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Review of the Propeller Professional Development Board

Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
edited 2009-06-05 01:48 in General Discussion
I figured I'd share my review of the Propeller Pro Dev Board, it's up on Gadget Gangster. I was also at Maker Faire this weekend and I put up a video walkthru of some of the exhibits, here. Let me know what you think!

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  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2009-06-02 18:33
    I added my comment. I don't agree with your analysis... [noparse]:)[/noparse]
  • CounterRotatingPropsCounterRotatingProps Posts: 1,132
    edited 2009-06-02 19:14
    Nick, it's a bit of a stretch to compare the Prop Dev board with the minimalist Prop Design Pack or Spin Studio - both of which require add ons to match the Dev.Board. Granted, you might have all the things on hand already, but the whole point of such a Dev. Board is for it to be a one-stop-shop. The time I spend digging for parts, or soldering to a board, is time I could have used for Developing --- again, the whole purpose in the first place.

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  • John R.John R. Posts: 1,376
    edited 2009-06-02 20:49
    SRLM said...
    I added my comment. I don't agree with your analysis... [noparse]:)[/noparse]
    ditto

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  • Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
    edited 2009-06-02 22:32
    I often find myself needing something that's not on the board (like a microphone, SD card or a joystick controller) so it's rarely a one-stop-shop. Everyone's projects use different setups and different hardware. Some folks just make videogames, some people make robotics, others want to do video overlay.

    A modular system lets them get the modules you need, so it's going to be cheaper. Modules mean they don't have to redo common circuits over and over (like video) and modules act as physically independent logical blocks, which can help in pinpointing problems. Soldered connections are also going to make prototypes more reliable than a breadboard.

    For some folks, the PPDB is perfect and fits the way they develop. But my review contends that there are probably better solutions for the typical developer . If anyone wants to provide a 'counterpoint' review, just PM it my way and I'd be happy to put it up!

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  • Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
    edited 2009-06-02 22:35
    To add fuel to the flames - Here's my review of the Hydra.

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  • Nick McClickNick McClick Posts: 1,003
    edited 2009-06-04 19:00
    How come I didn't get any flak for my Hydra review? I did say it was expensive. I also said the book 'wasn't perfect'!

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  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2009-06-04 19:40
    I just don't feel so attached to the Hydra. It's interesting, but not a necessity. I do like the keyboard though.
  • CounterRotatingPropsCounterRotatingProps Posts: 1,132
    edited 2009-06-04 23:35
    SRLM said...
    I just don't feel so attached to the Hydra. It's interesting, but not a necessity. I do like the keyboard though.
    What he said ...tongue.gif

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  • jazzedjazzed Posts: 11,803
    edited 2009-06-05 01:48
    I paid $250 for Hydra when it first started shipping. It was a nice Propeller introduction.
    Then I bought 5 ProtoBoards for $100 ... what a deal [noparse]:)[/noparse]

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