As for everything else, there is no black and white, but lots of gray as well. So for the example you gave with the banker, I would think that this is more of a hobby for him. And to me, doing something for a hobby should not be considered as a bad thing. It will depend availability, stability, temperature range, long term supply and maintainability. I hope that makes sense, Erich. I had a similar conversation a month ago. Means all the bugs and corner cases needs to worked out.
The design has to be able to be manufactured and tested cheaply at scale. And it needs to be reliable enough in the field that the number of failures due to your product is lower than the number of failures caused abuse or confusion on the part of your customers. Noting that you need to build products that a robust and generally just work in the hands of the customer. On the other hand I totally feel for people getting started as the traditional path has a really steep learning curve.
I used Arduino about a year ago to develop an IOT project with that same mindset. Get it working in Arduino and then port it — how hard can it be. Well for one, it was TOO easy in Arduino. There were so many example projects, code samples, auxiliary resources that it was almost toooooo easy to get the project up an running.
Armed with my proof of concept, I started to solicit customers and as mentioned, it crashed. A chasm literally developed between the POC that worked like childs play vs the potential production HW that I wanted to supply to customers.
It eventually meant that a parallel development track would have been necessary so that when it came time to switch away from Arduino, I was ready. Was it my shortsightedness that took me to that point, well maybe. But in the end I agree with the sentiment of the article. If you are going to use an Arduino, make sure you have an exit strategy or rather endure the pain of a longer development cycle using the Professional tools that you would have to use anyway.
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Regards Mark Like Like. Erich Like Like. So I finally found a post that somewhat relates to a question that is nagging me lately. And your blog saved my life as an introduction to these platforms. Anyway, lots of learning. So to avoid this becoming an essay, my question is this: Is there a certain point where to stop using Processor Expert in an application?
If you happen to have any feedback, that would be great. Thank you Erich, Leonardo Like Like. I hope this helps, Erich Like Liked by 1 person. I hope that makes sense, Erich Like Like. All that stuff is often the really hard part. PS: Did recently poke at a pyboard.
Which runs micro python. Kinda nice in it just works. HavenTech Like Like. The voltage regulator 14 is not actually something you can or should interact with on the Arduino.
The voltage regulator does exactly what it says -- it controls the amount of voltage that is let into the Arduino board. Think of it as a kind of gatekeeper; it will turn away an extra voltage that might harm the circuit. Arduino makes several different boards, each with different capabilities. In addition, part of being open source hardware means that others can modify and produce derivatives of Arduino boards that provide even more form factors and functionality.
Here are a few options that are well-suited to someone new to the world of Arduino:. The Uno is a great choice for your first Arduino.
It's got everything you need to get started, and nothing you don't. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started. This is LilyPad Arduino main board! LilyPad is a wearable e-textile technology developed by Leah Buechley and cooperatively designed by Leah and SparkFun.
Each LilyPad was creatively designed with large connecting pads and a flat back to allow them to be sewn into clothing with conductive thread. The LilyPad also has its own family of input, output, power, and sensor boards that are also built specifically for e-textiles.
They're even washable! At SparkFun we use many Arduinos and we're always looking for the simplest, most stable one. Each board is a bit different and no one board has everything we want -- so we decided to make our own version that combines all our favorite features. It'll work on Windows 8 without having to change your security settings we used signed drivers, unlike the UNO. Just plug in the board, select "Arduino UNO" from the board menu and you're ready to upload code.
The on-board power regulator can handle anything from 7 to 15VDC. It has lots 54! The large number of pins make this board very handy for projects that require a bunch of digital inputs or outputs like lots of LEDs or buttons. This means that it can be cheaper and simpler.
Also, because the board is handling USB directly, code libraries are available which allow the board to emulate a computer keyboard, mouse, and more! While your Arduino board sure is pretty, it can't do a whole lot on its own -- you've got to hook it up to something.
There are lots of tutorials here on learn as well as the links back in the 'What does it do' section, but rarely do we talk about the general kinds of things you can easily hook into.
In this section we'll introduce basic sensors as well as Arduino shields , two of the most handy tools to use in bringing your projects to life. With some simple code, the Arduino can control and interact with a wide variety of sensors - things that can measure light , temperature , degree of flex , pressure , proximity , acceleration , carbon monoxide , radioactivity , humidity , barometric pressure , you name it , you can sense it!
Just a few of the sensors that are easily compatible with Arduino. Additionally, there are these things called shields -- basically they are pre-built circuit boards that fit on top of your Arduino and provide additional capabilities -- controlling motors , connecting to the internet , providing cellular or other wireless communication , controlling an LCD screen , and much more. A partial selection of available shields to extend the power of your Arduino.
Now that you know all about the Arduino family, which board you might want to use for your project, and that there are tons of sensors and shields to help take your projects to the next level. Here are some further readings that may help you along in learning more about the world of electronics.
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Looking for the right Arduino? What Does it Do? What's on the board? The Arduino Family Arduino makes several different boards, each with different capabilities. Here are a few options that are well-suited to someone new to the world of Arduino: Arduino Uno R3 The Uno is a great choice for your first Arduino. The Extended Family While your Arduino board sure is pretty, it can't do a whole lot on its own -- you've got to hook it up to something. Sensors With some simple code, the Arduino can control and interact with a wide variety of sensors - things that can measure light , temperature , degree of flex , pressure , proximity , acceleration , carbon monoxide , radioactivity , humidity , barometric pressure , you name it , you can sense it!
Resources and Going Further Now that you know all about the Arduino family, which board you might want to use for your project, and that there are tons of sensors and shields to help take your projects to the next level.
How do I install a custom Arduino library? It's easy! This tutorial will go over how to install an Arduino library using the Arduino Library Manager. For libraries not linked with the Arduino IDE, we will also go over manually installing an Arduino library. Favorited Favorite A step-by-step guide to installing and testing the Arduino software on Windows, Mac, and Linux. I see the word 'sloppy' with no explanation, 'should never be used' with no explanation.
Please use words as to why it is a bad idea, not personal opinions. I have already stated the 'protecting the software' part, what other reasons? As for 'sketchy 3d printers', what makes them 'sketchy'?
Ok, cost seems to be thrown in, how much does an Arduino cost compare to a custom board? One said the software is not up to snuff? I appreciate input from all. The following users thanked this post: ivan There are small lies, big lies and then there is what is on the screen of your oscilloscope.
Quote from: ataradov on May 16, , pm. I wonder who they're subcontracting it to? Highschool students? I mean sure it will work, but that's just sloppy. It's like buying a new car and finding that the infotainment unit is an off the shelf laptop glued behind the dash. I'm a ChemE--I know all about the flow of fluids.
Thewafflication Contributor Posts: 15 Country:. If you insist on embedding an Arduino, at least use one of the nanos with soldered connections, not the chunky full sized thing with a shield stuck on it.
The following users thanked this post: tpowell Because it makes zero sense for product with a volume greater than 1 unit. Just put your MCU directly on the board.
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