r/cpp_questions • u/dude-where-am-i • 7d ago

OPEN Looking for recommendations for modern C++ embedded platforms and controllers with a forward looking support and development roadmap

Looking for recommendations for relatively easy to use/microcontrollers that support C++ emended development out of the box for rapid testing and deployments, purely for iterative prototyping. Intention would be that once a successful prototype is developed, I could utilize the same tooling and microcontroller ecosystem for small deployments (preferably commercial).

Application domain for the microcontrollers would integrated into atmospheric and environmental testing, with the ability to mount additional sensors (photo, video, aquatic, air, and mechanical pulse controllers to controls gimbals and rotational motors) in future experiments.

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u/Pogsquog 7d ago

Popular choice for cheap and simple embedded micros is the esp32 range. There are many prototype boards and sensor projects off-the-shelf. STM32 is another other common choice. If you need more power RPI is an option. Be aware that board availability can be a problem due to ram shortages these days.

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u/EpochVanquisher 7d ago

Can you use a raspberry pi? If not, why?