The number of easily usable and programmable microcontrollers is small, so when selecting one for a project there are only a handful of very popular, well documented chips that most of us reach for.

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Despite some functional annoyances, the Pocket Operators are a lot of fun. Patience required. Minimal documentation. The display is not always helpful. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert ...