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LimiFrog Leverages New STM32-L4 Processor in Innovative Prototyping PlatformGRENOBLE, France, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- How to leverage the remarkably powerful, yet highly energy-efficient STM32-L4 processor recently released by STMicroelectronics for building compelling proofs of concept for smart objects? Project LimiFrog (http://LimiFrog.io), live on Kickstarter until September 30, offers an answer. Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150921/268849 In a very small volume, LimiFrog adds many sensors, an oled display, smartphone connectivity and more to this 32-bit, ARM Cortex-M4 based micro-controller. It gives start-up entrepreneurs, makers or high-tech students the means to easily build convincing prototypes when size, weight and integration matter – in fields such as wearables, small robots or Internet of Things devices. LimiFrog fits in just 1.5"x1.6"x0.47'' and embeds, on top of the above features, a USB 2.0 interface, 64Mbit data storage and a rechargeable battery. An extension port enables interfacing with external systems. Reduced configurations are also available. On the software side, LimiFrog comes with initialisation code and libraries to ease accessibility for beginners, while leaving full freedom to seasoned developers to make the most of the platform. LimiFrog is programmed in C or C++ and MicroPython support is coming. Finaly, 3D-printable models of cases will be made available to hold and protect the battery, board and display. Xavier Cauchy, its creator, explains how LimiFrog was born: "Originally, I had this idea of a configurable fashion accessory. I wanted to build a prototype with an attractive look-and-feel and sufficient processing power. Arduino or RaspberryPi and the likes were either too limited or too power-hungry and needed cumbersome add-on hardware. So I decided to develop my own platform." He adds: "I soon realized that it could be useful for many other projects." Salient points of LimiFrog's specifications include: LimiFrog is running a crowdfunding campaign on platform Kickstarter until September 30: LimiFrog on the web and social networks: LimiFrog earned a "Blue Ribbon", awarded to best projects in show, at Maker Faire Paris 2015 (under name La BlueFrog at the time). Contact information: CYMEYA is the name of the start-up behind LimiFrog. To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/limifrog-leverages-new-stm32-l4-processor-in-innovative-prototyping-platform-300146897.html SOURCE CYMEYA |