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Originally Posted by Zedrow
I know we chatted about this a while ago and you weren't quite ready to jump in at that point so it's nice to see you regaining that interest.
Here are some of the sites I use both at home and at work (R&D mechatronics/robotics):
SparkFun Electronics :: Index
PICmicro Sites
Index :: AVR Freaks
I have more at work as well that I can pass on tomorrow.
You may also like: bit-tech.net Forums - Powered by vBulletin because it deals with interfacing electronics such as sensors etc... with microcontrollers and a ton of other stuff, but it isn't strictly microcontrollers so it may take a bit to find what you want. Lots of good info though.
And this might be helpful for you: USB NerdKit: AVR Programming Nerds | Geekdad from Wired.com . It's a thermostat controlled by a microcontroller. Might be a good first step.
Also I can always give you a hand if you run into any problems. If you want I can PM you my email as I don't check USPol that much from work. I wouldn't mind at all, doesn't even feel like work for me. The one catch is that I assume you will likely be programming in C while most of my programming has been in assembly but I'm sure we could get by. |
Perfect! I really appreciate it. And yes, if you want to exchange emails via PM, I would definitely appreciate that as well.
It's funny that you mention the thermostat, because that was one of my first target projects (probably this fall - I'm currently doing some non-electronic work on my house such as lining my office with stained bookshelves and moving the access point to my attic). I actually poked around on the web but didn't find anything that was particularly appealing to me, though I did find a youtube video of some dude building a thermostat from parts and a controller in like 45 seconds or something. That was certainly interesting, but certainly not useful, as I'm not attempting to qualify for the Olympic Time Trials
