Where should I start

dj_tim

I see Radio shack has a kit for students for about 80.00, should I buy that to get my feet wet in the understanding of this product?· I really don't do programing and I know very little visual basic.

Thanks
Tim

Franklin

Which kit? You can download all of the manuals from the Parallax site and read that over before you buy anything. I've always said you should have a plan and a need before you buy the hardware. (Now why can't I follow my own advice?)

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- Stephen

dj_tim

Hey Stephan,

I don't follow my own advice either....

The kit is for students...Stampinclass is what I think it's called...comes with a few thinks including a servo...· My plans are for Halloween decorations and possible Xmas...making things move...etc



Tim

Mike Green

I think the Radio Shack product is the basic "What's a Microcontroller?" kit. It's a good way to start. The "Stamps in Class" stuff is a tutorial series. All of the manuals are downloadable from Parallax's website. The kit may be the one that includes a paper version of the tutorial manual plus a package of parts for the projects in the manual.

Browse the Parallax site, particularly the collection of Nuts and Volts columns and all the Stamps in Class tutorials. There's also a StampWorks manual that's downloadable that goes with another kit.

dj_tim

Thanks Mike,

I'll look around the site, I might still get the kits for the "Hands On" method of understanding and seeing what it does. I like to add some extra effexts this next halloween....

Tim

willy1067

Tim,

I bought my first Parallax product from Radio Shack (What is a Microcontroller) and it was the best purchase,·I have ever made. as you read the book; you will start implementing your own ideas for lighting, motors, sensors, etc. Get it, you will love it and become attach to that little microcontroller.

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Fernando Gomez


Never compare yourself with anyone else, there will always be someone bigger·or·smaller·than you.

sylvie369

I started with that "What's a Microcontroller?" set from Radio Shack too. If you're starting where I was, it's a great starting point.

I see that my RS has Ping modules, PIR modules, 2-axis accelerometers, and light-to-frequency chips now as well.