READER INPUT
Arduinophytes and Maker Services
The Arduino is a very impressive and capable platform (MAKE Volume 25, “Getting Started with Microcontrollers”), but to imply that its programming language is easy for beginners is misleading. No beginner is going to be comfortable with a C-based development environment. The BASIC Stamp 2 or its derivatives are the best starting point.
For more advanced users, the Arduino is a logical choice. However, if you really want power and flexibility, the Propeller can’t be beat. Its native language, Spin, is no more difficult than the Arduino’s, and it has comparable hardware development platforms.
—Mark “DixieGeek” ...
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