Arduino 1.0
I gave Arduino 1.0 a try and these are my quick and dirty comments about it.
At first glance, nothing is really revolutionary: the look makes beginners feel comfortable with the interface, and that’s great. It has nothing to do with the sophisticated IDEs like Eclipse or .NET IDE which are at the opposite of the concept of Arduino and require far more mental investment.
However, I feel frustrated by the lack for code editing functions that are standard with my [still] favourite Notepad+ editor. Amongst the ‘missing’ functions, I am namming:
Not really missing, but so desirable are the following functions:
Strange things
The reason why I will not move from Notepad+ is the lack for a simultaneous library code editor. Libraries may put off beginners, but they are essential when the code is over hundred lines, or when some advanced functions are to be used in various applications.
Now, it’s your turn. Download Arduino 1.0 from here and contribute to the development to the incredible Arduino’s concept! Many thanks to all contributors, and especailly to this team of visionary authors.