CosmicWatch ventidue

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CosmicWatch Ventidue

Continuation of the original CosmicWatch project by Spencer featuring many improvements and additions.

What's new?

CosmicWatch Ventidue's new features are plentiful so here is a quick summary:

• Flexible design that allows connecting either one or two detectors
• Built in on-silicon coincidence detection between the two modules
  • Time resolutions from 5ns down to just 1ns [cooling required]
• Powerful Teensy 4.1 microcontroller
• Full color 1.5" OLED display with great user interface
  • Rotary encoder for easy navigation
  • Buzzer for audible counting and interface feedback
  • Custom rendering library for maximum performance
• Optional solder-free support for multiple prebuilt sensor modules
  • GPS, Pressure, Humidity, Temperature and RTC supported
• Built in Ethernet module for intra & intercommunication
• Improved mechanical stability and 3D printed casing
• Interrupt driven software architecture for accurate counting and a responsive user interface

Hardware [blocked]

A first prototype has been produced and tested. We are currently busy on fabricating a newer board that will be tested as soon as finished.
There are plans to provide a kit with a pre-assembled board for purchase once hardware development has sized.

Overview

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Software [blocked]

Software is currently undergoing heavy development and is only barely runnable.
If you do want to take a look check this folder.

The following modules have been written so far:

• Custom rendering pipeline
• OLED driver [Needs push to support DMA]
• On-chip coincidence detection
• Example for testing peripherals

The following modules still need tending:

• True type font rendering
• UI and windowing system
• Data acquisition and storage
• Ethernet communication

Any help is much appreciated!