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New (tiny) stuff @ Spark Fun Electronics

Some new (tiny stuff) from Spark Fun!

Gr-10-01-L
GR-10 a super-tiny GPS receiver from ETek and Micro Modular Technologies - Link.

Vpack-Pcb-01-L
DC to DC step up PCB for converting any old battery source (1.1V to 4.5V) to a 5V [I'm not sure why says patent pending on the back] - Link.

More @ Spark Fun Electronics - Link.

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Posted by: Oracle1729 on April 10, 2007 at 1:53 PM

Phil, the DC to DC step up is the exact same module used in the battery holder we talked about in the mintyboost thread. It is made by the same company and you were the one who pointed out to me that it said patent pending at that time. That's why this unit also says it.

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Posted by: philliptorrone on April 10, 2007 at 1:54 PM

@oracle - yep, of course. i still don't *why* it says it, that's why i noted it on this post.

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Posted by: japroach on April 10, 2007 at 7:13 PM

[homer] Patent pending, patend pending, patent pending! [/homer]

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