Society of Robots - Robot Forum
Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: alovon on June 03, 2008, 06:40:52 AM
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Hello I've been asking around to find out how to makke an augmented microcontroller but im having no luck. can anyone point me in the direction of a good cheap augmented microcontroller?
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Ok, now we need to clarify: Are you looking to build an augmented microcontroller or are you just looking for a cheap augmented controller? Personally I like AVR and I'm using the STK500 board still, but they have lots of new good stuff with good price. Last year I purchased an AVR butterfly which is really cheap and still offers alot of function...
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The Arduino is a good choice, if you want a more powerfull one you can also buy Admin's Axon...
There is a large number of good products, you need to decide what kind of power you want.
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can anyone pls tell me which type of microcontroller is the best for a robot?? I have found quite a lot on ebay, but i don't know if they are good or not and they cost quite a lot of money also:S:S 10x
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NOTE i'm a noob too, but here is what I know. there really is no such thing as a "best" microcontroller. They all have different features for different purposes. I would use the programming language as a determining factor. If you know basic you may want to start with a basic stamp. If you know C you may want to go with an avr based board. I like the arduino as was mentioned before. It uses a language called wire which is similar to C++. The board is also rather noob proof, which is a plus. I would recommend an arduino diecimila or nano (nano comes out on the 15th I believe). The nano is small and plugs into a breadboard, making it good for prototyping.
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It is good to have an ADC on your mcu.
Please look through this
http://www.societyofrobots.com/microcontroller_tutorial.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/microcontroller_tutorial.shtml)
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Has been asked hundreds of times. Search google and the forum.
Choose PIC or AVR.
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;D
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_faq.shtml#best_microcontroller
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;D
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_faq.shtml#best_microcontroller
You enjoy posting that don't you!
You do it alot!
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hehe yea, I'm quite proud of the FAQ ;D
its saved me TONS of typing already! :D