I remember being recommended to look into ESP32 microcontrollers but it’s not European and was wondering if there are other European ones.
So the problem you’ll face is that the vast majority of the world’s microelectronics comes from East Asia, so even European manufactured boards will often involve non-european parts.
I initially didn’t think you’d have much luck at all but I had forgotten that ST Microelectronics existed, and they make ARM chips that get used in some SBCs. I’m not sure what they’re like performance wise, but it looks like it might fit what you’re looking for.
A quick Google tells me there’s a company in Bulgaria called Olimex that apparently makes Pi-like SBC devices using ST Microelectronics chips, but this is the first I’ve heard of them so I can’t go as far as recommending it.
BBC Micro before the UK Brexited.
According to wikipedia it was discontinued in 1994 :( otherwise it would’ve been fine - community logo is EU stars but this community is for anything European
The Micro:bit is still in production I think. A new one was released in 2020.
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Raspberry Pi RP2350 & RP2040 are microcontrollers
Made in Taiwan
STMicroelectronics, NXP and Infineon are all European companies. I’m not as familiar with Infineon but all 3 produce development boards and I know that the first 2 have IDEs that include configurator tools that provide you a UI to configure device features that spit out a bunch of HAL code which makes it more accessible for hobbyists.
Infineon eSW engineer here!
Infineon is more geared towards the automotive sector and less towards hobby. Our tools are mostly designed to evaluate chips which you’ll later use in a design.
However, the PSoC line-up (formerly cypress IP) is a great hobby starter, with easy to understand code configurator, analog blocks (think operational amplifiers, timers, comparators etc) built into silicon and much more. I recommend you give it a shot if you’re ever looking for something of that sort.
