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            Re: Mini Board or Handy Board?
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            lugnet.robotics.handyboard
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            Thu, 7 Nov 1996 23:00:51 GMT
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            alanm@AVOIDSPAMsprynet.com
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      > I am just getting into robotics and microcontrollers, and have run up 
> against a brick wall. After gathering information on both the Handy Board 
> and the Mini Board, I am unable to decide which to build first. Money is 
> somewhat tight, so whatever choice I make I will be stuck with for at least 
> a year. Anyway, my quiestion is: Which board does everyone think would be a 
> better beginner's board? I was attracted to the Mini Board originally 
> because of it's low cost, but upon further consideration, I thought that 
> maybe the Handy Board would be better since it would be more versatile, and 
> that would justify the higher cost.  Also, where is a good place to get 
> MC68HC11 processors? Any help? 
 
In answer to your last question, the best price I have seen for the MC68HC11E1FN 
is at B.G. Micro for $6.95 if my memory is correct.  I have dealt with them 
before and not had any problems so far.  You can check the price on their web 
page at http://www.bgmicro.com 
 
Cheers. 
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  |  I am just getting into robotics and microcontrollers, and have run up against a brick wall. After gathering information on both the Handy Board and the Mini Board, I am unable to decide which to build first. Money is somewhat tight, so whatever (...)   (29 years ago, 7-Nov-96, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)   
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