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Re: Selecting a microcontroller

Thanks for the links everyone.

An arduino or basic stamp all seem like probably a bit overkill for what I'd like to do.

I want to drive 6 four-lead multi-color LEDs that each draw 20mA. They all have to be controlled independently of each other. So, I should have a total current draw of 120mA, yes?

Unfortunately, I'm not sure of how to tell whether a specific chip supports it. Those PICs are looking pretty nice and cost-effective, but I can't determine which model I need.

Edit:
Apparently I missed checking out the spec-sheet on the Parallax Propeller last night.
According to the data sheet here it looks like (unless I'm reading it wrong) that the chip can put out 40mA per I/O and a total of 300mA?
Am I reading that right?

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