ARM7 based embedded system for education

Although most students are familiar with computers, very few of them know that they are meeting with embedded computers daily. The aim of our work was to develop an embedded system that is compelling for students with various interests. Thus, we decided to develop a musical instrument. In this paper we present the musical instrument functionality and architecture. We discuss its possible applications in the educational process for the students of embedded systems and for all other students. We conclude that the presented system has a potential of being highly motivating for younger students and highly educational for the embedded systems students.