I am learning C and C++... I've done my homework... I need a cheap Microcontroller kit to practice my skills.. Which is the best for me???
I am learning C and C++... I've done my homework... I need a cheap Microcontroller kit to practice my skills.. Which is the best for me???
PIC microcontrollers are cheap, and there is a plethora of information about them on the internet.
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Ask your course tutor perhaps?
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Are you learning C/C++ or MCUs?
If you are learning C/C++, don't do it on a MCU. It will teach you all the bad habits.
If you are learning about MCU, ask the instructor.
Mcu don't use ANSI C.
the have a very different set of function.
Maybe try Arduino, but i wouldn't use a kit.
You can buy a cheap 8 bit mcu for about $3 (either AVR or PIC will do it, but i recommend AVR, because it has better support,community), buy a bread board a few resistors, leds, buttons, potentiometers, maybe an LCD screen and you have everything you need to test your skills.
@bithub Yes I have internet connection and I can type words on google search.. thank you!!!
@Salem I have no tutor.. I like self-study things..
@cyberfish @nemuikuma OK guys... I have bought this:
Arduino - ArduinoBoardDuemilanove
and I am getting HOOKED on C programming.. Is it good board for a beginner?..
I don't trust Italians but this one looks OK..
I will buy the rest of the components later.. Let's get to work now..
Last edited by Cpro0; 09-17-2010 at 07:49 AM.
These are fairly cheap, but I think they are still backordered (haven't received mine yet)
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