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Lets go with Arduino and proto board for first round | Lets go with Arduino and proto board for first round | ||
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+ | Arduino which fits a proto board. Some are designed for this, but most not. Typically by building with the pin headers down instead of up will let you plug into a protoboard. The standared was sehees to be to fit into Shields or auxiliary boards. | ||
− | + | [http://moderndevice.com/RBBB_revB.shtml RBBB - Really Bare Bones Board - Freeduino - Arduino-Compatible processor] ?? about 13 bucks, rs232 need a port cable and converter maybe -- page lists a bundle at about 24 bucks which has everything? You need only one set of these even if you have several Arduinos you may want to look at [http://moderndevice.com/connect.shtml] | |
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− | * protoboard | + | * protoboard |
− | * protoboard jumper wire ( can be salvaged from phone or similar cable ) | + | * protoboard jumper wire ( can be salvaged from phone or similar cable ) |
* LED's ( just low power, any particular color )* | * LED's ( just low power, any particular color )* | ||
− | * LED resistors about 200 --- 400 ohms | + | * LED resistors about 200 --- 400 ohms |
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== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
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Multimeter can be pretty basic ( harbor freight, at about 4 bucks when on sale ) | Multimeter can be pretty basic ( harbor freight, at about 4 bucks when on sale ) | ||
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== Software and Downloads == | == Software and Downloads == | ||
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=== Issues with with USB connections === | === Issues with with USB connections === | ||
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The usb connections as used here usually show up on your pc as virtual comm ports. Sometimes you need to know the comm port number. If it does not ssem obvious then go to control pannel -> System -> Device Manager - Ports ( Com and Lpt ) and look for the port. It may be listed as "USB Serial Port" or similar. | The usb connections as used here usually show up on your pc as virtual comm ports. Sometimes you need to know the comm port number. If it does not ssem obvious then go to control pannel -> System -> Device Manager - Ports ( Com and Lpt ) and look for the port. It may be listed as "USB Serial Port" or similar. | ||
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