i have to build a weather station. the data from the sensors is to be transmitted via ethernet and IP protocols.. i couldnt really reach a decision on which of these develpoment tools should i use.. or which one is better..?
- FPGA
- PIC18F + EN28J60+eeprom ( all from microchip)
- microntroller with built in ethernet controller
OPTION1: its a college project, so FPGA's are readily available and FREE. but can we build a web server with TCP/IP stack and a ethernet controller in FPGA within 2 months? i would be glad if any1 told me that they have iimplemented a web server in FPGA within2 months..
OPTION2: AND OPTION 3: the PIC choice seems good but why spend time wiring PIC +EN28J60 when u can find a microcontroller that already has a built in ethernet controller..?there already is a TCP/IP stack written for PIC's though.
i need advice on time, money , and the possibilty of achieving the goal in FPGA within 2 months .there are 3 ppl in my group including me..