Question of the Month: What’s the most frustrating part of working with modern micro-controllers?

Micro-controllers are at the core of most embedded systems, but working with them isn’t always smooth. From confusing datasheets to fragmented tool-chains, even experienced engineers can hit roadblocks. This month, we want to know:

Bonus question:

What micro-controllers are you currently using? (and why that one?)

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beacon_dave 2 months ago +7

I'm probably just getting old, but like with a lot of modern technology, the built-in obsolescence factor. You spend a considerable amount of time digesting huge data sheets and getting comfortable with…
balajivan1995 2 months ago +3

Using VS code with Arduino extension has ruined the idea of using IDE to build applications. I hate installing a new IDE which is just another port of eclipse IDE and comes bloated with BSP of some MCU…
robogary 2 months ago in reply to beacon_dave +3

Hear Ye Hear Ye Ole IDE. Next year is the major anniversary of my 1st and only official software programming class.........in Fortran 4 - WatFor. I must be getting old too :-)

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m.ahtisham.khan 1 month ago

Using multiple STM32 series, ESP32-S3/C3, but when targeting wearable devices or battery-operated devices or BLE applications, nRF52840 or nRF52832 are best in terms of current consumption. For NB-IoT applications, nRF9160 is also a great option.
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m.ahtisham.khan 1 month ago

Using multiple STM32 series, ESP32-S3/C3, but when targeting wearable devices or battery-operated devices or BLE applications, nRF52840 or nRF52832 are best in terms of current consumption. For NB-IoT applications, nRF9160 is also a great option.
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