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First, the conclusion: microcontrollers are more suitable for commercial products, while Raspberry Pi and Arduino are better for learning skills.

Next, I will introduce their differences:

1. Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi and Arduino are both open-source hardware platforms, but they have different design purposes, hardware, and software characteristics.

Raspberry Pi is a microcomputer based on ARM architecture, designed to educate and popularize computer science and programming knowledge.

It has a complete operating system, can run various software, supports multiple programming languages such as Python and C/C++, and can be used for various applications like media centers, game consoles, web servers, etc.

2. Microcontroller

A microcontroller is a microcontroller, which is a single chip.

Unlike Raspberry Pi and Arduino, a microcontroller is just a chip that needs to be paired with different peripheral circuits based on the product, and programs need to be written according to the circuit to form complete product functions.

In contrast, Raspberry Pi and Arduino are generally integrated development boards.

Microcontrollers and Raspberry Pi represent two different directions; microcontrollers are more suitable for mid-to-low-end products, while Raspberry Pi is more suited for high-end products, leaning towards Linux, but in practice, there seem to be few products using Raspberry Pi.

Arduino is similar to microcontrollers; it is a development platform based on microcontrollers (AVR, ARM architecture).

The purpose is to lower the entry barrier for makers by integrating a board and development environment, allowing makers to use the microcontroller’s peripheral resources to control circuits without needing to study the microcontroller’s data sheets.

In contrast, microcontrollers require redesigning the circuit, making the board, and writing programs.

Therefore, the learning difficulty of microcontrollers is higher; in practice, due to cost, functionality customization, and size requirements, they are mostly used for microcontroller products, with very few using Arduino.

3. Arduino

Arduino is a microcontroller based on AVR or ARM architecture, designed to facilitate electronic enthusiasts in quickly building various electronic prototype verification project functions.

Arduino can directly connect to various electronic components like sensors, motors, and LEDs, and has a simple and easy-to-learn programming language that allows for rapid control of various devices.

Arduino’s programming language is based on C/C++, but it has been simplified and optimized, making it very easy to learn and use.

4. Summary

In summary, microcontrollers, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi are all representatives of embedded systems, each having different advantages and application areas.

For simple control and processing tasks, microcontrollers are a low-cost, low-power solution, currently making up the largest commercial product volume.

For applications requiring various sensors and rapid functionality verification, Arduino is a more accessible development platform, although it is rarely used in actual products.

For high-performance processing and complex control tasks, Raspberry Pi is a more flexible solution.

In practical applications, suitable solutions can be chosen based on specific needs and technical levels.

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