[DSP-10] Various Ezlite part numbers

Wed, 17 Apr 2002 21:19:59 -0700

Everyone,

First, the DOS based tools are not hard to get, ADI has made them available
for download from the ADSP-21xx development tools web page at

    http://products.analog.com/products/info.asp?product=21xx-EZLITE

Second, the new Windows development environment is not crippleware, it has a
compile size limitation such that the code for the DSP-10 exceeds that limit
(call it what you want, the ADI folks at the Embedded Systems Conference
explained it this way to me).  The software is full-featured in that you can
do anything the pay-for version with the single exception of the compile
size.  At the conference ADI was handing out time-limited versions of the
software.

I found it interesting that once you pay for the full version that updates
are free via the ADI web site.  It surprised me because it seems the
industry trend is for you to pay a yearly license fee for software tools.

(My disclaimer: I do not work for ADI, nor do I own stock in ADI, or have
any vested interest in ADI. Your milage may vary :-)

- Steve, N7HPR
  ([email protected])

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 8:09 PM
> To: [email protected]; [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [DSP-10] Various Ezlite part numbers
>
>
> Guys
>
> Let me get this straight. There are two EZLITE Kits kicking
> around. They are identical hardware-wise, but in terms of
> software one version has Windows cripple ware and the other is
> DOS based. Further, if I understand, the Windows cripple ware
> will not work as the code is too big, so the only option is to
> get the DOS version. But the DOS version, though cheaper, is near
> impossible to get.
>
> Now, this leads to a couple of questions, assuming I understand
> correctly, short of the near impossibility of finding a DOS
> version (ADDS-21XX-EZLITE, P/N 35-000286-01) you are basically,
> up the creek as far as building this kit and having it work.
> Right? Barring re-engineering of the kit, are there other
> options, such as getting a hold of the DOS version of the
> software? Are there copy-right issues? Can someone with the DOS
> version share his/her copy and still have this work? Is the DOS
> version still available from Analog Devices?
>
> Clearly, I have many questions and am confused. I have tried
> following this discussion and it seems to raise its head from
> time to time, but without getting to the nub of the issue.
>
> I obviously have ADDS-2181 EZLITE P/N 35-000560-01 and I am
> wondering if I spent my money foolishly.
>
> Thanks for the help
> This a great forum, interesting discussion.
>
> Greg Danylchenko
> VE3YTZ
>
>
> >
> > From: "Perry Ogletree" <[email protected]>
> > Date: 2002/04/16 Tue PM 12:27:44 EDT
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Subject: Re: [DSP-10] Various Ezlite part numbers
> >
> > The part numbers tell the story...  Item 2 is an earlier
> version.  The hardware is the same, the later kit has the
> > "crippleware" Windows software vs. the earlier DOS software.
> (And the earlier version is cheaper, if you can still find them)
> > 73 de Perry - K4PWO
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Garnier" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 1:23 AM
> > Subject: [DSP-10] Various Ezlite part numbers
> >
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Short of calling Analog Devices, can anyone tell me
> > > the difference between these two Ezlite kit numbers?
> > >
> > > I have number #1 and it works.  Is number #2 a later
> > > revision of number one?
> > >
> > > 1)  ADDS-2181-EZLITE, P/N 35-000560-01
> > >
> > > 2)  ADDS-21XX-EZLITE, P/N 35-000286-01
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > dave garnier - wb9own
> > >
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