Graynomad:
I got the PSoC dev system on DVD a while back but just have too much to learn as it is so it's still in the drawer. Nice stuff though.
Rob
Of course, right now Cypress is running the 4200 PSoC at unit quantities of $1 each until the end of the month:
Personally, I have been using the $4 dollar 4200 Prototype board: http://www.cypress.com/?rID=92146
and the 4200 Pioneer board: http://www.cypress.com/?rID=77780
Why the $25 Pioneer board? Because the GUI will allow full register level debugging, breakpoints, etc!
You do not get debugging on the $4 board.
My personal experience has been favorable but somewhat frustrating and primarily along the lines that it takes way too much effort for the hobbyist ("joe arduino") to use this technology. The PSoC learning curve is steep... you will waste 30 days watching videos, digging through datasheets (IF PDFs were trees, PSoC would leave the Earth barren), and watching videos. Yes, much of the information is only available through video training. I was able to do most of my projects in the 2nd month and was comfortable with the GUI by the end of the 3rd month. My trip was a self-imposed, educational trek... Been there, done that (now.)
Ray
For those unfamiliar with the PSoC:
LCD Direct Drive Yes
No. of Op Amps 2
CPU Core ARM Cortex-M0
Max. Operating Frequency (MHz) 48
Automotive Qualified N
CapSense Yes
Min. Operating Voltage (V) 1.71
Max. Operating Voltage (V) 5.50
Min. Operating Temp. (°C) -40
Max. Operating Temp. (°C) 85
No. of Dedicated Comparators 2
No. of GPIOs 36
SRAM (KB) 4
No. of Dedicated Timer/Counter/PWM Blocks 4
No. of CAN Controllers 0
No. of Serial Communication Blocks 2
No. of Universal Digital Blocks 4
Dedicated ADC (#Max Resolution @ Sample Rate) SAR (1, 12-bit @ 1 msps)
Flash (KB) 32