How and why to read datasheets if microcontrollers are your hobby
Microelectronics have become a trendy hobby in recent years thanks to the magical Arduino. But here's the problem: with enough interest, you can quickly outgrow DigitalWrite(), and what to do next isn't quite clear. The Arduino developers have made considerable efforts to lower the entry barrier into their ecosystem, but beyond it lies a dark forest of harsh schematics that's not easily accessible to enthusiasts. For instance, datasheets. They seem […]