cost effective solution. [more]

Serial Ethernet Training kit has been Updated

Date: 23-11-2009
We have updated special offer for PIC microcontroller - Serial Ethernet Training kit. This kit now contains EasyPIC6 Development System instead of EasyPIC5 Development System. Beside this change, we have also added two extra boards to this offer. Those two extra boards are: SmartPROTO Board and EasyConnect Board. [more]

Special Offers for PIC Development Tools Updated

Date: 19-11-2009
We have updated several special offers for PIC development tools. Special offers that has contained BIGPIC5 Development System now contain BIGPIC6 Development System. The affected special offers are: mikroExpert Kit 1 for PIC, mikroExpert Kit 2 for PIC, mikroACQ Kit 1 for PIC and mikroACQ Kit 2 for PIC. Beside this change, we have also added two extra boards to these special offers. Those two extra boards are: SmartPROTO Board and EasyConnect Board. [more]

microSD Card PROTO Board has been released

Date: 19-11-2009
We are pleased to announce new PROTO board for microSD Cards - microSD PROTO Board. This board solves your prototype device memory storage problems with microSD memory cards. Now you can add data acquisition using microSD card to your prototype device easily. [more]

PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board has been released

Date: 18-11-2009
PIC32MX4 MultiMedia Board is a compact development system for advanced user interface applications development and test. This tool provides a complete, high-quality, multimedia development platform supporting PIC32MX4 devices. This board is also compatible with the latest PIC32MX5/6/7 series. [more]

mikroC PRO for AVR 2009 build 2.10 is available for download

Date: 11-11-2009

We have introduced generation of COFF files, now you can use AVR Studio® tools together with our compiler (refer to Help for detailed explanation). Several new MCUs have been added to the compiler. In addition, we have fixed bugs reported by our users and made several new improvements. This release also includes a lot of work done "under the hood", various IDE improvements and fixes and new set of examples for our new development board EasyAVR6.

Here is the detailed list of changes:

Compiler:

• Additional chips supported: ATmega128A, ATmega16HVB, ATmega16M1, ATmega32HVB, ATmega644PA, ATmega8A, ATtiny87
• New: Anonymous unions and structs are supported
• New: Coff file generation
• New: switch added -LHF (long hex format)
• New: Switch added -PF (pass project file name to command line)
• New: Switch added -CG Coff file generation
• New: Message showing chip capacity when Build Project is executed
• Improved: Error messages
• Improved: Functions the calls of which are eliminated by optimizer will not be linked
• Fixed: Orging constants over 64K when program is larger than 64K causes ROM addresses to overlap
• Fixed: Using external bit in code without using its owner elsewhere causes linker error
• Fixed: Orged constants in some cases prevent handler table to be reserved properly
• Fixed: Assignment of constant aggregats to variable aggregates
• Fixed: Initializing a local pointer with constant of integer type
• Fixed: Assignment to function did not generate error
• Fixed: Allocation of absolute variables
• Fixed: Initializing variables fails in some cases for devices without CALL instruction

IDE:

• New: Option for generating COFF file
• New: Sorting Procedures List by name and by line number
• New: Drag and drop files to Project Manager
• New: Default symbol representation in Watch Window is taken from symbol definition
• New: Option for choosing between short and long hex format
• New: Option to always display Messages when building project
• New: Legacy layout resembles the look of earlier mikroIDE versions
• Improved: Build all projects with option to stop the process
• Improved: Project manager shows the total number of projects in project group
• Improved: Replace dialog is being moved to ensure the target text is visible in editor
• Improved: Faster loading of watch variables during startup of simulator/mikroICD
• Improved: Double click on warning message about non existing search paths opens Search Paths dialog
• Improved: Eeprom editor (file loading, legacy .eed files support)
• Fixed: If two editors are undocked Select All perfoms action in inactive editor
• Fixed: HID Terminal receiving window requiries manual scroll to the last line received
• Fixed: Steping over a fuction with arguments opens dissasembly listing in some cases
• Fixed: Print preview for Arctic theme shows entire page in black
• Fixed: Cancelling changes in [Options -> Tools] does not reset tools to previous state
• Fixed: HID terminal descriptor generator generates extra function "InitUSBdsc"
• Fixed: Step into function with parameters
• Fixed: Bookmarks window does not reflect changes when lines are inserted/deleted
• Fixed: Cut/Copy/Paste operations in Watch Window and Quick Converter mistakenly perform the action into active editor
• Fixed: ALT+Key invokes IDE commands instead of opening menu items
• Fixed: Program error when docking Project Manager inside Editors window
• Fixed: EEprom editor freezes if mouse scrolls too fast
• Fixed: Adding header file to project does not update Header Path list
• Fixed: Tool parameter %LIST_FILE_NAME does not add the name of listfile
• Fixed: Tool parameters %ROW and %COLUMN are interchanged
• Fixed: Auto Complete can't be turned off

Libraries:

• New: VDelay_Advanced_ms function - helps to calculate delays when device clock changes at runtime
• Improved: Ethernet Library TCP socket close is now optional, userTCP routine prototype is changed. Refer to help for details.
• Improved: MMC Init changed to comply SD V2.0 standard
• Improved: MMC library now supports SDHC cards
• Improved: MMC library implements the ability to retrieve file modification date (Mmc_Fat_Get_File_Date_Modified)
• Fixed: MMC Fat16 date-time modified issue
• Fixed: Port Expander reset issue, added Port_Expander_Advanced_Init
• Fixed: EEPROM_Read - saving and restoring SREG issue

You can find more detailed change log at the following document:

http://www.mikroe.com/zip/mikroc_avr/whats_new_mikroc_pro_avr.zip

Thanks.
mE Team.

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