Macnica (1-6-3 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kiyoshi Nakashima, hereinafter referred to as Macnica) has announced the new version of the popular BLE prototyping kit "Koshian" from Mpression for Makers. "Koshian3.0" will be released from late April. The planned selling price for Koshian3.0 is 980 yen (excluding tax), and you can continue to purchase it online.
One of the concepts of the current Koshian is "Easy development with JavaScript", and it is a development kit that can easily realize rapid prototyping without hardware expertise. It has been widely used for development, from developers to app developers.
In Koshian3.0, which will be released this time, in addition to "Easy development with JavaScript", "Easy acquisition from one piece", "Affordable price" as before, "Compatibility with current Koshian" Convenience for existing users by securing". In addition, by expanding the functions unique to the new model, it will be a new product that will further enhance the range of customer innovation and idea realization.
We will continue to plan products that will help makers realize their ideas, and we plan to provide information on how to use them widely through maker events and the Company technical information site, Macnica Online Service.
About Koshian3.0
| Model | MP-KSN003A |
| size | 10.2mm x 21.6mm x 2.2mm |
| On-board device | BGM11S12F256 (Silicon Labs) |
| Communication interface | I2C, UART, SPI, PWM, GPIO, A/D, D/A, SPI |
| External connector | DF40C-20DP-0.4V(51) 20 pin (HIROSE) and end face through holes (1.27/2.54 mm pin pitch) can be connected to breadboards and universal boards |
| Offerings | Koshian3.0 module, manual, schematic |
Koshian3.0 has the following features and functions compared to Koshian.
- 1. Farm compatibility
- Applications developed using Koshian's original firmware can be replaced with Koshian 3.0 to ensure equivalent functionality.
- 2. Hardware compatibility
- Connector terminals, bullet board/SMT terminal connection pins are compatible.
The physical size is almost the same*, making it easy for customers who are using the current product to replace it.
*Size comparison between old and new products
Koshian 10.2×21.5×2.0(mm)
Koshian3.0 10.2×21.6×2.2(mm) - 3. New function 1
- A DAC (D/A converter) function has been added.
- 4. New function 2
- It also supports FCC and is now available in the United States.
- 5. Functional enhancement 1
- The number of GPIO pins has been increased from 6 to 8, and the number of pins that can output PWM has been increased from 3 to 8.
- 6. Functional enhancement 2
- The BLE signal strength has been increased from 0dBm to +3dBm to enhance connectivity.
- 7. Functional enhancement 3
- SWD interface by Tag Connect is used to facilitate original development FW writing. Free yourself from the hassle of soldering.
About Koshian
This is a Konashi *1 compatible (with some functions excluded) Bluetooth® SMART module equipped with Macnica-manufactured semiconductor devices and original firmware. Koshian™ can be easily integrated into Konashi's baseboard or Konashi mini, and can also be mounted alone on a breadboard or universal board. By using this Koshian™ module, "makers" can easily move from prototyping IoT products using Konashi to mass production prototype development and mass production design. We are releasing "Koshian3.0", a new version of "Koshian".
*1 Konashi is a physical computing toolkit for iPhone/iPad.
About Macnica
Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has been a technology trading company and solution provider that plans, develops, and sells semiconductors and network-related equipment in the fields of electronics and information and communications. We offer a wide range of cutting-edge electronics products and always provide advanced technology and knowledge with high added value. We also accurately grasp market trends and customer needs, establish our own detailed service and support, and support product design and development. Headquartered in Yokohama, the Company have local subsidiaries in 22 countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Poland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Thailand, India, and Malaysia, and conduct business at 78 sales bases including Japan.
For more details, please visit the website (https://www.macnica.co.jp).
About Mpression
"Mpression(Mpression)" is a comprehensive technical solution that brings together software, platforms, evaluation boards, etc. that have been developed and supported by Macnica group companies in each country. By providing more advanced and ready-to-use system-level solutions packed with the know-how of experienced engineers from each group company, we aim to shorten the development period for our customers and maximize product value. In addition, we will provide one-stop proposals and support not only in Japan but also through group companies, regardless of country or region, such as Europe, the United States, China, and Asia.
For more information about Mpression, please visit the website (https://www.macnica.co.jp/catalog/121073). Take a look at:
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