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Getting Started

jklug80 — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:08:41 +0200

I want to get started, but I need help putting a decent started pack together. I know I need a board, download cable, etc, but what other toys should I start with?

I want to be able to start off small: get a light to blink. Then move to getting several lights to blink in order or random order. Then I want to move onto attaching a motor and getting it to spin. Eventually I want to build a robot that will do all of my work, but baby steps right?

Any suggestions on components for someone wanting to start small and maybe work to a small robot without having to place numerous orders over and over?

Background:

I got my computer science degree and I am almost done with my masters in Info Systems. This is right up my alley! I haven't had a hobby in 2 years since I am working full time and taking night classes. I want to buy some stuff now so when I get married in a few months I can't get told NO! :)

Thanks for any help with a starter kit! I want to try to get as much as I can in one shot so I dont have to make several orders and get eaten on shipping!

Hello I am new here :)

mattmitch — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:51:16 +0200

Hello my name is Matt I live in lancaster Ohio I am 15 and am new to electronics (AKA I have been taking apart electronics all my life but new to the putting it back together part :) and I would like to get to know all of you guys/gals.

New roboteer from Sweden

Scorp-Ion — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:47:14 +0100

Hi guys!

I'm from Sweden (Skåne) and very close to Denmark. I consider starting building these things, because it's really awesome and robots have always fascinated me.

I would like to be at the meeting, but it came a little sudden and noone around here at home knows about it. You guys gotta keep me updated, since I may come next time ;)