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Howdy,
I'm a mechanical engineer... graduated nearly 10 years ago now... I need to be able to control things and need to build up an entirely new skill set. I was turned on to Psoc because a vendor that designs controllers for my job suggested I start here.
I know it's a lofty goal but I need to learn how to control ICE engines. I'm not an automotive company, just a guy trying to figure out a very serious hobby that will increase my capabilities. I've seen some pretty cool things being done with raspberry pi but for my end application I need something a little more professional.
Where do I start? What software do I use, what programming language do I learn... seriously I know what I'm asking is border line nuts but hey... gotta start somewhere.
I don't want to do anything spectacular, infact the simpler it is the better. I've talked to all of the big aftermarket/race ECU companies and none of them do what I need so here I am.
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RoarkS,
If you inclined using PSoC micros, I would suggest to start with PSoC5 CY8CKIT-059 prototyping board
It is available from multiple sources, like Digikey. It has maximum hardware blocks out of all PSoCs available, and can be programmed using freely available PSoC Creator IDE
https://www.cypress.com/products/psoc-creator-integrated-design-environment-ide
It is also very good starting point, as it combines simplicity of programming with a lot of hardware blocks.
Choosing a controller is very tough task, and driven by many requirements:
1. Availability of good IDE.
2. Need for low-power operation.
3. In-out voltage (3.3/5V)
4. Processing power (cpu type M3/M4/M7), clock and RAM.
5. Need for WiFi, bluetooth and BLE.
6. Community support.
7. Free Code availability.
8. Price (probably unimportant for now).
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RoarkS,
If you inclined using PSoC micros, I would suggest to start with PSoC5 CY8CKIT-059 prototyping board
It is available from multiple sources, like Digikey. It has maximum hardware blocks out of all PSoCs available, and can be programmed using freely available PSoC Creator IDE
https://www.cypress.com/products/psoc-creator-integrated-design-environment-ide
It is also very good starting point, as it combines simplicity of programming with a lot of hardware blocks.
Choosing a controller is very tough task, and driven by many requirements:
1. Availability of good IDE.
2. Need for low-power operation.
3. In-out voltage (3.3/5V)
4. Processing power (cpu type M3/M4/M7), clock and RAM.
5. Need for WiFi, bluetooth and BLE.
6. Community support.
7. Free Code availability.
8. Price (probably unimportant for now).