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Getting started with MSP430/AVR32 UC3

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JimmyM:
I've been programming 8-bit AVRs (tiny/Mega) for a couple of years now and would like to try out the MSP430s.
Should I even bother or should I just go up to the AVR32 UC3s instead.

Does anyone have experience with both who also has an opinion?

Thanks, guys

alm:
The MSP430 will give you experience with a different uC platform, but there is a large amount of overlap with the AVR from application point of view, so it's mostly a sideways move. A 32-bit MCU would be more different, although I don't see the point in choosing AVR32 instead of ARM Cortex at this point. Why tie yourself to a single vendor with a poor track record for availability and lead time when you can choose from the many ARM Cortex vendors?

andyturk:
Another vote for ARM.

cwalex:
if you have ever used the arduino you can get started straight away with the msp430 launchpad for $4.30 from here https://estore.ti.com/Product3.aspx?ProductId=2031

you can use energia which is a fork of the arduino ide for the msp430 launchpad http://energia.nu

You can't argue with that for $4.30 its a bargain!

Harvs:
ARM or have a look at the PIC32, I'm enjoying working with them and you can pick up small dev kits easily.

I banged my head against the wall with AVR32 a year back.  The very poor level of documentation of their library framework was a continuous frustration.  Microchip have done a stunningly good job in comparison.

And yeah, availability of AVR32's can be difficult.

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