Hi,
I am new to arduino and I am thinking of purchasing the uno. However I wanted to know is there any specific reason to get the uno over the mega? I know the mega has more connections and in the long run would/might be better. However as a beginner is this advisable.
I know how to program (rather then just know one language). I am a compentent linux/network engineer by day so Im hoping this wont be too much of a learning curve.
I wanted to get the Arduino just to play with some simple projects etc..
I wanted to get the Arduino just to play with some simple projects etc..
Then I would go for the Uno. You can always add extra ports to that if a project needs it. Also with the socketed chip (if you can get one) they are a bit easier to repair if you blow it up.
wow thanks for the super quick reply 
ill place the order
Not so quick, it took me four minutes to reply.
Also consider shield usage. Some shields are not compatible with the Mega because they depend upon special-function pins that are in a different place. For example, the SPI and I2C/TWI pins are in a different place on the Mega than on the Uno. It is possible to work around it through breakout shields, cross wiring, etc. but it is a consideration.
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The Gadget Shield: accelerometer, RGB LED, IR transmit/receive, speaker, microphone, light sensor, potentiometer, pushbuttons
how about this kit?
http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=553
one of the things I want to do is create a mini robot which you can send instructions to and it follows the path. For example like a old mouse program
move forward 10
turn left 120 angle
and it draws a pattern on a piece paper
the actual project im thinking of is called logo programming on the pc (very old functional programming).
Hi,
Take a look at Babuino: http://babuinoproject.blogspot.com/ Which is a Logo project with Arduino.
You can buy an Arduino "Open source copy" AKA clone for about $20 here: http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_list&c=1 and there are other variants too.
DISCLAIMER: I mentioned stuff from my own Shop...