Hello,
Cost is not a concern. Let me explain in more detail.
The project is consist of 6 display control panels at different locations.
each display control panel should be able to have Digital I/O, PWM for Color LEDs,
Analog Inputs (to use for reading temperature) and Ethernet interface.
One of the Display Control panels is going to be the master and the other 5 would be slaves.
The purpose of the Ethernet interface is so the master can communicate to the slaves.
Slaves are not going to communicate with each other.
I am not sure if that can be possible and that is why, I figured to use a PC as the master and
5 Ardunio as slaves.
Thanks
Bobby