Hey Guys,
Could I add something like this
in an arduino?
**this is a noob question
Potentially, but we need more details. What protocol is it? SPI? do you have the datasheet for it or a link to the website that it is on? Without knowing more details we can't really help.
No, potentially it's Arduino compatible depending on what hardware it has.
http://www.hellotrade.com/digilentinc/pmodnic.html
It uses the microchip® enc28j60 chip and implements SPI so you can hook it to the Arduino.
Unlike the Wiznet-based shields you will have to implement a TCP/IP stack in software if you want one.
If you're trying to save money vs the official Ethernet Shield, you might want to look at the existing Wiznet modules:
http://shop.wiznettechnology.com/Sub_Modules/en/product/product_list.asp?cateid=50
They're nearly the same price as many of the ENC28J60 modules (cheaper than the one you mention), have a lot more intelligence, and are software compatible (assuming they are connected properly) with the official ethernet shield.
I didn't see the price for the enc28j60 module that started the post. I've done a tutorial about using a similar device which cost me about $25 (GBP14.35 inc postage from UK to UK).
The tutorial creates a webserver which presents a page with two buttons: "LED On", "LED off". The control an LED on the Arduino. The page also reports the reading from a light sensor which the LED shines upon.
For the next two hours or so it may not be continually up, as I am doing some work on improving the software, but it will be mostly up.
Tomorrow the World- Arduino as webserver. Input and output across web- art5serv
For the next two hours or so it may not be continually up, as I am doing some work on improving the software, but it will be mostly up.
Hehe, blinky LED.
There's something quite satisfying about knowing there's a physical thing on the end of that webpage that you're controlling 