[ale] [ECOS] [OT] ...since eCos or Linux does not run on it

[Jim Lynch]

John Mills wrote:

>Michelle -
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>Assuming those jobs are so small you can get along without either a RTOS 
>or high-level coding, you may want to look into the PIC processor. Once 
>you get used to the non-uniform address space and some quirky 
>instructions, you will find these chips do a great deal. Minimal 
>supporting logic, in-place FLASH programming, and debugging with a 
>reasonably simple serial interface are big advantages. More resources at 
>(among others): [http://www.microchip.com].
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>  - John Mills
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>On Wed, 5 Nov 2008, Michelle Konzack wrote:
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>>I have programmed my first Microcontroller in 1982 with 14 years and  it
>>was a 8038 and then later the 8049.
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>>Now I have to do some "simple" jobs where even the smallest SAM7  is  to
>>expensive and overkill.  But over the time I have many things  forgotten
>>about the 8051 and now I am searching for a MAILINGLIST...
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>>Can someone recomment resources?
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I've been happy with the ARM processors too.  
http://www.coridiumcorp.com/ARMmite.php?gclid=CPe9xdq_5ZYCFRNOagodtDigOQ

Use basic or C.  Lot's of stuff for not a lot of $$  $50 for the kit.