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title: arduino buyers guide
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Some recommendations since they avr scene has exploded, and arduino-compatable
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boards rock. I recommend supporting the manufacturer by buying direct if you
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have that option.
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Shield compatability is very useful when starting out. Choose one from the basic
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list if you are not sure where to start, but be sure to check out the neat
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features in the alternative boards too.
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_$40_
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* [Basic: The Freetronics TwentyTen][2010]
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* Duemilanove + mini usb connector + built in proto board
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* [Alternative: Illuminato Genesis][illuminato]
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* 42 I/O pins, sweet black pcb with 10 bright white leds, 64K of code space
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_$30_
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* [Basic: Uno][uno]
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* The official board is more flexible, since you can change the atmel chip
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* [Alternative: Seeeduino][seeed]
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* Improved form factor than the uno, but the chip is not swappable
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_$20_
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* [Basic: Arduino Pro][pro]
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* Smaller and cheaper, but is serial only (a serial to usb cable is ~$15)
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* [Alternative: BBB][bbb]
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* $4 cheaper than the pro, and you get to build it yourself!
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[2010]: http://www.littlebirdelectronics.com/products/Freetronics-TwentyTen.html
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[illuminato]: http://www.liquidware.com/shop/show/ILL/Illuminato::Genesis
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[uno]: http://www.arduino.cc
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[seeed]: http://seeedstudio.com
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[pro]: http://www.arduino.cc
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[bbb]: http://www.moderndevice.com/products/bbb-kit
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