[lug] Ethernet Enabled PLC/Linux Microcontroller

[Mike Stanczyk]

On Mon, 3 Aug 2009, Chris Riddoch wrote:

> I just got an Arduino board a couple weeks ago, partly to use in the
> process of learning some electronics. I've done a fair amount of
> reading, but this is the first atmel-based system I've used. I got the
> starter kit from Sparkfun, and demonstrated my ignorance at J.B.
> Saunders, in the process of getting a few accessories. If I can make
> it to hacking society soon, I'll bring it with me to show off. Fun
> times.

The other nice thing about the Arduino family is that you can get plug and 
play boards.  There's an ethernet module and an X-bee module as well as others.

Mike