AVR-Chat

I don't know if there is a "proper" way to learn.  I started working with 
microcontrollers some years ago. My first was the Z80. Remember the ARRL 
Microcontroller project?

I eventually picked up the 8051 and 8085 for projects. All my programs 
were written in the respective assembly languages.

I introduced myself to Microchip PICs and then eventually discovered 
AVR's. My preferred programming method id still assembler. I think it 
teaches you to "think" like the microcontroller and lets you write (in 
most cases) shorter and faster programs than a higher-level compiler will 
produce.

I've written or modified a lot of programs for various amateur radio 
projects - frequency generators, counters, DDS controllers, voltmeters, 
etc. I'd like to build a microcontroller-based EME array steering system.

In my other hobby of large-format photography I'd like to build a 
microcontroller-based compensating darkroom timer such as the one Zone VI 
Studios used to sell.  Zone VI Studios has been gone for many years and 
their compensating timers that are still around have become scarce and 
very pricey.

Zack W9SZ


On Sat, 4 Oct 2008, paul sinclair wrote:

> Hi Eiric,
>
> That was one of the main reasons i got into the chips (amateur radio) but i
> haven't really gotten around to teaching myself the little things properly!
>
> 73
> Paul - EI5GTB
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 4:53 PM, Eric Rabinowitz
> <eric.rabinowitz@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>>   Hi,
>> I just joined the avrchat list. It is great to see some hams are
>> using the list!
>> I am using mostly Atmega168's for automotive and amateur radio
>> applications.
>> fyi: I am developing with the GNU toolset on a mac.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Eric Linn Rabinowitz
>> eric.rabinowitz \_a_t_/ gmail.com
>> 415.336.6938 mobile
>> 512.494.4914 home/office
>>
>> N6LG
>>