AVR-Chat

--- In AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com, M F <ektenad@...> wrote:
> i am a student i am looking
> for a practical project ...

A while ago I thought I had the answer to this question, i.e. someone 
wants to try their hand at programming a microcontroller and wants a 
meaningful project of some sort.  I mean, we all know that flashing 
an LED is the "Hello, world!" of embedded systems and soon after that 
comes detecting that a button has been pressed, including de-
bouncing.  Serial communications is a bit beyond that.  So, how about 
a project that is based on flashing LEDs, is controlled by pushing 
buttons, can be augmented with serial communications and has real-
world significance besides?  Traffic Lights!  So, I did this 
(warning - self promotion!):

http://www.ecrostech.com/General/TrafficLights/index.htm

Well, I've sold a few, but for some reason, this isn't the answer.  I 
really thought it was.

Graham.