If this is the same chip that I saw on some EE youtube channel, it's not that bad. In fact the instruction set is wayyy more user friendly than the low-end PIC, or at least not as sadistic. It seems to have architecture that is easily adaptable to a C compiler. IIRC, the IDE isn't bad and contains a C compiler. For non-critical functions, it seems reasonable, especially for $0.03/each in bulk. -----Original Message----- From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of David Van Horn Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 7:36 AM To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Subject: [EE] The 3 cent microcontroller https://boingboing-net.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/boingboing.net/2019/08/13/wh at-are-3-cent-microcontrolle.html/amp?amp_js_v=3D0.1 Interesting that you can buy a computer for less than it costs to put it on the PCB. -- David VanHorn Lead Hardware Engineer Backcountry Access, Inc. 2820 Wilderness Pl, Unit H Boulder, CO 80301 USA phone: 303-417-1345 x110 email: david.vanhorn@backcountryaccess.com --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .