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Old 03-17-2008, 11:28 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by trebuchet03 View Post
That's just me, as someone with limited experience with microcontrollers - which is very likely the case for someone that is going to replicate any efforts.
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Look at the simplicity of the design compared to the arduino. No pre-etched board and just a bunch of components that can be bought at once from Digikey, Mouser, etc.
I'm with Trebuchet, because of my experience with this stuff ( = nil).

The thing that appeals to me about the Arduino is that it's ready to go, and I understand the programming process - plug it into a PC serial port and install the code.

I wouldn't know where to begin if I also had to select components & make the platform.

How is an atmega or other IC programmed?
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