On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM, wrote: > Thanks all for the replies. > I would like to start with very simple projects such > controlling home gate via SMS > power socket being controlled with SMS > checking movement with PIR > and similar > So, what equipment should I buy? > Thanks So far all of the answers concentrate on the features of PICs and which family to choose. They are of course good advice. And there are a few answers mentioned that this may not be a "very simple projects" and I certainly agree with this. Still it is good to tell us your background and your expectations. That can probably give better ideas to the list members about you and better advice can probably be given to you on how to start. --=20 Xiaofan --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .