New Guy. Southern Utah

Hello online world. Name is Matt and I am brand new to this whole thing, I am paramedic in Southern Utah. I got interested in electrical engineering, guess I could say I've always been interested, by watching YouTube and wanting to build some senors for my garden. Hoping to use this site as a resource during this adventure. That's all i have for now. Feel free to message me.

Workshopshed over 9 years ago

Hi Matt, welcome to the community, you might find a couple of the design challenges interesting reading.

This one is from 2015 - Sudden Impact Wearables Design Challenge
and this one ongoing - Safe and Sound
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jkutzsch over 9 years ago in reply to jeepingoody

Upcycle It This design challenge highlighted an interesting Arduino based kit you might like looking into: Seeed Studio Grove Start Kit for Arduino

http://wiki.seeed.cc/Grove_Starter_Kit_v3/

I was looking at adding a more detailed humidity sensor though like: Grove - Temperature and Humidity Sensor Pro - Seeed Wiki

I haven't tried this kit or these sensors yet myself, but they look intriguing!

I think I gave you a link to the Vertical Farming Design Challenge in your status update as well. If you see one of the members that had a great project and looks like something you want to play with, feel free to message them and ask them for information!
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kas.lewis over 9 years ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of E14. Enjoy your journey here it's a fun ride filled with fun ad helpful members.

Kas
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DAB over 9 years ago

Hi Matt,

Welcome to element 14.

Take a look at our growing challenge from last year.
You can see a wide range of sensors and growth monitoring approaches.

Plus, feel free to ask questions.
We have a large number of knowledgeable people on the site.

DAB
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balearicdynamics over 9 years ago

You are super-welcome. We all do our best effort to support you.

Cheers. Enrico
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rachaelp over 9 years ago

Hi Matt,

Welcome to Element14! I'm sure you'll find your new hobby very rewarding, it sounds like you have some good goals to get you interested and motivated. I look forward to hearing about your projects as you get into them and remember, if you need help then just ask, there are always loads of people around here with lots of experience who can give some good advice if needed.

Best Regards,

Rachael
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jw0752 over 9 years ago

Welcome Matt,
It is good to have you on element14. It looks like you are off to a good start. I look forward to seeing some of your project posts.
John
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WarrenW over 9 years ago in reply to jeepingoody

Awesome choice - so much info out there for them and great community support here as well.
I am no pro coder but I am currently working on interfacing some existing displays for sports events into a remote control (all arduino based) with LCD displays etc.
You may want to checkout the local Element14 dedicated page if you have not already. Arduino
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jeepingoody over 9 years ago in reply to WarrenW

I have zero experience in all this. I do have a basic understanding of electronics and coding tho. From my research I like the Arduino. Should be getting my first board here this week
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WarrenW over 9 years ago in reply to jeepingoody

What level of coding, electronics interfacing are you comfortable with.
You could try an Arduino or Raspberry Pi which are both excellent learning tools. Economical too.
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