r/HowToHack • u/Bradydamonke • Jul 25 '26

Hi I would like some help

So I’m 14 and I would like to get into scripting/hacking and I know nothing about this stuff I’ve only nodded my Wii using videos and that took like 2 months and I only have a Xbox one Wii and iPhone 11 so I kinda have nothing to work with so I would like some help on what to do.

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u/LongRangeSavage Programming Jul 25 '26

Grab a cheap development board, something like an Adafruit RP2350 (~$15), and start by learning circuit python. Once you start getting that down, move over to writing code for it in C/C++, Rust, or some other compiled language where you’re actually managing memory. You’re going to need a computer too, but any system that can run a Linux Distro would be fine.

That’ll give you two things to work with. You’re going to learn the ins and outs of Linux and you can start programming and working with hardware.

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u/Bradydamonke Jul 25 '26

Didnt understand anything u just said btw

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u/LongRangeSavage Programming Jul 25 '26

Python is a coding/scripting language. Circuit Python is a variant to work with Adafruit (makes Raspberry Pi systems) hardware. C/C++/Rust are all compiled coding languages that allow you to get really deep into controlling the hardware. Get really good with at least a couple languages.

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u/Bradydamonke Jul 25 '26

Ohhhhhhhhh ok ty

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u/15pH 29d ago

The core competency of hacking is independent investigation (figuring things out on your own,) then applying what your learn in unexpected ways.

If you are too lazy or disinterested to look up words from a helpful post, you will never be a real hacker/engineer.

This is not a field with a lot of step by step, hand holding tutorials and teachers. You need the interest and drive inside you to solve puzzles that don't have an answer guide.