Need Help!!!

The Getting Started Guide shows you how to get set up, and how to install the sketch (aka code, program, firmware) onto the Arduino board.

http://arduino.cc/en/Guide/HomePage

I would recommend starting with an Arduino Uno - they are affordable and well supported.

Oomlout has a very nice tutorial to get you comfortable using a variety of components. It will help you understand the code required to do different things:

http://www.oomlout.com/a/products/ardx/

Thanks Nico

Both of the links were very useful...

And I think I have understood some part of coding i.e, from where to begin and how to maintain the loop and the setup thing etc,

->     In every circuit example they are alloting a specific resistanced resistor, then how to choose a resistor for my own experiment means how to select a precise resistor which varies with different circiuts...

->     How to dump the same code to the different Micro controlers.

->     So how the specifications of the Microcontroler should be choosed.

Thanks in Advance..
:-)

Hi Brahma,

Glad you found them helpful

For the resistors, that's a whole lot of additional learning, so I would recommend just following other people's examples. For example, if you are using an LED, hook it up with a resistor of the same value as the Oomlout example has.

I'm not sure what you mean by "how to dump the same code to the different Micro controllers".

If you are asking how you can take an Arduino example and install it on a TI Launchpad or STM32 micro controller, then the answer is "you can't" - they all use different development environments.

If you are wondering how to install the "Blink" example onto an Arduino board, then you should read the Getting Started Guide again - it shows every step.

And how would you choose a Micro controller?

Given that you're a beginner in terms of both hardware and software, you should stick with Arduino to start with - it is MUCH easier to use than anything else out there right now (except maybe Lego Mindstorms).

And given that this is your first ever Arduino project, I would choose the Arduino Uno (or Uno compatible) for the price (12 bucks on eBay), and for the fact that it is the most supported board out there - loads of examples to help you get started. That's not much money for a lot of learning.

For any beginner project the Uno will give you more than enough connections, power, and memory.

If you do run into a situation where you need more than the Uno, you can then consider what your next board will need. In general you would consider the number of connections (i/o pins), available memory, and chip speed. The Mega gives you more pins and memory, for example. Form factor can be a consideration too - the Nano does the same thing the Uno does, but is smaller so you could fit it into a smaller project. But when all you want to do is blink a light or control a servo, why waste your money? By the time you need an upgrade, new and better options will likely be available.

You can compare Arduino boards here: http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Products

Keep in mind that this is going to be a learning process for you - don't expect to know everything in one day! Start with the simple tutorials and work your way up.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,

-Nico

Thanks a lot Nico

This was very useful information

And all these information are OK but actually how to DO the things in WIRELESS way
like Wireless RC control...Does it require any coding ?

Thanks in Advance

Pretty much everything with Arduino requires coding, but you can often cut and paste other people's examples to do most of the work for you.

For WiFi you can use NRF24L01: http://playground.arduino.cc/InterfacingWithHardware/Nrf24L01

Or you can use serial over bluetooth over shorter distances.

Instructables has several examples of how to modify RC cars, if that's what you're aiming for: http://www.instructables.com/tag/type-id/?sort=none&q=arduino+remote+car

If you do not want to do any coding, then the only other option left is to simply use a remote control for everything, but that has nothing to do with micro controllers.

Cheers,

-Nico

Suppose if i want to a new faeture to maa glyder like adding a cam or Infrared
how can i get connected with it using an RC...?
Will it be possible..?

And can't we club the Adruino and the RC together to get a better product of our choice..?

Thanks Nico ...

-Brahmadev

Message was edited by: Brahma Dev

Streaming video isn't something I have tried before - I think it's quite a complicated step.

I recently bought a "mini dv camera" off eBay to add on to my helicopter - the idea is to just start recording at takeoff, and let it go for the entire flight time. Much easier that way

And yes, you can use Arduino with RC - several of those Instructables I pointed out do exactly that. But it does get complicated and you will have to learn how to do coding.

I'm sure if you were to use Google, you would find some examples of how to stream video, and how to use Arduino with RC. I've seen some Arduino quad-copter sites too - do a search and you'll likely find useful code for everything you need, but you'll have to figure out how to change the programs to suit your needs. And it most likely won't be something that can be programmed in a single evening.

Most things are possible, but it can often be very complicated and time consuming to put together.

It sounds like you are trying to go from zero to super-complex in one step. You might want to take a step back and learn the basics first.

No it isn't like that actually i was knowing some information about it then see from where i have start and whwere is my level....

And there is no wrong for u think about me in such way ,bcz i'm ain't clear with my views but now i'm.
Now a see lucid difference between many things like Electronic parts,Coding,RC,etc.
Previously I thought every RC controler has to be programmed but came to know that it is but for Autonomus projects only....

Thanks Nico

-Brahmadev

Brahma

Nico has given good advise about small steps first.

I have used a Nintendo Wii Nunchuk to pass control information to a small robot.

They use the I2C protocol to pass the data which makes interfacing to arduino easy.

In all RC stuff, its about sending something that the other end can convert into a control.

That might be left, right, forward, back or an on/off.

Personally I wouldn't try reinventing the RC wheel, when there is so much very cheap hardware already available.

You can try www.HobbyKing.com who have many products at prices that exceed the component cost.

The learning of schematics and connecting is something everyone struggles with.

I haven't found any great sites that have tutorials, but there are some books available. Again small steps to understand, then you'll be away.

mark

Brahma

Nico has given good advise about small steps first.

I have used a Nintendo Wii Nunchuk to pass control information to a small robot.

They use the I2C protocol to pass the data which makes interfacing to arduino easy.

In all RC stuff, its about sending something that the other end can convert into a control.

That might be left, right, forward, back or an on/off.

Personally I wouldn't try reinventing the RC wheel, when there is so much very cheap hardware already available.

You can try www.HobbyKing.com who have many products at prices that exceed the component cost.

The learning of schematics and connecting is something everyone struggles with.

I haven't found any great sites that have tutorials, but there are some books available. Again small steps to understand, then you'll be away.

mark