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From: wmartin <wwm@wwmartin.net>
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Subject: Re: rp2040 a2d?
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:48:41 -0700
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On 3/11/25 15:15, wmartin wrote:
> Anyone have experience using the a2d in an RP2040? I've heard some 
> negative opinions, would like to check against actual user experience... 
> in particular with the Pi Pico hardware. I'm using one as a plug-in 
> subsystem on a simple controller now, but not using the a2d just yet. 
> Question is: Use it or put an external a2d on the spi bus?
> Thanks,
> Bill M.

A big thank you to all who responded! External seems the safest bet...
-bill