The AMTEL parts (AVR's) are a very good family of parts. When I looked at updating some old Intel 8751, they stood above the PIC parts. That was several years ago/ Easy to program. The Microchip parts are good also, more to choose from. Each has their stongpoints and weakpoints. One of the factors for me at the time was a free basic compilier/debugger/programmer software - BASCOM. Not the most professional product, but for the price you could build 2K of code (now 4K).
Phil
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Phil, Still too many interests, too many projects, and not enough time!!!!!!!!
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