74HC165 and 75HC565

Using Arduino Sensors
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On a side note...
Quote from: robtillaart on Today at 05:35:44 PM
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I am trying to use as much hardware as possible
Funny most people try to minimize it

If hardware is faster and takes up less memory space? than, why would most people minimize it?

(based upon my project experiences)

  • When software is fast enough and can do the job in time why use (additional) hardware?
  • Additional hardware adds to the costs, additional software too but to a lesser extent
  • Hardware is not as flexible as software (OK there are very smart reconfigurable FPGA's)
  • Hardware needs physical space, soldering and adds weight...
  • Memory in which software resides is of course also hardware :wink:

So, in the end the choice between HW and SW often depends upon the requirements of the project. Cost driven projects tend to SW , performance driven project tend to hardware (rule of thumb).