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AtomSoft · 28th May 2009, 05:35 PM

Hey my friends i know this is kinda not a technical issue or anything but a informational request.

If possible i would like the users here to post the PIC/AVR/ARM they use the most and why. Meaning post what you like about the pic the most. Also if they have any links to projects with them.

Please don't post all the Micros you own just the ones you use the most. I am trying to gather information is all.

Thank for your time.

EDIT:

Extending this post to other ICs as well.
EXAMPLE:
USB To USART Interface FT232RL.

dknguyen · 28th May 2009, 05:40 PM

Availability of through-hole parts (though that may not be such a big deal anymore but it certainly used to be), availibility from vendors, and free compilers. THe datasheets of a PIC are also among the easiest to understand in my opinion.

AtomSoft · 28th May 2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks but im asking more for what item in specific.
Something like... ill post my fav pic.

I like the 18F4620 mainly because its a large pic with 40 pins. Has all the needed hardware like USART, SPI/i2c and more. Also has a large amount of memory on board.

You can post anything like that. I dont care if its about PICs,AVRs or ARMs MCUs. Its a question of popularity. Like i plan to make some tools and projects later on and would like to know whats most likely to sell. I want to know what the users are interested in.

If i teach something it wont be what i want to teach its more of what others want to learn. I want to know whats popular and why (custom opinions).

speakerguy79 · 28th May 2009, 06:01 PM

18F4550. It is very similar to the 18F4620 but has USB capability.

AtomSoft · 28th May 2009, 06:19 PM

Thanks speakerguy79.

ADDED TO FIRST POST:

Extending this post to other ICs as well.
EXAMPLE:
USB To USART Interface FT232RL.

smanches · 28th May 2009, 06:26 PM

Personally I like the Pic24s or pic33s for most of my projects. I use the 28-pin dip version for breadboarding, and try to select the model with the most memory and features that's in stock.

Almost all my projects are power based of some sort (smps, motor controls, intverters, chargers, etc) and these particular pics have some additional features that make it very easy. Plus I like having a 16-bit core.

ronsimpson · 28th May 2009, 06:56 PM

I like PICxxHVxx because I can run then at 12 volts.
I like the 6 pin PICs because I do very small projects.
Many PICs will work form 5.5 volts to 2.0 volts. (battery project)
I like Tiny AVR because 1.8 volts and two fast hardware PWM.
For BIG projects I like ARM.

DirtyLude · 28th May 2009, 07:14 PM

The only micro I use on your list is the ARM7 and specifically the AT91SAM7, but I'd like to move to the LPC's. There's more hardware options.

The only practical project I have with these is my more advanced Ethernet controller/server. (I say 'more advanced' because I have an 8bit ethernet controller/server as well)

http://www.higginstribe.com/sam7/w53...0-sam7-001.jpg
http://www.higginstribe.com/sam7/w53...0-sam7-002.jpg

AtomSoft · 28th May 2009, 07:48 PM

Thanks guys:

smanches and ronsimpson can you specify a Micro specifically that you've recently used please.

Mark :
That is beautiful. i like the way it plugs into the breadboard. Did you make that yourself? Like sent out for the board i assume... but did you hand solder / oven solder it yourself? I ask because it came out so professional.

ronsimpson · 28th May 2009, 09:10 PM

PIC10F202, 12F580, 16F690, 16F873 and the 18F??? that is pin compatable with the16F873. I like micros with internal OSC. & internal RESET.
I use the little 6 pin micros that are the same size as a transistor.

HarveyH42 · 28th May 2009, 09:34 PM

I like the ATtiny13, since most of my projects are small, and seldom use more than one or two of the hardware features at a time. Works fine off a single AA rechargeable battery, although the datasheet says 1.8 volts. Bought 25, at 78 cents each last time, so don't worry about my abusive nature while experimenting. Use the Attiny2313 for LCD stuff...

smanches · 28th May 2009, 09:43 PM

24HJ128GP202's and 33FJ128MC202's

ronsimpson · 28th May 2009, 09:48 PM

Harvey,
ATtiny13 what compiler? what tools? Nice to know about the 1.5 volts.

DirtyLude · 28th May 2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomSoft

Mark :
That is beautiful. i like the way it plugs into the breadboard. Did you make that yourself? Like sent out for the board i assume... but did you hand solder / oven solder it yourself? I ask because it came out so professional.

Thanks. I soldered everything with an iron except for the tiny QFN16 RTC chip on the top of the board. I applied a bit of paste as centered as I could on the contacts and hit it with some hot air from my rework station.

AtomSoft · 29th May 2009, 12:15 AM

Awesome Guys. Thanks.

I extended it to other ICs also. Like max232.

Mark that is great work! I wish i had that skill

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28th May 2009, 05:35 PM	#1
AtomSoft	Popular Micro and why. Hey my friends i know this is kinda not a technical issue or anything but a informational request. If possible i would like the users here to post the PIC/AVR/ARM they use the most and why. Meaning post what you like about the pic the most. Also if they have any links to projects with them. Please don't post all the Micros you own just the ones you use the most. I am trying to gather information is all. Thank for your time. EDIT: Extending this post to other ICs as well. EXAMPLE: USB To USART Interface FT232RL. __________________ AtomSofts eBay Store AtomSoftTech: C18 TIPS & TRICKS v9 PDF Nokia 6100 Driver/Software My Name: Jason Lopez http://atomsofttech.info/ \| My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Store: dipmicro Electronics Last edited by AtomSoft; 28th May 2009 at 06:18 PM.

28th May 2009, 05:40 PM	#2
dknguyen	Availability of through-hole parts (though that may not be such a big deal anymore but it certainly used to be), availibility from vendors, and free compilers. THe datasheets of a PIC are also among the easiest to understand in my opinion. __________________ Tanaka Sensei (avatar) says: Please spell it "ridiculous" correctly! Not "rediculous". ^^ Last edited by dknguyen; 28th May 2009 at 05:41 PM.

28th May 2009, 05:52 PM	#3
AtomSoft	Thanks but im asking more for what item in specific. Something like... ill post my fav pic. I like the 18F4620 mainly because its a large pic with 40 pins. Has all the needed hardware like USART, SPI/i2c and more. Also has a large amount of memory on board. You can post anything like that. I dont care if its about PICs,AVRs or ARMs MCUs. Its a question of popularity. Like i plan to make some tools and projects later on and would like to know whats most likely to sell. I want to know what the users are interested in. If i teach something it wont be what i want to teach its more of what others want to learn. I want to know whats popular and why (custom opinions). __________________ AtomSofts eBay Store AtomSoftTech: C18 TIPS & TRICKS v9 PDF Nokia 6100 Driver/Software My Name: Jason Lopez http://atomsofttech.info/ \| My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Store: dipmicro Electronics

28th May 2009, 06:01 PM	#4
speakerguy79	18F4550. It is very similar to the 18F4620 but has USB capability.

28th May 2009, 06:19 PM	#5
AtomSoft	Thanks speakerguy79. ADDED TO FIRST POST: Extending this post to other ICs as well. EXAMPLE: USB To USART Interface FT232RL. __________________ AtomSofts eBay Store AtomSoftTech: C18 TIPS & TRICKS v9 PDF Nokia 6100 Driver/Software My Name: Jason Lopez http://atomsofttech.info/ \| My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Store: dipmicro Electronics

28th May 2009, 06:26 PM	#6
smanches	Personally I like the Pic24s or pic33s for most of my projects. I use the 28-pin dip version for breadboarding, and try to select the model with the most memory and features that's in stock. Almost all my projects are power based of some sort (smps, motor controls, intverters, chargers, etc) and these particular pics have some additional features that make it very easy. Plus I like having a 16-bit core.

28th May 2009, 06:56 PM	#7
ronsimpson	I like PICxxHVxx because I can run then at 12 volts. I like the 6 pin PICs because I do very small projects. Many PICs will work form 5.5 volts to 2.0 volts. (battery project) I like Tiny AVR because 1.8 volts and two fast hardware PWM. For BIG projects I like ARM.

28th May 2009, 07:14 PM	#8
DirtyLude	The only micro I use on your list is the ARM7 and specifically the AT91SAM7, but I'd like to move to the LPC's. There's more hardware options. The only practical project I have with these is my more advanced Ethernet controller/server. (I say 'more advanced' because I have an 8bit ethernet controller/server as well) http://www.higginstribe.com/sam7/w53...0-sam7-001.jpg http://www.higginstribe.com/sam7/w53...0-sam7-002.jpg __________________ Mark Higgins

28th May 2009, 07:48 PM	#9
AtomSoft	Thanks guys: smanches and ronsimpson can you specify a Micro specifically that you've recently used please. Mark : That is beautiful. i like the way it plugs into the breadboard. Did you make that yourself? Like sent out for the board i assume... but did you hand solder / oven solder it yourself? I ask because it came out so professional. __________________ AtomSofts eBay Store AtomSoftTech: C18 TIPS & TRICKS v9 PDF Nokia 6100 Driver/Software My Name: Jason Lopez http://atomsofttech.info/ \| My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Store: dipmicro Electronics Last edited by AtomSoft; 28th May 2009 at 07:52 PM.

28th May 2009, 09:10 PM	#10
ronsimpson	PIC10F202, 12F580, 16F690, 16F873 and the 18F??? that is pin compatable with the16F873. I like micros with internal OSC. & internal RESET. I use the little 6 pin micros that are the same size as a transistor.

28th May 2009, 09:34 PM	#11
HarveyH42	I like the ATtiny13, since most of my projects are small, and seldom use more than one or two of the hardware features at a time. Works fine off a single AA rechargeable battery, although the datasheet says 1.8 volts. Bought 25, at 78 cents each last time, so don't worry about my abusive nature while experimenting. Use the Attiny2313 for LCD stuff...

28th May 2009, 09:43 PM	#12
smanches	24HJ128GP202's and 33FJ128MC202's

28th May 2009, 09:48 PM	#13
ronsimpson	Harvey, ATtiny13 what compiler? what tools? Nice to know about the 1.5 volts.

29th May 2009, 12:15 AM	#15
AtomSoft	Awesome Guys. Thanks. I extended it to other ICs also. Like max232. Mark that is great work! I wish i had that skill __________________ AtomSofts eBay Store AtomSoftTech: C18 TIPS & TRICKS v9 PDF Nokia 6100 Driver/Software My Name: Jason Lopez http://atomsofttech.info/ \| My YouTube Videos! My Favorite Store: dipmicro Electronics