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On Thu, 5 May 1994, John S Gwynne wrote:

> Lets keep all the discussions going.  I am personally more interested in
> the control algorithms than the hardware itself, but the hardware issues
> need to be resolved also.  We have two basic choices:
> microcontroller (8052, 6811, etc). and CPU (80x86, 680x0).  I would say
> that in the interests of cheapness and simplicity the microcontroller
> provides the best solution, but that is IMO.  Maybe we should bat ideas
> around for a week or so, then have a vote.  we are probably still picking 
> up new people who have valuable opinions, so no need to rush things.  I'm
> enjoying just reading what has been posted so far.
> 
> also, if anyone has access to things we are likely to need like pcb routing
> and etching, compilers for whatever processor we decide on, etc., they
> should speak up.  Hardly anyone will have all the
> resources to do all this, but between us we should be able to put all the
> pieces together.
> 
> --steve
> 
> 
> 
My vote is for an 80xx CPU.  Seems far more flexible than the 
microcontrollers...

Erik