Lots of choices.That's a good idea, but I'm not a programmer so I would be going into mostly uncharted waters. Do you have a MCU that would work for me in mind?
The software for the circuit with the Mega8-P has already been written by someone who designed that circuit. There's much about the program that I don't understand. It's just a matter of time to understand it though. I just need to know the terminology and what they mean.
Thanks,
Mike
Lots of folks like the Arduino because it is all in one and there is really little to build, they even have snap in modules. But that might be a hindrance to your design.
I prefer the PIC. Easy to program but you need to build everything. Plus you will need a programmer. Around $60 for a real Microchip programmer which I highly recommend. You can find 3rd party ones for a bit cheaper but IMHO, not worth the small savings.
The Mega8-P is Amtel. I am not sure how popular it is around here. Pic and the Arduino seem fairly well supported.