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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] changed from Re: DLP mcu simplification to microcontrollers for a beginner

From: Wayne Topa <linuxone@...>
Date: 2010-05-18

On 05/18/2010 11:53 AM, Steve wrote:
> Your note below touches on a topic I've been thinking about but haven't
> found a starting place.
>
> I'd like to learn about microcontrollers. What they are, what they do,
> how to make them do what I want. Eventually use them in some of my
> homebrew projects.
>
> You mention Arduino. Someone gave me a beginner's book about the
> PIC16F676. There are probably other entry points into this broad topic.
>
> Is there a place to go to get an overview? Learn what's out there,
> perhaps get enough insight to enable me to pick a direction? A web site?
> A book? An email reflector?

http://www.amqrp.org/elmer160

Would be a geed place to start.

Wayne