[rant]
After evaluating development kits from Microchip, TI, Atmel, NXP, Freescale, mbed, Stellaris, and Renesas over the past 6 years or so, I'd like to make a few comments about demonstration code for the manufacturers (hopefully some reps will read this).
1) Include demo code and data sheets for the boards - don't rely on the internet to publish usable code for your products.
2) Include a compiler that will work for at least a month - it takes time to evaluate a complicated micro and look at all the features.
3) Break down the code into small sections - just enough code to make one feature operate. It's hell trying to search through thousands of lines of code to find the section that initializes one part of a board.
4) Include connector part number and manufacturers for connectors that aren't typical to the hobby world.
Scott [/end rant]
