what’s the point when all you need is to literally run a single application that only toggles I/O ports or does a bit of comms with an external integrated circuit via I2C, Serial or SPI?
None, but sometimes you need far more functionality. A micro-controller is cheaper and less power hungry than a full fledged SOC, which is why you find them in things like e-ink tablets.
I’m not saying it’s common, but given the swath of “high end” internet connected adult toys I wouldn’t be shocked if there’s a handful running linux.
None, but sometimes you need far more functionality. A micro-controller is cheaper and less power hungry than a full fledged SOC, which is why you find them in things like e-ink tablets.
I’m not saying it’s common, but given the swath of “high end” internet connected adult toys I wouldn’t be shocked if there’s a handful running linux.