Components

The following table lists the components required and, for reference, their prices as of March 2008. Shipping costs and taxes are not included.

Component Supplier Code US$ Remarks
Ethernet board Modtronix SBC65EC 69.95 Hardware version V2.11 or higher
Prototyping board Modtronix PT01TC-ASM 4.50 Used to support the other components
MAX485 Digikey or others MAX485CPA+-ND 2.76 Can be replaced by SN75176, LMS485 or similar
DIP-8 Socket Digikey or others AE10011-ND 0.42 Not mandatory, but recommended
1N4001 diode* Digikey or others 1N4001FSCT-ND 0.11 Can be replaced by any rectifier diode.
(Minimum 30 V. 100 mA.)
Resistor* 33 Ohm, 1/4W Digikey or others 33.2KXBK-ND 0.49 Price for 5 pieces. (Minimum order at Digikey)
RJ-14 (6 pos/4 contacts) Digikey or others A31423-ND 0.73 Right/Angle, low profile
Can be replaced by a RJ-12 (6 pos/6 contacts)
Total 78.96

* The diode and the resistor can be omitted if an external power supply is used.

Components