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by zapped
Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:25 am
Forum: Computer Programming
Topic: How to start - PIC / Microcontroller
Replies: 20
Views: 19207

Actually, the cheapest way to get into microcontrollers is to go with the TI MSP430. They have a complete set up for $20 including programmer, debugger, tools and target. Even cheaper you can buy a "one time use" digital camera from CVS drugstore or other places for about $10. Not only do...
by zapped
Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LCD Goodness
Replies: 6
Views: 4267

Check out the 280x220px color TFT that comes with a v8 uRISC processor and a USB interface you can use to program it. It also has a 1302x1031px CMOS imager that you could remove and use the I/O lines for connecting your keypad or wireless transceiver or whatever you dream up. It comes with 16M NAND ...