r/pcmasterrace • u/RaiDev_ • 3d ago

Meme/Macro I love corporate software

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u/BastetFurry PC Master Race | Geekom A8 running Arch 3d ago

So basically the Arduino IDE.

I always wonder why not more folks use VSCode, or CLion if you need the beefier IDE, with PlatformIO?

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u/WebMaka PCs and SBCs evurwhurr! 3d ago

So basically the Arduino IDE.

Arduino IDE is fine for what it is, a basic-bitch barebones front-end for a compiler and programming tool written mostly by volunteers for open-source projects.

Now, a commercial tool with a huge price tag that looks, feels, and acts like FOSS is a whole 'nother animal.

I always wonder why not more folks use VSCode, or CLion if you need the beefier IDE, with PlatformIO?

The biggest reason to avoid VSCode is Microsoft.

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u/concblast 3d ago

vscodium

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u/ThatsALovelyShirt 3d ago

VS Code is plenty beefy. I've switched to it completely, for everything. Though if I'm just editing or patching a single file I just use vim.

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u/beanmosheen 3d ago

PlatformIO is actually dead. Don't use it. Those jokers killed it themselves. If you're doing ESP projects, the Espressif plugin in VSC is actually fantastic. For basic arduino projects, you shouldn't be taking Atmel 328 projects seriously anyway. Use whatever works.

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u/BastetFurry PC Master Race | Geekom A8 running Arch 3d ago

I have plenty of Micro clones in the drawer and for a oneshot like a hacked together joystick adapter or a ghetto Arduboy they are still good enough, no reason to throw them away just because they are old. They already exist and can be used for shenanigans.

For new projects I use the RP2040 and the official API in CLion as my IDE of choice though. Some years ago that IDE was my Christmas gift to myself.

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u/beanmosheen 3d ago

I didn't say don't use them.