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- | (not finished, I got distracted by TV then went to bed) | + | ===== Overview of the Different Options ===== |
==== Arduino ==== | ==== Arduino ==== | ||
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==== AVR ==== | ==== AVR ==== | ||
pro: comes in a nice set of packages, software unlimited and for linux, nice step from arduino | pro: comes in a nice set of packages, software unlimited and for linux, nice step from arduino | ||
- | cons: annoying to debug, not as many features as others, more expensive than others | + | cons: annoying to debug, not as many features as others |
Program in c/c++ | Program in c/c++ | ||
==== PIC ==== | ==== PIC ==== | ||
- | similar to AVR, blaa.... | + | '' |
==== MSP430 ==== | ==== MSP430 ==== | ||
+ | A £3 dev board/ | ||
==== ARM ==== | ==== ARM ==== | ||
+ | ARM licence the core to companies which produce the final microcontroller, | ||
+ | The two most suitable options for a basic tracker are the M0 and M3 cores. These are the lowest performing and lowest power options in the ARM range (but still out perform other options). | ||
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+ | The learning curve is higher for ARM microcontrollers compared to other parts, and so not as suitable for complete beginners. Most come in surface mount packages | ||
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+ | Pros: Very wide range available, with the options of very extensive peripherals, | ||
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+ | Cons: The most complex option available, most are surface mount only | ||
==== PICAXE ==== | ==== PICAXE ==== | ||
While it might seem like a very simple and easy platform, once you try to do anything reasonably complex youll be crying in the corner | While it might seem like a very simple and easy platform, once you try to do anything reasonably complex youll be crying in the corner | ||
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==== Parallax Propeller ==== | ==== Parallax Propeller ==== | ||
eww. Just use a raspberry pi | eww. Just use a raspberry pi | ||
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Note: I am aware that you can program the above in ASM rather than c, but if you intend to do this, you're not really the target audience of this guide | Note: I am aware that you can program the above in ASM rather than c, but if you intend to do this, you're not really the target audience of this guide | ||
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+ | ===== Part Comparison Table ===== | ||
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+ | ^Part ^ RAM ^Flash ^ Core ^ GPIO (max) ^ GPIO Interrupts ^ UART ^ SPI ^ I2C ^ ADC ^Timers ^ Supply range (V) ^ Program/ | ||
+ | | ATMega328 | 2kB | 32kB | 8bit 20MHz | 23 | 2 independent, | ||
+ | |CC430F5135/ | ||
+ | |STM32F100C4/ |
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