Does anyone know where I could buy a 8051 learning lab similar to the user friendly ones available for the PIC ? If not, this is something that would be a good product for us Analog/RF type's that just cannot seem to grasp how to make use of a microcontroller.

For example, one of my newer hobbies is prospecting for gold. I would like to build a Pulse Induction metal detector that looks at the return signal on a LCD spectrum analyzer display. I think these companies are missing the boat sticking with the Time Domain with it's limited resolution, but would be a fun experiment.

So I have a definate goal, but could really use a hands on approach.

Thanks guy's for your help,

Randy Seden
So. Calif.