Hi,
I have a question about two options between which I am having a dilemma.
I have to start of with 8051 development and basically my need to create small hobby projects.
So now, I am the crossroads where I have to choose between two options:
- Purchase a development board.
- Use the philips/atmel variant with in built boot loader and start off development with a home made kit.
Now my question is, which way should I go for?
Option 1 will cost me about 5200 INR which is roughly about 120 USD. (These boards don't come cheap in India!!)
But I am not sure about the relative cost of option 2. That is where I am relying on this community.
In the long run however, is it better to invest in option 1? What are the merits and demerits of each of these options?
Also please mention the relative costs of very basic development boards in the countries where you people are from. I need to know how much can be the price difference. Would be grateful, if there is some other option that I am missing here. :-)
Thanks in advance again!
regards, Seemanta