Embedded processors for DIY projects ?

[Ingo Debus]

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'm not sure I understand what you mean. Aren't AVRs only made by Atmel?

> I think i will see if i can get a STK200 kit somewhere here in germany,
> and then try the CodeVision compiler.

Reichelt and Conrad carry it.

Ingo