DigiTan
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I haven't followed through on this much before, and I'm probably way over-due, but I'm looking for the best tools for getting started with ARM programming.
Background:
Right now I'm in the process of re-designing and re-purposing a lot of my old projects. Most of the jobs are still within the capabilities of the 8 bit-AVRs I use standard, but there are a few upgrades requiring higher sample rates, USB/MMC, A/V codecs, VGA graphics and other demands that I currently can't deal with at the moment.
Basically what I'm need of first is an ARM device to focus on. Experience says it'll be best for me if it has an active online community behind it in case I run into trouble or need a library. I looked at Gumstix, Beagleboard, the AT91SAM Series, and they all look pretty promising. What I could use on advice on a family of ARM devices that is pretty easy to get started in, has an active community, and has an inexpensive tool chain compared to most others.
Any ideas?
Background:
Right now I'm in the process of re-designing and re-purposing a lot of my old projects. Most of the jobs are still within the capabilities of the 8 bit-AVRs I use standard, but there are a few upgrades requiring higher sample rates, USB/MMC, A/V codecs, VGA graphics and other demands that I currently can't deal with at the moment.
Basically what I'm need of first is an ARM device to focus on. Experience says it'll be best for me if it has an active online community behind it in case I run into trouble or need a library. I looked at Gumstix, Beagleboard, the AT91SAM Series, and they all look pretty promising. What I could use on advice on a family of ARM devices that is pretty easy to get started in, has an active community, and has an inexpensive tool chain compared to most others.
Any ideas?