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Arduino Duemilnove. Almost new. $15, Includes shipping

RavenkallenRavenkallen Posts: 1,057
edited 2010-10-05 16:30 in General Discussion
Yes, yes even i have a Arduino(Who doesn't these days?). I am going to be buying one of those new Mega 2560 ones and some lucky person could pick up this deal.. I can send an appropriate USB cord if needed for an extra dollar.....


SOLD!!!!!!!

SOLD!!!!!!

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  • logan996logan996 Posts: 281
    edited 2010-09-30 15:50
    hi ravenkallen this is off topic to your thread, but how are the arduinos? is it worth buying one for fun/coprocessor/small projects?
  • RavenkallenRavenkallen Posts: 1,057
    edited 2010-10-01 09:05
    @ Logan966.... Actually, i must say that i kinda like the Arduino. It is now becoming an increasingly important weapon in my arsenal of microcontrollers. It is faster than a Prop in SPIN mode, but not as fast as PASM. It is smaller physically than a Prop so it makes easier to embed in a project(It doesn't need an external EEPROM either). The C++ language that it uses is very easy to pick up. You can be blinking an LED in a few minutes. A lot of the features of the Arduino can be compared to the Propeller. Instead of having objects they have 'libraries'. They call methods, 'functions'....If you are fresh from the Basic Stamp, i would probably recommend the Picaxe. It is extremely easy to setup, they have different sizes(8-pin, 14-pin, 18-pin, 20-pin, 28-pin and 40-pin). The programming language is BASIC and it is very similar to PBASIC. The Picaxe will take you from microcontroller modules to setting up a circuit yourself. You can put it on a breadboard very easily. You will need to add your own resistor and regulators(optional)...They are also substantially cheaper than a Stamp so you can leave one embedded in a project without having to worry much about cost....after you learn the Picaxe you can then move up to the "harder" stuff.
  • VonSzarvasVonSzarvas Posts: 3,525
    edited 2010-10-01 11:53
    The rules of this forum section state:
    The products must be directly related to Parallax products, such as: development boards, robots, motors, sensors and other embedded tools

    I am not certain the offered item and/or description fit those criteria.

    We don't want the search engine robots getting confused :)

    Just saying, as you might get better success from the appropriate manufacturer forum ...
  • RavenkallenRavenkallen Posts: 1,057
    edited 2010-10-01 12:07
    Oh, Whoops....i kinda didn't think of that..The board has been sold, so all is well that ends well.....Besides, i wanted to offer it to you guys first(Your practically family, haha.
  • logan996logan996 Posts: 281
    edited 2010-10-01 12:30
    Ravenkallen,
    i always wanted to use picaxes for simple projects that need a controller but was never sure about them, i never knew what i exactly needed and how to program them and any good books. Do you happen to have a dev board and a 8 pin (or so) chip that you would be willing to sell? I'm still trying to get into the prop (i have 2 but still have trouble blinking lights on them!). I really want to get into arduinos too so i can know what everyone is talking about 24/7 but yea, i really really want to know how to use picaxes so i can make those neat little projects that i have in mind!
  • RavenkallenRavenkallen Posts: 1,057
    edited 2010-10-01 13:16
    I don't have one on me(although i could make one free). You can buy them very cheaply however...Of course you will also need the Picaxe USB cable...

    http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8321

    http://www.robotshop.com/picaxe-usb-stereo-download-cable.html

    And i would get this to. It makes it way easier to put everything on a breadboard.. You will need to solder it together though...

    http://www.robotshop.com/picaxe-download-cable-breadboard-adapter-4.html


    .....If it was me i would buy a Picaxe 20x2 chip and a usb cable(And i would cut off the 3.5 mm adapter and solder some wires on)...If you have a breadboard and a resistor or two then you will be all set...If you want more info send me a PM(I don't know if Parallax would approve of our conversation, haha).
  • ElectricAyeElectricAye Posts: 4,561
    edited 2010-10-04 18:11
    Ravenkallen wrote: »
    .... Actually, i must say that i kinda like the Arduino....

    So I'm just curious: what got you interested in Propellers if you were already into the Arduino? I occasionally get grief from DIY science gear makers because the Propeller isn't "open source" (whatever the heck that means or matters). I never know how to respond except that "Arduino" sounds to me like some part of a dinosaur's urinary tract.
  • RavenkallenRavenkallen Posts: 1,057
    edited 2010-10-04 18:29
    @ElectricAye...I didn't. I got into the Prop first...But i saw some benefits of the Arduino and i thought i would give it a try...My main reasons were....

    Size... I like the smaller 28 pin format. It makes it easier to embed on a small board.

    Speed... Apparently, it has a speed up to 16 MIPS and while not as fast as a Prop in PASM, C++ is way easier to use...

    Cost...It is a little cheaper than a Prop, but not as powerful

    The new "standard"... It seems like everything is designed for the Arduino.. I just wanted to get in on the action.

    C++ training... It also gave me a reason to learn how to program in C..
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2010-10-04 20:06
    Open sourced Arduino. . .has Atmel released the die or sumptin?

    Seriously, has this thing sold yet Ravenkallen? If not, I'll take it off your hands for the asking price!
  • Martin HodgeMartin Hodge Posts: 1,246
    edited 2010-10-04 20:15
    They must mean that the source code for the Propeller Tool isn't available.
  • Ken GraceyKen Gracey Posts: 7,401
    edited 2010-10-04 20:24
    Martin Hodge wrote: »
    They must mean that the source code for the Propeller Tool isn't available.

    Right, I understand. There's no reason it hasn't been released other than it won't be very useful because it has a few licensed components in it that are central to the edit control.
  • RavenkallenRavenkallen Posts: 1,057
    edited 2010-10-05 08:32
    @Ken...I already sold it, but you know what they say..
    "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer"
    perhaps, you should try one out(Just so you know what you are up against)
    Sorry, for having this conversation in the classifieds forum...I am not saying that the Arduino is my favorite(Not by a long shot), but it does have its uses and one cannot ignore the amount of attention it is receiving(No matter how misguided it may be). The Prop is my favorite Micro-controller and it probably always will be(That is , until the Prop 2 comes out)
  • RobotWorkshopRobotWorkshop Posts: 2,307
    edited 2010-10-05 11:37
    logan996 wrote: »
    hi ravenkallen this is off topic to your thread, but how are the arduinos? is it worth buying one for fun/coprocessor/small projects?

    Questions like this would be more appropriate as a PM.

    Technical questions really have no place in the classified section and we should try to keep things on topic. This section should only be used for ads and once the item is no longer for sale the thread should be deleted so that only current and relevant ads are in the classified section to keep it clean.

    If you have questions about items posted in the classified section just send a PM to the person listing it for more clarification.....

    Robert
  • RavenkallenRavenkallen Posts: 1,057
    edited 2010-10-05 16:30
    Ravenkallen wrote: »
    ...If you want more info send me a PM(I don't know if Parallax would approve of our conversation, haha).

    @RobotWorkshop....I already said that. No reason to drudge up the past....
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