#alt!cortex

[drneoperiwinklecortex]

as promised, alt!cortex (from alt!tawna's and femtropy's universe) is now also available for asks!

[bittertoxicity]

Finished this Neo pic that I had in my files 4 a while now cuz I got bored lol

Also naw I don’t actually have a thing 4 this man surprisedly. :0

[iscopeee]

spir'ling down thine majesty, i beg of thee, have mercy on me

textless version of the second image cuz i like how it came out

[mindovermutant]

let's play "spot the complete overhaul design made by the overwatch dev team"

okay i am going to make a post being mean about crash 4 it's abou.t time. is everyone ready

[thanatika]

The Bachelor's Pharmacy

I made a list of all of the metabolism-affecting consumables I could find in the Quarantine game files. @humancork was asking to see this, but I'll put it in the tag in case anyone else wants to see.

Stimulants (Increase Mania/Decrease Apathy):

Camphor Stimulant, a rubefacient. Causes irritation, just like everything in this damned place.

Coffee   Coffee is imported from overseas, so I must conserve my supply. Besides, the delivery of goods to the town is delayed, so the price of coffee can be outrageous. Addictive, with each use, the effect becomes weaker.

Adrenaline (Called "Stimpack" in game files) A hormone produced in the adrenal glands as a response to stress. When administered, it activates the body's fight or flight response. In my case, it increases running speed.

Strychnine A poison. Which is the same as medicine. Invigorating in small doses. Addictive. With each use, the effect becomes weaker.

Concentrated strychnine   The word repulsive doesn't even begin to describe its taste, especially in such a dosage, but it clears your mind like nothing else. You can't become addicted to it, even if you want to.

Tobacco It is believed that cigarettes have a calming effect, but in fact nicotine is a stimulant. Addictive. With each use, the effect becomes weaker.

Taurine Taurine is extracted from ox bile—perfectly fitting for a town built on bulls. It stimulates the nervous system and supports energy processes in the body.

Depressants (Increase Apathy/Decrease Mania):

Bromide Increases inhibition in the cerebral cortex. In other words, dulls the brain. Sometimes that's exactly what I need.

Etorphine A powerful analgesic. An overdose can lead to sudden feebleness or even death.

Morphine Relieves any pain, both physical and mental. In return, it asks only for your sharpness of thought. Many people take that deal. Addictive. With each use, the effect becomes weaker.

Refined morphine   Strong, robust. Each time it hits you like the first one. However, it's very rare. Use with caution to avoid overdose.

Valerian extract   Sedative. Sometimes even Bachelor Dankovsky drinks valerian extract, just like his grandmother used to.   [Alt: Sedative. Can't go wrong with valerian.]

Other:

 Dankovsky's special (Called "BachelorBrew" in game files, lol) A remedy I made myself. When administered, it allows the body to postpone any current pain and spread it out over time for approximately [Y] seconds. Unlike morphine, this drug doesn’t inhibit the psyche or cause apathy.

Makeshift tonic pill (Called "Craft_Pill_Apat" in game files) Partially mitigates the negative effects of apathy. Effectiveness unknown.

Makeshift stress relief pill (Called "Craft_Pill_Psycho" in game files) Partially mitigates the negative effects of stress. Effectiveness unknown.

Twyrine (Called "Tvirin" in game files, no description)

Swevery extract Serves as a natural tonic. It would be good to cultivate the local herbs...

White Whip toxin The White Whip an endemic species of the Gorhon Steppes. Contains a poison that, in its pure form, is lethal. There have been known cases of murders involving its use.

[raileurta]

Meet my tf oc Rodger!

He's a full time weirdo. He's completely obsessed with humanity and anything that's remotely related to them. The only reason he's even a decepticon in the first place is because the autobots have a rule against interacting with human civilians. Rodger has even modified himself to have something resembling human hair and ears. He also likes wearing human-like clothes.

Nobody knows what the fuck is wrong with him and why he's so obsessed with these organics. Most think it's severe SEVERE cortex damage. Outside of his weird interest though he's a pretty chill guy.

His alt mode is also an electric train.

[spookythesillyfella]

cortex thinkz hez juzt SO special for not being named "Colin" like everyone elze

★ tagz : @the-love-cult . @the-trash-phrog . @jumjum-crafts . @apologetic-artist

★ alt. verzionz under cut :

verz. without text + original image

[pantry-rats]

Murkoff Case Files: Jaeger

How Dare You Red Barrels

Alt. Text: JAEGER Murkoff Case Files 1960.05.29

MURKOFF PSYCHIATRIC SYSTEMS PROJECT LATHE TWO Project Lead: Dr. Hendrick Joliet Easterman

MEMORANDUM TO SINYALA STAFF CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES: JAEGER

ARCHETYPE Relentless hunter, inexorable death. The Jaeger is assigned a target Reagent, and will steadily track that Reagent until dead.

HISTORY A twice-repurposed Reagent, Henrietta Grubbs was originally interred at the Sinyala Facility as a patient of LATHE 2 therapy. After severe physical trauma and a display of remarkable resilience, Miss Grubbs was given hormonal treatment and osteotomy and re-introduced into the Trials as Heavy Ex-Pop. After demonstrating a lack of susceptibility to the influence of Prime Assets, Miss Grubbs again experienced remarkable physical trauma and, presumed dead, was sent to Biohazard Processing, where she managed to survive for months, even after her food source was cut off. Following the events surrounding the escape of Amelia Collier, Miss Grubbs's survival was discovered, and she was further improved to her current form.

AUGMENTATIONS The Jaeger is fitted with extensive external fixators, screwed into the bone. They offer support, but more importantly restrict the bones from additional growth, a side-effect of hormonal treatment and trauma therapy, (extensive acromegaly is still visible.) The Jaeger has a broadcast receiver installed in her headpiece through which instruction and guidance can be offered, and targets assigned.

PSYCHOLOGY A perfect example of the Sinyala Paradox, the Jaeger seems to be finding some comfort in hopelessness. Her fixation on a single target shows a striking correlation with activity in the Medial Prefrontal Cortex, similar to mPFC activity seen in a person viewing a potential mate. The Jaeger appears to be longing for some unattainable love. DOCTOR'S NOTE Please correct any staff referring to the Jaeger as "Miss Lonely Heart," as it risks contaminating scientific objectivity in observing scientists.

[autisticlio]

For It's About Time, do you have any theories about the Tawnaverse?

I don't think I necessarily have theories, but moreso observations. Namely regarding the other characters that aren't Alt!Tawna and Alt!N Tropy. There seems to be a lot of shots that the game has with the former and Coco, which makes me think that the Alt!Coco knew her more compared to Crash. Alt!Crash there's not as much you can infer besides him obviously dying in that dimension, and them seemingly not dating going off the pirate level. It's questionable if he was the 'protagonist' of that universe where Tawna stepped in after his demise, or if Tawna was always the one in charge. My hc leans towards the latter going off her guilt regarding their deaths and outright trying to restrain them to prevent it happening again.

One interesting detail that I noticed while going through Artstation before is in regards to her grappling hook. GFactory renders with her posing had me notice that her grappling hook had a lightning logo. This is further confirmed with concept art from the wiki showing the specific device.

The only in-game character with a similar logo is Cortex. However, it's not a one-to-one which made me wonder if it was a coincidence. The concept art for said gun though makes it look more similar, so I think it was intentional. As to whether that means she had an alliance with Alt!Cortex or simply took it from him, I have no clue. Former makes more sense. Especially as previous games have tinkered with the idea of a "Good" Cortex in another dimension (albeit scrapped ideas).

With both scientists existing in the alt one, that would also mean characters like N Brio and N Gin also exist there. But I don't know if they would still be working under Cortex or not from lack of information.

[slaket-and-sprash]

One of the major complaints about Catbat and Alt Tawna now is how their backstories are too angsty and dark for a Crash Bandicoot game and all Crash games should be silly and goofy and fun.

Y'all wasn't it one of the major criticisms of the Radical era that things were too goofy and immature and trying way to hard to be funny?

And isn't one of the main complaints about the N Sane Trilogy is that it became too cartoony thus undercutting the serious moments of the original trilogy?

Anyway, so yeah back to Crash 4 Tawna and Catbat, charecters in Crash have always had really messed up backstories. Nina got her hands cut off by her own uncle, Crash 1 Tawna was litterally created to be a sex slave, N Brio screwed his head bolts in himself to punish him for disobeying cortex, N Gin is litterally on failing life support powered by the nuke in his head, and I can write an entire essay about how fucked up Cortex's backstory is.

The point is Crash has always had Serious moments and themes while also being incredibly goofy and cartoony. Simalar to other franchises like Kirby or Sonic, do these dark moments define a series as a whole? No of course not. But I think they're neat regardless and give the series as a whole more depth.

[selfship-dreamland]

Facts about Tulip Possum (my Crash Bandicoot sona)

🧪Tulip was given a plan by Cortex to eliminate Crash, though she tends to ignore his plans.

🍉Wasn't a mutated animal like with Cortex's minions. She is a normal, anthropomorphic opossum.

🧪Is friendly to the Bandicoot siblings; Crash, Coco and Crunch. They have a sibling like relationship.

🍉Her goggles have eyes that can express her emotions.

🧪Much like normal opossums, Tulip can hiss at her threats, has a taste for berries and is nocturnal during at night.

🍉She tends to switch sides with the Bandicoots and their enemies, it depends on who she is with the most.

🧪Has a special interest with inventing, science and learning about the natural life.

🍉Does hide her feelings towards her crushes but she gets flustered too easily, during her adventures with the Bandicoots or when she's with the Scientists.

🧪Tulip just likes Cortex for his interests of inventing technology for evil and thinks of him as she calls him 'A short scientist man that looks so silly'.

🍉Had a minor crush on Pinstripe Potoroo.

🧪During her work with Cortex, she formed a friendly relationship with N.Gin, the Komodo Brothers – Joe and Moe, and Ripper Roo.

🍉Also friends with the Small and Big Norms, as she considered them her favs out of Velo's team of champion racers.

🧪Sisterly to Pasadena O'Possum.

🍉As that she is incapable of driving. Thus in Team Racing, her vehicle is an electric and she modified it to move automatically while holding onto the wheel.

🧪Has like a father-daughter relationship to Aku Aku.

🍉Tulip is close to the Quantum Masks, especially Lani-Loli, who she considered him as a brother and Kapuna-Wa, as a mother.

🧪Has a fatherly relationship with Dingodile.

🍉Didn't know who Tawna Bandicoot was. But has met her alternate self.

🧪In a queerplatonic relationship with N Tropy.

🍉Is like an aunt to Nina Cortex.

🧪Fears Uka Uka and the Elementals.

🍉Had a minor crush on Alt. Tawna.

🧪Given nicknames like "Tul" "Marsupial Fiend" "Fuzzface" "Smart Poss" "Little Science Friend".

[thedarknessthedeepness]

horses are seekers

50 lbs of food in a day

they should be free to graze (horses are often kept in places where they cant)

usership to relationship

1000+lbs

white horse is arabian

25 is avg age (but at zebs up to 38 due to alt care, zeb the mule up to 50)

bodies adapt to needs (like broken knee reshaping legs, blind and using triangulating echolocation)

cant separate bonded ones (like 2 that trauma bonded from coming from law enforcement)

pressure + release (agains teaching a horse to become compliant, negative reinforcement)

time (to adjust) is a human construct

herds are naturally matriarchal (mare)

have key family roles in emergencies (leader, protector)

some are mixed with wild (what nature wants)

meant to exist in rocky highland

quarterhorses are made top heavy

arabian horses are finer boned and headed

morgans are american breeds for farmwork (not too big, dont get too hungry)

breeds are made by humans to serve different functions

withers is the hump on the back (head rises above when alert when human approaches, ears up nostrils flared white of its eyes tension in jaw)

they are seekers who conserve energy so they wont run more than they need to (move away and stop)

heads and necks are meant to be down to be eating (not up, relaxed)

as prey they are always paying attention and alerting (ears flicking)

relaxed horse has head at level or below withers, eyes soft (classic horse beauty and images have stressed postures)

horse is most comfortable in a place with an exit

back (where humans ride) is most vulnerable place in the wild (eyes cant see a cougar dropping on back)

when leading a horse you need to be sure (only look forward not back)

their job is to conserve energy

dispel nervous energy by moving (need room to run) + snorting chewing

humans instill the construct of respect on horses

when they sleep they are laying down together except 1 (could be a person keeping watch if there is trust)

how do you apologize to a horse? how do you apologize to yourself?

stop it! give me a chance (agnes to suzi after getting a dart gun medication yo go to sleep)

best way to do a play with a horse is to sit together and do nothing (trust)

suzi watches behavior not speech/telling (in horses and humans, like jordan being a nervous hair twirler)

horses are mirrors (reason equine assisted therapy is big)

when approaching, stop to check in

when allowing them to approach, stay open but heart turned to the side

most horse-human relations are transactional (expecting warmth and reciprocation)

lack pre-frontal cortex (scheming, being rude) so they do not mean to be rude

^we need to listen

move out of eyesight when they need space for rest

nerve endings in lips and snout

they get confused when they can sense that your outside is not reflecting inside (stressed but trying to repress, aggressive but smiling)

^sense genuine intent, trust gut, always honest

they like playing with balls

suzi calls them people

donkeys have crosses on their backs (story of mary riding in bible)

hooves need to be trimmed by humans because they often dont live on rocky terrain which would naturally chip

horses can eat more sugar than donkeys (destroys tendons in hooves, like diabetics and fingers/toes)

[adamofingolstadt]

Drawtectives: Gangster AU

Rosé = the ex-street rat, picked up by Jancy when she was young and has since proven loyal enough to work he way up to being the boss' 2nd-hand-man

Grendan "Grandma" Highforge = The Nepo Baby, Rich kid who rebelled from their blacksmith family, they're the hook-up with wealthy/influential people. Heavily associated with Lotta's blackmail org.

Gyorik "York" Rogdul = The Showgirl, also could be the bodyguard but by the time I realized that I'd already drawn him. He works at the gang's regular speakeasy under the stage name "York"

Jancy = The Boss/the Knower, she is a genius who became frustrated with never seeing real justice served for the crimes she solved, she turned to this life to stimulate her overdeveloped neural cortex after solving crime got too easy. Despite this she has a strict (yet unknown) moral code

How Jancy found Rosé after she tried to pick her pocket

Grendan may get cut off from their allowance/inheritance every other week, but they're never short on cash

Gyorik makes bank, but only uses "York" because no one can learn his past life of a Orcish prince who committed fratricide

Eugene is an absolute poser. the other three imprinted on him snd he wants to hand out with them and help the gang, but he's scared of drugs, doesn't drink, has never held a gun before and is terrified of lying to authority.

Might post the B&W versions too

ID in alt

[c0smiccom3t]

Out of all characters.

Alt! N. Tropy: Now which one of us will be the object of your attraction?

*Camera pans to every other adult character in the crash series, crash included because he's not a bad guy, he's adorable*

Me: hmmm... Wow, what great options, This is gonna be so hard.

Dr. Neo Cortex: Oh morons, i'm back from collecting power crystals!

Me: HELLO SAILOR!

[tawna]

crash overwatch skin ideas

crash skin for junkrat

coco skin for sombra

aku skin for zenyatta

crunch skin for doomfist

tawna skin for widowmaker

alt tawna skin for junkerqueen

polar skin for wrecking ball (mech colored like pura)

fake crash skin for venture

cortex skin for torbjorn

n.gin skin for d.va

n.brio skin for moira

n.tropy skin for ramattra

gladiator!tiny skin for reinhardt

dingodile skin skin for roadhog

pinstripe skin for ashe (koala kong for bob)

ripper roo skin for bastion

komodo joe skin for genji

nina skin for symmetra

uka skin for reaper

spyro skin for orisa

rilla roo skin for winston

[draegerit]

Warum der Arduino trotz ESP32 & Co. nicht ausgedient hat

„Arduino? Das nutzt doch heute keiner mehr…“ Wer sich in den letzten Jahren mit Mikrocontrollern beschäftigt hat, stolpert überall über den ESP32. Dual-Core, WLAN, Bluetooth, 240 MHz, massig Speicher – und das alles für ein paar Euro. Kein Wunder also, dass der gute alte Arduino UNO im Schatten der neuen Mikrocontroller-Generation zu stehen scheint. Die Kommentare in Foren und Social Media klingen dann auch oft so: „Warum noch einen Arduino benutzen, wenn es doch den ESP32 gibt?“ Aber ist das wirklich so? Hat der Arduino tatsächlich ausgedient? Oder gibt es gute Gründe, auch heute noch auf den betagten Klassiker zu setzen? Und vor allem: Wenn ich gerade erst einsteige – sollte ich dann überhaupt noch mit einem Arduino anfangen, oder direkt auf einen ESP32 setzen? Genau um diese Fragen geht es in diesem Beitrag. Und so viel sei schon mal verraten: Leistung ist nicht immer alles.

ESP32 – das moderne Powerpaket (aber nicht für alles nötig)

Wenn man sich heute in der Maker-Szene oder auf YouTube umschaut, könnte man fast glauben, es gäbe nur noch den ESP32. Und das ist auch gar nicht so abwegig: Der ESP32 bringt schon ab Werk eine ganze Menge beeindruckender Features mit, die früher nur mit viel zusätzlicher Hardware möglich waren. 🔥 Ein kurzer Blick auf die Highlights: - Dual-Core mit bis zu 240 MHz - WLAN und Bluetooth direkt integriert - Bis zu 520 kB RAM und mehrere Megabyte Flash - Viele GPIOs, PWM, ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, CAN, Touch-Sensoren, … - Bereits ab ca. 3 € (je nach Ausführung und Händler)

ESP32-S3-Matrix

ESP32-C3 mit LiPo Batterie

zwei Elecrow CrowPanels 2,4" & 5.0"

Arduino Nano ESP32

Generic-ESP32 Mikrocontroller

ESP32-C3 Super Mini

ESP32-S3-Zero Und dann wäre da noch ein echter Publikumsliebling: die ESP32-CAM.

Vergleich ESP32-CAM und ESP32-S3 CAM

ESP32-CAM mit externer Antenne und Board

ESP32-CAM

ESP32-CAM Modelle Für rund 5 € bekommt man hier nicht nur die Rechenpower des ESP32, sondern auch gleich eine kleine Kamera mit bis zu 5 Megapixeln dazu. Damit sind Projekte wie: - Überwachungskamera, - QR-Code-Scanner, - Fotos per E-Mail oder Telegram senden ganz einfach umsetzbar – ohne zusätzliche Hardware. Der Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) mischt kräftig mit – und bekommt Verstärkung Doch der ESP32 ist nicht allein auf dem Platz. Der Raspberry Pi Pico mit seinem RP2040 Dual-Core Cortex-M0+ Prozessor (133 MHz) hat sich schnell als leistungsfähige und günstige Alternative etabliert – und das in mehreren Varianten: BoardWLANBluetoothBesonderheitenRaspberry Pi Pico❌❌Basisversion, ohne FunkRaspberry Pi Pico W✅✅ (per Firmware)WLAN onboard, BT aktivierbarRP2350-Boards❌❌Mehr Power, keine Funkmodule (derzeit)

RP2040:bit

Melopero Cookie RP2040

Sumolink Erhu RP240

Mikrocontroller - XIAO RP2040 & Raspberry PI Pico

Raspberry Pi Pico 2 - RP2350A

XIAO RP2350 Mit dem neuen RP2350-Chip steht mittlerweile ein leistungsstärkerer Nachfolger in den Startlöchern. Er wird derzeit auf einigen neuen Boards verbaut (z. B. auf Prototypen oder Dev-Boards asiatischer Hersteller) und bringt: - H��here Taktraten (bis 200 MHz möglich), - Verbesserte Peripherie, - Und bleibt trotzdem kompatibel zur RP2040-Familie. Was aktuell noch fehlt: WLAN und Bluetooth sind (noch) nicht integriert – was den Chip für reine IoT-Projekte (noch) weniger attraktiv macht, aber für USB-HID oder Highspeed-Sensoranwendungen interessant sein kann.

Arduino – Der Klassiker mit Kultstatus (und vielen Gesichtern)

Wenn man „Arduino“ sagt, denken viele sofort an das gute alte Original: Arduino UNO R3, Made in Italy, stabil, bewährt – aber auch nicht ganz billig. Und genau da beginnt der kleine Konflikt, den vermutlich viele kennen: ➡️ Das originale Board unterstützt die Plattform, die Entwicklung und das Open-Source-Projekt. ➡️ Aber: Der Preis liegt oft bei 20 € und mehr – während Clones für 2–3 € zu haben sind. Doch: Genau das ist eben auch der Spirit von Open Source. Die Arduino-Plattform wurde so entwickelt, dass jeder (mit Einhaltung gewisser Auflagen) eigene Boards bauen und verkaufen darf. Und das tun viele Hersteller – vor allem in Asien. Dabei gibt es längst nicht nur einfache UNO- oder Nano-Kopien. Die Vielfalt an Arduino-kompatiblen Boards ist inzwischen riesig: Board / CloneBesonderheitPreisbereichNano Clone (CH340G)Klassiker für einfache Projekte2–4 €Pro MiniOhne USB, super klein und sparsam2–4 €Nano mit integriertem OLEDAnzeige direkt am Mikrocontroller4–8 €Nano mit 2,4 GHz Funk (nRF24L01) oder 433 MHz ModulIdeal für Funkprojekte ohne WLAN5–10 €Nano mit ESP8266-Modul onboardWLAN-fähig, bleibt aber Arduino-kompatibel5–10 €Nano mit Bluetooth HC-05 oder HM-10Kabellose Kommunikation über BT Classic oder BLE5–10 €

Arduino Nano mit nRF24L01 Erweiterungsboard

Microcontroller BLE-Nano von Keywish

Arduino UNO R3

Arduino UNO R3 Clone von der Firma Sunfounder

Arduino Nano V3 , ATmega328P

Arduino Mega 2560 Pro mini

Arduino Nano V3

Seeeduino Nano Gerade diese Vielfalt an spezialisierten Clones und Abwandlungen ist ein echter Vorteil: Man wählt sich für sein Projekt genau die Features, die man braucht – und spart sich den Ballast von Funktionen, die gar nicht benötigt werden. ➡️ Keine WLAN-Probleme, wenn das Projekt gar kein WLAN braucht. ➡️ Keine Bluetooth-Komplexität, wenn ein simples Relais geschaltet werden soll. ➡️ Aber: Wenn ein Display gewünscht ist, einfach ein Clone mit integriertem OLED nehmen. Teures Original oder günstiger Clone? Das Original aus Italien unterstützt natürlich die Entwickler, die die Plattform erst möglich gemacht haben. Gerade wenn es um professionelle Projekte, Support oder Weiterentwicklung geht, ist das ein guter Grund, auch mal bewusst zum Original zu greifen. Wer dagegen einfach ein kleines Hobby-Projekt umsetzt oder ein günstiges Board für Lernzwecke sucht, wird vermutlich bei einem Clone aus Fernost landen – und das ist auch okay so. Beides hat seine Berechtigung. Im nächsten Abschnitt schauen wir uns an, warum diese Einfachheit und Flexibilität dem Arduino einen Platz auf dem Basteltisch gesichert haben – auch wenn ESP32, RP2040 & Co. daneben liegen. Clone statt Frust: Warum gerade Anfänger mit günstigen China-Boards besser fahren Seien wir ehrlich: Wer mit Mikrocontrollern anfängt, wird früher oder später mal einen Fehler machen. Ein Kabel verpolt, einen Pin aus Versehen kurzgeschlossen, eine Lötstelle zu heiß… ➡️ Passiert. Gehört zum Lernen einfach dazu. Wenn dann das teure Original-Board abraucht, ist der Frust groß – und das Projekt vielleicht erst mal gestorben. Anders sieht es aus, wenn das eingesetzte Board nur 2–3 € gekostet hat. Dann bestellt man sich einfach ein neues und weiter geht’s. Genau deshalb finde ich: ➡️ Gerade Anfänger sind mit einem günstigen Clone gut beraten. Das senkt die Hemmschwelle, etwas auszuprobieren, und macht es viel leichter, aus Fehlern zu lernen. Ob Arduino Nano Clone, Pro Mini oder einer der vielen China-Nachbauten mit Zusatzfeatures wie OLED oder Funk – hier kann man für kleines Geld experimentieren, lernen und Spaß haben. Und wenn das Projekt später stabil läuft und vielleicht sogar „ernsthaft“ eingesetzt werden soll, kann man immer noch überlegen, ob man auf ein höherwertiges Original umsteigt.

Wann ESP32, wann Arduino? – Entscheidungshilfe für Projekte

Natürlich ist es immer verlockend, einfach zum leistungsstärksten Mikrocontroller zu greifen. Aber genau das ist oft gar nicht nötig – und manchmal sogar umständlicher. Denn: Der beste Mikrocontroller ist der, der genau das kann, was dein Projekt braucht – nicht mehr und nicht weniger. Um dir die Wahl etwas leichter zu machen, hier eine kleine Entscheidungshilfe: ProjektideeEmpfehlungWarum?Blinkende LEDs, Relais steuern, Taster abfragenArduino UNO, Nano, Pro MiniEinfach, stabil, günstig, kein OverkillLCD/OLED-Anzeige mit Temperatur-/FeuchtesensorArduino oder PicoWLAN meist nicht nötig, einfache UmsetzungDaten per WLAN ins Netz (z. B. ThingSpeak, MQTT)ESP32, Pico WWLAN/BT bereits integriert, viele Beispiele vorhandenMobile Projekte mit Akku und langer LaufzeitPro Mini (mit LowPower-Mod) oder ESP32 mit Deep SleepStromsparend, je nach FunkbedarfKamera-Projekte (Foto/Video-Streaming)ESP32-CAMKamera onboard, einfache EinbindungUSB-Tastatur-Emulation, MacroPads, HID-GeräteArduino Leonardo / Micro oder Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040)Beide unterstützen native USB-HIDFunkprojekte ohne WLAN (z. B. 433 MHz, nRF24L01)Arduino Nano Clone mit FunkmodulKein unnötiges WLAN, einfache FunkanbindungEchtzeitkritische Anwendungen mit viel GPIO und TimingRP2040 oder RP2350Schnelles Realtime-Processing dank PIO, viele GPIOs 💡 Zusatz-Tipp: Für USB-Tastatur-Emulation (z. B. MacroPads oder automatisierte Eingaben) ist der Arduino Leonardo eine super Wahl, weil er den ATmega32u4 verwendet, der USB nativ unterstützt. Alternativ funktioniert das auch mit dem Arduino Micro oder dem Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040), dort oft über die TinyUSB-Bibliothek.

Keyestudio Leonardo

Arduino Leonardo Clone

Mini RP2040 Developmentboard

Fazit: Alt, aber alles andere als nutzlos!

Ja, der ESP32 ist ein echtes Powerpaket. Ja, der Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040) mischt kräftig mit und hat auch seinen Platz auf dem Basteltisch. Und ja – es gibt mittlerweile zig Alternativen mit WLAN, Bluetooth, Kamera, HID und noch viel mehr. Aber: Gerade das macht den guten alten Arduino so sympathisch: Er will gar nicht alles können – sondern einfach das, was man für viele kleine bis mittlere Projekte wirklich braucht. Ein Relais schalten? Ein paar LEDs blinken lassen? Einen Sensor auslesen und auf dem Display anzeigen? ➡️ Warum dafür einen Dual-Core mit WLAN bemühen, wenn es ein Nano für 3 € auch tut? Und genau das ist der Punkt: 🔹 Der Arduino ist einfach. 🔹 Er ist stabil. 🔹 Er hat eine riesige Community und viele erprobte Bibliotheken. 🔹 Er eignet sich perfekt zum Lernen – und bleibt auch danach oft die pragmatische Wahl. Gerade Anfänger profitieren enorm davon, sich nicht direkt mit komplexen Themen wie WiFi-Stack, Sleep-Modes oder USB-Treiberherausforderungen herumschlagen zu müssen. Und: Auch fortgeschrittene Bastler greifen gerne zum „alten Bekannten“, wenn es mal schnell, unkompliziert und robust sein soll. Mein Fazit: Der Arduino hat seinen festen Platz – auch im Jahr 2025. Nicht überall, aber da, wo „Keep it simple“ gefragt ist, ist er oft genau die richtige Wahl. ➡️ ESP32, RP2040 & Co. sind keine Gegner – sie sind Mitspieler im Team der Mikrocontroller. Die Kunst ist es, je nach Projekt den passenden Baustein auszuwählen. Jetzt bist du dran! Arbeitest du noch mit dem Arduino? Oder hast du komplett auf ESP32, RP2040 & Co. umgestellt? Welche Projekte hast du schon umgesetzt – und welcher Mikrocontroller war dafür die beste Wahl? 👉 Schreib es mir gerne in die Kommentare – ich freue mich auf den Austausch! Read the full article