Connect your projects to the Internet.

Control your projects over the Internet or use data from a web page with the E-Net Module, an addon for the Propeller Platform.

The E-Net Module is an open source project which uses Microchip's ENC28J60 giving the Propeller Platform the ability to become an embedded webserver, IRC client, or even help you determine if you need to take an umbrella with you today. 

The magic behind the E-Net Module is Harrison Pham's PropTCP which is an MIT licensed object.

This Instructable will take you through the assembly of the E-Net Module as well as a couple projects which can be done with it.

Step 1: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the E-Net Module?
It's an expansion module for the Propeller Platform, it lets you connect networks to your Propeller.

What does it work with?
It's set up to work the Parallax Propeller, it will fit on top of the Propeller platform, or you can drop it on a breadboard.

How many pins does it take?
The E-Net module takes four pins.  There's space on the board to add two LED's, which will take two more pins, for a total of six.  This leaves 25 pins open on the Propeller  for the rest of your project.

Is it a webserver or a web client?
Either, depending on how you want to use it.  It can serve web pages or data stored on an SD card, or query remote servers, parsing the response. I'll show you two demos, one parsing a web page for a weather report, and a second of a TV based IRC client

How much does it cost?
We make a kit for $33, or you can make your own - the expensive parts are the ENC28J60 chip ($4) and the pulsejack ($6), and the PCB (about $10, depending on how you get it made)  We have included a schematic for those who want to assemble their own E-Net on a breadboard or PCB.   Parts required for assembling your own E-Net Module can be sourced easily from here.
We have also provided the gerber files on the E-Net Module project page.

Comments

[salvocanna]

I made something like this but with arduino... very easy and cheap (enc28j60 is something around 6$) ...
take a look: http://blog.salvocannamela.it/arduino-e-enc28j60/

[skadoosh619]

How is this E-net module making connection to a network(is it a usb port).
Does it work with arduino or other microcontrollers.

[subrotradeindia]

hi can you provide me detail for some discussion

email: [e-mail]

[janzaib]

hi friend will you give me some information to connect a basic project to pc.

[sneerugatti]

Can I get more info on the "propeller" . I have an arduino and have never heard of propeller until now.

[jspearus]

The Propeller is a micro-controller made by a company called Parallax. It's fairly similar to the arduino except the propeller is a multi-core processor ( 8 in total) with 32 digital I/O pins. I've spent a little time with the propeller, the propeller board made by Gadget Gangster, and really like it.

[oakleym82]

I went to assemble my E-Net module last night and was unpleasantly surprised when I discovered that the 2x 33pf burden capacitors were in fact 39pf, and that one of them was broken into two pieces. The ECS crystal that was shipped was also a crappy one with 100ppm tolerances. I bought a better crystal and burden capacitors from Mouser for $4 and am looking forward to getting my project finished after they arrive.