On 11/22/07, Robert Lewko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mark, I know that you haven't even got the hardware for the ARM board > workshop that you are planning - so I know this is somewhat premature, but I > would like your input on Microcontrollers. > > Are you familiar with the http://arduino.cc or the > http://www.pololu.com/products/pololu/0775/ > > Both of these boards use the mega168. The Arduino can be programmed under > Linux and has its own "Boot Code" programmed in to make life simpler for > the beginner. The "Boot Code" code is open source and licenced under the > GPL. > >
For the microcontroller workshop, I'm aiming for a >$50 price tag including programmer. Being able to use Linux to program it is not a main priority, as I have zero experience in that area. The Arduino looks like it'll be $60 inculding a programmer at the cheapest, so it may be an option. I was thinking something more along these lines for the workshop: http://www.ti-estore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=EZ430-F2013 At $20 for everything, it's hard to say no! That said, I'm open to using the atmegas, but I haven't seen a complete development environment for < $50 yet. If you see one, let me know! -Mark C. _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [email protected] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
