Embedded processors for DIY projects ?

[The Old Crow]

On Thu, 2 Nov 2000, Michael Buchstaller wrote:

> So far i have seen everybody recommending AVR products; noone
> seems to use PIC´s. 8051 and derivatives are an option, but as i see
> one has to struggle alot more to get them from various manufaturers,
> so to me the AVR seems to be the logical choice, too.

  I use PICs daily.  Still IMHO the handiest of all the micros made.  Not
to mention, you can get them with no lead-times.

Crow

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