Using a GSM/GPRS modem

Using a GSM/GPRS modem

Having an Internet connection is nowadays a must-have for quite every embedded board, so let’s see how we can use a serial GSM/GPRS module on our Cosino based board for both sending a SMS or to surf the Internet. Prerequisite You need a Cosino core module plugged in into a Cosino’s extension with a preformatted microSD in order to have a…

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Serial GSM/GPRS module

Serial GSM/GPRS module

This product can be bought at our shop as: Serial GSM/GPRS module Prerequisite You need a Cosino core module plugged in into a Cosino’s extension with a preformatted microSD in order to have a running system. Also, if you need system’s console, you must connect a type B-micro USB cable to the serial console connector. Please, refer to your extension documentation in order to know where…

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UHF RFID Long Range Reader

UHF RFID Long Range Reader

This product can be bought at our shop as: UHF RFID Long Range Reader Cosino Mega 2560 UHF RFID KIT The UHF RFID long range reader by CAENRFID is now available for Cosino Mega 2560! The reader is an UHF multi-regional compact reader for high performances UHF RFID applications. With programmable output power in 8 steps from 10dBm…

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Cosino Enigma: the encrypted GNU/Linux system

Cosino Enigma: the encrypted GNU/Linux system

Cosino: the quick prototyping embedded system

Cosino: the quick prototyping embedded system

Cosino is a real hardware gym for quick prototyping. One unique tool that combines the functionalities of a mini-computer with those of a professional automation system. All in one product: with its countless peripherals it’s capable of handling any type of invention. The Cosino Project is a comprehensive lineup of CPUs boards, carrier boards (named…

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Running a lightweight HTTP web server with PHP

Running a lightweight HTTP web server with PHP

Debian OS have several web servers ready to install (Apache as the main reference) but if you wish a low memory footprint and an easy configuration task the best choice is definitely lighttpd! On Cosino, with a Debian OS pre installed, adding lighttpd with PHP support is quite an easy task. To install the WEB…

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Accessing the serial console

Accessing the serial console

Here you can find some suggestions about how to get access to the Cosino’s serial console from an external host computer. Please note that to get access to the serial console you need a type-B miscro USB cable connected to the proper serial console port on your Cosino’s extension. GNU/Linux host On my Ubuntu 13.04…

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