Arduino is an excellent open-source microcontroller platform based on a simple Atmel ATMEGA8 and ATMEGA168 MC platform, with a developed range of language and interface tools. Compared to other MC boards like the Netmedia’s BX-24, Parallax Basic Stamp, Phidgets, and MIT’s Handyboard, it has an extended community that is highly involved in education, and thus [...]
the MIT Handyboard is primarily designed for robotics integration. The 6811 microcontroller system is based on the 52-pin Motorola MC68HC11 processor, with 32K of static RAM, four outputs for DC motors, a connector system for pluggable, active sensors, an LCD screen, and a rechargable battery pack. It has similarities to the 6.270, MB Mini [...]
Phidgets are primarily for sensor integration and connectivity, and while they are relatively expensive, they do offer a broad range of available components, and a good API for development across platforms. In particular their Starter kits offer a broad range of introductory sensors for deployment. Their ability to keep items in stock is somewhat iffy, [...]
