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

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

Another source for raw AVR programming is a Nerd Kit.

http://nerdkits.com/

I've been reviewing one for GeekDad and will post a link to the article when
it is published.

--anton
http://antonolsen.com/
http://geekdad.com/



On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:51 AM, X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio <
xcssa at xcssa.org> wrote:

> 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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