Autopilot to Gumstix or not.

[darkage]

Ok so shoud I gumstix or not?

Seems like it can save alot of build time since its already built just have to program with the exception of hooking in sensors etc.

Good choice or not? or better off to build separate microcontroller boards and hook them up as one.

[MatC]

Microcontrollers don't need much hooking up anyway... looked at the new arm range from philips?

[jeffs555]

Compared to the time required to write the software, the hardware build time would probably be trivial. Would be best to select something that you would be comfortable programming, and preferably something with a lot of source code available.

[henrik04]

Compared to the time required to write the software, the hardware build time would probably be trivial. Would be best to select something that you would be comfortable programming, and preferably something with a lot of source code available.

Maybe as well with a good debugger to avoid spending time looking for bugs ? :D

[thanhTran]

Not the first time I hear Gumstix, but I'm not familiar with it either. It may be hard to keep timing critical application running properly. Writing driver for linux could be another issue. Maybe fun to work wth. I'm considering buying a Gumstix to learn embedded linux development though ;)

[deh6]

I'm considering buying a Gumstix to learn embedded linux development though If learning is the goal, the Linksys WRT54GS (I believe now the WRT54GL as well) is a good buy. These run Linux and are sold as wireless routers. (BTW, the WRT54G v5 runs WindRiver, has less memory, and is cheaper, so avoid these.) They cost about $80 and you get everything needed. Linksys has the "tool chain" for download and there are sites/forums for support & learning. The downside is that it only has two serial ports (which to access require adding a header and RS232 level convertor). I got 7 of them for various projects. At one time I considered putting one in a plane, but the power requirements and size were a little high.