[XCSSA] Links from Monday's XCSSA Arduino/AVR Microcontroller Programming Meeting

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

BTW.. Here are some cool example projects of what students are Cornell are 
doing with ATmel AVRs: (videos too!)
	http://ltc.cit.cornell.edu/courses/ee476/FinalProjects/

Tweeks

On Wednesday 21 May 2008 12:21:29 am X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio 
wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> We said that we were going to send out all the supporting links discussed
> at the meeting.  So here they are -- the links that Scott and Jenifer
> pulled together on and around the subject of the Arduino and ATmel AVR
> family of microcontrollers and having fun with them.
>
>
> Arduino ATmel "Dev Module" and Related Links:
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> Scott's (main) Arduino Link:
> 	http://arduino.cc/
> This is the "AVR module" that lets you use the multi-platform IDE/compiler
> based on the Wiring/C-ish programming language.  The Arduino's great  for
> the uninitiated or person new to microcontroller programming.  Anyone can
> get started with just a $35 AVR module.  Perfect for the geek wanting to
> add and LCD to their car dash, or start tinkering with robotics.
>
> Nano Arduino
>  	http://store.gravitech.us/arduino-nano1.html
> I tiny 1"x2" version of the Arduino that packs all the punch of the larger
> Arduino, but in a package a third the size!  Very cool. :)
>
> Arduino	Shields:
> 	http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=17_21
> 	http://www.ladyada.net/make/boarduino/
> This is what I like about the Arduino... are all the cool
> pre-engineered "Shields" or IO boards that you can get and just plug into
> them!  Want your project to have Ethernet or be on line?  Want wifi,
> Bluetooth or ZigBee wireless?  Robotic motor control?  Just plug in a
> different shield.  Very cool little modular system they have going on here.
>
>
> General Microcontroller Links (more than just Arduino):
> --------------------------------------------------------
> Sparkfun (all things microcontrollers)
> 	 http://www.sparkfun.com
> Tons of fun parts, modules, PIC, microcontrollers (ARM modules), wireless
> interfaces, "conductive thread", robotics, sensors and more! (hide your CC
> :)
>
> Jennifer's Raw AVR Programmer:
> 	 http://www.fischl.de/usbasp/
> This is a more low level (hard core) way of doing AVR programming,
> utilizing real C dev tools like avr-gcc and the libraries that, when
> loaded, give you a bit more low level control (no pun intended) over the
> AVR microcontroller than people using the Arduino tend to seek.  If you
> prefere low level bit banging or are looking into developing a commercial
> product around a raw ATmel AVR u-controller, then this is probably the way
> to go for you.
>
> Great AVR Hacker Forums:
> 	http://www.avrfreaks.net/
> Tons of free/open software, articles, projects to download and more.  It's
> a blast just looking over what all is available here!
>
>
> I for one am going to start getting into either Arduino or raw AVR hacking
> for some of the things that I want to do for the high powered rocket that I
> am building.  Fun fun!
>
> Gotta get some sleep..
>
> Tweeks
>
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