- Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:44 pm
#142211
Hi!
I'm thinking about getting an Arduino Pro Mini [16 MHz, 5V] as my first Arduino board ever. I do have some experience in the EE/programming fields but I just want your input about how suitable SMB-variants of the Arduinos are for beginners?
It's the kind of IC that worries me since it would be somewhat harder for me to replace it if needed than on the boards with the old-fashioned DIP:s. So what I really wonder is if I ever may need to replace the IC (because of mistakes and such) or if it is capable of taking some abuse before giving up?
I'm thinking about getting an Arduino Pro Mini [16 MHz, 5V] as my first Arduino board ever. I do have some experience in the EE/programming fields but I just want your input about how suitable SMB-variants of the Arduinos are for beginners?
It's the kind of IC that worries me since it would be somewhat harder for me to replace it if needed than on the boards with the old-fashioned DIP:s. So what I really wonder is if I ever may need to replace the IC (because of mistakes and such) or if it is capable of taking some abuse before giving up?