AVR-Chat

I would kind of hope that people have some idea of using microcontrollers 
and some experience writing code when they join this forum.

I first wrote code for the Z80 many years ago; that's where I cut my teeth 
so to speak.  I then got interested in the 8051, 8085, MC6800, eventually 
the PIC's and finally AVR's.  It didn't take me long to get the hang of 
the new code for each, since I was already familiar with the basics.  All 
I had to do was learn the new architecture and mnemonics.

I realize this isn't going to be the case with everyone, but I'd expect 
anyone to at least download the instruction manuals/data sheets and study 
them to know what their particular component of interest can and cannot 
do. The AVR data sheets even have example code for setting up and using 
the various functions like A/D converters, PWM, timers, etc.  "It's in 
there."

Zack

On Tue, 11 Dec 2007, David VanHorn wrote:

>
> Speaking for myself, I don't mind newbie questions, at least something
> like "I'm having trouble with X, I've read the manual, etc.."
> The ones that are like "can someone send me code for this project", or
> "I need information on all microcontrollers"... Those are the annoying
> ones.
>
> But I understand that when you're getting started, that it can be
> difficult to find the right way to frame the questions.
>