Lpc2000

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From: "Pigeon" <fredit@...>
To: <lpc2000@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 8:17 PM
Subject: [lpc2000] best places to get started?


> Hello, I am new to the lpc200x world.. and Am looking to move over from my 
> AVR tools.
>
> I am also a cheap college student.. so price is an issue on getting new 
> hardware/software.
>
> What do you'll think the best options are for getting started?
>
> I am thinking get the
> -$29 lpc200x kit I saw discussed on this board (Basically an lpc on a 
> small pcb then the pcb has 5 or 6 connects on the end so I can use it on a 
> breadboard)
> -getting a 2k point+ bread board
> -realtek ethernet chip
> -pcb carried board for realtek check to convert from SOIC to pdip
>
>
> I honestly wouldn't mind spending 50 or 60$ on a solution... but most of 
> the solutions are 50-60$ and don't give me that much more functionality 
> than this little $29 kit.. (they add a max232, and I already have one)
>
>
> Also,
> what is the best free GNU C compiler for this?
> Where can I get an inexpensive programmer cable?

I've got a simple design for a JTAG interface including the PCB artwork in 
the Files area.

Leon