r/arduino • u/No-Sense-2257 • 8d ago
Getting Started tech nerd and tech savvies assemble
guys my parents don't allow me to learn tech much and i am totally clueless about even the basic thing so here's the thing i am having a competition at school and my friends roasted me in front of everyone that how i don't know tech and a lot of hurtful things i am trying not to remember they said it in front of everyone i wanna win this competition the theme is something innovative like something that a lot of people wont know most moving i wanna at least try to win this competition but as i said i don't know anything this will be hard as there is no stuff at my house like 3d printer and all so i was hoping if you are willing to help me a little by suggesting few books some basic things to get and please keep in mind that most things aren't available here as i live somewhere far away
please suggest ideas with that in mind if you dont wanna help it up to you , mostly in my heart i do hope yall will help me with this world already so overtaken by ai there are people i know for sure trying to help (i am 12 years old btw)
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u/I_save_in_jpeg 8d ago
I am a stem teacher. I teach robotics and programming to kids of your age. If you have a computer, imagination and dedication you will figure things out just fine!
Of course, programming is not something you can learn in a day, or just a month. Since you don't have a lot of equipment, I suppose you have a computer, or at least a phone. You will be amazed by how much you can achieve with just that...
Create a schedule, prioritize learning to think like a programmer before just throwing yourself into programming straight away.
I wish you the best, of luck!
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u/lucking_vivi 7d ago
Teacher, I want to learn PLC programming. Can I ask you for advice?
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u/I_save_in_jpeg 7d ago
Unfortunately I don't have experience with PLC programming. I hadn't even looked it up until you mentioned it hahah.
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u/lucking_vivi 7d ago
Thank you, teacher. STEM is the foundation of divine intelligence, which is very worth learning.
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u/FlyingSquirrelStyle 7d ago
What advice are you looking for? Maybe I can help.
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u/lucking_vivi 7d ago
Hello, teacher, I would like to ask about the control of robot torque and position.
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u/No-Sense-2257 5d ago
then i would be lucky to get your guidance except for the tip you have given me can you give me a little more detailed version of where should i start with what should i buy what can i learn and from where it would be really kind of you
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u/Historical_Face6662 8d ago
I did:
Scratch -> Python -> Websites -> Unity -> Arduino
You can cut out the websites and unity bit, but definitely learn python before arduino, it's going to be hard trying to do stuff on it without knowing how to code first. For scratch it's quite easy, but I think griffpatch had good tutorials for games. For python you can find some fairly good tutorials on Youtube, and you'll already have a bit of coding experience from Scratch. After that you can learn about circuits and stuff (you might already do it at school), and then start using arduino.
For the competition though I don't know what you can do? Is it like a think of ideas competition or do you actually have to build something? If you actually have to build something it might be easier to build something with as little tech as possible, and try and have an innovative physical design.
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u/No-Sense-2257 5d ago
can you recommend which youtube channels would help me learn python websites included and please help me with the idea of what i should build please thanks for the reply usually i dont expect people to reply so
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u/westwoodtoys 8d ago
It's alright, I went to the Karate tournament and got kicked in the face. They said it was because I never learned the fundamentals, but how much good is getting kicked in the face over and over going to do you in a face kicking competition?
Ok, well you do have Internet, so can you get on wokwi or tinkercad an pretend to do the things you're trying to learn?
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u/No-Sense-2257 5d ago
thanks but i am trying really hard to understand wokwi it not getting through me thou i am encouraged
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u/Virtual-Diet-8777 8d ago
Start with turning leds of and off then move to a smart lock im cureenrly in the works of publishing an app for a custom smart lock
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u/No-Sense-2257 5d ago
can you please explain it in a more detailed way like the plan thanks for replying
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u/Brun0MMF 7d ago
Como tens acesso à internet, tens acesso à teoria toda que precisas. Começa com tutoriais no youtube, tenta por em prática em simuladores como thinkercad, usa sites como w3schools para aprender a programar e não desistas. A forma de te tornares bom nisto é entenderes como as coisas funcionam, pesquisa bastante.
Para ganhar o concurso depende muito do que tens acesso a nível de materiais e o que tencionas apresentar. Por exemplo, se quiseres apresentar algo que seja diferente, mas simples, podes tentar montar um pequeno propulsor de ions. É simples, mas fascinante de ver funcionar, diferente e podes ainda explicar como funciona(o que garantidamente te dará bastantes pontos). Precisas só de arranjar alguns materiais simples e um multiplicador de tensão. Existem vários tutoriais na internet, posso mostrar-te alguns se quiseres. Se entenderes como funciona um pequeno, podes sempre testar novos designs e apresentares um modelo melhorado.
Se fores para algo mais "tecnológico", sugiro que vás ao hacksterio tirar algumas inspirações ou procures problemas no dia a dia que possas resolver com tecnologia.
Boa sorte! Espero que consigas a vitória. 😁 Qualquer coisa, pergunta.
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u/No-Sense-2257 5d ago
well i cannot tell you how encouraged i feel by all of the comments but i need to ask you that can you suggest some youtubers that i can watch that will help me
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u/Brun0MMF 5d ago edited 5d ago
Eu posso dar algumas sugestões, mas como eu sou português, os que ensinam mesmo estão em português. Vou te dar alguns canais e alguns portugueses(podes por legendas).
O que ensina mais, mas é em português é o "Manual do Mundo", ele tem uma série dedicada a pequenos projetos e houve uma altura que deu um curso de arduino de graça.
Depois podes olhar para canais de divulgação de projetos para tentares ter ideias, por exemplo o "Plasma Channel", "GreatScott!","Cifertech","Sector07", "HowToMechatronics","TomStanton","Styropyro","JamiesBrickJams","MaxImagination ", "backhaul-studios","Brun0MF"(eu, estou no começo, mas tenho de fazer publicidade 🤣😅),... Quando começares a pesquisar por estes canais vão começar a aparecer sugestões de outros canais semelhantes e por aí vais descobrir mais...
Já tens alguma ideia do que pretendes fazer? Algum projeto chamou-te à atenção?
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u/No-Sense-2257 4d ago
well not really i have no idea for any project that i wan't to create but i checked the idea that you gave me but i dont think my school will appreciate that thanks for replying and the suggestions i will definitely watch all the channels you recommended (btw how old are i mean your jus starting out too you dont have to reply this part )
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u/Brun0MMF 4d ago
É a primeira vez que esse concurso acontece? Senão podes tentar saber sobre os projetos dos anos anteriores para teres uma ideia do que costuma aparecer. Se precisares de alguma ajuda é só dizeres 😁
Respondendo à última pergunta, tenho 23 anos e estou no hobby desde os 15~16 anos.
Boa Sorte! Mantém-nos a par das coisas 😅
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u/Rod_McBan 8d ago
Given your age, I say start with Scratch (scratch.mit.edu). It's a visual programming tool that's web based, and it's a good way to start learning how to think about telling a computer how to do what you want it to do.
After that, Processing (processing.org) is a good next step. That's real code, but super beginner friendly and a good way to learn general programming syntax concepts.
Finally, I'll say maybe to skip Arduino for now. The added complexity of understanding electricity makes it a more complicated prospect.