Microcontroller Board (Development Tool) Suggestions

Hi all,

Im currently doing a conveyor system project.
The system is to transport a ticket from pt to pt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiG_UMSAKn8


I need a micro controller board to control 3 dc servo motors, 6 pairs of optic/IR sensors and an actuator.
Due to my lack of knowledge in the electronics field, i am unable to make a decision on the board.

I have done some reading and research. I am looking for one that can communicate via serial comms/usb. Currently, the Arduino Uno and Nano looks good.

However I'm still searching for more options (looking for about 4; to make comparisons and decide) and would gladly appreciate some help/recommendations.

Hope to get some advices. Thanks!

Here's an option: Just scan it and send electronically. If the ticket is structured information, you would only need to send the information, not image.

John

There is the Microchip **broken link removed** that has an on board usb programmer. STM and NXP have some cheap 32 bit demo boards that have on board programming/debugging that are also interesting, ...too many choices.