AVR-Chat

--- In AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com, Carl Cravens <raven@...> wrote:
>
> Mike Bronosky wrote:
> > I would stay away from ardunino and zbasic.
> 
> Having just started working with an Arduino, I'm curious as to why 
you recommend against it.  It seems to be meant to overcome the 
obstacles of getting started that you claim are a problem with WinAVR.
> 
> -- 
> Carl D Cravens (raven@...)
> Windows isn't crippleware: it's Functionally Challenged.
>

While the Arduino project is not all things to all people, it is 
remarkedly good for getting people introduced to microprocessors.  It 
is very well established and is based on two other well-established 
movements: Wiring and Processing.  

For a beginner, it is pretty remarkable to be able download the dev 
system, plug in an Arduino board, and instantly be able to blink the 
lights.  The standard software has some very good examples.  

If you want to do something closer to the metal, or more 
sophisticated, then you can easily switch to Atmel's deveopment 
tools.  

In addition, there are numerous clones ranging from bare minimum 
breadboards mpus all the way to I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.  

A great intro for teh beginner, but ultimately useful to the more 
experienced as well.  

Definitely worth a look.  arduino.cc

David