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Where and what to start with.

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Hi everyone. I am new to all this and my plan is to study this next year.

I have been looking at some video-tutorials how to write and run code for the Stellaris LM4F120 LaunchPad.

 

So my question is if this is the right LaunchPad to start with or should i start with an Arduino.

What is the big difference between these?

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  • It depends on what you want to do or learn.

     

    The Arduino is better if you want the easiest way into embedded micros and jsut want to get something simple working.

     

    If you want to dig much deeper then something which is based on an ARM Cortex processor is a good way to go. I wouldn't pick the Stellaris LM4F120 Launch Pad because I think that (unless you have  a very specific application in mind) the STM32F4Discovery is better. (2009276, £10.64 from Farnell).

    (The ST processor has a lot more RAM, a lot more flash and clocks at twice the speed.)

    The TI kit is £0.70 cheaper but I doubt if that will matter too much.

     

    MK

  • in reply to michaelkellett

    Ok. Thanks for the answer.

    I have already bought the Stellaris. But now I may buy the STM32F4Discovery after your recomendation.

     

    The Discovery did not have a LED as the Stellaris has but they are both ARM and I am learning this so I start with the Stellaris for now.

    Also the tutorial I am following has the Stellaris in the video.

     

    Thanks alot for the great help.

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  • in reply to michaelkellett

    Ok. Thanks for the answer.

    I have already bought the Stellaris. But now I may buy the STM32F4Discovery after your recomendation.

     

    The Discovery did not have a LED as the Stellaris has but they are both ARM and I am learning this so I start with the Stellaris for now.

    Also the tutorial I am following has the Stellaris in the video.

     

    Thanks alot for the great help.

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