arduino vs raspberry pi zero

[JakeBullet70]

Getting ready to start a project.
Basically a temperature censer to turn on and off a 12v fan?

arduino?
raspberry pi zero?

Does it matter?

 

[sorex]

they have these mini arduinos these days which could be easier built into that fan.

 

[Erel]

Does it matter?

Yes. They are very different.
Raspberry Pi is a small computer.
Arduino / ESP8266 are microcontrollers. No OS. No configuration. Connect the power and your program will start running.

I would go with Arduino or ESP8266 (if you want it to connect it to the network).

 

[JakeBullet70]

Arduino sounds good.
Suggestions on a beginners kit? I know I need to crawl before I can walk.

Found this on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Ultimat...fb250ef&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=131774702689

Any other suggestions...

Also the ESP8266 is an addon? There are SO MANY Arduino boards (and clones) it is hard to tell where to start.

 

[Cableguy]

ESP can be used as add-on to add WiFi to the arduino, or as standalone board.
There are already all the tools you need here in the forum!

 

[Erel]

Start with one of the following:
- Arduino Uno
- Arduino Mega
- WeMos D1 (ESP8266)

 

[JakeBullet70]

I ordered the kit (Arduino Uno) for learning and prototyping and the WeMos D1 that I am thinking will be the end product.
Thanks all!!!!!!!!