Arduino or PICAXE Project Feasibility?

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DC_Kid

Joined Feb 25, 2008
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hi all,

i have a unique PWM project and need advice on which platform to build it on.

project summary - two analog inputs, as example, using basic rotary pot and 5vdc to adjust input voltage from 0-5v. the output is one analog PWM signal that will vary in %PWM and frequency. one pot controls frequency (1-250Hz) and the other %PWM (10-90%). each pot is independent of the other. i would also like to have some sort of display that indicates the set frequency and %PWM. pot to output should have accuracy of 1, 1%PWM and 1Hz across the full range of each pot.

prototype summary - i have a fully working prototype on breadboard, all analog, no display. settings would be indicated by dial markings around pot knobs.

goal - my all analog solution has many discrete components and is not elegant, thus i am seeking an alternate solution, possible implemented in Arduino or PICAXE

1) can it be done in Arduino and PICAXE?
2) which one would be better?
3) alternate platforms to use?
 
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