Im currently designing a very small project to control my coffee machine. Using ethernet! $)
My concern is space. It won't be easy to fit either a Arduino Ethernet, or a Arduino + Shield inside the coffee machine. So i was hoping to use a Mini or Nano. Problem is interfacing with Ethernet on the small scale.
Is there any:
A) Packages that can easily be interfaced with the Mini/Nano that are small and easy to cram into small spaces.
B) Easy components that can be soldered together dead bug style to achieve an rudimentary Ethernet connection
Have you considered WiFi instead of Ethernet? Our Rugged Circuits Yellowjacket is pretty tiny and includes both a WiFi module and an ATmega328P so you can program it like an Uno.
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The Ruggeduino: compatible with Arduino UNO, 24V operation, all I/O's fused and protected
RuggedCircuits:
Have you considered WiFi instead of Ethernet? Our Rugged Circuits Yellowjacket is pretty tiny and includes both a WiFi module and an ATmega328P so you can program it like an Uno.
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The Ruggeduino: compatible with Arduino UNO, 24V operation, all I/O's fused and protected
Yes i have considered WiFi but wassn't aware that such a easy setup existed. Is the WiFi module included if its not installed? Also needs to be sent to Norway. So its a bit expensive compared to a Arduino mini (10usd) and a ENC28J60 module (7usd) free shipping.
Back to topic:
Anyone used the ENC28J60? Looks like a easy to use module to interface with an arduino. Any thoughts?